Indian sailors
Coverage of Indian sailors in the Nexus archive.
- India Summons Russian Envoy Over Killing of 4 Indian Sailors
India summoned the Russian envoy following an incident where Ukraine claims Russia attacked a cargo ship with three cruise missiles, resulting in 10 deaths, including four Indian sailors. The attack occurred on Sunday, as reported by Ukraine.
- Inside the deadly U.S. airstrike on a shadow fleet tanker
A U.S. airstrike in the Gulf of Oman killed three Indian sailors aboard a shadow fleet tanker that was stationary at the time. Evidence indicates the ship had been involved in risky offshore oil transfers prior to the strike.
- Avoid deploying Indian sailors on vessels moving via Strait of Hormuz: DGMA to shipping companies
The Directorate General of Maritime Affairs (DGMA) has advised shipping companies to avoid deploying Indian sailors on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz following recent attacks on two ships. These attacks involved 30 Indian seafarers among 46 crew members across the affected vessels.
- Indian sailors fear returning to Gulf after Middle East war
Indian sailors have cleared the Strait of Hormuz after being stranded there for months due to the Middle East war but some fear returning to the Gulf to sustain their livelihoods. India is a major global contributor of seafarers, and over 3,600 sailors have been aided by the shipping ministry since the war began.
- Trump shows no regret over deaths of 3 Indian sailors in meeting with Modi
US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met to address tensions from the recent killing of three Indian sailors by American naval forces off Oman. Trump avoided expressing regret and stated both nations are collaborating on the issue.
- Indian outrage over US killing of sailors mounts as leaders attend G7 summit
Indian outrage grows over US refusal to apologize for the deaths of three Indian sailors killed in US missile strikes on a commercial oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. The incident has strained India-US relations as leaders attend the G7 summit in France.
- Disabled oil tanker received dozens of warnings before US opened fire, AP source says
The U.S. military disabled a Palau-flagged oil tanker, M/T Settebello, after it ignored nearly 60 verbal warnings and eight shows of force, resulting in the deaths of three Indian sailors. The ship was described as part of a 'shadow fleet' involved in illegal Iranian oil transfers, and India has protested the incident. U.S. forces gave the crew 15 minutes to vacate the engine room before firing.
- Disabled oil tanker received dozens of warnings before US opened fire, AP source says
The U.S. military disabled a Palau-flagged oil tanker, M/T Settebello, after the crew ignored nearly 60 verbal warnings and eight shows of force. The incident in the Gulf of Oman killed three Indian sailors and prompted India to lodge a strong protest with the U.S.
- 11 Indian sailors convicted, ship fined $5.3 million for cocaine trafficking in Nigeria
11 Indian sailors were convicted under the NDLEA Act for cocaine trafficking in Nigeria, and their ship was fined $5.3 million.
- India raises US vessel attacks with Rubio after sailors killed
India's foreign minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar discussed 'unjustified' attacks on vessels with Indian crew members off Oman's coast, including an incident that killed three sailors, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The US embassy's chief of mission in India was summoned twice in two days to address the issue, as New Delhi expresses concerns over the safety of Indian seafarers in the Gulf of Oman.
- Pinarayi Vijayan slams Centre over attacks on Indian sailors
Pinarayi Vijayan criticizes the Centre for attacks on Indian sailors. He calls for an end to subservience to the US and demands accountability.
- US-Iran ceasefire? Not for Indian sailors being killed in Hormuz
The United States military has struck three vessels in the Strait of Hormuz this week. The attack resulted in the deaths of three Indian sailors.
- Killing of Indian sailors ‘very unfortunate’, US lawmaker says, as tensions rise
Republican Congressman Rob Wittman called the US killing of three Indian sailors off the coast of Oman 'very unfortunate' and stated the US military is investigating. He expressed condolences to the affected families and confirmed the military is working to determine the incident's details.
- India protests over US strike on ship
India protested a US military strike in the Gulf of Oman that killed three Indian sailors. Two other US-attacked ships in the Gulf also had Indian crew members, highlighting India's significant role in global merchant shipping. New Delhi seeks to finalize a trade deal with Washington despite tensions.
- India demands end to US attacks on ships after three sailors killed
India has demanded an end to U.S. attacks on ships after three Indian sailors were killed in a U.S. military strike on a tanker off Oman. The strike was part of Washington's efforts to blockade Iran-linked shipping, which began on April 13 and has disabled eight ships and turned back over 100 others.
- US attack kills three Indian sailors in Gulf of Oman
The US military struck a Palau-flagged tanker in the Gulf of Oman, killing three Indian sailors. India summoned the deputy head of the US mission in Delhi after the third such attack this week. The US accused the vessel of violating its Iran port blockade.
- Three Indian sailors killed in US strike on oil tanker
A US military strike on an oil tanker accused of transporting Iranian oil has resulted in the deaths of three Indian sailors. The incident occurred during an operation targeting vessels involved in oil smuggling.
- India news: 'Cockroach' party to protest in Pune
The Cockroach Janta Party is protesting in Pune, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over alleged exam irregularities. Additionally, the deaths of three Indian sailors are making headlines.