INS Sandhayak visits Malaysian port to boost maritime, hydrographic cooperation (Pic credit: PIB) NEW DELHI: INS Sandhayak, the first of the indigenously designed and built hydrographic survey ship, is visiting Port Klang in Malaysia to foster international goodwill and elevate awareness of the MAHASAGAR vision, officials on Saturday said. Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security…
India on Friday banned imports of certain jute products and woven fabrics from Bangladesh through all land routes, permitting entry only via the Nhava Sheva seaport in Maharashtra, amid increasingly strained relations between the two nations.The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), in a notification, said “Import from Bangladesh shall not be allowed from any…
In a major push for India’s port and maritime sector, Vadhvan Port Project Ltd, the firm behind what is set to become the country’s largest port—is gearing up to raise up to Rs 300 billion (approximately $3.5 billion) in debt, presenting lenders with a rare long-term investment opportunity. The Vadhvan Port Project Ltd, located just…
Tata Steel will be beginning the construction of its state-of-the-art electric arc furnace (EAF) facility at Port Talbot, Wales, in July 2025, with production expected to commence by 2027. The company confirmed in its FY24-25 annual report that all key approvals for the $1.5 billion project are now in place.Backed by 500 million pounds in…
DHAKA: Bangladeshi exporters are raising concerns over India’s newly imposed port restrictions on key export items such as readymade garments (RMG) and processed foods, warning that the move will lead to “delays, higher costs, and disruptions” in bilateral and regional trade. While experts view the restrictions as non-tariff barriers that could significantly impact Bangladesh’s export…
Israeli fighter jets flew over 1,000 miles to strike the port city of Hudaydah in western Yemen on Monday, after Houthi militants fired a ballistic missile that landed near Israel’s main international airport this weekend. There were no immediate reports of casualties. The Israeli strike was the latest tit-for-tat volley between Israel and the Houthis,…
The death toll from a massive explosion at an Iranian port rose to 25 on Sunday with more than 1,100 people injured, according to the state media. The blast Saturday evening at Iran’s largest and most important shipping port resulted in a major fire, which spread and caused destruction in the surrounding areas. Iran’s heath…
A massive explosion and fire rocked a port Saturday in southern Iran purportedly linked to a shipment of a chemical ingredient used to make missile propellant, killing 25 people and injuring around 800 others. Helicopters and aircraft dumped water from the air on the raging fire through the night into Sunday morning at the Shahid…
A massive explosion at a port in southern Iran on Saturday killed at least five people and injured more than 700, according to state media. The exact cause of the blast at the Shahid Rajaee port in the city of Bandar Abbas was not immediately clear, but the Iranian authorities did not suggest it was…
Today’s top stories cover major developments in politics, international relations and sports. Tensions rise along LoC after the Pahalgam terror attack, meanwhile Sukanta Majumdar and Omar Abdullah reject Pakistan’s “neutral investigation” offer into the attack. Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas rocked by deadly blast. Trump and Zelenskyy meet ahead of Pope Francis’ funeral. Ravi…