Articles for Indian Waters

Bangladeshi trawlers caught for unauthorized fishing within Indian waters
1 week, 6 days ago

Bangladeshi trawlers caught for unauthorized fishing within Indian waters

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Indian Coast Guard on Monday caught the Bangladeshi fishing trawlers for carrying out unauthorised fishing in Indian Waters. Calling the operation as "a significant operation aimed at safeguarding maritime security," Indian Coast Guard said, it, "apprehended two Bangladeshi fishing trawlers along with 78 fishermen engaged in fishing within Indian waters." Elaborating on the operation the force said …

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Indian Coast Guard arrests 78 Bangladeshi fishermen, seizes two trawlers for fishing illegally
1 week, 6 days ago

Indian Coast Guard arrests 78 Bangladeshi fishermen, seizes two trawlers for fishing illegally

India TV News  

In a significant operation aimed at safeguarding maritime security, the Indian Coast Guard on Monday arrested 78 fishermen and seized two trawlers for fishing illegally within Indian waters. The Indian Coast Guard Ship, whilst on patrol along IMBL identified suspicious activity within Indian Maritime Zone. The operation underscores the ICG’s efforts in maintaining Maritime Safety, sharp vigilance and swift response …

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Elon Musk's Starlink Is In Trouble With Indian Authorities Before It Could Launch? Here's What We Know
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Elon Musk's Starlink Is In Trouble With Indian Authorities Before It Could Launch? Here's What We Know

ABP News  

Elon Musk might be in trouble with the Indian authorities. Indian authorities will soon seek information from Elon Musk's Starlink as part of their investigation into drug smugglers who allegedly used its satellite internet service to navigate the high seas and smuggle $4.25 billion worth of methamphetamine into Indian waters. This event has sparked concerns, as it represents the first …

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Andaman drug haul: Police to question Musk’s Starlink in meth smuggling case
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Andaman drug haul: Police to question Musk’s Starlink in meth smuggling case

Firstpost  

Andaman police on Tuesday said they will seek details from Elon Musk’s Starlink in a bid to hunt down drug smugglers who used its satellite internet device to navigate deep seas and bring meth worth $4.25 billion into Indian waters for the first time Andaman police on Tuesday said they will seek details from Elon Musk’s Starlink in a bid …

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Be cautious about distress calls by vessels ‘unfit’ for movement, NMPA Chairman tells agencies
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Be cautious about distress calls by vessels ‘unfit’ for movement, NMPA Chairman tells agencies

The Hindu  

New Mangalore Port Authority Chairman A.V. Ramana on Monday, urged the Indian Coast Guard and shipping agents to be cautious while responding to distress calls by ‘unfit’ International vessels in Indian or International waters. Speaking at a workshop on Maritime Adversities organised by NMPA here, Mr. Ramana said vessels that are unfit for movement, yet having fitness certificates, continue to …

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New marine tardigrade species named after former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
1 year, 3 months ago

New marine tardigrade species named after former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

The Hindu  

Researchers at the Cochin University of Science and Technology have identified a new species of marine tardigrade which they have named after the late former President and scientist A.P.J. Studied using microscopes, these water-dwelling animals also go by the rather unlikely moniker ‘water bears.’ The new species, discovered from Mandapam in south-east Tamil Nadu, belongs to the genus Batillipes and …

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Biggest drug haul: Kerala court grants custody of Pakistani national to NCB | DETAILS
1 year, 7 months ago

Biggest drug haul: Kerala court grants custody of Pakistani national to NCB | DETAILS

India TV News  

Biggest drug haul: Days after the seizure of over 2,500 kilograms of methamphetamine from a vessel in Indian waters off the port city, a court here on Tuesday granted the Narcotics Control Bureau 14-day custody of the Pakistani national, arrested in connection to the biggest drug haul. Commercial prize of 2500kg of Methamphetamine is close to Rs 25,000 crore Two …

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NCB's mega drug haul: Contraband seized from Indian waters worth Rs 25,000 crore
1 year, 7 months ago

NCB's mega drug haul: Contraband seized from Indian waters worth Rs 25,000 crore

India TV News  

NCB's mega drug haul: Two days after the mega drug haul in the Indian waters by the Narcotics Control Bureau in a joint operation with Indian Navy, the anti-drug agency has now announced the latest evaluation of the contraband. 2500kg of Methamphetamine was seized Earlier on May 13, NCB, Indian Navy and Coast Guards seized around 2500kg of Methamphetamine sourced …

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Operation Samudragupta: Methamphetamine Worth Rs 12,000 Crore Seized By NCB, Navy In Indian Waters
1 year, 7 months ago

Operation Samudragupta: Methamphetamine Worth Rs 12,000 Crore Seized By NCB, Navy In Indian Waters

ABP News  

Nearly 2,500 kilogrammes of methamphetamine worth approx Rs 12,000 crore was seized from a vessel in Indian waters off the coast of Kerala in a joint operation by the Navy and the Narcotics Control Bureau, the anti-drug agency announced on Saturday. #WATCH | Kochi, Kerala: NCB & Indian Navy seizes approx 2500 kg high purity methamphetamine in the Indian waters …

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Sportstar National Sports Conclave: Nikhat Zareen nervous about untested Olympic waters; calls Paris debut ultimate dream
1 year, 8 months ago

Sportstar National Sports Conclave: Nikhat Zareen nervous about untested Olympic waters; calls Paris debut ultimate dream

The Hindu  

Long jumper M. Sreeshankar feels the Paris Olympics in 2024 is going to be very special, not just for Indian athletics but for sports in the country in general. He was speaking at the Sportstar National Sports Conclave in a panel titled ‘Eyeing the Paris Podium’. Rifle shooter Anjum Moudgil, India hockey star Rani Rampal, Tokyo 2020 Paralympic gold medallist …

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Pak warship's attempt to sneak into India thwarted by coast guard: Sources
2 years, 4 months ago

Pak warship's attempt to sneak into India thwarted by coast guard: Sources

India Today  

A Pakistan Navy warship had attempted to enter into Indian waters from Gujarat coast last month, top government sourced told India Today. Drama unfolded in high seas at the peak of monsoon season as Pakistan Navy warship Alamgir entered Indian waters during daytime and soon after it entered, it was picked up by a Dornier maritime surveillance aircraft through its …

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Four new corals recorded from Indian waters
2 years, 6 months ago

Four new corals recorded from Indian waters

The Hindu  

Scientists have recorded four species of azooxanthellate corals for the first time from Indian waters. Tamal Mondal, the Zoological Survey of India scientist behind these new records, said that all the four groups of corals are from the same family Flabellidae. Mr. Mondal said that azooxanthellate corals are a group of hard corals and the four new records are not …

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Heroin Worth Rs 400 Crore Seized from Pakistani Fishing Boat Off Gujarat Coast; 6 Crew Members Held
3 years ago

Heroin Worth Rs 400 Crore Seized from Pakistani Fishing Boat Off Gujarat Coast; 6 Crew Members Held

News 18  

The Coast Guard and Gujarat ATS have seized 77 kg heroin worth around Rs 400 crore after apprehending a Pakistani fishing boat in Indian waters off the Gujarat coast. Six crew members were onboard the boat named ‘Al Huseini’ which entered Indian waters illegally and has been taken to Jakhau coast in Gujarat’s Kutch district for further investigation. The @IndiaCoastGuard …

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Heroin worth Rs 400 crore seized from Pak boat off Gujarat coast, 6 held
3 years ago

Heroin worth Rs 400 crore seized from Pak boat off Gujarat coast, 6 held

India Today  

A Pakistani boat 'Al Huseini' with six crew members has been apprehended in Indian waters, off the coast of Gujarat. TheIndian Coast Guard, in a joint operation with Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad, has apprehended one Pakistani fishing boat 'Al Huseini' with 6 crew in Indian waters carrying 77 kgs of heroin worth approximately Rs 400 crores," tweeted PRO Defence, Gujarat. The …

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India’s deep seas are home to 4,371 species of fauna, reveals ZSI
3 years, 7 months ago

India’s deep seas are home to 4,371 species of fauna, reveals ZSI

The Hindu  

India is home to 4,371 species of deep-sea fauna, including 1,032 species under the kingdom Protista and 3,339 species under the kingdom Animalia, a recent publication by the Zoological Survey of India has revealed. 31 species of sea mammals There are 31 species of sea mammals which are found in deep sea ecosystem of Indian waters, including the Critically Endangered …

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India calls for urgent assistance for 39 Indian sailors on board two cargo ships in Chinese waters
3 years, 11 months ago

India calls for urgent assistance for 39 Indian sailors on board two cargo ships in Chinese waters

Firstpost  

MEA said the Indian Embassy has repeatedly taken up the issue with both the Chinese govt and local provincial authorities, requesting that the ships be allowed to dock New Delhi: India on Friday called for “urgent, practical and time-bound” assistance to 39 stranded Indian sailors on board two ships in Chinese waters considering the “grave” humanitarian situation developing in the …

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Chinese research ship Yuan Wang entered Indian waters from Malacca straits in August
4 years, 3 months ago

Chinese research ship Yuan Wang entered Indian waters from Malacca straits in August

India Today  

Yuan Wang, the Chinese class research vessel had entered Indian waters from Malacca straits in August of this year. It has been noted that Chinese research vessels have been cruising Indian waters regularly as part of efforts to acquire sensitive information about Indian maritime territory. In 2019, a similar research vessel was asked to move out of an area near …

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