Virat 1 Incident: ‘Search and rescue being coordinated’: Indian vessel Virat 1 involved in ‘incident’ off Oman; hunt on for 14 crew members | India News

NEW DELHI: The Indian Embassy in Oman on Sunday said it has learnt of an incident involving the Indian-flagged mechanised sailing vessel Virat 1 off the coast of Oman and that search and rescue operations are currently under way in coordination with Omani authorities.In a post on X, the embassy said the vessel was reportedly…

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No swords for Reviewing Officers, no ‘royal’ tag: Army’s new dress code drops colonial-era symbols

The Army has introduced a series of reforms aimed at removing colonial-era practices and aligning its traditions more closely with India’s identity and values.The changes are part of the newly released Army Uniforms Pamphlet 2026, which updates dress regulations across the force and promotes greater use of indigenous symbols and traditions.One of the most notable…

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‘Won’t let body leave this place until encounter’: Tension grips Dehradun after communal clash; accused’s house demolished | Dehradun News

Following the registration of the case, authorities initiated action against the accused, with the residence of one of the accused being demolished in the presence of police and district administration officials. DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday said the state administration would take the “strictest possible action” against anyone committing a crime…

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Iran to immediately open Hormuz, US to lift Naval blockade: Draft deal details emerge

Details of a draft memorandum between Washington and Tehran have begun to emerge, with a senior Iranian official telling Reuters that the proposed agreement includes Iran’s commitment not to produce or acquire nuclear weapons.Under the draft framework, Iran would immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz to all commercial vessels, while the United States would lift…

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India-flagged Virat 1 sank off Oman after engine failure; all 14 crew members safe | India News

(Representative image) India-flagged mechanised sailing vessel (MSV) Virat 1 sank off the coast of Oman on Sunday after suffering a mechanical failure, prompting a major rescue operation involving Omani authorities, the US navy and nearby commercial vessels.The incident occurred around 80 nautical miles east of Ras Al Hadd, Oman, on the morning of June 14….

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