Oman
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Indian national dies due to medical complications on ship in Oman; repatriation efforts underway
World | Jun 14, 2026, 11:33 PM ISTThe Indian Embassy has identified the deceased as Nishanth Uirthanathan, who was on board MT Celestial. His mortal remains are currently onboard MT Celestial at Duqm Port.
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US forces confirm attack on third ship with Indian crew in Gulf of Oman, release video | Watch
World | Jun 11, 2026, 11:51 PM ISTThis marks the third commercial vessel attacked by US forces in the Gulf of Oman this week. Earlier, Palau-flagged vessels MT Marivex and MT Settebello were disabled on Monday and Tuesday, respectively, for attempting to transport Iranian oil.
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Three Indians missing after American forces attack ship off Oman coast; MEA summons US diplomat
World | Jun 10, 2026, 11:30 PM ISTThe Embassy in Oman is closely monitoring the situation and proactively coordinating with the Omani authorities in the ongoing search and rescue operation.
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Cargo vessel with 24 Indians seafarers catches fire off Oman coast; all rescued
World | Jun 08, 2026, 11:46 PM ISTThe evacuation of Seafarers from the Marivex vessel is in process. The fire on a vessel with 24 Indian seafarers was reported at around 1:30 pm on Monday near the Omani coast.
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India-Oman trade pact takes effect: How will the landmark deal boost exports, investment and ties?
World | Jun 01, 2026, 05:25 PM ISTThe India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement came into force on June 1, giving Indian exporters near-complete duty-free access to the Omani market. The pact is expected to boost trade, services, investment and professional mobility.
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India condemns attack on its merchant vessel off Oman coast, calls incident 'unacceptable'
India | May 14, 2026, 02:17 PM ISTThe government condemned the attack on an Indian-flagged commercial ship near Oman on May 13. The MEA confirmed the safety of the crew and also thanked Omani authorities for their timely help.
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Iran attacks Togo-flagged chemical tanker with Indian crew near Oman
India | Apr 27, 2026, 11:44 PM ISTThe tanker, sailing alongside other ships, was intercepted by Iranian forces, prompting the warning fire. Authorities confirmed that all Indian crew members on board are safe.
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US attacks Iranian vessel in Gulf of Oman for 'defying' naval blockade; Tehran vows retaliation
World | Apr 20, 2026, 06:31 AM ISTNotably, the US had imposed the blockade on Iranian ports following Tehran’s move to disrupt the Strait of Hormuz.
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Two Indians killed, several injured in Iranian drone attack in Oman: MEA
India | Mar 13, 2026, 11:47 PM ISTSharing details of the incident, the MEA condoled the loss of lives and stated that the Indian Mission in Oman was in touch with local authorities to provide the necessary assistance.
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Iran strikes oil storage tanks at Oman's Salalah Port using drones, massive fire erupts | Watch
World | Mar 12, 2026, 08:16 AM ISTIran reportedly launched drone attacks on oil storage tanks at Oman's Salalah Port, causing massive fire and smoke. Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq expressed strong displeasure to the Iranian leadership, urging respect for Omani territory.
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Iran targets oil tanker near Oman; 15 Indian crew members on board
World | Mar 01, 2026, 02:43 PM ISTAccording to officials, the ship was carrying 20 crew members, including 15 Indian nationals and five Iranian nationals. All of them were safely rescued after the attack.
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Oman plan to 'crush' out-of-form Australia in final T20 World Cup 2026 group stage game
Cricket | Feb 20, 2026, 07:06 AM ISTJatinder Singh says Oman aim to 'crush' Australia in their final T20 World Cup 2026 group game at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. The Mitchell Marsh-led side is already out of the Super Eights stage. Jatinder also stressed the need for franchise cricket to bridge Oman’s experience gap.
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INSV Kaundinya sets sail for Oman: How this engine-less ship will revive India's ancient glory
Explainers | Dec 29, 2025, 01:56 PM ISTThe INSV Kaundinya is built using a technique believed to have been used in India 1,500 years ago. It does not have an engine and functions using the sails and wind. Here is all you need to know about the INSV Kaundinya.
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PM Modi conferred with Order of Oman award for his contributions to strengthening bilateral ties
World | Dec 18, 2025, 05:39 PM ISTThis honour was previously given to Queen Elizabeth, Queen Maxim, Emperor Akihito, Nelson Mandela, Kind Abdullah of Jordan. This is the 29th such global honour for PM Modi. He received the award during his ongoing two-day visit to Oman.
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PM Modi highlights New Delhi's economic reforms at India-Oman Business Forum; hails diplomatic ties
India | Dec 18, 2025, 02:39 PM ISTPM Modi emphasised the significance of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), noting that it would boost confidence in bilateral trade and strengthen the partnership between the two countries.
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PM Modi receives a ceremonial welcome after arriving at Oman airport | Video
World | Dec 17, 2025, 11:46 PM ISTSoon after landing in Muscat, PM Modi said in a post on X that Oman is a land of enduring friendship and deep historical connections with India. “This visit offers an opportunity to explore new avenues of collaboration and add fresh momentum to our partnership,” he said.
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PM Modi to visit Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman during three-nation tour from December 15
India | Dec 11, 2025, 11:46 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Jordan, Ethiopia, and Oman from December 15 to 18 to deepen ties and discuss regional issues.
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Nepal, Oman qualify for T20 World Cup 2026; UAE, Japan, Qatar in contention for last spot
Cricket | Oct 15, 2025, 07:43 PM ISTNepal and Oman have secured T20 World Cup 2026 spots via the Asia and East Asia-Pacific Qualifier. Both teams showed resilience in tight Super Six matches. UAE currently holds third, while Qatar and Japan fight for the final berth in the upcoming matches.
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Despite win, India fail to impress in dress rehearsal in Asia Cup clash against Oman: Here’s why
Cricket | Sep 20, 2025, 12:00 AM ISTDespite beating Oman in the Asia Cup, India’s performance raised concerns. With most senior players playing, India struggled both with bat and ball. Poor bowling strategies and lacklustre batting exposed weaknesses in bench strength and overall planning.
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Oman batters create history against India in Asia Cup 2025
Cricket | Sep 19, 2025, 11:09 PM ISTOman made history with a 56-run opening stand vs India, becoming the second associate nation with a 50+ T20I stand against them. They also avoided losing a wicket in the powerplay vs a full-member team for the first time. India posted 188 runs in the first innings.