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Topic: Maritime

Can US legally attack merchant ships? Strike on tankers puts to test law of armed conflict at sea

Amid blockade of Iran’s ports, US strike on 3 commercial tankers this week that killed 3 Indians has triggered scrutiny of its compliance with international law.

What Iran’s Hormuz play means for Malacca freedoms — and why India should be speaking up

The physical arteries of India's economic rise depend on a single legal principle that Iran's conduct during this crisis has put under serious pressure.

Strait of Hormuz is Iran’s trump card. Why has US superiority not secured the seas?

The US-Iran war is redrawing global sea trade routes.

Budget’s Rs 10,000 crore bet on maritime sector with push for containers, ports and waterways

The Centre has earmarked significant funds for shipping and logistics in the Budget, with a major thrust on container manufacturing, ports, inland waterways and ship repair facilities.

India’s influence in Indian Ocean will be shaped more by undersea surveys than warships

China’s growing deployment of survey vessels in the Indian Ocean underscores a reality only recently acknowledged in the wider strategic discourse: hydrography is geopolitical currency.

BIMSTEC FTA part of ‘Bangkok Vision 2030’, roadmap to be agreed upon at summit—Secretary General Pandey

Speaking exclusively to ThePrint, Indra Mani Pandey highlights key expected outcomes from the BIMSTEC Summit, including a maritime pact.

India’s maritime vision is not just maturing—it’s gearing up to lead the Indo-Pacific arena

With a fresh wave of naval upgrades and smart partnerships, India is stepping up its maritime game to secure trade routes, boost stability, and carve out a leading role in the Indo-Pacific.

At talk on India’s maritime history, call to promote ports, blend heritage with latest tech

Modern innovations may have reshaped marine industry but preserving traditional knowledge vital for heritage, sustainable practices, says ex-director general of Shipping Malini Shankar. 

Govt to invest ₹57,000 Crores in Kandla Port expansion

The announcement includes the construction of a mega shipbuilding facility and new cargo terminal to boost maritime capabilities.

As China’s two-ocean push looms large, India and the Philippines are closing ranks

As like-minded democracies with shared regional interests, India and the Philippines are natural partners.

On Camera

What right have you given to Kashmiris under your control: Sheikh Abdullah asked Pakistan

In 1975, Sheikh Abdullah delivered a speech from Srinagar's Lal Chowk, slamming Pakistan for sending tribesmen to invade Kashmir, while questioning the state of the people living in PoK.

As world chases sky-high jet fuel profits, why India is resisting the new global gold rush

While refiners in Europe, the US and parts of Asia are boosting jet fuel output to cash in on rising jet fuel margins, India and China are taking a cautious approach.

Yet another AN-32 crash. Replacement of aging fleet planned since mid-2000s could see movement soon

The primary task of the over 100 AN-32s with the IAF is to deliver all that is needed for sustenance of soldiers across the country, from high altitude and mountainous terrain to the island chains.

Five challenges await Modi. First, he must shake off the past and Nehru

It’s a perfectly reasonable presumption that Modi will be around for a significant enough time for us to reflect on the challenges that lie ahead. I will list five.