Indian Navy Performs Maiden Test Drop of Made-In-India Search And Rescue Kit

Indian Navy successfully undertook the maiden test drop of an indigenous Search and Rescue Kit (SARK) on August 15.The SAR Kit gives the Indian Navy the capability to undertake lifesaving missions at extended ranges from the coast and strengthens India’s position as a ‘Preferred Security Partner’ in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).Developed by the Aerial Delivery Research and Development

August 18, 2023
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France Evacuates Indian Nationals From Niger

Paris: Following the military coup in Niger, the French Government evacuated over 990 of its citizens including Indian nationals over the past two days.Taking to Twitter, the French ambassador to India, Emmanuel Lenain said that the French government had around 992 people, out of which 560 are its citizens while the rest of them includes nationals from many other countries, including Indian

August 3, 2023
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India Is In Touch With Indian Nationals And Embassy In Niger, Says MEA

New Delhi: India is in touch with Indian nationals and embassy in Niger. There has not been any issue or complaint from them and all of them seem to be safe, said the Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday.MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi Bagchi while speaking about the Niger coup, said, “There are around 250-odd (Indian) people there, but we could be a little off.”"Most of them are staying

August 3, 2023
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MoS Muraleedharan Thanks Iranian Envoy Iraj Ilahi For Early Release of 8 Indian Fishermen

New Delhi: Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs V Muraleedharan met the Ambassador of Iran to India Iraj Elahi at his office in New Delhi on Wednesday and expressed gratitude to the Government of Iran for the early release of eight Indian fishermen.Muraleedharan also sought intervention for the early release of the remaining fishermen.Taking to his Twitter official handle,

August 2, 2023
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INS Khanjar Saves 36 Fishermen In Bay of Bengal

Trincomalee: Indian Naval Ship Khanjar, mission deployed in the Southern IOR, arrived at Trincomalee, Sri Lanka for an operational turnaround. The ship was accorded a customary welcome by the Sri Lanka Navy.During the ship’s visit, the two navies will engage in various activities including professional exchanges on the topics of mutual interest, sports fixtures and visits onboard Khanjar by

July 30, 2023
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‘India Will Never Leave Its People Behind…’: Jaishankar In Rajya Sabha

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said that the Indian government through its evacuation operation in Sudan and Ukraine has proved that India will never leave its people behind during a crises.While speaking about the latest developments in India’s Foreign Policy in Rajya Sabha, Jaishankar spoke about Operation Kaveri which was launched to evacuate Indian nationals

July 27, 2023
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Indian Coast Guard Rescues Ship With 36 Onboard Off Karwar Coast After Engine Failure

New Delhi: The Indian Coast Guard successfully rescued 36 crew members, including eight scientists, on board a research ship – RV Sindhu Sadhana of the National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) – in the Arabian Sea off Karwar Coast in Karnataka on 27 July, 2023, the ministry of defence said.The research vessel had suffered engine failure and was approximately 20 nautical miles away from land when

July 27, 2023
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Indian Embassy Condoles Death of Indian Seafarer In Netherlands, In Touch With Injured Crew

Amsterdam: The Indian embassy in the Netherlands has expressed its condolences over the death of an Indian seafarer after the ship ‘Fremantle Highway’ caught fire in the North Sea.“We are deeply saddened by the incident involving Ship ‘Fremantle Highway’ in the North Sea, resulting in the death of an Indian seafarer & injuries to the crew. The Embassy of India is in touch with the family of the

July 27, 2023
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Over 300 Israelis Rescued From Flood-Hit Villages of Himachal

New Delhi: With relief operations in full swing in flood-hit Himachal Pradesh, over 300 Israeli tourists were successfully tracked and evacuated from the state.Taking to Twitter, Ambassador of Israel to India Naor Gilon informed that no Israeli casualties took place."Rescue teams from #Israel with embassy staff blessing the successful tracing and evacuation (when required) of more than 300

July 17, 2023
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Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel Expresses Grief Over Loss of Lives In Helicopter Crash

Kathmandu: Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel expressed grief over the deaths of Captain Sibi Gurung and five others in the Manang Air helicopter crash on Tuesday. He expressed his condolences to the bereaved families and paid tribute to the deceased."Honorable President Ramchandra Paudeljee has expressed grief over the death of Captain Sibi Gurung and five Mexicans in the Manang Air helicopter

July 11, 2023
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