India, July 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
NEW DELHI, July 28, 2026: As geopolitical tensions continue to impact key global shipping routes, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal, today undertook a comprehensive review of the safety and welfare of Indian seafarers serving aboard merchant vessels in conflict-sensitive regions, reaffirming the Government's commitment to ensuring that every Indian mariner remains safe, informed and supported.
The review brought together senior officials from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), and Heads of Indian Missions from countries across West Asia and the Black Sea region, including Oman, Saudi Arabi...