. Indian Navy warships deployed in the Gulf region as part of the continuing Operation Sankalp are keeping a constant vigil on India-bound cargo vessels in the Strait of Hormuz area.“A warship deployed in that region (off the Oman coast) is still monitoring the situation and keeping a close watch on India-bound cargo ships,” a source confirmed to TOI. Indian Navy Warships On Standby Near Persian Gulf To Assist Vessels In Hormuz Amid West Asia War Under the watchful eyes of the Indian Navy, two Indian-flagged LPG tankers belonging to Shipping Corporation of India (SCI), Shivalik and Nanda Devi, have successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz and are now bound for India. Another Indian-flagged oil tanker, Jag Prakash, which is carrying gasoline from Oman to Africa, has also set sail from east of the Strait of Hormuz.Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: ‘All oil and energy infrastructure will turn to ashes,’ says Iran after US hits Kharg Island’Must take care’: Trump urges nations to send warships to Strait of Hormuz as conflict with Iran intensifiesUS military supremacy shines as China fails big in Iran, VenezuelaAs per an agency report that quoted govt sources, Shivalik is being escorted by the Indian Navy.  On June 19, 2019, the Indian Navy had commenced maritime security operations, called ‘Operation Sankalp’, in the Gulf region to ensure safe passage of Indian flag vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz. This was done in close coordination with all stakeholders, including ministries of defence, external affairs, shipping, petroleum and natural gas, and DG Shipping. The Navy had then deployed a total of 23 warships in rotation to the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf. Some of these warships are still deployed in the Gulf region.The naval deployment is significant amid increased regional tensions across the wider Gulf region, with as many as 23,000 Indian seafarers employed on different types of vessels, including merchant ships, and offshore installations, and 24 vessels near the Strait of Hormuz.Iranian ambassador to India Mohammad Fathali indicated on Friday that India could soon get safe passage (for its vessels) through the Strait of Hormuz.Meanwhile, the Indian Naval Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini has arrived at the historic port of Valletta, Malta, marking a significant milestone in her landmark transoceanic expedition Lokayan-26, according to a defence ministry statement. The ship arrived in Valletta on Mar 12, underscoring the deep-rooted maritime ties between India and Malta. This visit represents an important leg of the ship’s ambitious 22,000-nautical-mile global voyage. The arrival follows its successful transit through the Suez Canal and a recent port call at Alexandria. INS Sudarshini is currently in the second month of her voyage, which commenced at Kochi on Jan 20.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Act Of Aggression’: India Strongly Condemns Pakistan’s Air Strikes On AfghanistanSupreme Court Asked to Phase Out IPS Deputation, But CAPF Bill Does The OppositeIndian Navy Warships On Standby Near Persian Gulf To Assist Vessels In Hormuz Amid West Asia WarTharoor Exposes Reality of LPG Shortages, Questions Modi Govt’s Claims”India Facing Difficult Time…” Former Foreign Secretary On India’s Strategic Loss In West AsiaBJP Ends Alliance Speculation, Amit Shah Says Party Will Go Alone In Punjab’BRICS Members Directly Involved In West Asia Crisis’: India Shares BIG UPDATE Amid US-Iran WarIndian Ships Shivalik And Nanda Devi Sail Through Hormuz, Head To Gujarat Ports Amid LPG CrisisThe LCH Prachand: It Can Do What No Other Attack Helicopter In The World Can | WatchPM Modi Rolls Out Mega ₹18,680 Crore Road, Rail And Port Projects In West Bengal123Photostories7 local foods you shouldn’t miss while visiting ManaliKuldeep Yadav weds Vanshika Chadha: Bride joins the Sabyasachi brides club, groom’s emerald-layered sherwani steals the showWhat happens to the soul immediately after death according to the Bhagavad Gita9 high-protein sabzis to include in daily dietNicole Kidman to Johnny Galecki: Popular American TV actors and their weird habits7 lesser-known Indian summer fruits and how to consume them7 effective natural ways to keep mosquitoes out of your homeForgetting simple things lately? Doctors say stress chemistry may be confusing your brain: Here’s how simple lifestyle changes can restore memoryFrom Diana to Meghan: The most iconic royal wedding dresses of all timeHollywood celebrities who passed away battling ALS: From Eric Dane to Stephen Hillenburg123Hot PicksIran war newsLPG crisis in IndiaElection CommissionGold rate todayIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingSanju SamsonBrittany Mahomes Net WorthWilt ChamberlainMovsar EvloevMichael BispingLPG Crisis IndiaAssembly election dateIran US WarIPL 2026 Chennai Super KingsMiddle East War

. Indian Navy warships deployed in the Gulf region as part of the continuing Operation Sankalp are keeping a constant vigil on India-bound cargo vessels in the Strait of Hormuz area.“A warship deployed in that region (off the Oman coast) is still monitoring the situation and keeping a close watch on India-bound cargo ships,” a source confirmed to TOI. Indian Navy Warships On Standby Near Persian Gulf To Assist Vessels In Hormuz Amid West Asia War Under the watchful eyes of the Indian Navy, two Indian-flagged LPG tankers belonging to Shipping Corporation of India (SCI), Shivalik and Nanda Devi, have successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz and are now bound for India. Another Indian-flagged oil tanker, Jag Prakash, which is carrying gasoline from Oman to Africa, has also set sail from east of the Strait of Hormuz.Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: ‘All oil and energy infrastructure will turn to ashes,’ says Iran after US hits Kharg Island’Must take care’: Trump urges nations to send warships to Strait of Hormuz as conflict with Iran intensifiesUS military supremacy shines as China fails big in Iran, VenezuelaAs per an agency report that quoted govt sources, Shivalik is being escorted by the Indian Navy. On June 19, 2019, the Indian Navy had commenced maritime security operations, called ‘Operation Sankalp’, in the Gulf region to ensure safe passage of Indian flag vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz. This was done in close coordination with all stakeholders, including ministries of defence, external affairs, shipping, petroleum and natural gas, and DG Shipping. The Navy had then deployed a total of 23 warships in rotation to the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf. Some of these warships are still deployed in the Gulf region.The naval deployment is significant amid increased regional tensions across the wider Gulf region, with as many as 23,000 Indian seafarers employed on different types of vessels, including merchant ships, and offshore installations, and 24 vessels near the Strait of Hormuz.Iranian ambassador to India Mohammad Fathali indicated on Friday that India could soon get safe passage (for its vessels) through the Strait of Hormuz.Meanwhile, the Indian Naval Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini has arrived at the historic port of Valletta, Malta, marking a significant milestone in her landmark transoceanic expedition Lokayan-26, according to a defence ministry statement. The ship arrived in Valletta on Mar 12, underscoring the deep-rooted maritime ties between India and Malta. This visit represents an important leg of the ship’s ambitious 22,000-nautical-mile global voyage. The arrival follows its successful transit through the Suez Canal and a recent port call at Alexandria. INS Sudarshini is currently in the second month of her voyage, which commenced at Kochi on Jan 20.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Act Of Aggression’: India Strongly Condemns Pakistan’s Air Strikes On AfghanistanSupreme Court Asked to Phase Out IPS Deputation, But CAPF Bill Does The OppositeIndian Navy Warships On Standby Near Persian Gulf To Assist Vessels In Hormuz Amid West Asia WarTharoor Exposes Reality of LPG Shortages, Questions Modi Govt’s Claims”India Facing Difficult Time…” Former Foreign Secretary On India’s Strategic Loss In West AsiaBJP Ends Alliance Speculation, Amit Shah Says Party Will Go Alone In Punjab’BRICS Members Directly Involved In West Asia Crisis’: India Shares BIG UPDATE Amid US-Iran WarIndian Ships Shivalik And Nanda Devi Sail Through Hormuz, Head To Gujarat Ports Amid LPG CrisisThe LCH Prachand: It Can Do What No Other Attack Helicopter In The World Can | WatchPM Modi Rolls Out Mega ₹18,680 Crore Road, Rail And Port Projects In West Bengal123Photostories7 local foods you shouldn’t miss while visiting ManaliKuldeep Yadav weds Vanshika Chadha: Bride joins the Sabyasachi brides club, groom’s emerald-layered sherwani steals the showWhat happens to the soul immediately after death according to the Bhagavad Gita9 high-protein sabzis to include in daily dietNicole Kidman to Johnny Galecki: Popular American TV actors and their weird habits7 lesser-known Indian summer fruits and how to consume them7 effective natural ways to keep mosquitoes out of your homeForgetting simple things lately? Doctors say stress chemistry may be confusing your brain: Here’s how simple lifestyle changes can restore memoryFrom Diana to Meghan: The most iconic royal wedding dresses of all timeHollywood celebrities who passed away battling ALS: From Eric Dane to Stephen Hillenburg123Hot PicksIran war newsLPG crisis in IndiaElection CommissionGold rate todayIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingSanju SamsonBrittany Mahomes Net WorthWilt ChamberlainMovsar EvloevMichael BispingLPG Crisis IndiaAssembly election dateIran US WarIPL 2026 Chennai Super KingsMiddle East War

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/ NASHIK: As geopolitical tensions tighten their grip on maritime routes, banana trade is battling its fiercest storm in years, with thousands of tonnes of fruit and the livelihoods behind them, hanging in the balance. Banana exports from Maharashtra to West Asia have been thrown into disarray, with nearly 150 refrigerated containers, each loaded with 20 tonnes of the fruit, stranded at Mumbai’s JNPA port and nearby private yards, while 35 more are stuck at Gujarat’s Mundra port.On the high seas, the situation is no better. Several consignments already en route to West Asian buyers have been forced into holding zones or diverted to Oman’s Port of Salalah, where they were hastily unloaded and sold at whatever price the local market offered. Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: ‘All oil and energy infrastructure will turn to ashes,’ says Iran after US hits Kharg Island’Must take care’: Trump urges nations to send warships to Strait of Hormuz as conflict with Iran intensifiesUS military supremacy shines as China fails big in Iran, VenezuelaBack home, close to 4,000 tonnes of export ready bananas lie in cold storages across Jalgaon, Solapur and Pune, losing value by the day.Exporters said some shipping lines had cautiously resumed dispatches over the last few days, but at a punishing cost. Around 140-150 containers have now left JNPA port, rerouted through ports that are currently functional – Salalah and Sohar in Oman, and Khorfakkan in the UAE – before being forwarded onward to Dubai and other West Asian destinations. “Before the conflict, freight was about $800 per container. Now it’s hovering around $6,000 just to get shipments to Dubai,” Nashik-based exporter Sandeep Agrahari said, flagging the unprecedented spike in costs. “Everything is being pushed through Salalah and Sohar first. It’s the only way out,” he said.But these “only way out” ports are now choking with congestion, slowing cargo clearance and heightening exporters’ fears of further delays. Agrahari has 35 containers stuck across the logistical chain – eight at JNPA, five at Mundra and 22 near ports in Oman and other regions. “With options dwindling, I am contemplating moving even the stranded JNPA containers to Oman despite soaring expenses, if only to sell them locally or reroute them to the UAE markets before the fruit loses value,” Agrahari said. Major Diplomatic Win For India: Iran Envoy Fathali Signals Safe Passage For Indian Ships At Hormuz The blow is severe because the West Asian market accounts for nearly 80% of the state’s banana shipments. Maharashtra typically exports seven lakh tonnes annually via about 35,000 containers to key destinations, including Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, the UAE, and Yemen.The conflict’s shadow is visible on pricing. 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NASHIK: As geopolitical tensions tighten their grip on maritime routes, banana trade is battling its fiercest storm in years, with thousands of tonnes of fruit and the livelihoods behind them, hanging in the balance. Banana exports from Maharashtra to West Asia have been thrown into disarray, with nearly 150 refrigerated containers, each loaded with 20…

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