Record 3,300 kg of drugs seized off Gujarat coast in major drug haul

Indian agencies Wednesday made their highest-ever narcotics bust from the sea as they seized 3,300 kg drugs, which sailed from an Iranian port, off the Gujarat coast and arrested five foreigners......

Covid curbs led to jump in drugs smuggling using couriers, say NCB

Restrictions imposed across the globe in 2020-21 due to coronavirus and the increased use of darknet resulted in two-to-three times jump in drug trafficking through couriers and postal services in......

With eye on China, PM's Op-Ed hails India-Japan ties

India and Japan will contribute towards building an open, free and inclusive Indo-Pacific region, connected by secure seas, integrated by trade and investment, defined by respect of sovereignty and......

UK agrees to support India's defence manufacturing

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Boris Johnson on Friday agreed on a new and expanded India-United Kingdom defence partnership, which will include support for new......

Force China to open its markets for Indian goods

India needs to adopt a more proactive policy of triggering exports to China, notes China expert Srikanth Kondapalli. IMAGE: China's currency was devalued recently by nearly 4 per cent. Photograph:......

Ship owners avoid ransom insurance, seek naval hel

Indian ship owners who have so far not borne additional insurance costs against piracy are awaiting three more naval vessels and marine commandos to ensure a safe voyage through the Gulf of Aden.......

Port of Houston eyes Indian maritime biz

A delegation from the Port of Houston has expressed interest in Indian maritime business. Addressing a CII interaction, Port Commissioner Jim Fonteno said seaborne trade with India had increased by......

India to get the most out of EU

India has replaced China as the single largest beneficiary amongst 180 countries under the European Union Generalised System Preferences scheme with Euro 6.9 billion worth of Indian exports to EU.......