Indian Sailor
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Body of Indian sailor who died in Venezuela returned without brain, heart; family seeks answers
World | Jul 01, 2026, 03:48 PM ISTThe death of a 33-year-old Indian seafarer in Venezuela has sparked serious questions after a second post-mortem in Uttar Pradesh found that all of his major internal organs were missing.
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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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'Can't even look at pictures of their kids': Indians still on ship that collided with US bridge
World | May 15, 2024, 11:34 PM ISTFor the time being, the crew has been given SIM cards and temporary mobile phones without data included. "They just can't reach out to the folks they need to, or even look at pictures of their children before they go to sleep. It's really a sad situation," said a US Coast Guard Admiral.
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Indians rescued by Navy from hijacked ship in Arabian Sea chant 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' | Watch
World | Jan 06, 2024, 06:28 PM ISTA 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 sailor rescued after over 40 days in custody of pirates
India | Mar 20, 2016, 11:26 PM ISTAn Indian sailor, who was taken hostage by pirates nearly a month-and-a-half ago, has been "rescued", External Affairs minister Sushma Swaraj said on Sunday.
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Sunil James performs last rites of infant son in Mumbai
India | Dec 23, 2013, 09:24 AM ISTMumbai: Indian merchant ship captain Sunil James, who was freed from Togo jail after being arrested on charge of allegedly aiding pirates, performed the last rites of his infant son Vivaan at Our Lady of
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Indian sailor held captive by Somali pirates returns home
India | Mar 19, 2013, 07:57 AM ISTMeerut (UP), Mar 19: Saurabh Kumar, who was among the 28 Indian seafarers rescued from Somali pirates after their vessels were hijacked last year, returned home here yesterday.A resident of Jaidevi area of the district,