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Tehran: The India-flagged LPG vessel Jag Vikram on Saturday safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel is carrying approximately 20,400 MT of LPG cargo with 24 seafarers onboard. It is expected to arrive at Mumbai on 15 April 2026, the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas said in a statement. Ship tracking data showed the tanker moved through the strategic waterway between Friday night and Saturday morning and was located in the Gulf of Oman, east of the Strait on Saturday afternoon, proceeding eastwards. The vessel movement was also confirmed by a government statement giving an update on developments in…

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump on Saturday projected strong confidence in America’s oil and gas reserves, claiming that the United States holds more oil than the next two largest oil-producing economies combined. In a post on Truth Social, he framed the US as an unmatched global energy power, describing its resources as both abundant and superior in quality. Trump also pointed to what he described as a surge of activity in global energy logistics, saying large numbers of empty oil tankers are currently heading toward the United States. According to him, these vessels, some among the largest in the world,…

New Delhi: Fresh intelligence assessments from the United States suggest that China may be preparing to supply advanced air defence systems to Iran in the coming weeks, according to multiple media reports. The development, though not officially confirmed, is already drawing attention in diplomatic and security circles for its potential to reshape the balance of power in the region. Focus on portable missile systems  Reports indicate that the systems under consideration are shoulder-fired anti-air missiles, commonly known as MANPADs. These portable weapons are specifically designed to target low-flying aircraft, making them highly effective in contested airspaces.  If delivered, such systems could…