India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) sources have learnt that there are 17 Indian nationals onboard cargo ship ‘MSC Aries’ has been taken control by Iran. India is in touch with the Iranian authorities through diplomatic channels, both in Tehran and in Delhi, to ensure security, welfare and early release of Indian nationals, the sources added. The conflict has intensified in West Asia after suspected Israeli airstrikes on Iran’s consulate in Syria's capital Damascus and Tehran’s warning of retaliation. A map showed the path of an Israeli-linked cargo ship, the MSC Aries, that had been seized between the United Arab Emirates and Iran, in the Persian Gulf, situated close to the Strait of Hormuz, on Saturday (April 13). The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) posted a warning on social media after having received a report on the vessel and said it had been “seized by regional authorities”. This after Iran warned earlier this week that it could close the Strait of Hormuz if necessary. The Aries is leased by international shipping line MSC from Gortal Shipping, an affiliate of Zodiac Maritime, Zodiac said in a statement, adding that MSC is responsible for all vessel activities. Zodiac is partly owned by Israeli businessman Eyal Ofer.
14 April,2024 12:40 PM IST
Amid the relentless attacks on commercial vessels in the Arabian Sea, Indian Navy swung into action. Indian Navy deployed Guided Missile Destroyer INS Visakhapatnam to combat drone attacks in the Red Sea. INS Visakhapatnam responded to a distress call by Marshall Island flagged MV Genco Picardy following a drone attack. Marshall Island flagged MV Genco Picardy witnessed a deadly attack during the late night of January 17. Assisting, INS Visakhapatnam, undertaking anti-piracy patrol, acknowledged distress call, intercepted vessels at 0030 hrs on Jan 18. Merchant Ship MV Genco Picardy carrying 22 crew members including 9 Indians was rescued safely. Indian Naval EOD specialists from INS Visakhapatnam boarded the vessel in early hours of Jan 18 to inspect the damaged area. EOD specialists, after a thorough inspection, have rendered the area safe for further transit.
18 January,2024 07:12 PM IST
Fugitives Nirav Modi, Vijay Mallya now in trouble, as India sending its best team from Central Agencies to the UK. A high-level team of officers concerned from the CBI, ED, NIA would be heading soon to the UK to expedite fugitives. Nirav Modi, Vijay Mallya, defence dealer Sanjay Bhandari are India’s most wanted fugitives. PM Modi has brought up the issue of the extradition of fugitives in every India-UK trade-related meeting. Time and again, the delegations from the UK have faced India’s pressure for Vijay Mallya & Nirav Modi Extradition, as per sources. Vijay Mallya was ordered to be extradited by the British judiciary in 2019 and is yet to be sent to India. Nirav Modi has been held in custody at south London's Wandsworth prison since he was arrested in 2019. India and the United Kingdom have signed an extradition treaty on September 22, 1992.
16 January,2024 04:27 PM IST
Amid the Israel-Hamas Conflict, The Israeli army displayed a large cache of weapons and supplies obtained from Hamas militants. The weapons seized included Hamas' RPGs, thermobaric grenades, rockets, and other weaponry. Israeli tanks have been active inside Gaza for at least four days following Hamas’ attack on October 7. IDF launched a large-scale ground incursion inside the Gaza Strip with the intent to kill Hamas militants. The deadly war began on Oct 07 after Hamas terrorists infiltrated Southern cities of Israel, killing thousands of civilians.
02 November,2023 11:24 AM IST | Mumbai
In a massive crackdown by the Police against narco-terrorism in the Baramulla district of North Kashmir, a huge consignment has been busted by the police. The crackdown has happened at various locations in recent days from Uri along the Line of Control (LoC) to other parts of Baramulla district over the last few days. Pakistan-based handlers, as part of a conspiracy, are using smugglers to push narcotics into Jammu and Kashmir to get the younger generation addicted to drugs. Notably, 284 drug peddlers have been arrested and 34 notorious drug peddlers have been booked under Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, (PIT-NDPS Act). The dedicated teams deployed by the Baramulla Police consist of experienced officers and undercover agents who will discreetly gather intelligence on the drug mafia's operations, networks, and supply chains.
16 July,2023 04:15 PM IST
In what is claimed to be India’s biggest drug haul in terms of monetary value, NCB seized drugs worth 15,000 crores off the Kochi coast. The seizure was part of ‘Operation Samudragupt’ targeting maritime drug trafficking. 134 sacks of suspected Methamphetamine were recovered from a ship. As per Deputy Director-General of Narcotics Control Bureau, Sanjay Kumar Singh, the source of the drugs is Pakistan. One person, suspected to be a Pakistan national, was arrested by the agencies and an investigation is on.
14 May,2023 01:30 PM IST
According to an official press release, a joint operation by the DRI with Indian Coast Guard (ICG) codenamed Operation Khojbeen was launched on May 7. Under the said operation, Coast Guard ship Sujeet, with DRI officials onboard, maintained a close watch near the Exclusive Economic Zone. After several days of continuous search and monitoring amidst very rough seas, two suspected boats 'Prince' and 'Little Jesus' were noticed moving towards India. Both the Indian boats were intercepted by officers of ICG and DRI on May 18, off the coast of Lakshadweep Islands. A thorough search of both the boats was carried out at the Coast Guard District Headquarters at Kochi, which resulted in the recovery of 218 packets of 1 kg each of heroin, estimated to be around Rs 1,526 crore.
21 May,2022 05:41 PM IST | Mumbai
As a part of a special drive to curb noise pollution, the Bandra traffic police, in the past two months, nabbed over 100 bikers for using loud modified silencers. These silencers were, then, crushed under road rollers. Watch the video to know more about the story.
19 February,2022 10:56 PM IST | Mumbai
In the biggest seizure of drugs so far, customs officials seized 105 kg of heroin from cement bags that arrived from Pakistan on a goods train. 500 rounds of American-make ammunition for handguns were also seized. Video courtesy: NDTV
09 October,2012 09:14 AM IST
Police seized over 400 kg cannabis worth rupees 2.5 crore (USD 25 million) in capital New Delhi. One person has been arrested in connection with the case.
06 July,2015 09:43 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
