Doubled in 5 years: India's military-industrial moment has arrivedIndia's defence production has surged to a record Rs 1.78 lakh crore in FY26, nearly quadrupling since 2013-14. This growth, fueled by the ...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
14 Indians aboard MSV Virat 1 successfully rescued, crew heads to MumbaiAll 14 Indian crew members from the Indian-registered MSV Virat 1 have been rescued safely following the vessel's sinking, approximately 80...
14 Jun, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
Shipping authority directs placement agencies to restrict deployment of Indians in conflict zoneIndian seafarers are being restricted from deployment to conflict zones. This directive follows a US military strike on a commercial vessel...
14 Jun, 2026, 07.19 PM IST
Indian Navy recovers, disposes of unexploded missile warhead from oil tanker off Oman coastAccording to the defence spokesperson, the Marshall Islands-flagged tanker MT Olympic Life, which had no Indian nationals on board, was sai...
12 Jun, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
Will increase seafarer repatriations if needed: Shipping Ministry’s Mukesh MangalIndia plans to increase efforts to bring back its seafarers from West Asia if needed. Currently, 18,000 Indian seafarers are in the region....
11 Jun, 2026, 09.23 PM IST
India, Oman trade pact to come into force from June 1; Check what's insideIndia and Oman's Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, CEPA, begins on June 1. This pact offers Indian exports 100% duty-free acces...
31 May, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
Military exercise Pragati concludes in Meghalaya with participation from 13 nationsArmies from 13 nations converged in Meghalaya for the 'Pragati 2026' military exercise. Soldiers trained in counter-insurgency operations a...
30 May, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
India unveils Port Performance Index, maritime digital reforms to boost global competitivenessSarbananda Sonowal said, “We have introduced the Logistics Port Performance Index (LPPI) for FY 2024-25. It is a major step towards improvi...
29 May, 2026, 09.28 PM IST
Jairam Ramesh flags violation of FRA in clearance of Great Nicobar Island Project, urges action from Ministry of Tribal AffairsIn a letter addressed to Jual Oram, Ramesh argued that the project proceeds in direct violation of the Forest Rights Act (FRA) and the righ...
27 May, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
Corporate India gets a call of duty and it's raring to goIn a dynamic shift, India's defence industry is witnessing a groundbreaking transformation where private corporations are spearheading pivo...
25 May, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
West Asia War: US says it's hunting for explosive mines in latest push to open Strait of HormuzWest Asia War: The United States Navy is actively clearing mines from the Strait of Hormuz. This crucial oil shipping route faces disruptio...
25 Apr, 2026, 06.42 PM IST
Boosting maritime cooperation: Indian warship with forces of 16 friendly nations sails out of MumbaiINS Sunayna has sailed from Mumbai for the Indian Ocean Ship SAGAR mission. This initiative reinforces India's commitment to regional marit...
03 Apr, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
Armed forces execute amphibious assaults, maritime dominance ops as part of 'Ex Dweep Shakti'India's armed forces showcased remarkable jointness in Exercise Dweep Shakti, a five-day drill concluding March 28. The Army, Navy, and Air...
30 Mar, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
Indian Navy's INS Talwar seizes 940 kgs of narcotics in operation Crimson BarracudaThe seized drugs, indicative of illicit trafficking activities in the region, are being disposed of in accordance with the established proc...
16 Apr, 2024, 09.04 PM IST
NSA Ajit Doval calls for seamless coordination among maritime security agenciesIn the context of changing geopolitical scenario, Doval said that the Indian Ocean, which has been an "ocean of peace", is witnessing incre...
30 Jun, 2022, 05.40 PM IST
Indo-Russian exercise to develop common procedures for maritime security: OfficialA top naval official said the ongoing exercise between India and Russia in Bay of Bengal would help develop common understanding of procedu...
12 Jul, 2018, 05.30 PM IST
Coast Guards of India, Sri Lanka stress on streamlining procedures for fishermen releaseIndia and Sri Lanka today stressed on streamlining procedures for the relase and repatriation of fishermen apprehended by the maritime forc...
25 Jun, 2014, 10.51 PM IST