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Sunday, February 15, 2026
TopicArabian Sea

Topic: Arabian Sea

5,000 km in 5 days—satellite-tagged in Manipur, 3 Amur Falcons reach Somalia in ‘breathtaking migration’

IAS officer Supriya Sahu says Wildlife Institute of India tracked one bird last year. It’s tracking 3 this year & they followed same route with ‘astonishing precision'.

All about INS Tamal, the last overseas-built frigate set to guard India’s western waters

Although built abroad, the Indian Navy's warship incorporates at least 26% homegrown components, including the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile. It will be commissioned on 1 July.

All about the P-8I Poseidon, India’s ‘Eye in the Sky’ amid tensions over Pahalgam terror attack

Long-range patrol aircraft has become backbone of India's anti-submarine warfare as well as intelligence, surveillance & reconnaissance & multi-domain operations across land & sea.

Indian Navy submarine & fishing vessel collide off Goa coast, search for 2 missing fishermen on

Collision happened Thursday evening when the submarine was making a transit between two ports, it is learnt. 11 of 13 crew members of fishing vessel rescued so far.

‘Rare’ monsoon cyclone brewing over Arabian Sea, says IMD. Ongoing heavy rains in Gujarat to intensify

The cyclone is set to form over the Kachchh-Pakistan coast. However, it is unlikely to cause major damage and will move away in the next 2 days, says IMD.

Navy to enhance operational capability with commissioning of INS Jatayu at Lakshadweep’s Minicoy Island

The basing of an independent naval unit with requisite infrastructure and resources will enhance the overall operational capability of the Indian Navy in the islands.

Indian Navy conducts 2nd successful anti-piracy operation in 24 hours, 19 Pakistani crew saved

Indian Navy’s indigenous offshore patrol vessel had Sunday responded to a distress message regarding hijacking of an Iranian-flagged fishing vessel & rescued 17 crew who had been taken hostage.

Indian Navy rescues Iranian fishing vessel hijacked by Somalian pirates

Navy says INS Sumitra intercepted the vessel and, acting in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures, ensured successful release of all 17 crew members along with the boat.

Muizzu wants them out, but here’s how many Indian troops are stationed in Maldives & why

Removal of Indian navy, coast guard personnel was main political plank on which People's National Congress had fought presidential election in September.

US seizes Iranian missile parts ‘meant for’ Houthi attacks on ships, 2 Navy Seals missing since op

Seizures made as US Centcom forces conducted a flag verification on a dhow near the coast of Somalia on 11 January. Dhow was ‘deemed unsafe and sunk’ by US Navy forces.

On Camera

How Nehru defended restrictions on freedom of speech and the press

On 29 May 1951, Jawaharlal Nehru defended adding 'reasonable restrictions' to Article 19, arguing that free speech must be balanced with national security and unity.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Australian amphibian aircraft firm eyes Indian civil & military market, ties up with Apogee Aerospace

Aligning with India's push to promote inter-coastal air connectivity, Apogee has ordered 15 seaplanes in a deal valued at Rs 3,500 crore.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.