Muscat, July 12 (IANS) Oman and Iran have agreed to continue technical and political talks on navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, Oman News Agency reported.The two sides held talks in Muscat on ensuring the safety and freedom of navigation through the strait in light of recent developments, the report said.They agreed to continue discussions at both the technical and political levels aimed at reaching necessary understandings in accordance with international law, reports Xinhua quoting Oman…
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Muscat, July 10 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a meeting with his counterpart from Oman, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi, in Muscat on Friday, discussing bilateral ties and developments in the Gulf. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), during the meeting, EAM Jaishankar expressed India’s appreciation for Oman government for the prompt assistance extended to Indian seafarers during the recent regional developments. The two ministers also exchan…
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Hockey India has announced the names of the 15 players who will be part of the sub-junior men’s national camp in preparation for the inaugural Men’s Youth Hockey5s Asian Championship 2026, set to take place in Muscat, Oman, from July 20 to 25. The camp is being conducted from July 7 to 18 at Panjab University, Sector 14, Chandigarh, where the country’s promising young players will train under the guidance of coach and former India captain Sardar Singh.All 15 players in t…
Muscat, July 3 (IANS) Air Vice Marshal SK Taliyan of the Indian Air Force and Air Commodore Khalid Mohammed Abdullah Al Abri of the Royal Air Force of Oman on Friday held discussions on enhancing interoperability, joint training and professional exchanges between the two countries.”The 11th Indian Air Force and Royal Air Force of Oman Air Staff Talks were held at Muscat in Oman, from July 1 to 2. The talks were co-chaired by Air Vice Marshal SK Taliyan of the Indian Air Force and Air Commodore K…
New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced on Friday that, for the first time ever, 40 metric tonnes (MT) of biscuits manufactured in Varanasi have been exported to Oman under the India-Oman CEPA (Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement). An MoU has also been signed for the supply of nearly 700 MT of biscuits to Oman and other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries during the financial year 2026–27, the minister further stated in a post on X.Preferential tariff be…
Hyderabad, June 18 (IANS) The Telangana government on Thursday urged the Indian Consulate General in Turkey to trace a young woman from Telangana, who reportedly went missing during transit at Istanbul Airport in Turkey. Bokka Rajashree, hailing from Medchal Malakjgiri district of Telangana, was travelling to Hyderabad from Houston in the US.Telangana Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao sent a message to the Consulate General that the missing woman was scheduled to travel from Houston to Istanbul…
Muscat, June 11 (IANS) The Indian Embassy in Muscat on Thursday confirmed that efforts are underway to evacuate Indian nationals from MT Jalveer to Shinas Port with the support of the Royal Navy of Oman. “Evacuation of crew from MT Jalveer to Shinas port is being coordinated with assistance from Royal Navy of Oman, and shall soon be complete,” the Indian mission posted on X.Addressing a press briefing on Thursday, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Mukesh Mangal…
New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) India on Tuesday said that there had been an exchange of communication between the Palau-flagged vessel MT Marivex and the US Navy before the fire incident that disabled the ship off the coast of Oman. Addressing the weekly media briefing in New Delhi, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed that all 24 Indian crew members aboard the vessel had been rescued safely and expressed gratitude to the Omani government for its support in the res…
Muscat, June 8 (IANS) The Embassy of India in Muscat confirmed the rescue of 24 Indian seafarers aboard MT Marivex after a fire incident south of the Strait of Hormuz. The embassy also thanked the Omani authorities for their swift response.“We are thankful to the Omani authorities for their swift response and rescue of all the 24 crew members of Indian nationality onboard MT Marivex, and for ensuring their safety,” the embassy wrote on X.Earlier in the day, during an inter-ministerial briefi…
Mumbai, May 5 (IANS) Actress Ameesha Patel, who was earlier stuck in Oman due to the clash between the UAE and Iran, has finally returned to India. On Monday, the actress took to the Stories section of her Instagram, and shared a picture of herself with her travel partner.She wrote on the picture, “Finallyyyyyy MUMBAI!! Thank u for all ur prayers everyone!! @kuunalgoomer !! Safe n sound !! Greatful”.Earlier, the actress took to her social media, and shared her ordeal, as she spoke about her …