Strait of Hormuz blockade

LPG Supply Crisis: Second Carrier ‘Nanda Devi’ Begins Discharge as India Diversifies Imports Beyond Gulf

LPG Supply Crisis: Second Carrier ‘Nanda Devi’ Begins Discharge as India Diversifies Imports Beyond Gulf

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— The Government of India announced today that the second major LPG carrier, Nanda Devi, has docked at Kandla Port and commenced discharge operations. This follows the arrival of the carrier Shivalik earlier this week, providing a much-needed boost to the country's cooking gas reserves as the West Asia conflict continues to disrupt traditional shipping routes. Despite the arrival of these shipments, the Petroleum Ministry maintained that the supply situation remains "concerning" and requires rigorous monitoring. Citizens are being urged to use LPG "rationally" and transition to alternate energy sources like Piped Natural Gas (PNG) and induction…
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Iran Moves to Close Strait of Hormuz After U.S. Strikes, Final Decision Awaited

Iran Moves to Close Strait of Hormuz After U.S. Strikes, Final Decision Awaited

Tehran, June 22, 2025 — In a dramatic escalation following U.S. precision strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, Iran’s Parliament has approved a resolution backing the closure of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The final decision now rests with the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), Iran's top security authority.The move comes just hours after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran, including the underground Fordow facility. The attacks, described by the Pentagon as “surgical and necessary,” have reignited fears of a full-blown regional war.The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway linking the Persian Gulf to…
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