Families are holding last rites for Indian sailors who were killed in a US strike. The event is marked by grief and tears as loved ones mourn their loss.

One in five sailors globally is Indian, highlighting their significant presence in the deep sea industry and prompting an examination of the factors that attract them to this profession.

The US Navy rescued 14 Indian sailors from the Indian-flagged merchant vessel Virat 1 after it suffered an engine failure near the Gulf coast. This incident was part of a challenging week for Indian seafarers in the region.

A court has convicted 11 Indian sailors and their vessel for cocaine importation, imposing a $6 million fine following a plea bargain agreement.

The United States has admitted to an attack on a tanker off the coast of Oman, confirming that two Hellfire missiles were fired and three Indian seafarers were killed. India has expressed fury and summoned the US envoy over the incident, which marks the third vessel attacked.

Republican Congressman Rob Wittman described the US killing of three Indian sailors off the coast of Oman as 'a very, very unfortunate incident,' stating that the US military is investigating the matter.

Indian sailors are reportedly continuing to work on merchant shipping routes despite the ongoing Iran war, driven by the promise of well-paid jobs.

The Pakistan Navy and Pakistan Maritime Security Agency provided humanitarian assistance to six Indian nationals among sailors stranded aboard an Indian offshore vessel in the Arabian Sea.

The Directorate General of Shipping has facilitated the safe repatriation of 286 Indian seafarers from the Gulf region so far, including 33 repatriations in the past 48 hours, the government said on…

Stranded for two weeks at the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas as drones and missiles set ships ablaze nearby, 26-year-old seafarer Ambuj says he has not been home for six months and cannot wait to see his family.

An opinion piece discusses the killings of Indian sailors and their implications for the India-US equation, framing it as 'collateral damage' with 'no regret'.

Outrage is growing in India over the US's refusal to apologize for the deaths of Indian sailors killed in the Strait of Hormuz, straining relations between the two countries as leaders attend the G7 summit.

The US Naval Forces Central Command/US 5th Fleet reported the rescue of 14 Indian sailors from a sinking dhow that had suffered an engine snag, after receiving a distress call.

A US Republican lawmaker expressed regret over the 'very, very unfortunate' deaths of Indian sailors following a deadly US attack, indicating a specific incident involving casualties.

Iran has announced the release of 10 Indian sailors who had been detained since 2025.

Indian sailors are increasingly risking their lives working at sea due to the ongoing Middle East conflict, with one recounting a deadly attack he escaped by diving into the ocean.

Two Indian sailors, Ankit Kumar and Sagar Chand, along with Egyptian national Zeyad Taha, sustained minor injuries after their vessel was hit, according to the shipping directorate’s report.

Drones, burning ships: Indian sailors stranded off Iran just want to go home  The Straits Times

Thirty-eight Indian-flagged ships, carrying crude and LNG with nearly 1,100 seafarers, are stranded in the Persian Gulf due to the West Asia conflict. Three Indian sailors died and one was injured on foreign-flagged vessels in recent attacks off Oman. Shipping authorities are prioritizing seafarer safety and maritime asset security.

A US Navy strike resulted in the deaths of three Indian sailors, causing significant strain on relations between Washington and New Delhi, with America's top diplomat reportedly not offering an apology.

Her remarks come after three Indian sailors were killed in a US military strike on the commercial tanker MT Settebello in the Gulf of Oman.

An appeal is made to ensure Indian sailors are not treated as collateral damage, suggesting their involvement or risk in a broader conflict or incident. The article emphasizes their protection and safety.

A Nigerian court has convicted 11 Indian sailors and their vessel for cocaine trafficking into the country, imposing fines totaling $6 million, as confirmed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).

Nigeria's anti-drug agency chief, Marwa, stated that the country is no longer safe for drug cartels, following the conviction of 11 Indian sailors and their vessel for trafficking 31.5 kilograms of cocaine.

Four Indian sailors, who were blocked for ten months on the Mongolian-flagged cargo ship Azra C in Turkey due to a drug trafficking investigation, have finally returned to their homes.

Indian sailors are reportedly continuing to work on merchant shipping routes despite the ongoing Iran war, driven by the promise of well-paid jobs and risking their safety at sea.

Indian sailors have shared their harrowing experiences of enduring nights of missile attacks while navigating near the Strait of Hormuz.

Eight Indian sailors, who had been held by Iran since last December, are now on their way home. Details of their release were not immediately available.