March 25, 2026 4:25 PM
Indian ships, seafarers safe in Persian Gulf; port operations normal: Shipping Ministry
The government on Wednesday said no incident involving Indian ships or seafarers has been reported in the past 24 hours, even as vessels continue to operate in the Persian Gulf amid global uncertainties. At a joint inter-ministerial briefing, Special Secretary in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Rajesh Kumar Sinha said 20 Indian-flagged vessels with around 540 Indian seafarers are currently in the Persian Gulf and remain safe. He added that private shipping companies are maintaini...