Caracas, July 3 (IANS) The Embassy of India in Caracas has sought a thorough investigation by Venezuelan authorities into the alleged desecration and removal of organs from the mortal remains of late Rakesh Chauhan. The Mission stated that it has been continuously pursuing the matter with concerned local authorities since the incident first came to light.In a post on X, the Embassy said, “The Embassy of India, Caracas has sought a thorough investigation by Venezuelan authorities on the desecra…
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Mumbai, June 14 (IANS) The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) has advised shipping companies as well as maritime recruitment and placement agencies to restrict deployment of Indian seafarers to in the Middle East conflict areas until further orders, days after three Indian seafarers onboard MT Settebello were killed after the US military strike on the commercial vessel off the Oman coast.DG Shipping, in a circular, said masters of vessels operating in or transiting through the Gulf region, in…
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs dismissed reports of attacks on an Indian-crewed tanker, MT Liaki Freedom, off the coast of Oman, which had triggered fresh concerns amid a series of such incidents in the region, clarifying that all the crew members were safe after directly speaking with the vessel’s master.MEA sources said immediate contact was established with the ship to verify the situation, given the heightened sensitivity surrounding recent incidents involving c…
Tehran, June 12 (IANS) Iran on Friday condemned the US attacks on commercial vessels with Indian crew members, which resulted in the death of three Indian nationals, terming the incidents as “clear evidence of America’s ongoing policy of armed robbery and state piracy”. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baqaei offered condolences to the families of the deceased Indian sailors and urged the international community to hold the US accountable for its “lawless conduct”.”The brutal US atta…
Washington, June 11 (IANS) The United States said on Thursday that it is in direct contact with India after New Delhi summoned the US Charge d’Affaires Jason Meeks to protest a series of attacks on commercial vessels carrying Indian seafarers in West Asia.Responding to India’s diplomatic demarche, a US State Department official said Washington remains engaged with the Indian government on the matter.”The Department of State is in direct contact with the Indian government regarding this matter,” …
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) The Congress on Thursday expressed grief at the loss of three Indian sailors off the coast of Oman, urging the Indian government to ensure the safety of other Indians stranded in similarly precarious circumstances in the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman. “The Indian National Congress expresses profound grief at the tragic loss of three Indian sailors off the coast of Oman. We extend our deepest condolences to their families and loved ones and stand in solidarity with…
Muscat, June 11 (IANS) The Indian Embassy in Muscat on Thursday confirmed that efforts are underway to evacuate Indian nationals from MT Jalveer to Shinas Port with the support of the Royal Navy of Oman. “Evacuation of crew from MT Jalveer to Shinas port is being coordinated with assistance from Royal Navy of Oman, and shall soon be complete,” the Indian mission posted on X.Addressing a press briefing on Thursday, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Mukesh Mangal…
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) India on Thursday said that it has lodged a “strong protest” with the American side, conveying deepest concerns on the ongoing attacks on ships with Indian seafarers in West Asia in the last few days. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) called for an end to such attacks and stated that India attaches great importance to the welfare and well-being of Indian seafarers’ community. Addressing an inter-ministerial briefing on recent developments in West Asia in New Delhi …
Muscat, June 11 (IANS) A fresh vessel incident has been reported off Oman’s Shinas port, and details are being ascertained, the Indian Embassy in Muscat said. “We have learnt of an incident involving a vessel off Shinas port of Oman, earlier today . We are closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with the local authorities for further details”, the embassy said in a post on X.The development marks the third vessel-related incident reported off Oman in recent days.The first incident invo…
Kolkata, June 9 (IANS) The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), India, has blacklisted 88 vessels and restricted 278 others for abandoning Indian seafarers. Abandonment occurs when a seafarer is left stranded at a foreign port without wages, food or repatriation efforts. Indian seafarers are among the most abandoned in the world. According to data released by the UK-based International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), 1,125 Indian seafarers were abandoned in 2025 alone. This prompted the…