Indian Navy thwarts Somali piracy attemptsThe Indian Navy has successfully thwarted Somali pirates from using the hijacked cargo ship Ruen for acts of piracy. The navy intercepted t...
16 Mar, 2024, 02.00 PM IST
Anand Mahindra gushes about Indian Navy’s daring rescue of 19 Pakistani nationals from Somali pirates, thanks officers for making the nation safeThe Indian Navy hit headlines recently for rescuing 19 Pakistani crew members from Somali pirates. They were stranded in the middle of the ...
31 Jan, 2024, 03.18 PM IST
After Indian Navy rescues 19 Pakistani nationals, Anand Mahindra says India 'doing what UN is not able to do'This week, the Indian Navy swiftly rescued two Iranian fishing vessels from Somali pirates, earning praise from billionaire Anand Mahindra....
31 Jan, 2024, 12.58 PM IST
- Indian among 11 ship crew members freed by Somali pirates
According to the UN Assistance Mission in Somalia, the 11 survivors of the MV Albedo crew were released to officials from the UN Office for...
10 Jun, 2014, 12.29 PM IST
India very important member of piracy contact group: USAt present about 1,430 Somali pirates - either suspected and being tried or convicted and in prison in 21 countries.
22 Feb, 2014, 10.03 AM IST
Indian waters third worst for pirate attacks199 pirate attacks have been reported on vessels in the subcontinent’s waters between 2006 and 2012.
23 Dec, 2013, 11.40 AM IST
14 Indian sailors safe as EU, NATO ships thwart pirate attack14 sailors on a hijacked cargo vessel have been safely rescued as Somali pirates on board the ship fled after counter piracy ships launched...
07 Jun, 2013, 06.09 PM IST
- There is unprecedented co-operation between countries against piracy: Pottengal Mukundan
The primary reason for the attacks in Somalia is that some parts of Somalia have no effective government or law enforcement infrastructure.
13 Aug, 2012, 11.58 AM IST
- Maldivian, Indian forces shadow hijacked Iranian ship
The MV Eglantine was seized by Somali pirates late Monday off Hoarafushi island in the Maldives, the first hijacking in the waters of the a...
27 Mar, 2012, 11.00 PM IST
- India advocates comprehensive strategy to counter piracy
India has taken several steps including anti-piracy patrols in the Gulf of Aden and has also deployed its ships in Arabian Sea.
12 Jan, 2012, 12.39 PM IST
- Strong measures needed to deal with Somali pirates: Defence Ministry
The Defence Ministry said it is conscious about the safety of the hostages. At the same time we have to look at the most effective way to d...
20 Apr, 2011, 04.03 PM IST
- India seeks more regional cooperation to combat piracy
India has underlined the need for Somalia to be primarily in-charge for combating the problem supported by international community.
26 Aug, 2010, 12.30 PM IST
- Somalian piracy - A grave concern for all nations
Piracy on the high seas off the coast of East Africa makes for half the global attacks.
22 Mar, 2010, 01.33 AM IST
- Somali pirates hijack ship with 24 Indians on board
At least 24 Indian sailors were taken hostage by Somali pirates who hijacked a bulk carrier near Seychelles.
22 Oct, 2009, 09.06 PM IST
- The year Somali pirates challenged the world
Over the past year, Somali pirates have hijacked anything from luxury yachts to oil tankers, defying foreign navies and holding the world t...
15 Dec, 2008, 12.26 PM IST
- Somali pirates hijack two Yemeni ships
Somali pirates hijacked two Yemeni fishing ships and took 22 fishermen hostage in the Gulf of Aden on Wednesday, Yemen's interior ministry ...
11 Dec, 2008, 10.10 AM IST
- Somalis free hijacked Indian dhow with 13 crew
Somalis freed a hijacked Indian dhow and its 13 crew members.
21 Oct, 2008, 06.35 PM IST