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Migrant boat sinks off Yemen coast, at least 49 dead, 140 missing, UN agency says A boat carrying migrants sank off Yemen's coast, with 49 dead and 140 missing. As many as 260 Somalis and Ethiopians attempted the journey across the Gulf of Aden. Around 70 have been rescued so far, including 31 women and six children. Yemen is a k...
11 Jun, 2024, 05.37 PM ISTIndia’s defence production is $13 bn and growing, and MSMEs are providing the tailwind The government’s push for indigenisation in defence has encouraged smaller players to get into the game and reduce India’s dependence on imports.
28 Apr, 2024, 10.04 AM IST'India Zindabad': Pakistanis raise slogan after being rescued by Indian Navy from Somali pirates The Indian Navy carried out a daring rescue operation in the Arabian Sea on March 29, saving 23 Pakistani nationals from Somali pirates aboard the Iranian fishing vessel Al-Kambar. The rescued crew expressed their gratitude by chanting 'India Zindab...
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Indian Navy rescues 23 Pakistani crew from hijacked Iranian ship in Arabian Sea The Indian Navy saved 23 Pakistani nationals from Somali pirates during a 12-hour-long operation in the Arabian Sea. The rescue unfolded in the early hours of March 29 when INS Sumedha intercepted the hijacked vessel FV Al-Kambar.Indian Navy rescues...
30 Mar, 2024, 11.20 AM ISTIndian Navy brings 35 Somali pirates who hijacked merchant vessel MV Ruen to Mumbai for trial Indian Navy captured 35 Somali pirates who had hijacked a bulk carrier and taken hostages. The pirates were brought to Mumbai on INS Kolkata after a major operation that involved marine commandos being para-dropped from an aircraft and exchanges of ...
23 Mar, 2024, 02.55 PM IST27 Pakistanis, 30 Iranians rescued from total of 102 in anti-piracy operations: Indian Navy The Indian Navy announced the successful rescue of over 100 individuals, including 27 Pakistanis and 30 Iranians, in various anti-piracy operations. These efforts, part of 'Operation Sankalp' and other missions in the Arabian Sea, also involved resp...
23 Mar, 2024, 01.32 PM ISTPiracy has resurfaced as industry, Indian Navy to ensure it is prevented: Admiral R Hari Kumar Indian Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar vows further naval interventions against piracy, emphasizing the need for sustained operations to ensure safety and stability in the oceans. Operation Sankalp, targeting anti-piracy, anti-missile, and anti-dron...
23 Mar, 2024, 01.23 PM ISTIndian Navy hands over 35 Somalian pirates to Mumbai Police for prosecution The 35 Somali pirates nabbed by Indian Navy front line destroyer INS Kolkatta last week during their anti-piracy operations were brought to Mumbai Naval Dockyard on Saturday morning and handed over to Mumbai Police Yellow Gate police station for cus...
23 Mar, 2024, 12.35 PM ISTIndia to prosecute 35 pirates who hijacked ship off Somalia, navy official says India has decided to prosecute 35 Somali pirates captured by its navy during the hijacking of a ship off the coast of Somalia, departing from its previous practice of leaving disarmed pirates at sea. The pirates, captured during the hijacking of the...
20 Mar, 2024, 04.27 PM ISTIndian Navy’s anti-piracy ops: 'My sincere gratitude…', Bulgarian President thanks PM Modi Indian Navy have shown their might in the high seas as they battled Somali pirates, rescued Bulgarian Ship MV Ruen. Indian Navy carried out the 40-hour-long Operation and forced 35 Somali sea pirates to surrender. Navy men have been receiving praise...
19 Mar, 2024, 11.59 AM ISTHow Indian Navy made Somali pirates surrender; Chief of Naval Staff explains The Indian warship INS Kolkata successfully cornered and coerced all 35 pirates to surrender on March 16, ensuring the safe evacuation of 17 crew members from the pirate vessel without any injury. Following the surrender of 35 Somali sea pirates by ...
18 Mar, 2024, 07.55 PM ISTJaishankar’s reply to Bulgarian Dy PM’s praise for Indian Navy’s valour in Arabian Sea: 'That’s what friends are for' Bulgaria’s Dy PM Mariya Gabriel expressed gratitude to Indian Navy for successfully rescuing seven Bulgarian nationals. Taking to her ‘X’ handle, Mariya Gabriel shared a tweet thanking PM Modi and EAM Jaishankar for rescuing hijacked vessel MV Ruen ...
18 Mar, 2024, 08.16 AM IST"That's what friends are for": Jaishankar to Bulgarian counterpart as she commends Indian Navy for successful operation in Arabian Sea Indian Navy rescued Bulgarian nationals in successful anti-piracy operation. Ministers appreciated the cooperation. INS Kolkata intercepted pirate ship, thwarting piracy attempt in Arabian Sea. Friendship emphasized.
17 Mar, 2024, 10.41 PM ISTIndian Navy rescues 17 crew of ex-MV Ruen, coerces 35 pirates to surrender; video emerges In a daring operation, the Indian Navy successfully thwarted an attempt by Somali pirates to use a hijacked merchant vessel as a "mother ship" for launching attacks on other ships. The operation, conducted by guided-missile destroyer INS Kolkata and...
17 Mar, 2024, 10.33 PM ISTIndian Navy rescues hijacked vessel MV Ruen, safely retrieves crew members from 35 pirates The Indian Navy thwarted an attempt by Somali pirates to use a hijacked merchant vessel as a base for piracy attacks. The operation, led by INS Kolkata and marine commandos, resulted in the apprehension of 35 pirates and the safe evacuation of 17 cr...
17 Mar, 2024, 08.19 PM ISTHow Indian Navy thwarted designs of Somali pirates; first pictures of daredevil special ops emerge The Indian Navy warship INS Kolkata has taken 35 sea pirates in custody who hijacked MV Ruen. On March 16, the Indian Navy shared a video of the encounter between commandos and pirates. Now, the Navy has shared complete details of how the sanitisati...
17 Mar, 2024, 07.58 PM ISTResolved to reinforcing peace in IOR: Indian Navy after seizing hijacked ship from Somali pirates The nearly-40-hour operation saw the Navy deploying its stealth-guided missile destroyer INS Kolkata, patrol vessel INS Subhadra, long-endurance Sea Guardian drones, besides airdropping of elite marine commandos -- MARCOS -- using a C-17 aircraft.
17 Mar, 2024, 03.24 PM ISTIndian Navy thwarts Somali piracy attempts The Indian Navy has successfully thwarted Somali pirates from using the hijacked cargo ship Ruen for acts of piracy. The navy intercepted the vessel, which had been taken over by pirates in December, and took action in accordance with international ...
16 Mar, 2024, 02.00 PM ISTIndian Navy’s encounter with Somali pirates caught on camera, hijacked ship freed New Delhi: The Indian Navy once again displayed its heroics and intercepted a ship hijacked by Somali pirates. Navy shared a video of its encounter with Somali pirates who were using a hijacked merchant vessel. The Indian Navy thwarted designs of So...
16 Mar, 2024, 01.48 PM ISTAfter new US strikes hitting Yemen, Iran issues a warning about suspected spy ships in the Mideast Iran warns the US about potential targeting of cargo ships, Behshad and Saviz, suspected of hosting Iranian commandos. The warning follows US and UK airstrikes against Yemen's Houthi rebels. Tensions stem from Israel's conflict with Hamas, escalatin...
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