West Asia war: 100 days on, Trump and Iran remain locked in high-stakes showdownTensions between the US and Iran remain high as the conflict approaches 100 days. Both nations are engaged in military actions and diplomat...
06 Jun, 2026, 07.42 AM IST
Indian Navy expands blue-water capability with 5 new indigenous vesselsThe Indian Navy is set to significantly bolster its maritime security with the induction of five indigenously built platforms this month. T...
04 Jun, 2026, 06.02 PM IST
DRI, Customs officers to intensify vigil on gold smuggling post import duty hikeRevenue intelligence and customs officials are preparing to tighten surveillance across airports, seaports and land borders after India rai...
13 May, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
INS Malwan delivered: Features of navy’s ASW shallow water craft key to coastal defenceIndia has received 'Malwan', the second of eight new anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft. Built in India, this vessel strengthens th...
01 Apr, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
179 boats seized, 1,689 people arrested for illegally entering Indian waters in last 10 years: GovtOver the past decade, Indian authorities have seized 179 boats and arrested 1,683 personnel for illegal activities within Indian waters. Th...
04 Apr, 2025, 05.45 PM IST
Drones likely to be pressed into maritime surveillance, say officialsSecurity agencies plan to implement drone surveillance systems along the coastal regions of Mumbai and Goa to enhance maritime security. Th...
04 Mar, 2024, 12.51 AM IST
Apex maritime security body still missing, nine years after 26/11 terror strikesThe defence acquisitions council, chaired by Manohar Parrikar, accorded the initial nod or “acceptance of necessity” to the Rs 803 crore pr...
13 Jul, 2018, 11.39 PM IST
Surveillance boost: Home Minister Rajnath Singh inspects activities of Coast GuardRajnath Singh applauded the efforts put in by Indian Coast Guard in coordinating various activities related to strengthening of Coastal Sec...
13 Jul, 2018, 03.53 PM IST
IMAC for coastal security a reply to the 26/11 attack: Manohar ParrikarExplaining this, he said that over 30 years ago, Goa was considered as a landing point for smugglers and now Bhatkal is considered as one.
23 Nov, 2014, 08.56 PM IST
Maritime security tops government's agenda: Arun JaitleyMaintaining that maritime security was top priority, Jaitley stressed the need for hastening delivery of ships to step up surveillance.
07 Jun, 2014, 09.06 PM IST
Work in progress on coastal surveillance network: AK AntonyDefence Minister AK Antony said that a coastal surveillance network was being established with 46 stations as part of it to ensure real-tim...
31 Dec, 2013, 10.30 PM IST
- CCS clears Rs 2,150 cr proposal to enhance coastal security
The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) today cleared a Rs 2,150 crore proposal on coastal security that aims at preventing any 26/11-type ...
13 Dec, 2012, 10.32 PM IST
Defence Minisry working on Rs 1,000 crore proposal for coastal radarsUnder CSN, the Defence Ministry along with several other stakeholders is planning to set up a chain of static radars along the coastal area...
03 Oct, 2012, 02.23 PM IST
- Three years after 26/11, government to kick-start coastal radar chain
The long-delayed contract for coastal radars, which will be manufactured by defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) in collaboration with ...
12 Sep, 2011, 09.38 AM IST
- Three years after 26/11, government to kick-start coastal radar chain
The long-delayed contract for coastal radars, which will be manufactured by defence BEL in collaboration with a foreign firm, was inked las...
12 Sep, 2011, 08.09 AM IST
- Abandoned Panama-flagged MT Pavit ship exposes holes in coastal security
Sources said defence minister A K Antony directed both the Navy and Coast Guard to investigate the incident and submit "detailed reports" a...
04 Aug, 2011, 08.44 AM IST
- Intel network planned to keep an eye on sea
The government is considering a comprehensive maritime intelligence network to detect, share and neutralize threats swiftly.
24 Nov, 2010, 09.14 AM IST