Ship fire: ICG, Navy and IAF execute high-risk operation; tow burning Singaporean ship away from coast
Saturday, 14 June 2025 Indian maritime forces successfully transferred tow control of the distressed MV Wan Hai 503 to the Offshore Warrior, averting a potential environmental crisis off the Kerala coast. Despite challenging weather conditions, a Navy Sea King helicopter facilitated the salvage team's boarding. The vessel is now being towed westwards, escorted by ICG vessels, while firefighting efforts continue to address remaining hotspots.
The Indian Army is set to receive its first consignment of three Apache attack helicopters from the US on July 21, significantly boosting its combat.. IndiaTimes
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla on Tuesday returned to Earth after successfully completing the ambitious Axiom-4 mission. Shukla, an IAF Group Captain, made a.. DNA
India has received the second GE-404 engine from the US for its LCA Mark 1A fighter jet program, with more deliveries expected this fiscal year. Hindustan.. IndiaTimes
DRDO and IAF successfully tested the ASTRA missile, featuring an indigenous RF seeker, against high-speed aerial targets off the coast of Odisha. The missile.. IndiaTimes
Addressing the 62nd convocation of IIT Madras, Ajit Doval talked about Operation Sindoor, where he highlighted the 'biasness' of foreign media. He said that.. DNA
India's naval defence received a boost with successful trials of the indigenous Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket (ERASR) from INS Kavaratti. Defence Minister.. IndiaTimes
Vishal Yadav, a Navy HQ clerk, has been arrested for leaking sensitive military data to Pakistan’s ISI, including during Operation Sindoor — India’s retaliatory strike post the Pahalgam terror attack. Yadav was reportedly lured online by a female ISI handler posing as "Priya Sharma." Forensic scans showed data transfers and chats over several years. He was paid in crypto. A wider espionage crackdown is underway, with multiple suspects under interrogation. The breach raises serious national security concerns amid heightened Indo-Pak tensions.
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrives in Beijing for critical talks with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi—the first visit since the 2020 Ladakh military clash that brought ties to their lowest in six decades. The agenda: defusing tensions, troop withdrawal along the Line of Actual Control, and rebuilding trade and cultural links.
Afterwards, Jaishankar heads to Tianjin for the SCO foreign ministers meeting (July 14–15), where a joint communique is uncertain after India blocked defence ministers’ support over Pakistan's Pahalgam reference. Ahead of Beijing, he also met Singapore’s leaders to boost investment, semiconductors, infrastructure, and Indo‑Pacific cooperation. This mission aims to reset Indo‑China relations, counter global uncertainty, and reaffirm India’s strategic weight in multilateral diplomacy.
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is scheduled to visit China for the SCO foreign ministers' meeting in Tianjin next week. The meeting will focus on SCO.. IndiaTimes
Japan is set to export six Abukuma-class destroyer escorts to the Philippines in a landmark move aimed at countering China’s growing aggression in the South China Sea. The aging destroyers, in service for over 30 years, will significantly boost the Philippines’ naval capabilities, which currently lack such firepower. Defense ministers from both nations agreed to the deal in Singapore last month. Tokyo will frame the upgrades as a joint development project to bypass Japan’s pacifist export rules. The Philippines will inspect the ships this summer. This strategic partnership comes amid intensifying maritime tensions, as both Tokyo and Manila face growing challenges from Beijing’s territorial claims. The deal marks a new chapter in Asia-Pacific military realignment and is expected to draw a sharp response from China.
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World leaders mourn the horrific crash of Air India Flight AI-171, which killed 240 of the 242 onboard shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad. The international flight to London carried citizens from India, the UK, Portugal, and Canada. King Charles III, UK PM Keir Starmer, EU’s Ursula von der Leyen, and leaders from Canada, Singapore, Malaysia, and Nepal have extended condolences. As India reels, global solidarity pours in for the victims, their families, and the grieving nation.
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A massive explosion rocked the Singapore-flagged container ship MV Wan Hai 503 off Kerala’s coast on Monday. The underdeck blast triggered thick smoke and fire, prompting 18 of the 22 crew to abandon ship. The Indian Navy swiftly diverted INS Surat for rescue, while the Coast Guard joined evacuation efforts. The vessel, en route from Colombo to Mumbai, remains adrift and burning. The Navy is deploying a Dornier aircraft to assess the situation. The incident follows a recent cargo ship sinking nearby.
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A 16-year legal fight over toddy strength concludes. Kerala has increased the permissible alcohol content. The new limit is 8.98%. This replaces the 8.1% cap.. IndiaTimes
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