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‘Shadow fleet’: India imported 5.4 million tonnes of Russian oil, says CREA; Moscow relying on old tankers to dodge Western sanctions

India imported 5.4 million tonnes of Russian oil worth 2.1 billion euros between January and September 2025 aboard 30 vessels sailing under false flags, according to a report by the European think tank, Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), released Thursday.The report identified India as the largest recipient of oil transported by…

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Blue economy: Niti Aayog urges expansion and modernisation of India’s fishing fleet; calls for better market access

Niti Aayog on Monday called for rapid expansion and modernisation of India’s fishing fleet, along with enhanced market access, as part of a broader push to promote the country’s blue economy.The think-tank also emphasised scaling up operations and strengthening monitoring and surveillance mechanisms across the sector, PTI reported.In its report titled India’s Blue Economy, Niti…

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Boost for Tejas fleet: HAL receives 4th GE engine; $1 billion follow-on order likely in October | India News

NEW DELHI: American firm GE Aerospace has handed over the fourth F404-IN20 fighter jet engine to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) against the 2021 order, HAL confirmed on Wednesday. The engines will power India’s indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A, which is being inducted into the Indian Air Force.HAL Chairman and Managing Director Dr DK…

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Turkish Airlines’ landmark deal with Boeing: 75 Dreamliners eyed to modernise fleet; deliveries to span 2029–2034

Turkish Airlines has announced plans to expand its fleet through a major deal with US-based Boeing. In a Friday filing to the Istanbul Stock Exchange, Turkey’s national carrier said it aims to add up to 225 aircrafts. The announcement came a day after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met US President Donald Trump in Washington….

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