MEA condemns attacks on two vessels in Hormuz region, calls for de-escalationThe Ministry of External Affairs condemned drone attacks on two commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. MT Petro Dolphin and MT Valther...
12 Oct, 2026, 06.47 AM IST
Two Indians missing, 9 rescued as drone attacks oil tanker off Oman coastA drone attack occurred on the tanker MT Petro Dolphin, resulting in two Indian seafarers missing. Nine other crew members were rescued and...
12 Oct, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
Tension spikes in West Asia as Saudi coalition threatens retaliation after deadly Houthi strike on Riyadh airportAfter a Houthi strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh resulted in 12 fatalities and over 300 injuries, the Saudi-led coaliti...
11 Oct, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Saudi attacks ‘must stop now’, confirms US citizen killedA recent attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh led to 12 deaths and over 300 injuries. This incident heightened tensions be...
11 Oct, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
India condemns ‘unacceptable’ Saudi airport attacks; says strikes ‘must cease immediately’India condemned multiple attacks occurring at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, which have caused many casualties. The Ministry ...
11 Oct, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
US military says it disabled cargo vessel trying to run Iran blockadeA US military fighter jet disabled the Panama-flagged M/V Ocean Molica after it violated a naval blockade. This action occurred in the Gulf...
11 Oct, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
22 Indian crew safe after drone attack on Panama-flagged tanker off SharjahUnion Minister Sarbananda Sonowal confirmed that all Indian crew members aboard the MT GEM NO. 2 are safe. The vessel was targeted in a dro...
10 Oct, 2026, 06.08 AM IST
India condemns attacks on Abha, King Khalid airports, stands with Saudi Arabia: MEAIndia has condemned the recent attacks on Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. The Ministry of Exter...
08 Oct, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
India, Italy reiterate condemnation of Pahalgam terror attack during JWC meetIndia and Italy condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam that occurred on April 22, 2025. They held two meetings in New Delhi focused on ...
08 Oct, 2026, 08.34 AM IST
Tanker attacks in Hormuz hit highest of any week since start of US-Iran warAttacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz reached unprecedented levels during the week of September 28 to October 5. There were at least 1...
08 Oct, 2026, 06.21 AM IST
A global job spinner for Indians is now turning into a death trapIndia has emerged as the world’s second-largest supplier of seafarers, but its growing presence aboard global merchant ships has also left ...
07 Oct, 2026, 08.22 PM IST
Oil tanker captains are being offered over $100,000, plus bonuses, to cross HormuzOil tanker captains are currently receiving extraordinarily high salaries due to increased risks while transiting through the Strait of Hor...
07 Oct, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
23 Indian seafarers reported safe after Ukrainian drone attack sets fire to oil tanker off Russian coastA Liberian-flagged oil tanker carrying an Indian crew caught fire off Russia's Black Sea coast following a Ukrainian drone attack, with all...
07 Oct, 2026, 09.25 AM IST
MEA condemns Black Sea attack that killed two seafarers, expresses grave concern over strikes on commercial shippingIndia has condemned the attack on the commercial vessel MV ROYAD MAMMADOV that resulted in two fatalities. All three Indian nationals aboar...
06 Oct, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
11 Indians injured as projectile hits vessel near Strait of HormuzA Panama-flagged commercial vessel named MT On Peace was hit by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. The attack occurred while the vessel ...
06 Oct, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
All three Indians safe after commercial vessel attacked in Black Sea; 2 foreign nationals killedA commercial vessel named MV ROYAD MAMMADOV was attacked in the Black Sea, resulting in casualties. Three Indian nationals were among the c...
06 Oct, 2026, 07.10 AM IST
4,500+ Indian seafarers in Persian Gulf under close watch amid rising maritime threats: MEAIndia is currently overseeing the well-being of more than 4,500 Indian seafarers operating in the Persian Gulf. Of this number, 163 seafare...
30 Sep, 2026, 01.56 PM IST