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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
- Why the Red Sea remains one of the world's most dangerous shipping routesRed Sea Shipping Route Explained: In a concerning development, Iran has alerted the world to possible disruptions in the Red Sea that threa...20 Jul, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
- Pirates allegedly hijack chemical tanker off Yemen coast in Gulf of Aden: ReportArmed assailants boarded the chemical tanker Asana in the Gulf of Aden off southern Yemen on Friday and are believed to have taken control ...17 Jul, 2026, 04.09 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
- Indian Navy's P-8I aircraft arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Hawaii for RIMPAC 2026In a post on X, the Indian Navy spokesperson at Naval Headquarters, Captain Vivek Madhwal, stated that India's participation in one of the ...03 Jul, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
- Tribute to his leadership in Blue Economy, ocean governance: Seychelles Prez on conferring 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon' title on PM ModiThe President of Seychelles, Patrick Herminie, on Sunday conferred the honorary title of "Guardian of the Blue Horizon" on Prime Minister N...28 Jun, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
- Coast Guard commissions ICGS Akshay, 4th Adamya-class FPV built by Goa ShipyardThe Indian Coast Guard has bolstered its maritime security with the commissioning of ICGS Akshay, a new-generation fast patrol vessel built...27 Jun, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
- Iran calls Trump's claims 'baseless', alleges US attacked vessels killing three Indian seafarersIn a post on X, the official account of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in India shared, "The U.S. president's accusation again...13 Jun, 2026, 08.21 AM IST
- What is the US Fifth Fleet, America’s backbone in the Middle East and why is it under Iran’s attack?Iran's IRGC claimed to have targeted the US Navy's Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain amidst escalating tensions. This naval command, cruc...10 Jun, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
- 'US committed to 'next level' defence ties with India: State Dept Spox Tommy PigottThe US reaffirms its strong strategic partnership with India. Washington clarifies its relationships with India and Pakistan are independen...30 May, 2026, 08.56 AM IST
- US forces to withdraw from Iran's vicinity, lift naval blockade, says state media citing draft dealFor India and other major energy importers, any agreement leading to normalisation in Hormuz traffic could ease concerns over supply disrup...27 May, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
- Indian Navy deploys helicopter, boarding team after piracy alertINS Kolkata, an Indian Navy destroyer, responded to suspicious activity near the merchant vessel MV Mashallah 1. The warship launched a hel...27 May, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
- 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
- Maritime piracy major cause of concern for over two lakh Indian seafarers: MUIThe Maritime Union of India (MUI), India's oldest union of merchant navy officers, said there is around 26 per cent increase in maritime pi...28 Dec, 2020, 01.47 PM IST
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