Acts of terror will have consequences: S Jaishankar at ASEAN Regional ForumJaishankar was speaking at the 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Ministerial Meeting in the Philippine capital Manila, where he recognised th...
23 Jul, 2026, 10.04 PM IST
New threat by Yemen's Houthis could widen Iran war, put another trade chokepoint at riskHouthi rebels threaten to blockade the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, impacting global trade routes. They recently attacked two Saudi oil tankers in...
23 Jul, 2026, 09.29 PM IST
There must be zero tolerance for terrorism; terror acts will have consequences: EAM reiterates India's stance at 33rd ARF meetIndia's External Affairs Minister reiterated a zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism at the ARF meeting. He stressed choking financial re...
23 Jul, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
Special court sentences 44 Somalian pirates to life imprisonment; praises Navy for prompt actionA Mumbai court has sentenced forty-four Somalian nationals to life imprisonment for piracy. These individuals were convicted in two separat...
20 Jul, 2026, 09.28 PM IST
Talks for release of 3 ships held by Somali pirates in advanced stage: SourcesRansom talks for three hijacked vessels and their crew are progressing well. These negotiations involve registered countries, ship owners, ...
16 Jul, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
One Indian killed, six injured as Iranian missiles target two UAE tankers in HormuzTwo UAE-flagged tankers were struck by Iranian cruise missiles in Omani waters. One Indian crew member died and eight others were injured i...
14 Jul, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
India will prioritise rule-based maritime order, including safety of seafarers, at UNSC: JaishankarIndia launched its campaign for a UN Security Council seat for 2028-29. The nation will focus on maritime security and countering terror fi...
14 Jul, 2026, 09.13 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
Parliament passes anti-piracy bill to ensure maritime securityMoving the bill for consideration and passage in the Rajya Sabha, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said it has provisions for the pre...
21 Dec, 2022, 07.50 PM IST
Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill introduced in Lok SabhaA bill which seeks to provide for stringent punishment, including death penalty or life imprisonment, to those involved in piracy at sea wa...
09 Dec, 2019, 03.43 PM IST
Union Cabinet approves stringent anti-piracy lawThey said the proposed anti maritime piracy law is aimed at promoting the safety and security of India's maritime trade including the safet...
01 Aug, 2018, 10.47 PM IST
India lacks legal system to prosecute pirates: Ranjit SinhaCBI Director Ranjit Sinha today said that the Indian legal system lacks clear and unambiguous mechanism to prosecute maritime pirates.
24 Sep, 2014, 09.52 PM IST
Need to send 'strong message' to India over Italian marines issue: European UnionThe EU needs to send a "strong message" to India as the trial of two Italian marines for the killing of two Indian fishermen has "huge impl...
11 Feb, 2014, 04.21 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
- 'India needs to have its own anti-piracy law'
Indian response to increasing piracy attacks in Indian Ocean region will have to move ahead of routine talks of increasing surveillance and...
14 Feb, 2011, 12.51 AM IST
- Indian ships in Oman to develop working level cooperation
Two Indian naval ships are in Oman to develop working level cooperation between the maritime law enforcement agencies of the two countries.
17 Apr, 2007, 02.10 PM IST