INS Kolkata thwarts suspected piracy attack near merchant vessel MV Mashallah 1Indian Naval Ship INS Kolkata successfully thwarted a piracy attempt near merchant vessel MV Mashallah 1. The warship responded swiftly to ...
27 May, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
Iran will 'never' give up Strait of Hormuz control, says MP Ebrahim AziziIran has asserted permanent control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, citing national sovereignty. A senior lawmaker told Press TV that ...
20 Apr, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
Amid IPL hullabaloo, there's a constant piracy war that goes onAs the IPL returns, illegal streaming persists despite official free streams, highlighting India's piracy paradox. While enforcement disrup...
28 Mar, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
India and EU navies to participate in joint exercise in Indian Ocean from June 1-3India and the European Union will conduct a joint naval exercise in the Indian Ocean from June 1-3, focusing on counter-piracy operations a...
29 May, 2025, 10.08 PM IST
Indian Navy rescues hijacked vessel MV Ruen, safely retrieves crew members from 35 piratesThe Indian Navy thwarted an attempt by Somali pirates to use a hijacked merchant vessel as a base for piracy attacks. The operation, led by...
17 Mar, 2024, 08.19 PM IST
US praises India's role in counter-piracy effortIndia played an important role. India is a major, major naval power- Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Todd Chapman.
09 Dec, 2014, 10.24 AM 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
French warship releases 11 Indian sailors from pirate custodyA French warship along with Japanese aircraft last week helped in releasing 11 Indian crew members from the custody of Somalian sea pirates.
22 Jan, 2014, 08.46 PM 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
- IMO signs 5 stragetic pacts with UN agencies and EU
International Maritime Organization (IMO) has signed five strategic partnerships with a host of UN agencies and the EU.
21 May, 2012, 08.47 AM IST
- EU eyes close ties with India to counter terror, cyber crime
On the issue of counter-terrorism, EU officials said agencies concerned of the two sides were engaging each other to enhance their cooperat...
25 Apr, 2012, 03.44 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
- Pentagon to enhance counter-terrorism cooperation with India
Pentagon has expressed willingness to enhance its co-operation with India in the fields of maritime security and counter-terrorism, especia...
02 Nov, 2011, 09.43 AM IST
- UAE donates $ 1.4 million to Counter-Piracy Trust Fund
The UAE has pledged to contribute USD 1.4 million to the international Counter-Piracy Trust Fund, which is financial instrument to implemen...
18 Apr, 2011, 10.44 AM IST
- Bollywood, US body to counter piracy
Leading Bollywood studios have joined hands with the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) to set up an anti-piracy coalition.
19 Mar, 2010, 12.20 AM IST
- Hollywood, Bollywood join forces to counter piracy
With a few to taking on the menace of piracy in the film and music industry head-on, some studios in Hollywood as well as in India's Bollyw...
24 Apr, 2009, 10.15 PM IST
- NATO agrees to send ships to counter piracy
NATO defense ministers agreed on Thursday to send ships to escort vessels carrying food aid and deter piracy off the coast of Somalia, the ...
09 Oct, 2008, 10.02 PM IST