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Saturday, January 3, 2026
TopicArabian Sea

Topic: Arabian Sea

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.

Indian Navy rescues hijacked merchant vessel in Arabian Sea, all crew safe

The group of hijackers deboarded the merchant vessel after a guided missile destroyer reached the spot and issued warnings.

Merchant vessel with Indian crew hijacked in Arabian Sea, Indian Navy operation on

A maritime patrol aircraft was launched and the INS Chennai, deployed for maritime security operations, has been diverted to assist the vessel.

Navy chief directs ‘all possible actions’ to enhance security in Arabian Sea

As per officials, the Indian Navy chief has asked to keep a close lookout for any suspicious activity in the region, which has recently experienced attacks on merchant vessels.

Navy to deploy guided missile destroyer ships in Arabian Sea after strike off its coast

Drone launched from Iran struck the MV Chem Pluto in the Indian Ocean Saturday. Navy's decision to deploy guided missile destroyers comes as an effort to 'maintain a deterrent presence'.

Navy says ‘monitoring’ hijacked vessel in Arabian Sea, deployed aircraft & warship to respond

The M.V. Ruen had sent distress signal Thursday saying 6 six intruders had taken over ship. Its now heading towards Somalia, the Navy said in a statement.

Pakistan and China to conduct maiden joint patrolling with submarines and destroyers

Two navies are currently jointly conducting the third edition of Sea Guardian-3. This comes soon after India, US held the fifth edition of annual 2+2 ministerial dialogues on 10 November.

Cyclone Biparjoy to intensify, heavy winds expected in coastal parts of Gujarat and Saurashtra

The weather department has advised fishermen to not venture into such cyclone-hit areas in the Arabian Sea.

On Camera

India’s urban co-op banks are turning the page—crisis to cautious revival, one metric at a time

With bad loans shrinking & capital buffers stronger, urban co-op banks’ new umbrella body NUCFDC is now prioritising rollout of digital transformation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.