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Somali pirates say hijacked ship MV Abdullah released after $5 million ransom was paid

The MV Abdullah, a Bangladesh-flagged bulk carrier — a type of merchant ship used to transport large amounts of cargo — was hijacked in March as it was heading from Mozambique to the United Arab Emirates.

14 April 2024, 09:34 IST

Somali pirates say hijacked ship MV Abdullah released after $5 million ransom was paid

Somali pirates say hijacked ship MV Abdullah released after $5 million ransom was paid

Somali pirates say hijacked ship MV Abdullah released after $5 million ransom was paid

14 April 2024, 09:34 IST

9 pirates being brought to India to face legal action: Navy day after rescuing Iranian vessel

The Indian Navy on Friday had rescued the hijacked Iranian fishing vessel and its crew, after more than 12 hours of 'intense coercive tactical measures' as part of the anti-piracy operation.

30 March 2024, 15:06 IST

9 pirates being brought to India to face legal action: Navy day after rescuing Iranian vessel

9 pirates being brought to India to face legal action: Navy day after rescuing Iranian vessel

9 pirates being brought to India to face legal action: Navy day after rescuing Iranian vessel

30 March 2024, 15:06 IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissions INS Sandhayak, sends pirates warning

Singh warned that those involved in maritime piracy and smuggling will not be tolerated.

03 February 2024, 11:50 IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissions INS Sandhayak, sends pirates warning

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissions INS Sandhayak, sends pirates warning

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissions INS Sandhayak, sends pirates warning

03 February 2024, 11:50 IST

India deploys unprecedented naval might near Red Sea to rein in piracy

India has deployed at least a dozen warships east of the Red Sea to provide security against pirates.

31 January 2024, 15:55 IST

India deploys unprecedented naval might near Red Sea to rein in piracy

India deploys unprecedented naval might near Red Sea to rein in piracy

India deploys unprecedented naval might near Red Sea to rein in piracy

31 January 2024, 15:55 IST

Indian Navy rescues 19 Pakistani nationals from Somali pirates

This is the second successful anti-piracy operation by INS Sumitra in quick succession.

30 January 2024, 04:17 IST

Indian Navy rescues 19 Pakistani nationals from Somali pirates

Indian Navy rescues 19 Pakistani nationals from Somali pirates

Indian Navy rescues 19 Pakistani nationals from Somali pirates

30 January 2024, 04:17 IST

Modi govt to have institutional mechanism to tackle piracy

On the latest decision, Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur said that the content creator spends a lot of time and energy making good content and people who are involved in the piracy take away that content and exhibit it in the halls and on online platforms.

03 November 2023, 09:42 IST

Modi govt to have institutional mechanism to tackle piracy

Modi govt to have institutional mechanism to tackle piracy

Modi govt to have institutional mechanism to tackle piracy

03 November 2023, 09:42 IST

Red Chillies Entertainment appeals viewers to 'say no to piracy, spoilers' ahead of 'Jawan' release

'Jawan' is expected to break the opening day figures of Shah Rukh's last film 'Pathaan' with experts pegging day one earnings at Rs 65-70 crore.

06 September 2023, 12:37 IST

Red Chillies Entertainment appeals viewers to 'say no to piracy, spoilers' ahead of 'Jawan' release

Red Chillies Entertainment appeals viewers to 'say no to piracy, spoilers' ahead of 'Jawan' release

Red Chillies Entertainment appeals viewers to 'say no to piracy, spoilers' ahead of 'Jawan' release

06 September 2023, 12:37 IST

Centre proposes 3-year jail, steep fines to stop piracy

Thakur withdrew the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill-2019 before introducing the revised Bill in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday.

21 July 2023, 16:29 IST

Centre proposes maximum three-year jail term, steep fines to curb film piracy

Centre proposes maximum three-year jail term, steep fines to curb film piracy

Centre proposes 3-year jail, steep fines to stop piracy

21 July 2023, 16:29 IST

215 bn piracy site visits plague entertainment industry

There has been an 18-percent increase between 2021 and 2022, covering 480,000 films and TV shows

01 June 2023, 15:19 IST

Entertainment industry struggles with 215 bn piracy site visits

Entertainment industry struggles with 215 bn piracy site visits

215 bn piracy site visits plague entertainment industry

01 June 2023, 15:19 IST

Govt to block websites transmitting pirated content

The amended draft will be introduced in Parliament 'very soon' to be passed and made into a law

13 April 2023, 14:10 IST

Govt mulling blocking websites transmitting pirated content: Official

Govt mulling blocking websites transmitting pirated content: Official

Govt to block websites transmitting pirated content

13 April 2023, 14:10 IST