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National Governance & Policy 03 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

India and Sri Lanka Hold Ninth High-Level Coast Guard Meeting to Deepen Maritime Coordination

India and Sri Lanka have held the ninth high-level meeting between the Indian Coast Guard and the Sri Lanka Coast Guard, underscoring the two countries’ continued focus on maritime security, search-and-rescue cooperation, and operational coordination across the Indian Ocean. The talks reflect a broader effort to strengthen practical naval and coast guard engagement at a time when regional maritime challenges are becoming more complex.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 06:04 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Urges Centre to Secure Release of 25 Thoothukudi Fishermen Held by Maldives Coast Guard

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has urged the Union government to intervene urgently for the release of 25 fishermen from Thoothukudi who were detained by the Maldives Coast Guard along with three mechanised boats on October 13. The appeal underscores the recurring vulnerability of Indian coastal communities operating in disputed or sensitive waters and the diplomatic burden such arrests place on New Delhi.

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National Governance & Policy13 Oct 2026, 06:48 AM IST

Indian Navy Commissiones Indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Vessel INS Mangrol

The Indian Navy has commissioned INS Mangrol, an indigenous anti-submarine warfare vessel, in a move that underscores New Delhi’s push to deepen naval self-reliance and strengthen coastal security. The induction adds another domestically built platform to the fleet at a time when undersea surveillance and maritime deterrence remain central to India’s defense planning.

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National Governance & Policy11 Oct 2026, 12:41 AM IST

GRSE Launches Next-Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel Shreyas in Kolkata

Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) has launched Shreyas, the next-generation offshore patrol vessel designated Yard 3040, at its Kolkata facility, marking another step in India’s naval and maritime modernization drive. The launch underscores the government’s continuing emphasis on indigenous shipbuilding, coastal security, and the expansion of domestic defence manufacturing capacity.

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National Governance & Policy07 Oct 2026, 11:24 PM IST

Defence Minister Opens SAREX-2026, Reviews Maritime Search-and-Rescue Readiness at 24th NMSAR Board Meeting

India has placed maritime emergency preparedness back in sharp focus as the Minister of State for Defence inaugurated SAREX-2026 and reviewed search-and-rescue readiness at the 24th National Maritime Search and Rescue Board meeting. The discussions underscored the growing importance of coordinated response systems across India’s busy sea lanes, where commercial traffic, fishing activity, and strategic naval interests increasingly intersect. The review signals a continued push to strengthen inter-agency coordination, operational readiness, and response time in maritime emergencies.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (12:23 AM IST)

Somali Pirates Kill Five Crew Before Rescue Attempt, Officials Say

Somali authorities say pirates killed five crew members aboard a hijacked tanker before a rescue operation could reach the vessel, underscoring the persistent danger posed by maritime crime off the Horn of Africa. The incident, reported by the BBC and echoed by other outlets, has renewed scrutiny of security conditions in the Gulf of Aden and the wider Indian Ocean shipping corridor.

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