In a post on X, the Spokesperson of the Indian Navy said that the CNS congratulated the crew via video conferencing on their steady progress during the voyage and commended their proficiency and resilience to date.
"This is the most common form of piracy--the seizure of a civilian vessel by an armed American fleet. It's essentially the same as an attack on Russian territory, since the tanker was sailing under our national flag. This must undoubtedly be responded to harshly and swiftly--our military
In a statement issued on Telegram, Russia's Ministry of Transport said that the tanker Marinera, originally named Bella 1, had received a temporary permit to sail under the Russian Federation flag on December 24, 2025, in accordance with Russian and international law.
WWF-Pakistan has cautioned that an invasive fish species has been detected in water bodies across Sindh and Lower Punjab, warning that its spread poses a serious threat to aquatic biodiversity and the fisheries economy, Geo TV reported.
The update comes as INSV Kaundinya, the Indian Navy's indigenously built traditional stitched sailing vessel, continues its maiden overseas voyage after setting sail from Porbandar, Gujarat, on December 29, bound for Muscat in the Sultanate of Oman.
This historic expedition marks a major milestone in India's efforts to revive, understand, and celebrate its ancient maritime heritage through a living ocean voyage.
This voyage underscores India's enduring connection to the oceans and highlights ongoing efforts to train and inspire the next generation of sailors and explorers.
Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy won the 3rd Hockey India Sub Junior Men Academy Championship 2025 - Zone A & B title at the Veer Narmad South Gujarat University Hockey Ground in Surat, Gujarat on Monday. Army Boys Sports Company finished as the runner-ups, while Sail Hockey Academy fin
Extending his best wishes to the crew, PM Modi said the voyage would be a safe and memorable one as they retrace India's historic maritime links with the Gulf region and beyond.
As INSV Kaundinya is set to embark on its maiden voyage on December 29, the sailing vessel represents the legacy of stitched shipbuilding and India's timeless maritime connect with the Indian Ocean world.
Indian Coast Guard's Ship C-427 carried out the swift medical evacuation of a 24-year-old Indian mariner from a UK-flagged merchant vessel off the Goa coast on Friday.
The Indian Navy's pioneering stitched sailing vessel (INSV) Kaundinya is set to embark on her maiden voyage on December 29, the Ministry of Defence said in an official statement.