maritime security

New Delhi, March 5 Opposition parties on Thursday questioned the government's silence regarding the sinking of an Iranian warship by a US submarine with a torpedo in international waters off the coast of Sri Lanka, with Rahul Gandhi stating that the conflict has reached "our doorstep and while...

New Delhi, March 5 – Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, expressed concern over the escalating tensions in West Asia and their potential impact on India on Thursday, stating that the country’s energy security is at risk and calling for decisive leadership in the face of...

New Delhi, March 5 A day after a US submarine torpedoed and sank an Iranian warship in international waters off the coast of Sri Lanka, the Congress said on Thursday that it is shocking that there has been no response from the Modi government and claimed that the Indian government has never...

New Delhi, March 5 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying the conflict in West Asia has reached India's doorstep, but he has not spoken, and while the country needs a steady hand at the helm, it has a "compromised PM who has surrendered our...

New Delhi/Colombo, March 4 In a significant escalation of the West Asia crisis, a US submarine torpedoed and sank an Iranian warship in international waters off the coast of Sri Lanka on Wednesday, while it was returning after participating in the Milan naval exercise, a multilateral wargame...

Jaipur, March 4 – The ongoing Iran-Israel conflict in West Asia has brought grief to a family in Rajasthan, after Dalip Singh, a 24-year-old resident of the Nagaur district, was killed in an attack on the commercial vessel MV Skylight near the strategically located Khasab Port in Oman.The...

New Delhi, March 4 The government is closely monitoring the evolving situation in the Middle East, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said, adding that all necessary mechanisms have been activated to ensure the safety and well-being of seafarers and maritime assets.The Middle East is facing...

New Delhi, March 3 – The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways is closely monitoring the evolving maritime security situation in the Persian Gulf and has strengthened precautionary measures to safeguard Indian-flagged vessels and Indian seafarers operating in the region.Union Minister for...

New Delhi, March 3 The Defence Ministry on Tuesday signed contracts worth ₹5,083 crore for the procurement of six Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) and surface-to-air missiles.While the ALH Mk-II helicopters are being procured for the Indian Coast Guard, the Shtil missiles will be deployed on...

New Delhi, March 3 At least three Indian seafarers on board foreign-flagged vessels were killed and one was injured in the Middle East region, the Directorate General of Shipping said on Tuesday as it issued an advisory for maritime operators to assess voyage-specific risks, amid escalated...

March 03, New Delhi - The Directorate General of Shipping has issued advisories to Indian vessels regarding the situation in the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, and the Gulf of Oman.The advisory stated that the Directorate is closely monitoring the evolving maritime security situation...

Closely monitoring the evolving security situation in the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, the Gulf of Oman, and surrounding sea areas: Director-General of Shipping.

Washington, March 3. China is investing aggressively to narrow America's long-held advantage underwater, two senior US naval leaders told lawmakers.They spoke at a hearing of the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission titled “Part of Your World: US-China Competition Under the Sea.”...

Dubai, March 2 An Indian national was killed on Monday when an explosive-laden drone boat struck an oil tanker off the coast of the Muscat Governorate, according to officials.In a statement, the Omani Ministry of Defence said that the Maritime Security Centre reported that the oil tanker MKD...

Dubai, March 2 An Indian national was killed on Monday when an unmanned boat carrying explosives struck an oil tanker off the coast of the Muscat Governorate, according to reports."The Maritime Security Centre reported that the oil tanker MKD VYOM was attacked by an unmanned boat 52 nautical...

Chennai, March 2 The Indian Coast Guard provided security and surface-to-air escort to 3,741 pilgrims who travelled from Tamil Nadu and other states to the Katchatheevu island for the annual two-day festival at St Antony’s Church, officials said.The convoy, consisting of a large number of...

Chennai, March 2 The Indian Coast Guard provided security and surface-to-air escort to 3,741 pilgrims who travelled from Tamil Nadu and other states to Katchatheevu Island for the annual two-day festival at St Antony's Church, officials said.The convoy, consisting of a large number of...

Washington, March 1 – President Donald Trump said that US forces have destroyed and sunk nine Iranian naval ships and struck key military facilities, escalating what appears to be a widening confrontation with Tehran.“I have just been informed that we have destroyed and sunk 9 Iranian Naval...

New Delhi, March 1 A Palau-flagged oil tanker carrying 15 Indian crew members came under attack from the Iranian military off the Musandam peninsula in Oman, and four people were injured, Omani authorities said on Sunday.Iran has carried out a series of attacks, primarily targeting Israeli and...

March 01, New Delhi – Qatar has strongly condemned the Iranian attacks targeting the commercial port of Duqm in Oman and an oil tanker off its coast.In an official statement, Qatar's Foreign Ministry described the attacks as a clear violation of Oman's sovereignty and an unacceptable...