RAS AL HADD
14 Indians aboard MSV Virat 1 successfully rescued, crew heads to Mumbai
All 14 Indian crew members from the Indian-registered MSV Virat 1 have been rescued safely following the vessel's sinking, approximately 80 nautical miles off Ras Al Hadd, Oman, due to a mechanical fault. Omani authorities, alongside the Indian Embassy, rapidly coordinated rescue efforts, leading to their safe evacuation to MV Jabal Ali 9, which is now sailing back to Mumbai.
US Navy coordinates rescue of 14 Indian nationals from sinking dhow off Oman coast
A major operation was launched off Oman to rescue 14 Indian crew members from the sinking vessel Virat 1. After detecting the emergency, the US Navy deployed a life raft via aircraft and coordinated surface assistance with local shore authorities and a nearby merchant ship to ensure a safe evacuation.
Two India-bound LPG tankers transit through Strait of Hormuz amid US-Iran war
Two ships carrying cooking fuel have successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz. These vessels are heading towards India. This marks an increase in such passages recently. Several other large ships carrying oil, fuel, and gas have also navigated the strait. Some vessels are still near a US blockade line. One supertanker was turned back by the US Navy.
IMD Weather Alert: Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat to see more heavy rainfall, orange alert in Telangana
The India Meteorological Department forecasts heavy to very heavy rain in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Meghalaya, and Mizoram. Cyclone ASNA has weakened, and light to moderate rainfall is expected in West and Central India. Flooding has disrupted daily life, cancelling trains and deploying NDRF teams. Authorities are monitoring weather patterns closely.
Operation Sankalp: Sixteen Indian-flagged vessels provided safe passage everyday
India is dependent for about 85 per cent of its demand for oil on imports. In 2019-2020, around 62 per cent of India's oil imports valued at approximately USD 66 billion came from the Gulf region, the Navy said.
