Atlantic Ocean, May 6, 2026: A suspected hantavirus outbreak has been reported aboard an Atlantic cruise ship, resulting in the death of three passengers and leaving two crew members in critical condition, according to initial reports. Health authorities and the ship’s medical team have launched an emergency response to contain the situation and prevent further […]
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New Delhi, April 29, 2026: India has strongly condemned recent attacks targeting commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, describing the incidents as deplorable and raising serious concerns over the safety of international shipping lanes. Speaking at a United Nations forum, Indian representatives highlighted that repeated strikes on merchant ships threaten global trade stability, energy […]
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Colombo, April 27, 2026: India has formally transferred a personal watercraft to Sri Lanka as part of ongoing efforts to deepen maritime cooperation and enhance operational capabilities in the Indian Ocean region. The move reflects continued engagement between the two countries in strengthening security and humanitarian collaboration. The handover was carried out as part of […]
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Iran’s so-called “mosquito fleet” has come under renewed focus amid rising tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, with analysts pointing to the small, fast attack boats as a key component of Tehran’s strategy to threaten or disrupt maritime traffic through one of the world’s most important energy chokepoints. The term refers to a flotilla associated […]
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New Delhi, April 16, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker on Thursday jointly emphasised the importance of ensuring safe maritime passage in West Asia and called for a durable peace in Ukraine, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. The statement was issued following high level discussions between the two leaders […]
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New Delhi, April 12, 2026; The Indian Navy is set to organise its first biannual Commanders’ Conference of 2026 in the national capital, bringing together senior leadership for an extensive review of maritime security and operational readiness. The three day event will take place from April 14 to April 16, 2026 at Nausena Bhawan, where […]
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Even as diplomatic efforts between Iran and the United States gain momentum, a serious maritime risk continues to loom over the Strait of Hormuz. Reports suggest that Iran is currently unable to completely restore safe passage through the crucial shipping lane due to unresolved issues related to sea mines deployed during recent hostilities. According to […]
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New Delhi, March 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday, during which both leaders discussed the evolving security situation in West Asia and exchanged greetings on the occasions of Eid and Nowruz. In his statement, Prime Minister Modi said he conveyed festive wishes to President Pezeshkian and hoped […]
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Tensions between Japan and China have escalated once again in the increasingly volatile Indo-Pacific region after a radar confrontation involving military vessels from both nations. According to initial reports, a Chinese naval ship allegedly locked its fire-control radar on a Japanese maritime patrol aircraft, an act Tokyo considers a significant provocation. Japanese defence officials condemned […]
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New Delhi, Feb 20 ,2024: The Defence Ministry on Thursday finalized an agreement with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the acquisition of 149 Software Defined Radios (SDRs) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) at a total value of Rs 1220.12 crore under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category. According to a statement from the Defence Ministry, these […]
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