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The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the creation of the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMI) with a sovereign guarantee of ₹12,980 crore.This initiative is designed to provide uninterrupted insurance coverage for Indian-flagged, India-bound and India-originating vessels, strengthening maritime trade resilience and reducing dependence on foreign insurers.The
Following the firing incident on two Indian vessels by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on 18 April, defence sources confirmed that the Indian Navy is prioritising the security of all Indian vessels stranded and waiting to cross the Strait of Hormuz, reported TOI.All Indian‑flagged cargo ships in the Persian Gulf have been instructed to stay clear of Larak Island and to transit only
Iran and the United States are locked in a perilous confrontation as the ceasefire deadline of 22 April draws near.The atmosphere has become increasingly tense following sharp remarks from Iran’s parliamentary speaker and chief negotiator, Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf, who accused President Donald Trump of deliberately undermining diplomacy through aggressive rhetoric and repeated violations of the
Experts say attacks, also carried out by settlers, are leading girls to quit school and enter early marriagesIsraeli soldiers and settlers are using gendered violence and sexual assault and harassment to force Palestinians from their homes in the occup…
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India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval undertook an official visit to Riyadh on Sunday, engaging in high-level discussions with senior Saudi leaders. The Embassy of India in Riyadh confirmed that the meetings focused on bilateral relations, energy cooperation, and regional developments.Doval met with Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, and
Since the outbreak of the U.S.–Israeli war with Iran on 28 February, the
Strait of Hormuz has remained a focal point of global energy tensions.The
United States has enforced a blockade of Iranian ports, while Iran itself has
alternated between lifting and re-imposing restrictions on marine traffic
through the strait, which is responsible for handling nearly one-fifth of the
world’s
India is demonstrating remarkable resilience in the face of global turbulence, with SBI Research projecting GDP growth in the range of 6.8% to 7.1% for FY27 despite the oil shock and ongoing conflict in West Asia.The report emphasises that India is entering this phase from a position of strength, having recorded 7.6% growth in FY26, echoing its robust performance during the Russia–Ukraine crisis
A United States warship transited the Strait of Malacca over the weekend, according to the Indonesian Navy, which confirmed the passage was conducted in line with international law. The transit took place on Saturday, 18 April, and was reported on Monday by Indonesian Navy spokesperson First Admiral Tunggul in remarks to Reuters.The vessel was identified as the USS Miguel Keith, a Japan-based
Iran has firmly rejected reports of its participation in a second round of talks with the United States, dismissing claims of negotiations in Islamabad as false. State media emphasised that Tehran has no plans to engage in further discussions, even as US President Donald Trump ordered his negotiators to travel to Pakistan just days before the ceasefire in the Middle East expires on 22 April.The