NEW DELHI: With West Asia-bound cargo ships stranded in India due to conflict in the region, shipping ministry on Friday directed all 12 major ports to consider requests for reduction, waiver or remission of charges, including for storage rent, reefer plugging and change of vessel.The ministry said ports may permit storage of cargo destined for…
MUMBAI: The price of silver futures on Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) touched a record high level at close to Rs 1.8 lakh/kg on Monday after global prices hit an all-time high at $58.5/ounce early in the day. The weakness of the rupee further to near the Rs 90/$ mark, also helped the rally in the…
India has condemned attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, calling them “unacceptable,” as the International Maritime Organization (IMO) urged coordinated action to safeguard civilian vessels in the Gulf region.Addressing the 36th extraordinary session of the IMO Council in London on Thursday, Vikram Doraiswamy, India’s ambassador to the UK, emphasised New Delhi’s commitment…
