The Indian Navy warship INS Sumitra thwarted the piracy attempt on an Iranian-flagged fishing vessel, Al Naeemi sailing off the East Coast of Somalia and successfully rescued 19 Pakistani nationals on Monday, the Indian Navy said in an official statement. It is the second rescue operation within a day for the Indian Navy after saving another Iranian-flagged fishing vessel, FV Iman, from Somali pirates, which had 17 crew members onboard in its anti-piracy operations along the east coast of Somalia and the Gulf of Aden on Monday, an official statement said. The Indian Navy said that its warship INS Sumitra intercepted the distressed vessel and pressed into action to locate the fishing vessel, which had been boarded by pirates and saved 19 Pakistani national crew members who were taken hostage. The warship acted in accordance with the established SOPs to coerce the pirates for the safe release of the crew along with the boat and ensured the successful release of all 19 crew members along with the boat. Subsequently, the ship also undertook confirmatory boarding to sanitise and check on the well-being of the crew who were held captive by the Somali pirates.
30 January,2024 04:45 PM IST
On the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi 2023, devotees welcomed “Ganpati Bappa” with colourful processions, bustling music, and energetic dance moves. Thailand Nationals celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi too and in rather endearing a manner. Thailand-based Ganeshinusan group installed Lord Ganesha idol at Girgaon in Mumbai. They offered prayer to Lord Ganesha and sang Ganesha Aarti. The group used to come to India for the past seven years to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi. Ganesh Chaturthi, also called Vinayaka Chavithi, is an auspicious Hindu festival which is celebrated for 10 days every year.
21 September,2023 02:26 PM IST | Mumbai
A day ahead of the International Day of Yoga 2023, people performed yoga at Trafalgar square in London. The event was organised by the Indian High Commission and the mayor of London. Apart from the Indian diaspora, a number of foreign nationals also took part in the event. Author Amish Tripathi also participated in the event and shared his experience. Every year, International Yoga Day is celebrated on June 21 worldwide. This year, the International Day of Yoga celebrations will be led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New York on June 21.
20 June,2023 05:42 PM IST | Mumbai
At least 360 Indians landed safely in Delhi after being evacuated from violence-hit Sudan on Wednesday evening. A Navy ship and IAF C130J plane of Operation Kaveri safely rescued 360 Indians from Port Sudan after a 72-hour ceasefire was declared. The evacuees hailed PM Modi for the safe and swift rescue and were heard chanting ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ and ‘Modi Zindabad’ upon their arrival in India.
27 April,2023 03:44 PM IST | Mumbai
Under its evacuation mission 'Operation Kaveri ', India has set up a transit facility at Jeddah and all the Indians have been taken to the Saudi Arabian city after their evacuation from Sudan.The first batch of 278 Indians were evacuated by Indian Navy's frontline ship INS Sumedha on Tuesday. Hours later, the first C130J heavy-lift transport aircraft of the IAF landed at Port Sudan to bring back more Indians. It was followed by evacuation by another C130J. According to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, the first C-130J aircraft brought to Jeddah 121 passengers while the second plane evacuated 135.
26 April,2023 11:04 AM IST | Mumbai
Ten Nepalese nationals have been arrested by Mumbai police for procuring Aadhaar cards fraudulently. During interrogation, the investigators found that they had helped foreign nationals including those from Nepal and Bangladesh, and also some Non Resident Indians (NRIs) obtain Aadhaar cards by using bogus documents. Meanwhile, the deaths in Mumbai’s police force rose by 60% in 2020 compared to previous years. Watch this video to find out more.
11 February,2021 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai
The Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Vikas Swarup on Friday informed that four Indian nationals have been kidnapped by the IS extremists in Libya's Sirte. The four Indians were teaching in Libya and were abducted in Sirte.
31 July,2015 03:09 PM IST
Police in Siliguri city arrested two Chinese nationals in connection with smuggling sandalwood and recovered huge amounts of the expensive and valuable commodity from them.
12 August,2015 11:00 AM IST
Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Vikas Swarup on Wednesday said that two Indian nationals, Pravash Ranjan Samal from Odisha and Ramamurthy Kosanam of Andhra Pradesh, have been abducted in Tripoli.
16 September,2015 08:45 PM IST
Pakistani nationals condemned the recent Pathankot terror attack saying the attack was abhorrent. They are of the view Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif would be taking steps to control terrorism and bring justice to the Pathankot martyrs.
13 January,2016 12:31 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
