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Indian Navy rescues all 21 crew members including 15 Indians of hijacked vessel near Somalia, pirates abandon hijacking attempt after warning issued

ANI - 5 January, 2024

All 21 crew members including 15 Indian nationals from the hijacked vessel MV Lila Norfolk off Somalia coast were safely evacuated by the Indian Navy

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Cargo ship with 15 Indians hijacked near Somalia coast, Navy sends missile destroyer INS Chennai to help

ANI - 5 January, 2024

In response to the situation, the Indian Navy launched an Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) and diverted INS Chennai, deployed for maritime security operations, to assist the vessel.

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Houthi drone attack in sea: Indian Navy denies US claim that MV Sai Baba tanker is India-flagged, says 25 Indian crew members safe on...

ANI - 24 December, 2023

Indian Navy on said all 25 Indian crew members on board MV Sai Baba are safe, clarifying that it wasn't an India-flagged vessel as claimed by US

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Drone strikes merchant ship in Arabian Sea, Indian Navy dispatches ICGS Vikram for assistance: Details

OpIndia Staff - 23 December, 2023

As per reports, no group has claimed responsibility for the drone strike, which took place 200 nautical miles southwest of Veraval City of Gujarat.

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Indian Navy thwarts a hijacking bid in the Arabian Sea; comes to the aid of Malta vessel with 18 crew members onboard

OpIndia Staff - 16 December, 2023

The Navy's maritime patrol aircraft engaged in surveillance in the region, following the receipt of a distress call from the Malta vessel.

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A year after adopting Shivaji Maharaj’s seal in Navy flag, PM Modi to attend Navy Day celebrations from Sindhudurg: Read how Chhatrapati’s legacy inspires...

OpIndia Staff - 4 December, 2023

The 2023 edition of the 'Navy Day' celebrations is being held at Sindhudurg (meaning: Fort in the Sea)to commemorate the maritime heritage of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

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More than 1000 women Agniveers taken into Indian Navy: Admiral R Hari Kumar

ANI - 1 December, 2023

"Our first batch of Agniveers graduated from the premier-winning establishment, INS Chilka, in March this year. And importantly, this batch of Agniveers includes 272 female Agniveer trainees as well," said Admiral Kumar.

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