PM Modi visits Doha days after Qatar released 8 Indian Navy veterans
Doha/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his two-day visit to Doha on Thursday, days after eight Indian Navy were released by Qatar.
In big win for Indian diplomacy, Qatar releases eight Navy veterans jailed over spying charges
Eight Indian Navy veterans, who were in prison in Qatar over spying allegations and even at one point sentenced to death, have been released by the Arab country, the Indian government confirmed on Monday. The release is seen as a big diplomtic victory of India and Prime Minister Modi who supposedly personally intervened to secure their freedom.
The Indian Navy conducted a joint operation with Seychelles Defence Forces and Sri Lanka Navy and rescued a hijacked vessel along with six fishermen on Monday.
Indian Navy again thwart piracy bid, rescues Iranian vessel with 19 crew onboard
New Delhi/IBNS: After successfully thwarting a piracy attempt on Iranian Fishing Vessel (FV) Iman, INS Sumitra carried out yet another successful anti-piracy operation off the East Coast of Somalia by rescuing a fishing vessel Al Naeemi with 19 crew members (Pakistani nationals), an Indian Navy statement said here on Tuesday.
Indian Navy's warship INS Sumitra rescues 19 Pakistani sailors kidnapped by Somali pirates
Indian Navy's warship INS Sumitra has successfully rescued 19 Pakistani sailors from a fishing vessel which was hijacked by Somali Pirates.
New Delhi/IBNS: The captain of a merchant vessel that caught fire after it was struck by a missile in the Gulf of Aden thanked the Indian Navy after one of its warships extinguished the massive blaze onboard on Saturday night.
Houthis attack British oil tanker carrying 22 Indians, Indian Navy assisting in rescue
New Delhi: A British oil tanker named Marlin Luanda, with 22 Indian nationals, was hit by a missile by Houthis, media reports said, adding that the Indian Navy is helping in dousing the flames.
Amid West Asia Red Sea turmoil, India flexes maritime muscles
Dubai/IBNS: Amid ongoing turbulence in the Red Sea region, India has sent naval destroyers, frigates, and surveillance aircraft to the Arabian Sea to help commercial vessels amid rising security concerns in key economic zones.
Navy gets first Medium Altitude Long Endurance drone made by Adani Defence & Aerospace
Hyderabad: Indian Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar introduced the Drishti 10 Starliner Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, domestically produced by Adani Defence and Aerospace.
Indian Navy's Fast Attack Craft INS Kabra arrives in Sri Lanka
Indian Navy's Fast Attack Craft INS Kabra arrived at Colombo, Sri Lanka on January 8, officials said on Tuesday.
Indian Navy evacuate all crew members from cargo vessel after foiling hijack bid
New Delhi/UNI: The Indian Navy evacuated all 21 crew members including 15 Indians onboard the cargo vessel MV Lila Norfolk in the North Arabian Sea on Friday.
Indian Navy responds to hijacking attempt in Arabian Sea
Indian Navy's Mission Deployed platforms responded swiftly to a maritime incident in Arabian Sea involving a hijacking attempt onboard Liberia Flagged bulk carrier, officials said on Friday.
Indian Navy foils hijack bid of cargo ship with 15 Indians in Arabian Sea
New Delhi/UNI: The Indian Navy has foiled an attempt to hijack a cargo vessel 'MV Lila Norfolk' with 15 Indians on board in the Arabian Sea.
Cargo ship carrying 15 Indians hijacked off Somalia coast, Indian Navy keeps close watch
New Delhi/IBNS: A cargo ship carrying 15 Indians has been hijacked near the Somalia coast late last evening, media reports said.
Indian Navy enhances security surveillance in Central, North Arabian Sea amid recent attacks
The Indian Navy on Sunday (December 31, 2023) said it has beefed up surveillance in the Central and North Arabian Sea amid frequent security incidents on merchant vessels sailing through international shipping lanes.