Maritime Security: Qatar told vessel owners to suspend all maritime activities as US-Iran tensions flare, underscoring how quickly shipping risk can spike in the Strait of Hormuz. Port & Fleet Moves: Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan plan a joint Caspian fleet and a logistics venture to speed Middle Corridor cargo, aiming to cut costs and improve multimodal reliability. Urban Water Transport: Maharashtra is backing a ₹150-crore electric boat manufacturing hub for Mumbai Water Metro, targeting commercial passenger operations by Dec 2026. EV Policy Pushback: A Delhi transport union warned that an EV-only registration mandate is premature due to charging, finance, and battery disposal gaps. Public Transit Reality Check: Karnataka’s transport minister was ordered off a Bengaluru bus for not having exact change, prompting an inquiry into BMTC crew conduct. Aviation Oversight: Iraq suspended Iraqi Airways’ DG for 60 days amid corruption allegations, appointing an interim manager. Road & Rural Connectivity: Odisha plans 1,750 bridges over five years to plug rural road gaps and reduce monsoon disruptions. Freight & Fuel Costs: Nigeria’s depot petrol prices rose amid Middle East-driven crude uncertainty, threatening higher transport costs. Compliance Crackdown: Noida/Greater Noida will target 9,000+ commercial vehicles over ₹85 crore in unpaid dues, with seizure threats and a possible one-time settlement.