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
China militia boat spotted for first time off Taiwan's east coast, patrol findsIn August, Taiwanese defense forces detected a Chinese militia vessel cruising near Taiwan's Pacific coastline, accompanied by two other sh...
08 Oct, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
India, Oman discuss Strait of Hormuz, regional securityIndia and Oman held discussions on their bilateral relations during the 15th round of the Strategic Consultative Group. The meeting covered...
08 Oct, 2026, 07.37 AM IST
US CENTCOM rejects Iran's claim of Hormuz closureUS Central Command has rejected Iran's assertion that the Strait of Hormuz is closed, stating that traffic continues. Commercial and energy...
08 Oct, 2026, 07.09 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
Middle East oil exports are recovering despite Strait of Hormuz tanker attacks, but the bigger problem is getting crude safely to buyersMiddle Eastern oil exports have significantly recovered as shipping companies navigate a complex transport network. While conventional meth...
06 Oct, 2026, 08.56 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
Sri Lanka Navy apprehends nine Rameswaram fishermen, seizes boat near NeduntheevuNine fishermen from Rameswaram were apprehended by the Sri Lankan Navy after allegedly crossing maritime boundaries. The incident has cause...
04 Oct, 2026, 06.35 AM IST
Bimal Patel sworn in as judge of International Tribunal for the Law of the SeaIndian jurist Bimal Patel has officially taken charge as a judge at the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) in Hamburg. P...
02 Oct, 2026, 09.43 AM IST
Rs 3,000 crore drugs seized from Iranian boat in Arabian Sea; 5 Pak nationals detainedThe Indian Coast Guard conducted an operation on September 25, resulting in the seizure of significant drugs. Five Pakistani nationals were...
30 Sep, 2026, 06.35 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