India Condemns Hormuz Attack On Thai Bulk Commercial Carrier Bound To Kandla Port In Gujarat

India has strongly condemned the recent attack on the Thai bulk carrier Mayuree Naree while it was transiting the Strait of Hormuz en route to Kandla in Gujarat.The Ministry of External Affairs issued a statement deploring the targeting of commercial shipping, stressing that such actions endanger innocent civilian crew members and undermine freedom of navigation and commerce.Photographs released

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Thai-Flagged Vessel Hit In Strait of Hormuz, Crew Members Missing/Trapped In Engine Room After Iranian Strike

The situation in the Strait of Hormuz has escalated dramatically following reports that three crew members aboard the Thai-flagged vessel Mayuree Naree are feared trapped in its engine room after an Iranian attack.The shipping company, Precious Shipping, confirmed that the missing individuals are believed to be confined within the damaged section of the vessel, raising grave concerns for their

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Indian Seafarer Dies In Deadly Strike On US Tanker By Iran; 15 Crew Members Rescued

An Indian crew member has been killed in a brazen attack on the US-owned crude oil tanker Safesea Vishnu, which sails under the Marshall Islands flag. The incident occurred near Basra, Iraq, on 11 March 2026, as confirmed by the Indian Embassy in Baghdad.The embassy expressed profound sorrow, extending deepest condolences to the deceased’s family while noting that the remaining 15 Indian crew

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US Army Pacific Deputy Chief Engages India’s Defence Staff Chief To Bolster Indo-Pacific Security Ties

Lieutenant General Joel B. Vowell, Deputy Commanding General of the United States Army Pacific, recently called upon Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, India’s Chief of Integrated Defence Staff, in a significant engagement underscoring the deepening India-US Major Defence Partnership.The Headquarters of Integrated Defence Staff highlighted the meeting via a social media post, emphasising its focus on

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PM Modi Hails Nepal Poll Triumph of Lamichhane And Shah, Eyes Deeper Bilateral Ties

India has extended a warm welcome to the successful culmination of Nepal’s recent elections, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally congratulating key figures Rabi Lamichhane and Balendra Shah on their victories. This gesture underscores a potential strengthening of ties between the two neighbouring nations, signalling optimism for enhanced bilateral cooperation.The Ministry of

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‘2,000 queen ants in a suitcase’: Chinese man arrested for smuggling live ants in test tubes at Nairobi airport

Kenyan authorities apprehended a Chinese national at Nairobi’s international airport. He was found with over 2,000 live queen ants hidden in his luggage. The insects were carefully packed to survive the journey. This discovery highlights a growing trad…

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