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  Somali pirates release hijacked ship MV Abdullah after getting ransom of $5 million

  World | April 14, 2024 15:16 IST

  The MV Abdullah, a Bangladesh-flagged bulk carrier - a type of merchant ship used to transport large amounts of cargo - was hijacked in March as it was heading from Mozambique to the United Arab Emirates.

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  Indian Navy rescues 23 Pakistan nationals from Somali pirates in Arabian Sea

  News | March 30, 2024 16:38 IST

  The Indian Navy saved 23 Pakistani nationals from Somali pirates during a 12-hour-long operation in the Arabian Sea. watch to know more!

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  India committed to protecting freedom of navigation: PM Modi to Bulgarian Prez on Navy rescue op

  World | March 19, 2024 10:27 IST

  Bulgarian President Rumen Radev on Monday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the Indian Navy rescued a hijacked merchant vessel in the Arabian Sea, with seven Bulgarian crew members. The Navy thwarted the piracy attempt on MV Ruen and coerced 35 pirates to surrender.

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  'Sincere gratitude to Modi for brave act...': Bulgarian President after Indian Navy rescue operation

  World | March 18, 2024 23:46 IST

  On Saturday, the C-17 aircraft of the Indian Air Force executed a precision air-born drop of two boats along with Indian Navy MARCOS in the Arabian Sea in support of ongoing anti-piracy 'Operation Sankalp' and rescued 17 including Bulgarian nationals.

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  Bangladeshi-flagged cargo vessel hijacked by Somali pirates near Indian Ocean, crew taken hostage

  World | March 13, 2024 11:59 IST

  The Bangladeshi-flagged MV Abdullah was carrying 58,000 tonnes of coal from Mozambique to the United Arab Emirates when it was attacked on Tuesday. The vessel is the latest to be targeted following a resurgence of attacks by Somali pirates in recent months.

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  Pakistani, Iranian crew thank Indian Navy for rescuing them from Somali pirates | WATCH

  World | February 01, 2024 14:24 IST

  Indian Navy's INS Sumitra rescued 19 Pakistani crew from Al Naeemi vessel within 36 hours after rescuing 17 Iranian crew from another ship FV Iman. Both these vessels were hijacked by Somali pirates along the Gulf of Aden as India stepped up its anti-piracy missions in the Indian Ocean.

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  Indian Navy's INS Sumitra rescues 19 Pakistan sailors kidnapped by Somali pirates

  News | January 30, 2024 13:18 IST

  Indian warship INS Sumitra rescued 19 Pakistani sailors. It came after pirates hijacked their fishing vessel off the east coast of Somalia. This was the second anti-piracy operation carried out by the warship within 36 hours said the Indian Army. Watch the video to know more!

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  Indian Navy's INS Sumitra rescues 19 Pakistan sailors kidnapped by Somali pirates

  World | January 30, 2024 9:25 IST

  INS Sumitra rescued Iranian-flagged fishing vessel FV Al Naeemi, with 19 Pakistanis aboard, within 36 hours after it rescued another vessel FV Iman. The patrol vessel had been deployed for anti-piracy and maritime security operations east of Somalia and the Gulf of Aden.

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  Indian Navy rescues Iranian vessel hijacked by Somali pirates with fishermen, 17 crews on board

  India | January 29, 2024 15:49 IST

  The Indian Defence official said that the Iranian fishing vessel MV Iman with around 17 crew members was hijacked by Somali pirates.

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  Eight Indian crew held by pirates rescued by Somalia's military

  World | April 12, 2017 17:20 IST

  Somalia's security forces have freed eight Indian crew members who had been held hostage by pirates.

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  Indian ship hijacked by Somali pirates rescued, 8 of 10 crew still missing

  World | April 11, 2017 10:58 IST

  Somali security forces have freed an Indian cargo ship from the pirates who hijacked it last month, but could rescue only two of the ten crew, authorities said.

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  Pirates hijack vessel off Somali coast with 11 Indian sailors on board

  India | April 03, 2017 17:42 IST

  A cargo ship with 11 Indian crew members on board has been hijacked by pirates off the Somalian coast.

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  Somali pirates shifting location towards India: Parrikar

  India | March 22, 2015 20:05 IST

  Bhubaneswar: Beaten back in their usual area of operations, Somali pirates are “shifting their location” towards India, but the country is watchful to deal with such threats, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today said.“Today's threats are

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  Indian among 11 sailors held by Somali Pirates freed after four years

  World | June 08, 2014 7:38 IST

  New Delhi: Sailors on a ship hijacked by Somali pirates nearly four years ago were finally released on Saturday, bringing to an end one of the longest-running Somali piracy cases. The 11 crew members of

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  14 Indian sailors safe after warships close in on Somali pirates in Gulf of Aden

  India | June 08, 2013 15:35 IST

  Chennai, June 8: Fourteen Indian sailors are safe after the Somali pirates who took control of a cargo vessel in the Gulf of Aden 5.6.2013 abandoned their attack when threatened by two warships that were

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  Indian sailors rescued from Somali pirates to return on Monday

  India | March 17, 2013 23:27 IST

  New Delhi, Mar 17:Most of the 28 Indian seafarers rescued from Somali pirates after their vessels were hijacked last year are returning to India tomorrow.17 Indian seafarers on board the MT Royal Grace have been

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  Dhumal pleads for HP sailor's release by Somali pirates

  India | August 30, 2012 18:41 IST

  Shimla, Aug 30: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal Thursday pleaded with the central government to secure freedom for sailor Aman Kumar, who is held captive by Somali pirates for the past 20 months.Replying

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  Somali Pirates Move US Hostage After SEAL Raid

  World | January 27, 2012 16:15 IST

  Mogadishu, Somalia, Jan 27: Pirates moved an American hostage at least three times in 24 hours and threatened to kill him after U.S. Navy SEALs rescued an American and a Dane in a bold, dark-of-night

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  Oil Tanker With 21 Indians Hijacked By Somali Pirates

  India | August 22, 2011 8:57 IST

  Mumbai, Aug 22: Authorities on Sunday indicated they were not aware about the location of the oil tanker, with 21 Indian crew members on board, that has been hijacked by pirates off the coast of

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  Because Of Pirates, Scientists Ask Navies' Help In Indian Ocean

  World | July 15, 2011 15:46 IST

  Sydney, Jul 15: Driven away by Somali pirates, international scientists are asking the Australian and U.S. navies for a favor: deploy 19 robotic instruments in the Indian Ocean to record critical data on climate and