An Indian crew member was killed after the US-owned tanker Safesea Vishnu was attacked by an explosive-laden speedboat near Basra, Iraq. India confirmed that 15 other Indian sailors were successfully evacuated and are receiving diplomatic assistance as regional maritime security challenge
An Indian crew member was killed after the US-owned tanker Safesea Vishnu was attacked near Basra, Iraq, on March 11. The Indian Embassy in Baghdad confirmed that 15 other Indian sailors were successfully evacuated and are receiving assistance as regional maritime tensions continue to esc
"Consular access has been obtained. We have been able to go and meet all those individuals. Out of the sixteen people, eight have been released," Jaiswal said.
After grand launches of 'Ghar Kab Aaoge' and 'Jaate Hue Lamhon' in Jaisalmer and Mumbai, respectively, the Border 2 team visited Goa, where they honoured the Indian Navy at Karwar Naval Base, with INS Vikrant - The Indian Warship.
On day four, Vishnu was at seventh spot with seven race points at the end of race seven. However, he slipped to the 24th spot with 24 race points at the end of the eighth race.
Asian Games medalist Vishnu ended the day at the end of race four at the 19th spot, with 19 race points. At the end of race three, he was at number 20 with 20 race points.
In a major diplomatic breakthrough, five of the Indian sailors on board an Israeli-linked vessel seized by Tehran have been released on Thursday and departed from Iran, the Indian embassy in Iran said.
A total of 17 Indian sailors were in action during the Last Chance Regatta 2024 from April 21 to 26. Out of these, only Kumanan finished in the top 10.
The 18 Indian sailors stuck at Nishtun Port, Yemen for over three months finally reached Mumbai on Saturday and a team from the Ministry of External Affairs arrived to facilitate their arrival.
The Indian rowing team comprises 43 members (20 Men and 13 Women) including Asian Games Medallists as part of their Coaching staff, showing how medal-winning former rowers are contributing back to their sport.
The 16 sailors, who had faced accusations of oil theft by Nigerian authorities, arrived at Kochi Airport in Kerala after undergoing trials and reaching a settlement.