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Kochi (Kerala) [India], December 14 (ANI): The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully carried out a midnight medical evacuation from Agatti Island, Lakshadweep to Kochi, Kerala, for a critically ill 75-year-old male patient diagnosed with acute subacute subdural hematoma, a press brief from the Coast Guard said. According to the ICG, the urgent medevac request was received from the Union Territory Administration, Lakshadweep, on December 13, post closure of runway operations at Agatti airfield. ...Read More >
ICG Ship Sachet, which was returning from deployment to East African nations, was directed to assist. (Representative image) The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has carried out a challenging long-distance medical evacuation of an injured Iranian fisherman from the vessel Al-Owais in the Arabian Sea, roughly 1,500 km west of Kochi. The rescue began after the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC), Mumbai, received an alert from its Iranian counterpart in Chabahar about an onboard explosion and engi ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The top echelon of the Indian Navy is to gather here for the second edition of its biannual Commanders' Conference 2025. The conference is scheduled for a period of three days at New Delhi from 22 to 24 October. As per the Navy, "The Conference assumes greater significance in the backdrop of 'Operation Sindoor', and the Navy's high tempo of operations and combat preparedness. The Navy's focus on enhancing combat capabilities, interoperability, and joint operations with the Indian Arm ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 6 (ANI): The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) conducted the 10th edition of the National Level Pollution Response Exercise (NATPOLREX-X) alongside the 27th National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan (NOSDCP) & Preparedness Meeting on October 5 and 6, 2025, off the coast of Chennai, Tamil Nadu. This biennial flagship exercise is a cornerstone in strengthening India's preparedness to combat marine oil spills in accordance with the National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sept 30: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said that warfare is now "measured in hours and seconds, not months", with satellites, drones and sensors redefining the nature of conflict, as he urged the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) to develop a futuristic roadmap that anticipates new challenges, integrates cutting-edge technologies and continuously adapts strategies. In his address at the 42nd ICG Commanders' Conference held at the force's headquarters here, Singh also underlined tha ...Read More >
"What were once predictable patterns of smuggling or piracy have now evolved into sophisticated operations using GPS spoofing, remote-controlled boats, encrypted communications, drones, satellite phones, and even networks operating on the dark web," he said at a three-day coast guard conference, stressing that maritime threats are becoming increasingly technology-driven and multi-dimensional. The coast guard commanders' conference brings together the service's top brass to deliberate on strateg ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said that warfare is now "measured in hours and seconds, not months", with satellites, drones and sensors redefining the nature of conflict, as he urged the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) to develop a futuristic roadmap that anticipates new challenges, integrates cutting-edge technologies and continuously adapts strategies. In his address at the 42nd ICG Commanders' Conference held at the force's headquarters here, Singh also underlined ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sept 13 (UNI) India will host the 5th Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS) in Chennai in 2027, coinciding with the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). The decision was taken unanimously at the 4th CGGS held in Rome, Italy, which was held from September 11-12, and attended by delegates from 115 countries and international organisations, a Defence Ministry statement said. Director General (DG) ICG Paramesh Sivamani emphasised that no single nation can address the ...Read More >
The Japan Coast Guard Ship Itsukushima arrived in Chennai for the Global Ocean Voyage Training, strengthening Indo-Pacific ties. The India-Japan partnership is reinforced through cultural exchanges and a joint sea exercise, reflecting a shared maritime commitment in the region, as per an official statement from the Indian Coast Guard. The Japan Coast Guard ship, Itsukushima, has anchored at Chennai port as part of its Global Ocean Voyage Training, according to an official statement from the Ind ...Read More >
Kolkata, June 28: A political slugfest has erupted in West Bengal after a woman accused Padma Shree awardee monk Kartik Maharaj, who is posted with the Murshidabad unit of Bharat Sevashram Sangha, of allegedly raping her 12 times for six months in 2013. As per the police complaint lodged by the woman, Kartik Maharaj raped her multiple times 12 years ago promising her a job at a local school. The ruling Trinamool Congress is highlighting the issue in a major way and accusing the BJP of being si ...Read More >
India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said Friday that Sri Lankan authorities were arresting Indian fishermen because of an emergency-era agreement that gave up fishing rights in some areas. "At the time, several big decisions would be taken without a debate. These days, there is a discussion about our fishermen going to Sri Lanka and getting arrested there. That is because of an agreement signed with Sri Lanka at the time of the Emergency under which the rights of the fishermen to fi ...Read More >
Chennai: Announcing the seizure of contraband worth Rs 52,560.96 crore in a single year, including the recent record seizure of 6,016 kg of narcotics in a single catch in the Andaman Sea, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) said on Friday that it was poised to achieve its target force levels of 200 surface platforms and 100 aircraft by 2030. In a statement issued on the eve of its 49th Raising Day that falls on Saturday, IGC said that it kept solidifying its position by increasing its capacity as one ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], November 27 (ANI): The Ministry of Defence informed on Wednesday that it will conduct a two-day 11th National Maritime Search and Rescue exercise and workshop for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) in Kerala's Kochi. The workshop will be undertaken from November 28 to 29 and the event will be inaugurated by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh. ICG Director General S Paramesh, also the National Maritime Search and Rescue Coordinating Authority, will also remain present during the e ...Read More >
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