Safety of Indian seafarers, tankers raised in Doval's conversation with Iranian counterpart, says MEANational Security Advisor Ajit Doval engaged in a phone conversation with Mohsen Rezaei regarding regional security concerns. They specific...
14 Oct, 2026, 10.13 PM IST
India-Iran NSAs hold conversation amid fresh incidents in Hormuz Strait; Saudi situationIndia and Iran's National Security Advisers exchanged views on regional tensions following Houthi attacks and maritime security concerns. T...
13 Oct, 2026, 11.50 PM IST
Punjab truck driver keeps trying his luck every month for 2 years, wins Rs 1.3 crore lottery in DubaiA 53-year-old truck driver from Punjab, Kulwant Singh, has won Dh500,000 (around Rs 1.3 crore) in Abu Dhabi Big Ticket's Series 291 draw af...
13 Oct, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
IRGC Navy says it hit third supertanker in Strait of HormuzThe Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy struck a supertanker in the Strait of Hormuz for non-compliance. Two Indian nationals remain mis...
12 Oct, 2026, 11.01 PM IST
NSA Ajit Doval speaks to Iranian counterpart Rezaei on latest regional developmentsAjit Doval, the National Security Adviser of India, spoke with Dr. Mohsen Rezaei from Iran. They discussed various regional and internation...
12 Oct, 2026, 10.32 PM IST
Oman tanker attack: Union seeks 'urgent status update' on two Indian seafarers missing after drone strikeTwo Indian seafarers, Bir Bahadur Yadav and Amit Singh, are missing following a recent drone attack. The drone strike on MT Petro Dolphin o...
12 Oct, 2026, 09.18 AM IST
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
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
Conflicts in West Asia and Persian Gulf claimed 11 Indian seafarers' lives: GovernmentConflicts in West Asia and the Persian Gulf have led to the deaths of 11 Indian seafarers. The Indian government successfully repatriated 4...
08 Oct, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
India miffed over 'Ukrainian' drone strike on oil tankerAa Ukrainian drone assault targeted the Liberian-flagged Aframax Rio, carrying Indian citizens off the coast of Sochi. Fortunately, all 23 ...
08 Oct, 2026, 09.13 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
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
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
DGMA extends validity of seafarer competency certificates amidst continuing Gulf crisisThis decision comes due to continued maritime security issues in West Asia and surrounding regions. Indian seafarers on vessels may face is...
29 Sep, 2026, 09.46 PM IST