Oil tanker catches fire off Gujarat after drone attack; India sends ships to rescue vessel with 20 Indians
Saturday, 23 December 2023 A merchant vessel carrying crude caught fire in a suspected drone attack off the Gujarat coast. The vessel, MV Chem Pluto, is a Liberia-flagged tanker affiliated with Israel. The crew of 20 Indians and 1 Vietnamese have been reported safe. The Indian Navy and Coast Guard have deployed surveillance aircraft, naval warships, and Coast Guard vessels to provide assistance. The ship is being re-routed to Mumbai due to steering issues. The suspected attack occurred amidst tensions between Israel and Hamas, with speculation of Iran-backed Houthi involvement.
In the Red Sea, a Gabon-flagged tanker carrying an Indian crew was struck by a Houthi attack drone aimed at India. The US responded to the distress call, revealing this incident followed an earlier attack near India, initially attributed to Iran. The Pentagon blames Iran for attacks linked to Houthi...
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Bliken was speaking in Saudi Arabia ahead of a visit to Israel this week, in what will be his seventh to the Middle East since the Israel Hamas war started in October.
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US Secretary of State Blinken urges Hamas to accept Israel's ceasefire proposal swiftly in Riyadh. Hamas is yet to respond to the truce offer, despite it being termed "extraordinarily generous." Britain's Foreign Secretary also backs the proposal, urging Hamas to seize the opportunity. Meanwhile, Israel adjusts its demands regarding hostage release, emphasizing the need for civilian protection amidst escalating tensions in Gaza.
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Pro-Palestinian students in the US have defied an order by university officials to dismantle a tent camp set up to protest Israel's war in Gaza or face.. Sky News
This Day in History: , First African-American College Is Chartered.
April 29, 1854.
Ashmun Institute was
established in southern
Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Created by an act of the
Pennsylvania legislature, the
institution was named after Jehudi Ashman.
Ashman was the U.S. agent
who assisted in the preservation
of an African-American colony in
Africa that later became Liberia.
The institution named after
him was initially chartered to
provide theological, scientific and
classical training to African-Americans.
Under its first college
president, John Pym Carter,
Ashmun Institute opened on January 1, 1857.
It was renamed Lincoln University
in 1866 after the end of the U.S. Civil War
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In a daring rescue operation, the Indian Navy has successfully evacuated 23 people, including 13 Indians, from a merchant vessel in the Gulf of Aden following a drone strike. The incident took place on March 4 when the Liberian-flagged commercial ship MSCSkyII came under attack.
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On Monday, external affairs minister S Jaishankar emphasized that India's significant deployment of naval vessels to protect shipping routes amidst Houthi.. IndiaTimes
In a daring rescue operation, the Indian Navy saves a Panama-flagged ship, predominantly manned by 22 Indian crew members, from the clutches of Houthi rebels amidst escalating maritime tensions. Stay updated with the latest developments in this ongoing series of drone and missile strikes.
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Indian warship, INS Kochi on Sunday responded to the maritime security incident involving an attack on a Panama-flagged crude oil tanker, MV Andromeda Star PM... IndiaTimes
Witness the incredible bravery of the Indian Navy as they intercept and rescue 23 Pakistani crew members from a hijacked Iranian fishing vessel, FV AI-Kambar. Join us as we delve into the daring operation conducted by INS Sumedha on March 29, showcasing the unwavering commitment of the Indian Navy to maritime security and safeguarding lives in the vast expanse of the Indian Ocean.
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Witness the incredible 40-hour operation by the Indian Navy as they rescue 17 crew members from the clutches of Somali pirates aboard the ex-MV Ruen. With swift and decisive action, the Indian Navy coerced all 35 pirates to surrender, ensuring the safety of the crew without any injuries. Don't miss this remarkable display of bravery and determination in protecting our seas. Subscribe to stay updated on more heroic acts by our armed forces.
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In a surprise addition to its Lok Sabha candidates list, the BJP has now chosen Ujjwal Nikam to contest from the Mumbai North Central seat. Ujjwal Nikam, known.. IndiaTimes
Bombay HC quashes PSBs' LOCs against defaulters, citing violation of fundamental rights. Justice Patel criticizes banks for lack of fair hearing. HC questions.. IndiaTimes
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar criticized the previous Congress-led UPA government for choosing not to retaliate after the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks,.. IndiaTimes
In the latest escalation, Yemen's Houthi rebels strike once more, damaging an oil tanker and downing a US drone amid tensions over Israel's offensive in Gaza. Stay updated with the latest developments in this volatile situation.
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The Indian Navy has deployed three stealth-guided missile destroyers to the Arabian Sea in response to an attack on the vessel MV Chem Pluto. It is a Japan-owned chemical tanker with ties to Israel...
On December 25, an Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson dismissed the Pentagon's assertion of Iran's involvement in an alleged attack on a chemical ship off the coast of India as "groundless." This..
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