New Mangalore Port waives Crude, LPG cargo-related charges valid from March 14 to 31: Shipping Ministry amid West Asia conflict

Mar 20, 2026

This comes as the conflict in West Asia entered its 21st day, with trade routes through the Strait of Hormuz hampered.

"Hope Iran will relent and let ships go through": Shashi Tharoor as conflict affects trade through Strait of Hormuz

Mar 06, 2026

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor pushed for diplomacy and negotiated settlement as the West Asia Conflict continued to escalate, hampering the trade through the Strait...

"Impact might be visible from April 1": Civil Aviation Minister on ATF prices

Mar 22, 2026

The ongoing conflict in West Asia has triggered a global energy supply disruption, affecting crude oil and gas flows through key routes such as...

"Vital to open Strait of Hormuz": Japan releases emergency oil reserves amid Iran conflict

Mar 16, 2026

Japan has commenced releasing oil from emergency reserves to stabilise supplies amid the Iran conflict. While the IEA introduces "unprecedented volumes" globally, major allies...

UN launches task force to safeguard Strait of Hormuz trade amid West Asia conflict

Mar 28, 2026

In a note to correspondents delivered by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General on Friday (local time), UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced the creation...

India "deplores" attacks on commercial shipping amid West Asia conflict: MEA after strikes on Thai-flagged cargo ship

Mar 11, 2026

India on Wednesday expressed concern over attacks targeting commercial shipping in the ongoing West Asia conflict, following missile strikes on a Thai-flagged cargo vessel...