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  Indian tanker 'Desh Garima' clears Strait of Hormuz as two vessels turn back after firing

  World | April 19, 2026 23:37 IST

  The Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) tanker is the 10th India-flagged vessel to have crossed the Strait of Hormuz since early March.

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  Iranian gunboats fire on tanker in Strait of Hormuz as Iran reimposes restrictions

  World | April 18, 2026 18:07 IST

  Earlier in the day, Iran announced that it was reimposing restrictions on the strait in response to a US blockade on Iranian shipping and ports. Iran has prevented vessels from crossing throughout the seven-week-long war, except for ones it authorises.

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  Gujarat: Operation to remove 12-ton chemical tanker hanging from Gambhira bridge enters final stage

  Gujarat | August 05, 2025 16:22 IST

  After a 23-day delay, authorities are taking precautions to safely remove the tanker, which has been precariously hanging since the bridge collapse. The removal process involves using airbags to lift the tanker and is being conducted with utmost caution to prevent any mishaps.

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  Three killed after tanker explodes near asphalt plant in Gujarat

  Gujarat | July 27, 2025 22:40 IST

  The incident occurred in Mokshi village, located in Savli taluka of Vadodara district, according to officials from the Bhadarwa police station.

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  At least six killed, 31 others injured after tanker with LPG explodes in Pakistan’s Punjab province

  World | January 27, 2025 15:47 IST

  The explosion in the LPG tanker that occurred on Monday triggered a massive fire, with debris from the shattered vehicle landing on nearby residential areas, causing significant destruction, Geo News reported.

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  Two killed as chemical-laden tanker meets with accident on Ahmedabad-Rajkot Highway, video emerges

  Gujarat | December 26, 2024 13:08 IST

  Video showed that at least three trucks caught fire due to the collision after which two were burnt to death while three others were injured. All injured have been admitted to the hospital. Due to the incident, traffic from both sides had to be stopped after the trucks caught fire.

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  Thane: Five killed, four injured as tanker falls into valley

  Maharashtra | August 19, 2024 6:33 IST

  Soon after the accident, a few locals called the police informing them about the fatal accident. After the arrival of police officials, they pulled out victims from the 200-foot-deep gorge.

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  SC questions Delhi government on tanker mafia amid water crisis, says 'what measures have you taken?

  India | June 12, 2024 11:35 IST

  The Supreme Court has raised serious concerns regarding the ongoing water crisis in Delhi, specifically questioning the Delhi Government's efforts to combat the tanker mafia. During the hearing, the Court highlighted the unchecked activities of the tanker mafia.

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  Gujarat: 3 charred to death after truck-tanker collision in Vadodara

  Gujarat | June 04, 2023 13:51 IST

  Gujarat: The driver cabins of both the truck and the tanker burst into flames after the collision.

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  20 Indians kidnapped as pirates attack tanker in West Africa

  World | December 16, 2019 23:34 IST

  A crew of 20 Indians aboard the oil tanker MV Duke has been kidnapped by pirates in Gulf of Guinea in West Africa. V Ships Ship Management (India) Pvt Ltd., managers of the oil/chemical product tanker Duke, reported that contact was lost with the vessel in the early hours of Monday morning.  

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  Kerala: 12,000 litres of petrol spills as fuel tanker overturns

  India | November 28, 2019 10:38 IST

  According to police, the truck carrying Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) fuel hit a road roller before turning turtle. It was carrying petrol in three compartments of 4000 litres each, they said.

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  Iran says oil tanker struck by rockets off Saudi Arabia

  World | October 11, 2019 12:39 IST

  Iranian state television said the explosion damaged two storerooms aboard the unnamed oil tanker and caused an oil leak into the Red Sea near the Saudi port city of Jiddah.

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  Indians on seized tankers to figure in Jaishankar-Raab talks

  India | July 31, 2019 21:53 IST

  The two ministers will "discuss geopolitical issues that we want to work on, global issues that we want to work on, and of course bilateral issues that we need to take forward", British High Commissioner Dominic Asquith told reporters.

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  Over 1,000 tankers with petroleum products reach Kashmir Valley

  India | March 10, 2019 11:41 IST

  People in Kashmir had a sigh of relief after over 1,000 tankers carrying petroleum products has reached the Kashmir Valley on Sunday.

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  Mathura: Gas tanker explodes on Yamuna Expressway, 3 people critically injured

  India | October 28, 2018 12:08 IST

  The fire which engulfed five other vehicles, was later brought under control by fire tenders.

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  Iranian oil tanker 'Sanchi' partially explodes in East China Sea

  World | January 11, 2018 10:51 IST

  32 crew members, including 30 Iranians and 2 Bangladeshis, went missing after the tanker collided with a Hong Kong-registered bulk freighter and caught fire

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  Indonesia, Malaysia search for missing tanker with 10 crew

  World | August 17, 2016 15:03 IST

  A massive search by the Malaysian and Indonesian maritime authorities is ongoing for the hijacked tanker with 900,000 litres of diesel and 10 crew members. Malaysia's Maritime Enforcement Agency chief Ahmad Puzi Kahar said Wednesday

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  No enquiry ordered into Navy tanker deal with Italian firm: Defence Ministry

  India | May 13, 2016 21:51 IST

  the Defence Ministry has said that it has not opened any other deal for investigation besides the AgustaWestland chopper contract

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  29 killed in Uganda tanker fire

  World | June 30, 2013 17:48 IST

  London, June 30: At least 29 people were killed on Sunday in the Ugandan capital Kampala when a fuel tanker caught fire after a car crashed into it, BBC reported.Many of those who died had

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  Oil tanker runs aground off Chennai, 15 sailors rescued, 6 still missing

  India | November 01, 2012 21:21 IST

  Chennai, Nov 1: Fifteen sailors were today rescued and a search was on for six other missing crews who were on board an oil tanker that drifted and ran aground off the city coast in