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22 Indians, including 14 seafarers, killed in West Asia conflict, MEA saysAmidst the turmoil in West Asia, the loss of twenty-two Indian nationals, including 14 seafarers, has come to light, with three fatalities ...28 Oct, 2026, 06.27 PM IST- The U.S. paid $5 million each to keep 60 commercial ships under its flag in 2018; Defence can call on every vessel during war or a national emergencyIn March 2018, the US government approved a $300 million program to support commercial vessels for defense strategies. This Maritime Securi...17 Oct, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
- 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
- The next Iran war could be bigger, wider and harder to containIran is actively preparing for potential military engagements that could provoke a major regional conflict. The escalation of Houthi attack...13 Oct, 2026, 09.39 PM IST
- Drones hit ships in Black Sea, sinking 1 and prompting rescue operations, Bulgaria saysOn Tuesday, drones targeted two ships in the Black Sea off Bulgaria, causing significant damage and injuries. Rescuers successfully evacuat...13 Oct, 2026, 03.45 PM 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
- Houthis' attack on Saudi's Riyadh airport kills 12, injures over 300 as conflict escalatesA missile attack on Saudi Arabia's King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh killed 12 people and injured over 300, civil aviation author...12 Oct, 2026, 08.38 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
- 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
- Dibrugarh sends first international cargo from Bogibeel to Bangladesh since IndependenceA momentous occasion unfolded as the cargo vessel 'DLB Patkai' set sail from Bogibeel Terminal in Dibrugarh, heading to Dhaka. This signifi...05 Oct, 2026, 07.09 PM 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
- Iran warns against politicising Mecca drone claims, cautions against 'false flag' tactics to divide Muslim nationsIran on Thursday urged caution over allegations that Yemen’s Houthis targeted Mecca, saying claims without concrete evidence should not be ...18 Sep, 2026, 07.12 AM IST
- Two US-bound vessels apparently compromised by hackers, US officials sayUS Coast Guard and FBI personnel boarded two foreign-flagged commercial vessels bound for the United States last month after receiving indi...18 Sep, 2026, 07.09 AM IST
- Pakistan ship hits Indian Navy boat in Arabian SeaIndia summoned Pakistan's charge d'affaires to protest a naval collision. A Pakistani Navy unit collided with an Indian Navy ship in intern...17 Sep, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
- Iranian cargo ship is struck, and talks between Tehran and its neighbors are postponedAn Iranian cargo vessel was struck off Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, killing one and injuring four, Iranian state media reported. T...14 Sep, 2026, 06.55 AM IST
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