West Asia conflict: Over 11 lakh passengers travel back to IndiaMahajan said that flights continue to operate from the region to India from countries where airspace is open. "Since February 28th, around ...
20 Apr, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
India activates global diplomatic grid to secure 9.5 lakh citizens amid West Asia crisisIndia has evacuated nearly 9.5 lakh nationals from West Asia amid escalating conflict, with the Ministry of External Affairs coordinating l...
14 Apr, 2026, 10.07 PM IST
India, Pakistan share lists of prisoners and fishermen in custodyIndia and Pakistan exchanged lists of prisoners and fishermen held in each other's custody, adhering to a bilateral agreement despite ongoi...
01 Jul, 2025, 11.50 PM IST
India Pakistan exchange lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen in custodyIndia and Pakistan have exchanged lists of prisoners in each other's custody, as per a bilateral agreement. India's list includes 382 civil...
01 Jul, 2025, 04.33 PM IST
Eight fishermen arrested by Sri Lanka: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin tells Centre, seeks actionChief Minister MK Stalin has requested the Central government's help. He wants the safe return of eight fishermen. Sri Lankan authorities a...
29 Jun, 2025, 04.45 PM IST
India, Bangladesh to release fishermen; Bangladesh Army chief plans India visitIndia and Bangladesh have agreed to release each other's fishermen to ease tensions that have persisted for five months. This move aims to ...
03 Jan, 2025, 12.11 AM IST
141 Indian fishermen are in Sri Lankan custody: GovtA total of 141 Indian fishermen are in Sri Lankan custody. Among them, 45 are facing trial. The Indian government has secured the release o...
28 Nov, 2024, 08.34 PM IST
India asks Pakistan to release Indian prisoners in its custodyIndia made the request in the context of the exchange of the lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen by both the countries as part of a p...
01 Jan, 2023, 02.10 PM IST
India asks Pakistan to release Indian prisoners in its custodyThe Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has asked Pakistan to provide immediate consular access to 105 fishermen and 20 civilian prisoners w...
01 Jul, 2022, 05.32 PM IST
Neighbourhood First Policy: India rescues Bangladeshi nationals at high seasThe said boat was reported adrift at sea due to engine breakdown and was sighted by Indian fishermen. The Indian fishermen displaying human...
09 Jan, 2022, 08.50 PM IST
Jayalalithaa dashes off another letter to PM Narendra Modi on fishermen's arrestIn a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Jayalalithaa referred to the arrest of four Indian fishermen who had ventured from Rameswaram,...
07 Jun, 2016, 01.47 PM IST
Sri Lankan remarks on our proposal on fishermen not helpful: GovtSri Lankan and Indian fishing organisations have held several rounds of discussions to sort out the vexed issue of fishermen.
27 May, 2015, 10.25 PM IST
Madras High Court directs Centre to file report on steps on fishermen safetyJustice M Jaichandran and Justice R Mahadevan gave the direction while hearing a contempt petition against top officials.
22 Jul, 2014, 07.21 PM IST
MDMK chief Vaiko urges Centre for retrieval of Katchatheevu"Retrieval of Katchatheevu is the only solution to guarantee livelihood of fishermen and ensure their safety," said Vaiko.
02 Jul, 2014, 02.13 PM IST
Narendra Modi slams centre for having no interest in fishermen's safetyHe said Gujarat had initiated steps for the safety of Gujarat's fishermen and to protect the state's 1600 km long coastal route.
02 Sep, 2013, 08.29 PM IST
Govt engaged with Lanka on fishermen issue: AntonyOn the issue of security of fishermen arrested by Pakistan, Antony said that as on date there are reports of nearly 400 Indian fishermen in...
18 Mar, 2013, 02.57 PM IST
- Fishermen killing: Vessel case progressing strong, no leniency to accused, says CM Oommen Chandy
Chandy said no leniency would be shown to accused Italian marines as government's priority was to ensure justice to the victims' families.
05 Mar, 2012, 12.46 PM IST