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  Indian Navy displays firepower with missile firings in Arabian Sea amid tensions with Pakistan

  India | April 27, 2025 14:52 IST

  The 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 | April 07, 2025 6:47 IST

  In 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 | December 26, 2024 20:31 IST

  The 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 | August 31, 2024 7:26 IST

  The 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 | August 30, 2024 17:56 IST

  The 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 | August 30, 2024 6:52 IST

  Cyclones 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 | August 24, 2024 9:50 IST

  The 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 | July 30, 2024 23:57 IST

  A 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 | March 30, 2024 19:29 IST

  After 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 | March 30, 2024 0:18 IST

  The 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 | 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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  Indian Navy conducts airborne operations over Arabian Sea amid increased Houthi attacks

  India | February 26, 2024 21:08 IST

  The 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.

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  Indian Coast Guard rescues 11 crew after fishing boat suffers engine failure in Arabian Sea

  India | February 11, 2024 19:59 IST

  The Indian Coast Guard said that the crew is safe and sound. The rescue operation was undertaken by a highly advanced ship and a skilled team.

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  Mumbai: Suspicious boat from Kuwait intercepted near Gateway of India, three detained

  Maharashtra | February 07, 2024 9:53 IST

  The security in the coastal area near the Gateway of India remained tight after the 26/11 Mumbai attacks as 10 Pakistani terrorists had arrived in the city by the sea route.

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  PM Modi to inaugurate Mumbai's coastal road first phase on February 19, says BMC

  Maharashtra | February 02, 2024 15:00 IST

  The 10.58 km-long road is being built from Princess Street Flyover to the Worli end of the Bandra Worli Sealink. The project will be named after Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj.

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  Indian Navy's INS Sumitra rescues 19 Pakistan sailors kidnapped by Somali pirates

  World | January 30, 2024 9:25 IST

  INS Sumitra rescued Iranian-flagged fishing vessel FV Al Naeemi, with 19 Pakistanis aboard, within 36 hours after it rescued another vessel FV Iman. The patrol vessel had been deployed for anti-piracy and maritime security operations east of Somalia and the Gulf of Aden.

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  Indian Navy warships deployed in Arabian sea, Gulf of Aden to deter merchant vessels' piracy

  India | January 12, 2024 12:59 IST

  The announcement comes days after a cargo ship 'MV Lila Norfolk' was reportedly hijacked near the coast of Somalia. The Marine commandos of the Indian Navy carried out a successful rescue operation to evacuate 21 crew members.

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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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  Indian Navy confirms MV Chem Pluto suffered drone attack, deploys major warships in Arabian Sea

  World | December 26, 2023 8:57 IST

  MV Chem Pluto attack: The analysis of the area of attack and debris found on the ship hinted towards a drone attack but further forensic and technical analysis will be required to establish the vector of attack, including the type and amount of explosive used.

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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.