Arabian Sea
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US Navy helicopter makes emergency water landing in Arabian Sea; one crew member missing
World | Jul 02, 2026, 06:46 AM ISTThe helicopter was forced to conduct the emergency landing in the Arabian Sea. According to the US 5th Fleet, the cause of the incident is under investigation.
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14 Indian sailors saved after dhow sinks off Oman; US aircraft airdrops lifesaving raft
India | Jun 14, 2026, 05:08 PM ISTAccording to inputs received from the United States Navy, citing sources, all 14 Indian crew members aboard the vessel successfully abandoned ship and embarked on a life raft after the emergency unfolded at sea.
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Pakistani boat with nine crew members seized by Coast Guard for illegally entering Indian waters
India | Jan 16, 2026, 12:01 AM ISTWhen challenged, the crew members on the Pakistani boat tried to flee, but the Indian Coast Guard seized the boat in the Arabian Sea and detained them.
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India announces Air Force exercise near Pakistan's coastal airspace in Arabian Sea on these dates
India | Dec 05, 2025, 11:58 PM ISTThe exercise area is situated roughly 70 nautical miles from Pakistan-controlled airspace, positioning it near a sensitive border area. This close proximity highlights the strategic importance of the drill and mirrors the complex security relationship between the two neighboring nations.
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Rajasthan to get inland port linking Jalore to Arabian Sea | All you need to know about it
Rajasthan | Nov 20, 2025, 04:44 PM ISTRajasthan's inland port: It will be a 262-kilometre waterway that will connect Jalore with the Gulf of Kutch. The project aims to reduce dependency on roads and railways for transporting cargos.
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Three of a family drown in Arabian Sea in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg, search on for 4 missing
Maharashtra | Oct 03, 2025, 08:33 PM ISTThe victims were out for a picnic off the Arabian Sea coast when the tragedy occured.
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IAF to hold two-day drill near Pakistan's airspace over Arabian Sea on September 2–3
India | Sep 01, 2025, 10:39 PM ISTAccording to the Indian Air Force, this is a routine exercise, and a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) has been issued accordingly.
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Indian, Pak navies to hold separate drills at Arabian sea amid post-Op Sindoor tensions: Sources
India | Aug 10, 2025, 11:55 PM ISTThe upcoming drills signal increased naval activity and strategic posturing in the Arabian Sea—a region critical to India and Pakistan’s maritime security interests.
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Indian Navy displays firepower with missile firings in Arabian Sea amid tensions with Pakistan
India | Apr 27, 2025, 02:52 PM ISTThe Indian Navy conducted successful anti-ship missile firings in the Arabian Sea, showcasing its combat readiness and long-range strike capabilities. The exercises were a demonstration of preparedness to defend the nation's maritime interests amid growing tensions with Pakistan.
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Indian Navy provides urgent medical aid to injured Pakistani fisherman off Oman coast in Arabian Sea
World | Apr 07, 2025, 06:47 AM ISTIn a release, the Navy said it was found that a crew member of the dhow had sustained severe injuries to his fingers while working on the engine and was in critical condition and that he had been transferred to another dhow, FV Abdul Rehman Hanzia, which was en route to Iran.
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Indian Coast Guard rescues nine crew members from sunken vessel MSV Taj Dhare Haram
India | Dec 26, 2024, 08:31 PM ISTThe Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on Thursday rescued the crew members of the sunken Indian vessel MSV Taj Dhare Haram in the North Arabian Sea. The humanitarian search and rescue mission was carried out under challenging sea conditions.
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Cyclone Asna to move away from Indian Coast in 24 hours, says IMD
India | Aug 31, 2024, 07:26 AM ISTThe Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) announced that Cyclone Asna, currently over the Arabian Sea, is expected to move away from the Indian coast within 24 hours.
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Deep depression over Arabian Sea intensifies into cyclone Asna
India | Aug 30, 2024, 05:56 PM ISTThe IMD forecasts moderate to heavy rainfall across the coastal state today, with very heavy rainfall expected in the Saurashtra and Kutch regions on Friday. An ‘orange alert’ has been activated for several districts, including Jamnagar, Porbandar, and Dwarka.
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Cyclone Asna to form over Arabian Sea: IMD warns of rare August storm near Gujarat
India | Aug 30, 2024, 06:52 AM ISTCyclones in the Arabian Sea during August are extremely rare. Only three such storms have been recorded between 1891 and 2023, with the last occurrence in 1976. The 1976 cyclone developed over Odisha, crossed into the Arabian Sea, and eventually weakened near the Oman coast.
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IMD issues orange alert for heavy rainfall in Mumbai, Thane, Palghar | DETAILS
Maharashtra | Aug 24, 2024, 09:50 AM ISTThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, and surrounding regions in Maharashtra, starting from Saturday.
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Wayanad landslides linked to warming Arabian Sea, says climate scientist
India | Jul 30, 2024, 11:57 PM ISTA senior climate scientist attributes the recent deadly landslides in Kerala's Wayanad district to the warming of the Arabian Sea, causing extremely heavy rainfall and atmospheric instability.
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23 Pakistanis rescued from pirates by Indian Navy raise 'India Zindabad' slogans | Watch
World | Mar 30, 2024, 07:29 PM ISTAfter more than 12 hours of intense coercive tactical measures as per the SOPs, the pirates on board the hijacked fishing vessel were forced to surrender by the Indian Navy.
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Indian Navy rescues 23 Pakistanis from Somali pirates after 12-hour-long operation in Arabian Sea
World | Mar 30, 2024, 12:18 AM ISTThe pirates made a hijack attempt on an Iranian Fishing Vessel 'Al Kamar 786'. The Indian Navy has deployed its assets to rescue the hijacked vessel.
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India committed to protecting freedom of navigation: PM Modi to Bulgarian Prez on Navy rescue op
World | Mar 19, 2024, 10:27 AM ISTBulgarian President Rumen Radev on Monday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the Indian Navy rescued a hijacked merchant vessel in the Arabian Sea, with seven Bulgarian crew members. The Navy thwarted the piracy attempt on MV Ruen and coerced 35 pirates to surrender.
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Indian Navy conducts airborne operations over Arabian Sea amid increased Houthi attacks
India | Feb 26, 2024, 09:08 PM ISTThe exercise comes amid growing global concerns over attacks on various commercial vessels in the Red Sea by the Houthi militants. The Indian Navy extended assistance to a number of merchant vessels in the Western Indian Ocean following attacks on them.