Indian crew members aboard merchant vessel Virat 1 were safely evacuated after an engine failure off the Oman coast, with rescue operations coordinated by Omani authorities. The incident comes amid heightened regional tensions following recent attacks on vessels carrying Indian seafarers
Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Priyanka Gandhi criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for remaining silent after three Indian seafarers were killed in US strikes near Oman. They accused the government of failing to protect India's sovereignty, while demanding accountability and justice
US President Donald Trump accused Iran of carrying out drone attacks on Indian-linked ships near the Strait of Hormuz, calling the action unacceptable. His remarks came amid India's diplomatic protest over attacks on commercial vessels carrying Indian crew members
India lodged a strong protest with the US after summoning its charge d’affaires twice this week over reported US Navy strikes on three commercial vessels near Oman involving Indian crew. The incidents allegedly resulted in deaths, prompting diplomatic tensions
Twenty-two Indian crew members were safely evacuated after a tanker came under attack off the Oman coast. The incident marks the third attack on merchant vessels with Indian sailors in four days, prompting India to raise concerns over the safety of its seafaring community
The family of Visakhapatnam marine engineer Suresh, killed in a US military strike off the Oman coast, is reeling in shock. The Chief Engineer was assassinated just days before his 15th wedding anniversary while awaiting his repatriation replacement
Three Indian seafarers aboard the Palau-flagged MT Settebello have been confirmed dead after initially being reported missing following an attack off the Oman coast. India has expressed strong concern over the incident and pledged support, repatriation and assistance to affected families
