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PM Narendra Modi lauds 'warrior' Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his birth anniversary on Sunday expressing his gratitude to the Maratha warrior for having taken birth here.

Feb 19, 2017, 11:19 AM IST

Navy downplays concerns of international naval exercise by Pakistan

The navy today downplayed apprehensions over an international naval exercise being organised by Pakistan in the Arabian Sea this week, terming it as a "normal maritime activity" every nation was entitled to.

Feb 09, 2017, 16:45 PM IST

218 fishermen freed from Pakistani prison arrive in India

Pakistan and India frequently arrest each others' fishermen for violating the territorial boundary.

Jan 07, 2017, 16:43 PM IST

Pakistan to release 218 Indian fishermen

Pakistan began releasing 218 Indian fishermen on Thursday, police said, the second such gesture in a month that could begin to ease tension between the neighbours.

Jan 05, 2017, 19:30 PM IST

PM Modi lays foundation stone for Rs. 3,600 crore Shivaji Memorial

The Maharashtra Government will fund the entire project of Rs. 3,600 crore and has already set aside Rs. 2,300 crore for the first phase of construction.

Dec 24, 2016, 16:57 PM IST

PM to lay foundation stone of Chhatrapati Shivaji memorial: Fadnavis

The Chhatrapati Shivaji memorial project will be taken up in two phases and an approximately Rs 2,300 crores will be spent in the first phase.

Dec 17, 2016, 22:36 PM IST

Indian Navy concludes 'Paschim Leher' exercise

The Western Naval Command of the Indian Navy has concluded a major operational exercise, conducted in the Arabian Sea.

Nov 11, 2016, 19:02 PM IST

China confirms deal for eight attack submarines with Pakistan; may be deployed in Arabian Sea

China had on October 17, staunchly defended its all-weather ally saying that was against linking any country or religion with terror and had asked the world to acknowledge Pakistan's "great sacrifices".

Oct 20, 2016, 22:51 PM IST

Pakistan PM wants completion of CPEC projects in time

India has raised objections to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor project as it passes through the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Aug 19, 2016, 11:09 AM IST

Mahad bridge collapse: Wreckage of second bus found

On Thursday, wreckage of Rajapur-Borivali MSRTC bus was retrieved approximately 170 and 200 meters from the collapsed bridge.

Aug 13, 2016, 11:30 AM IST

Indian Navy's all-women crew yacht to reach Mauritius today

INSV Mhadei, commanded by Lt Cdr Vartika Joshi, set sail for Mauritius on May 24 on a training voyage for the all-women's team.

Jun 14, 2016, 09:00 AM IST

Pakistan is raising a security force to protect Chinese nationals

The CPEC would provide China access to the Arabian Sea through Pakistan.

May 03, 2016, 20:10 PM IST

US Navy seizes Iranian weapons bound for Yemen rebels

US naval forces in the Arabian Sea seized a shipment of weapons that the United States believes was sent from Iran and was bound for Huthi rebels in Yemen, the Navy said.

Apr 05, 2016, 14:18 PM IST

Pakistan arrests 59 Indian fishermen

The fresh arrest of Indian fishermen came days after the two countries released imprisoned fishermen.

Apr 01, 2016, 09:10 AM IST

Pakistan frees 86 Indian fishermen

Pakistan on Sunday released 86 Indian fishermen held for trespassing into its territorial waters, officials said, the second batch freed this month.

Mar 20, 2016, 15:04 PM IST

40 Indian fishermen arrested, 7 boats impounded by Pakistan's Maritime Security Agency

As many as 40 Indian fishermen were arrested and seven boats impounded by the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency from the International Maritime Boundary Line off Jakhau Port in the Arabian Sea late on Thursday night.

Feb 20, 2016, 09:41 AM IST

Mumbai: Deonar dumping ground fire visible from space!

The smoke from the fire had engulfed the city's skyline sending pollution readings to an alarming level.

Feb 03, 2016, 23:45 PM IST

This 20-tonne whale at Juhu beach takes Mumbaikars by surprise

A 30-feet dead whale washed ashore Juhu beach in Mumbai on Thursday night. 

Jan 29, 2016, 09:29 AM IST

Bizzare spectacle: Asiatic lion jumps in the Arabian sea, gets rescued!- Watch

In a dramatic moment, an Asiatic lion which had wandered into the Arabian sea off the Indian coast was successfully rescued.

Jan 05, 2016, 11:46 AM IST