Navy says it deployed its guided missile destroyer INS Visakhapatnam in the operation. The vessel had 22 Indians and one Bangladeshi on board, no injuries or casualties reported.
New Delhi's ties with Malé strained since Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu pledged to end country’s 'India First' policy and later called for withdrawal of Indian troops by 15 March.
The attack took place shortly after 11 pm on 17 January. INS Visakhapatnam was diverted to the distressed ship and declared the area safe for further transit after a thorough inspection.
Distress call from MV Genco Picardy was issued late Wednesday and navy diverted a warship deployed in the region to rescue 22 crew on board, including 9 Indians, said Indian Navy.
The first MALE drone will fly to Porbandar to be pressed into naval maritime operations. Navy chief says India-made UAV will add to credibility of ISR missions across Indian Ocean.
The byelection follows the death of MLA Rajendra Dholakia, a Gujarati businessman-turned-politician of the BJD who also served as a minister in the previous government.
Cooperation Ministry takes a step towards financial inclusion with Sahkar DigiPay and Sahkar DigiLoan. They will enable faster and seamless access to financial services in small towns.
Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.
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