Somalian Pirates

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  Lootere Review: A Gripping Thriller

  Lootere is a refreshing crime thriller where a bunch of Somalian pirates hijack a ship with several Indian crew members. The vessel is carrying the illegal consignment of an Indian businessman, played by Vivek Gomber, who wants to get the cargo from the hijacked ship before it reaches its original destination at all costs. Lootere is somewhat new t...

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  Fears Of Pirates Returning To Somalian Seas After First Hijack In 6 Years

  The UK Marine Trade Operations, which monitors piracy, recorded six incidents off Somalia's coast since mid-December, from approaches by crews armed with machine guns and rocket launchers, to successful hijackings.

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  Indian Navy's Big Role In Rescuing Lankan Vessel From Pirates Off Somalia

  Indian Navy has helped in rescuing a Sri Lankan fishing trawler from pirates off the Somalian coast, officials said on Tuesday, thwarting a third hijacking attempt in the last three days.

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  Lootere Teaser Trailer: Hansal Mehta's Hotstar Web Series Is Based on Somalian Pirates

  Lootere, a new Hotstar Specials, just got a first-look trailer. Disney+ Hotstar unveiled the trailer for the upcoming Rajat Kapoor-led thriller series, based around a mariners ship that gets hijacked by a band of Somalian pirates. Lootere sees father-son directing duo Hansal and Jai Mehta reuniting, following their nationwide success with Scam 1992...

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  China Ignores India's Role In Rescuing Hijacked Ship From Pirates

  China has edited out India's role in rescuing a cargo ship hijacked by Somali pirates in the Gulf of Aden, claiming full credit for delivering the ship to safety.

• French warship releases 11 Indian sailors from Somalian pirates

  A French warship along with a Japanese aircraft last week helped in releasing 11 Indian crew members from the custody of Somalian sea pirates from a dhow that was suspected to have been used as a pirate mother-ship in the Gulf of Aden.

• Indians rescued from Somali pirates to return today

  Most of the 28 Indian seafarers rescued from Somali pirates after their vessels were hijacked last year are returning to India today.

• 28 Indian sailors help captive by Somalian pirates released

  A year after their abduction by Somalian pirates, 28 Indian sailors on board two ships have been released and will sail for home, bringing huge relief to their families.

• Five Keralites freed from Somalian pirates' captivity

  Five employees of Dubai-based 'Royal Grace' ship, who were held captive by Somalian pirates for the last one year, have been released, information received by the family of one of the hostages said today.

• For 17 Indian families, Somalian pirates will decide the future

  On a breezy March morning in Delhi, 45-year-old Mehtab Jahan is seated on a pavement in Delhi outside the offices of the Shipping Ministry, where she has spent the night.

• All at sea: Will Italian marines row see SM Krishna intervene?

  Foreign Minister Mr SM Krishna, who will be in Kerala today to inaugurate a passport centre, is likely to meet Kerala Chief Minister Mr Oommen Chandy and discuss the controversy over the trial of two Italian marines. The marines, Latore Massimiliano and Salvatore Gironi, were arrested for allegedly gunning down the two fishermen of Kerala off Kolla...

• Sailor recalls hijack 'nightmare' after release

  "It was a nightmare," Hari C Nair, one of the 17 Indian sailors released by Somalian pirates after spending 11 months in captivity, recalled here today.

• Controversy helped DAM 999: Director

  Sohan Roy, director of controversial film DAM 999 that released throughout India but not in Tamil Nadu, is happy because controversy helped the film.

• Indian Navy captures 61 pirates, 13 crew members rescued

  In a major operation, the Indian Navy intercepted a pirate mother ship, rescuing 13 crew members, and arrested 61 Somali sea brigands about 600 nautical miles off the western coast. (Read: Navy's statement)"Vega 5, a pirate mother vessel, was intercepted by a fast attack craft, INS Kalpeni. 61 pirates were apprehended and 13 crew members rescued," ...

• Somali pirates hijack ship with 23 crew, including 10 Indians

  Somali pirates hijacked a ship with 23 crew, including 10 Indians and a Danish warship freed a hijacked Yemeni fishing vessel that had been held for nearly a year, maritime authorities said on .The Maltese-flagged bulk carrier MV Sinin had 13 Iranians and 10 Indians onboard when it came under attack Saturday, the European Union Naval Force said.The...