Somali pirates free Indian sailors, row over numbers

Last Updated: Saturday, March 9, 2013, 16:04

All 28 Indian sailors on two ships held by Somalian pirates have been freed and will soon be back in the country, Shipping Minister GK Vasan Saturday but official sources in the capital said only 17 sailors had been released from one ship.

Hostage sailors` kin protest in Delhi

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 5, 2013, 20:23

Aggrieved family members of the 17 Indian sailors held hostage by Somali pirates on board MT Royal Grace today staged a protest here demanding the immediate intervention of government for their safe release.

Three foreigners to depose in Somali pirates trial

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 27, 2013, 22:49

Three countries have agreed to send their nationals to depose as witnesses before a sessions court trying 120 Somali pirates arrested by Indian Navy and Coast Guard from high seas in several operations.

India seeks Nigeria`s help for release of 17 sailors

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 29, 2013, 16:08

India has sought the help of Nigeria for early release of its 17 sailors held hostage by Somali pirates on board MT Royal Grace.

US recognises Somali government

Last Updated: Friday, January 18, 2013, 13:35

The US has officially recognised the Somali government in Mogadishu after more than two decades.

Somali militants say they killed French hostage

Last Updated: Thursday, January 17, 2013, 14:33

Somalia`s most dangerous militant group says it has killed a French hostage that French military forces tried to rescue last weekend.

Somali pirate ‘big mouth’ announces retirement from `dirty business`

Last Updated: Friday, January 11, 2013, 16:39

Somalia pirate Mohamed Abdi Hassan, known as ‘big mouth’, has decided of moving on after being in the piracy game for eight years.

Italian marines surrender passport in trial court

Last Updated: Friday, January 4, 2013, 17:27

The two Italian marines, facing murder charges in Kerala, on Friday surrendered their passports at the trial court here within hours of returning to India after Christmas holidays at home.

MV Iceberg: Rescued Indian sailors return home after 32 month ordeal

Last Updated: Saturday, December 29, 2012, 21:12

After nearly 32 months of being held captive on board the cargo ship MV Iceberg, five Indians sailors released by Somali pirates returned home on Saturday.

Freed Indian sailors to reach India on Saturday

Last Updated: Friday, December 28, 2012, 18:15

Six Indian sailors freed by Somali pirates after more than two and a half years of captivity are to reach India Saturday evening.

Delhi: Families of captive sailors hold protest

Last Updated: Friday, December 21, 2012, 22:35

Agitated family members of Indian sailors being held captive by Somali pirates today made an emotional plea to the government to intervene and negotiate with the sea brigands for their release.

Ensure release of 17 Indians held hostage by pirates: AAP to govt

Last Updated: Monday, December 17, 2012, 22:15

Aam Admi Party demanded that government take immediate "remedial actions" to safeguard the lives of 17 Indian crew members aboard a ship which was held hostage by Somali pirates earlier this year.