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Iran had been sporadically allowing Indian vessels to sail through since it decided to block the key energy strait last month in the middle of its war with the US and Israel which began on Feb 28. Vessel details available on Maritime Traffic show that several Indian- and foreignflagged ships destined for Indian ports are still waiting to cross the Hormuz. Official data shows 13 Indian vessels are in Persian Gulf (to west of Hormuz), six in Gulf of Oman (east of Hormuz), one in Gulf of Aden and three in Red Sea. According to petroleum ministry, 17 vessels have been identified for evacuation, which include four LPG carriers, three LNG carriers and 10 crude oil tankers. While three of these are Indianflagged vessels, the remaining 14 are foreign-flagged ships. Similarly, chemicals and fertilisers ministry has drawn up a list of another 16 ships for evacuation, including one Indian-flagged vessel (Jag Arnav), which was attacked by IRGC on Saturday. Officials said that as of Saturday, there are 499 Indian seafarers aboard Indianflagged vessels in Persian Gulf region — 343 to the west of Strait of Hormuz and 156 in Gulf of Oman. So far, 2,487 seafarers have been evacuated by various shipping companies. According to Reuters, vessels attempting to cross Strait of Hormuz Saturday received radio messages from Iran’s navy telling them they were not allowed to pass, while two ships reported being hit by gunfire. Several commercial vessels tried to transit the strait after a notice to mariners a day earlier saying passage was allowed but would be restricted to lanes Iran deemed safe, said the report.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCong, TMC, DMK Guilty’, PM Modi Blasts Oppn For Blocking Women Reservation BillIndia Summons Iran Envoy Summoned After Ships Targeted In Strait of Hormuz | WatchWomen’s Reservation Amendment Fails In Lok Sabha, Delimitation Bill Put On HoldYogi Adityanath Alleges ‘Identity Crisis’ In Bengal, Targets TMC Over GovernanceBJP Leaders Protest Outside Rahul’s Residence Over Women Quota Bill; Hema Malini, Bansuri Lead10th Indian Vessel Crosses Strait Of Hormuz Since Conflict Began”Women Were Being Used” Tharoor Backs Women’s Reservation, Warns On Delimitation Issue: “You’re Firing… After Clearance!” India-Flagged Ship’s Last Words Before Hormuz TurnbackNation Awaits PM Modi’s Address As Women Bill Fails And Hormuz Crisis Escalates‘Not A Failure Of The Government’: Why Rijiju Is Blaming The Opposition For Women’s Bill Defeat123Photostories6 healthy leaves you should add to your daily dietAkshaya Tritiya 2026: Buy these 5 things for good fortune5 grand palaces that are now world-famous museums7 factors driving real estate growth in India’s non-metro cities7 foods in your kitchen that actually came from PersiaAlia-Ranbir to Saif-Kareena: 5 celebrity weddings that completely rewrote the Indian shaadi style rulebook’The Devil Wears Prada 2′ to ‘The Odyssey,’ and more: Hollywood’s biggest 2026 Summer releases10 iconic biryani varieties in India you probably haven’t tried yetThings you should NEVER Do on Akshaya Tritiya based on your birth dateTop 5 residential hotspots in Nagpur for upscale living and long-term investment potential123Hot PicksIran warDelimitation Bill DefeatPurple cap winnerOrange cap winnerIPL Points TablePublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingIPL Orange Cap 2026VijayPM Modi LiveWorld Largest EconomySue BirdIce SpicePahalgam Pony Wallah StoryWomen Quota BillE Coli Smuggling CaseErika Kirk Event Taurus Horoscope Today, April 19, 2026: Postpone all nonessential spending IAF chief takes sortie on advanced US jet that bombed Iran IAF orders court of inquiry into Sukhoi hard landing at Pune airport | India News Aries Horoscope Today, April 19, 2026: At work, keep things simple Pact allowing India, Russia to station 3,000 troops, 5 warships, 10 aircraft in each other’s territory operational: Report Priyanka Chopra’s photo dump features Salman Khan-Aishwarya Rai, Madhuri Dixit, Sridevi films: ‘Some here… some there…’ ‘JD Vance’s brown kids are less American’: Michigan Democrat attacks US VP, makes crude joke about Usha Vance IPL 2026: ‘I was looking at a score around 220-230’ – Ruturaj Gaikwad rues CSK’s batting lapse in SRH loss Happy Akshaya Tritiya 2026: Top 50 wishes, messages and quotes to share with your loved ones Indian-origin truck driver Baljeet Singh pleads guilty to causing death of two in crash in Canada, was playing mobile game Tenth Indian-flagged ship crosses Hormuz, two others fired at by IRGC | India News IPL 2026: SRH bowlers hold their nerve, choke CSK in final overs to seal 10-run thriller Harvard University’s plan to expand writing class size draws union objection Horoscope Today: Daily astrological predictions for April 19, 2026 This US state is first to pause data centre construction: Why ‘first legislation of its kind in America’ is big HC grants bail to two former Congress leaders arrested in September 24 Leh violence case, says bail is a rule | India News IPL 2026 Points Table after Match 27: SRH surge into top four, CSK remain seventh Florida man fools elderly woman into paying $600,000 in gold through ‘phantom hacker’ scheme NaBFID signs pact with PDCOR to expand advisory support for state projects Yuzvendra Chahal’s ‘algorithm’ dig at Virat Kohli’s Instagram like on influencer LizLaz’s photos goes viral What Not To Say To Your Partner: 4 things you should never say in a relationship | Strait talk turns straitjacket: Diplomacy stuck, ships struck, in Hormuz Iran envoy says US backtracked on agreed 10-point plan, stalling peace talks | India News Kashmir Separatist Leader Shabir Ahmed Shah: NIA arrests Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmad Shah for 1996 Srinagar violence case; sent to Jammu on 3-day remand | India News AIADMK leader D Jayakumar (File photo) NEW DELHI: The Royapuram assembly constituency in north Chennai has emerged as a key political battleground ahead of the Tamil Nadu assembly elections on April 23, with counting scheduled for May 4. Long considered an AIADMK stronghold under veteran leader D Jayakumar for over three decades, Royapuram swung to the DMK in 2021 when Idream R Murthy secured a decisive win, reshaping its political landscape. For the upcoming polls, the DMK has fielded orthopaedic surgeon Dr A Subair Khan, son of late party leader A Rahman Khan, to retain the seat. He faces a tough challenge from Jayakumar, a six-time MLA seeking to reclaim his former bastion, banking on his long-standing ties with the coastal community as a former fisheries minister. Jayakumar had finished runner-up in 2021, losing to Murthy, who secured 53.16% of the vote and a victory margin of over 27,000. In 2016, however, Jayakumar had won the seat with 55,205 votes and a margin of 6.57%. The contest also includes TV Somu of actor-politician Vijay’s TVK and Babumailan of the NTK. Royapuram: Home to fishing communities Royapuram has historically been a working-class hub, home to fishing communities, port workers and small traders. For many residents, especially fishermen, electoral concerns go beyond visibility, focusing on livelihood issues such as better access to markets and stable incomes. The constituency also faces significant urban challenges. Residents frequently cite severe air and dust pollution caused by heavy freight movement, chronic traffic congestion near the Royapuram bridge, and recurring sewage contamination in drinking water. These issues have made infrastructure and environmental health central to the current election discourse.(With ANI inputs)About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCong, TMC, DMK Guilty’, PM Modi Blasts Oppn For Blocking Women Reservation BillIndia Summons Iran Envoy Summoned After Ships Targeted In Strait of Hormuz | WatchWomen’s Reservation Amendment Fails In Lok Sabha, Delimitation Bill Put On HoldYogi Adityanath Alleges ‘Identity Crisis’ In Bengal, Targets TMC Over GovernanceBJP Leaders Protest Outside Rahul’s Residence Over Women Quota Bill; Hema Malini, Bansuri Lead10th Indian Vessel Crosses Strait Of Hormuz Since Conflict Began”Women Were Being Used” Tharoor Backs Women’s Reservation, Warns On Delimitation Issue: “You’re Firing… After Clearance!” India-Flagged Ship’s Last Words Before Hormuz TurnbackNation Awaits PM Modi’s Address As Women Bill Fails And Hormuz Crisis Escalates‘Not A Failure Of The Government’: Why Rijiju Is Blaming The Opposition For Women’s Bill Defeat123Photostories6 healthy leaves you should add to your daily dietAkshaya Tritiya 2026: Buy these 5 things for good fortune5 grand palaces that are now world-famous museums7 factors driving real estate growth in India’s non-metro cities7 foods in your kitchen that actually came from PersiaAlia-Ranbir to Saif-Kareena: 5 celebrity weddings that completely rewrote the Indian shaadi style rulebook’The Devil Wears Prada 2′ to ‘The Odyssey,’ and more: Hollywood’s biggest 2026 Summer releases10 iconic biryani varieties in India you probably haven’t tried yetThings you should NEVER Do on Akshaya Tritiya based on your birth dateTop 5 residential hotspots in Nagpur for upscale living and long-term investment potential123Hot PicksIran warDelimitation Bill DefeatPurple cap winnerOrange cap winnerIPL Points TablePublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingIPL Orange Cap 2026VijayPM Modi LiveWorld Largest EconomySue BirdIce SpicePahalgam Pony Wallah StoryWomen Quota BillE Coli Smuggling CaseErika Kirk Event Govt says El Nino risk to farm output manageable, cites irrigation, reservoirs, seed buffers Josh Allen, Hailee Steinfeld step out glowing after welcoming their first child Salman Rushdie Love Quote: Salman Rushdie: “We fall in love with each other’s strengths, but…” | Elon Musk has Universal HIGH INCOME idea to deal with AI layoffs, that for once is similar to Sam Altman’s 1000 words-plus long AI vision Alec Baldwin’s net worth in 2026: Inside his USD 70 million fortune amid ‘Rust’ legal troubles Ukraine: Gunman kills 5 after taking hostages in Kyiv supermarket; shot dead by police NEW DELHI: Opposition leaders on Saturday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his women reservation bill address where he accused the TMC, Congress, DMK and its allies of being guilty of “foeticide” by not letting the quota bill pass in the Lok Sabha.”Narendra, the worst form of insulting women is to have used them as a DECOY* to try and pass the Delimitation Bill,” said TMC MP Derek O Brien.TMC MP Mahua Moitra dismissed the PM’s speech as “dramebaazi”, adding that “women’s reservation already passed in 2023 & notified 2 days ago”.”Hello @narendramodi – Your dramebaazi & your Godi media script will not hide truth- women’s reservation already passed in 2023 & notified 2 days ago. NOTHING stops you from implementing it now & giving 1/3 of 543 seats to women the way TMC has done,” she said. PM Modi, in his address, termed the defeat of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha, which sought 33% reservation for women and an expansion of seats to 816 ahead of the 2029 polls, a major setback for women nationwide, apologising for failing to secure its passage despite government efforts.“Today, I have come to speak to the mothers, sisters, and daughters of the country. Today, every citizen of India is seeing how the dreams of India’s women power have been crushed mercilessly. Despite our best efforts, we could not succeed. For this, I sincerely apologise to all mothers and sisters,” he said.”For us, national interest comes first. But for some people, when party interest becomes everything, then women’s empowerment and the nation’s interest suffer. That is what has happened this time as well. The selfish politics of parties like Congress, DMK, TMC and SP has cost the women of this country,” he added.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia Summons Iran Envoy Summoned After Ships Targeted In Strait of Hormuz | WatchWomen’s Reservation Amendment Fails In Lok Sabha, Delimitation Bill Put On HoldYogi Adityanath Alleges ‘Identity Crisis’ In Bengal, Targets TMC Over GovernanceBJP Leaders Protest Outside Rahul’s Residence Over Women Quota Bill; Hema Malini, Bansuri Lead10th Indian Vessel Crosses Strait Of Hormuz Since Conflict Began”Women Were Being Used” Tharoor Backs Women’s Reservation, Warns On Delimitation Issue: “You’re Firing… After Clearance!” India-Flagged Ship’s Last Words Before Hormuz TurnbackNation Awaits PM Modi’s Address As Women Bill Fails And Hormuz Crisis Escalates‘Not A Failure Of The Government’: Why Rijiju Is Blaming The Opposition For Women’s Bill Defeat’Black Day For Centre’: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Blasts Delimitation ‘Conspiracy’ By Modi Govt123Photostories6 healthy leaves you should add to your daily dietAkshaya Tritiya 2026: Buy these 5 things for good fortune5 grand palaces that are now world-famous museums7 factors driving real estate growth in India’s non-metro cities7 foods in your kitchen that actually came from PersiaAlia-Ranbir to Saif-Kareena: 5 celebrity weddings that completely rewrote the Indian shaadi style rulebook’The Devil Wears Prada 2′ to ‘The Odyssey,’ and more: Hollywood’s biggest 2026 Summer releases10 iconic biryani varieties in India you probably haven’t tried yetThings you should NEVER Do on Akshaya Tritiya based on your birth dateTop 5 residential hotspots in Nagpur for upscale living and long-term investment potential123Hot PicksIran warDelimitation Bill DefeatPurple cap winnerOrange cap winnerIPL Points TablePublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingIPL Orange Cap 2026VijayPM Modi LiveWorld Largest EconomySue BirdIce SpicePahalgam Pony Wallah StoryWomen Quota BillE Coli Smuggling CaseErika Kirk Event Tabu buys Rs 10 crore apartment in Mumbai’s Versova; deal includes two parking spaces – Report | Hindi Movie News Pisces, Weekly Horoscope, April 19 to April 25, 2026: Week brings a mix of laziness and rising confidence IPL 2026: Abhishek Sharma scripts history for SRH, becomes fastest ever to… | Cricket News INS Dhruv: India’s missile tracking ship, ensuring the country’s strategic might Akshaya Tritiya trend: Digital gold gains alongside jewellery buying; analysts see shift in investor choices US education department proposes stricter rules on low-earning college programmes Aquarius, Weekly Horoscope, April 19 to April 25, 2026: Week brings a sense of relief and a desire for connection,