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  India committed to protecting freedom of navigation: PM Modi to Bulgarian Prez on Navy rescue op

  World | March 19, 2024 10:27 IST

  Bulgarian 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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  Pakistani, Iranian crew thank Indian Navy for rescuing them from Somali pirates | WATCH

  World | February 01, 2024 14:24 IST

  Indian Navy's INS Sumitra rescued 19 Pakistani crew from Al Naeemi vessel within 36 hours after rescuing 17 Iranian crew from another ship FV Iman. Both these vessels were hijacked by Somali pirates along the Gulf of Aden as India stepped up its anti-piracy missions in the Indian Ocean.

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  Indians rescued by Navy from hijacked ship in Arabian Sea chant 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' | Watch

  World | January 06, 2024 18:28 IST

  A Liberian-flagged bulk carrier with around 15 Indian crew members, was hijacked by around five-six armed hijackers in the Arabian Sea. The Indian Navy Marine Commandos launched a security operation on Friday and rescued all crew members.

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  All crew, including 15 Indians, onboard hijacked vessel MV Lila Norfolk rescued by Indian Navy

  World | January 05, 2024 21:35 IST

  According to the Indian Navy, the hijackers abandoned the vessel after a forceful warning. The entire crew including Indians have been rescued. The sanitisation operation is advancing further.

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  Liberian-flagged ship with 15 Indian crew hijacked near Somalia, INS Chennai issues warning

  World | January 05, 2024 17:46 IST

  The Indian Navy is closely monitoring the developments regarding the ship 'MV LILA NORFOLK' after receiving information about the hijacking on Thursday evening, according to military officials. INS Chennai has been deployed towards the hijacked vessel to tackle the situation.

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  Indian Navy helps evacuate injured crew member from hijacked ship in Arabian Sea

  India | December 19, 2023 20:34 IST

  The Indian Navy warship and maritime patrol aircraft responded to the hijacking attempt on Saturday (December 16) after receiving a Mayday message (distress call). The hijacked ship has entered the territorial waters of Somalia and the Indian Navy is keeping track of the evolving situation.

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  Indian ship hijacked by Somali pirates rescued, 8 of 10 crew still missing

  World | April 11, 2017 10:58 IST

  Somali security forces have freed an Indian cargo ship from the pirates who hijacked it last month, but could rescue only two of the ten crew, authorities said.

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  Drunk passenger causes hijack scare in Bali

  World | April 25, 2014 14:03 IST

  Jakarta (Indonesia): An airline official says a drunk passenger on a Virgin Australia flight who caused a hijack scare has been arrested for creating a disturbance after the plane landed on Indonesia's resort island of

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  Investigators conclude Malaysian flight hijacked

  World | March 15, 2014 10:07 IST

  Kuala Lumpur: Investigators have concluded that one or more people with significant flying experience hijacked the missing Malaysia Airlines jet, switched off communication devices and steered it off-course, a Malaysian government official involved in the

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  Hijacked Ethiopian Airlines aircraft lands in Geneva

  World | February 17, 2014 14:17 IST

  Geneva: A hijacked Ethiopian Airlines' flight landed early Monday at Geneva International Airport, but the situation inside the plane was still unclear, according to various reports.The Boeing 767-300 flight from Addis Abba to Milan via

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  Hijacked MV Cotton back under control of Indian crew

  India | July 22, 2013 13:43 IST

  New Delhi, July 22: All 20 Indian crew members aboard chemical tanker MV Cotton, hijacked by suspected pirates off the coast of Gabon last week, are safe and the ship is back under their control,

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  Oil tanker with 24 Indian sailors hijacked near West Africa

  India | July 17, 2013 10:57 IST

  Mumbai, Jul 17: An oil-chemical tanker with an all Indian crew of 24 has been hijacked off the coast of the West African nation of Gabon, officials said in Mumbai on Tuesday.MV Cotton, the Malta-flagged

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  23 Indians on ship hijacked in Nigeria by pirates

  World | September 06, 2012 7:11 IST

  Lagos, Sep 5: Twenty-three Indian sailors are on board an oil tanker hijacked by pirates off the coast of Lagos, Nigeria's commercial hub, said the oil tanker company Wednesday.Pat Adamson, spokesperson for the Dubai-based Pioneer

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  7 Indians On Board Italian Ship Hijacked By Pirates Off Oman

  World | December 27, 2011 18:36 IST

  Rome, Dec 27: Pirates hijacked an Italian cargo ship with 18 people, including seven Indians, on board at dawn today off the coast of Oman in an area known for Somali pirate attacks, officials said.The

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  Amar Singh Says, Anna Has Been Hijacked By Gang Of Five

  India | August 20, 2011 22:24 IST

  Patna, Aug 20: Expelled Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh today lashed out at what he called the Gang of Five and alleged that the gang has hijacked Anna Hazare.  Singh told mediapersons that Anna Hazare