India, Pakistan exchange prisoner lists; New Delhi seeks expediated release of 188 citizensIndia and Pakistan have swapped lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen in their custody, a routine exercise under a 2008 agreement. Indi...
01 Jul, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
Indian envoy to US Vinay Kwatra visits INS Sudarshini in BaltimoreIndian Ambassador Vinay Kwatra lauded the crew of INS Sudarshini in Maryland for fostering cooperation and trust during its participation i...
30 Jun, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
Union Minsiter Sonowal inaugurates Goa's new Captain of Ports Terminal building, announces phase-I priority for Goa water metroUnion Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) Sarbananda Sonowal, in Panaji on June 27, inaugurated Goa's new Captain of Ports Te...
28 Jun, 2026, 09.40 AM IST
INS Sudarshini arrives in US, to take part in 250th anniversary celebrationsIndia's Sail Training Ship, INS Sudarshini, has arrived in Baltimore, USA, as part of a significant transoceanic expedition. The vessel pre...
27 Jun, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
Mortal remains of 8 Indians repatriated from Ras Laffan: Indian embassy in DohaThe Indian Embassy in Doha has confirmed the return of mortal remains for eight Indian nationals who tragically lost their lives in the Ras...
27 Jun, 2026, 06.22 AM IST
Seafarers feel forgotten, shipping should not be used as collateral: IMO chief amid US-Iran conflictShipping must be kept out of geopolitical conflicts, urged the International Maritime Organization chief, as seafarers "feel forgotten." He...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.43 PM IST
UN starts evacuation of 11,000 seafarers stranded in Strait of Hormuz after ceasefireA major evacuation plan is now underway for over 11,000 seafarers aboard hundreds of ships stranded in the Gulf. Following a ceasefire deal...
24 Jun, 2026, 06.42 AM IST
In touch with Qatari authorities to bring back mortal remains of Indians killed in explosion: MEATragedy struck Qatar's Ras Laffan gas field as an explosion claimed the lives of 12 Indian nationals, with 66 others injured. India's Minis...
23 Jun, 2026, 09.52 PM IST
"Why should the Indian crew die?" : Wife of deceased Seafarer demands justice and answers from centreThe wife of Chief Engineer Patnala Suresh Bhargavi on Friday demanded a response from the State and Central government and sought clarity o...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
'Convey our strong protest and anger': Arvind Kejriwal urges PM Modi to address Indian seafarers' deaths to TrumpArvind Kejriwal has called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to protest the deaths of three Indian seafarers to US President Donald Trump. Th...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
Indian Embassy in Oman confirms repatriation nationals killed in MT Settebello attackMortal remains of two Indian nationals killed in US strikes on vessel MT Settebello have been repatriated to India. India strongly proteste...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
All 20 Indian crew members of MT Jalveer safely return home: Indian missionTwenty Indian sailors from the vessel MT Jalveer have returned home safely. Their ship was attacked near Oman. This follows two other attac...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.52 PM IST
Indian envoy to Oman meets 20 rescued MT Jalveer crew ahead of repatriationThe Indian Embassy in Oman successfully coordinated the rescue and repatriation of 20 Indian crew members from MT Jalveer, alongside 14 sai...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
Rahul Gandhi calls for bringing back mortal remains of Indian national currently aboard MT CelestialRahul Gandhi criticizes the government's handling of Nishanth Uirthanathan's death. He alleges the government acts as an obedient servant t...
14 Jun, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
Indian govt on "highest alert", orders agencies to stay vigilant after strikes on ships in the GulfUS-Iran war: India has directed its agencies to be on high alert. This is in response to recent attacks on Indian-crewed tankers. The gover...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.56 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
Shipping Ministry confirms attack on vessel carrying 24 Indian seafarers south of the Strait of HormuzA fire erupted on the oil tanker MT Marivex, located south of the Strait of Hormuz, with all 24 Indian seafarers aboard reported safe. Indi...
08 Jun, 2026, 05.45 PM IST