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Strait of Hormuz: Escalating maritime attacks and sanctions

49 clusters · 1278 sources · last updated

Latest: Iran threatens to keep Strait of Hormuz closed until US meets seven conditions

Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have escalated into direct military confrontation following the rejection of a reopening plan by U.S. President Donald Trump. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has deployed nav

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India maritime and shipping sector development

2 clusters · 20 sources · last updated

Latest: India targets doubling coastal freight share and new Puri cruise terminal

India is implementing several initiatives to strengthen its maritime and logistics sectors. In late October 2026, the Union Cabinet approved the Container Manufacturing Promotion Scheme (CMPS) with a budget of ₹10,000 cr

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Escalating maritime attacks and military tensions in Hormuz

22 clusters · 509 sources · last updated

Latest: Ship struck by unidentified projectile in Strait of Hormuz

Maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz has deteriorated significantly due to a surge in attacks. While earlier reports noted at least ten vessels targeted, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) reports that ov

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Cyprus maritime and transport diplomacy

7 clusters · 23 sources · last updated

Latest: Cyprus seeks to expand maritime presence in Asian markets

Cyprus is actively pursuing bilateral maritime and transport cooperation with various international partners. In late September 2026, Cyprus Deputy Minister of Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis emphasized the nation’s commitm

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Indian maritime infrastructure and port capacity expansion

3 clusters · 17 sources · last updated

Latest: Indian ports report significant cargo and container handling growth

The Indian government has initiated a strategic upgrade of its maritime infrastructure by designating four major gateways—Deendayal Port, Mundra Port, Jawaharlal Nehru Port, and Paradip Port—as ‘Mega Ports’ under the Ind

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India-Netherlands strategic cooperation expansion

2 clusters · 22 sources · last updated

Latest: India expands global trade and maritime partnerships

Bilateral relations between India and the Netherlands have expanded across multiple strategic sectors following the establishment of a Strategic Partnership. In late September 2026, Dutch Minister for Food Security, Fi

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India maritime sector development initiatives

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated

Latest: Sagarmala Finance Corp. Ltd targets ₹602 billion in disbursals by 2031

India is pursuing strategic goals to enhance its maritime and shipbuilding self-reliance. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal has called on the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) to lead

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Devashish Sharma wins Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election

8 clusters · 28 sources · last updated

Latest: AIUDF alleges BJP vote manipulation in Nagaon bypoll

On October 6, voting concluded for the Nagaon Lok Sabha seat, which became vacant following the resignation of Pradyut Bordoloi. The election featured 15 candidates, primarily contested by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP

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Maritime security incidents in the Persian Gulf

2 clusters · 29 sources · last updated

Latest: MT GEM NO. 2 tanker struck by projectile off UAE coast

Maritime security concerns have escalated in the Persian Gulf and near the Strait of Hormuz following two separate attacks on tankers. On September 21, the Liberia-flagged LPG tanker M. T. Al Maryah was struck by a dron

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India maritime and strategic diplomacy expansion

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated

Latest: India strengthens maritime ties with Belgium, Saudi Arabia and Bhutan

During the Sagarmanthan: The Great Oceans Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi, India engaged in multiple bilateral discussions to expand maritime, strategic, and connectivity partnerships. India held high-level talks with Saudi

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Deendayal Port Authority green fuel development

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated

Latest: Deendayal Port Authority hits 100 MMT milestone and targets green fuel hub status

The Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) in Kandla, Gujarat, is expanding its infrastructure to focus on maritime decarbonization and green fuel production. In late September 2026, construction began on India’s first port-base

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