India operates two aircraft carriers after 20 years

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 21:38

India is operating two aircraft carriers in its maritime zone with the arrival of its largest warship INS Vikramaditya in the Arabian Sea where it is now operating with INS Viraat.

Sea race for Maharashtra swimmers on Jan 5

Last Updated: Monday, December 30, 2013, 15:07

Swimmers from Maharashtra including Virdhawal Khade would take part in the annual Arabian sea swimming competition from Sunk Rock to Gateway of India on January 5 next year and the event has attracted more than 450 swimmers.

Pakistan`s `quake island` spewing methane gas

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 25, 2013, 17:38

Methane gas is emanating from a small island created in the Arabian Sea by the deadly earthquake that hit southwest Pakistan, prompting experts to warn people not to go near it.

Pakistan arrests 58 Indian fishermen

Last Updated: Friday, September 20, 2013, 08:08

Pakistan`s maritime security agency on Friday arrested 58 Indian fishermen after they allegedly strayed into the country`s territorial waters.

Trough of low pressure to bring copious rain to Karnataka

Last Updated: Thursday, July 11, 2013, 14:22

A trough of low pressure over Arabian Sea will bring copious rain to coastal Karnataka, besides hill ranges of Nilgiris district in Tamil Nadu as South west monsoon remains "active" in Kerala.

Pakistan, China sign deal to build 200-km-long tunnel through PoK

Last Updated: Friday, July 5, 2013, 23:35

China and Pakistan signed USD 18 billion deal to build 200 km-long tunnel through PoK, as the allies sought to boost economic ties and supply critical oil to the energy-hungry Communist giant.

Three Indian women pilots create history

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 26, 2013, 21:55

Three women pilots created history when they flew a maritime reconnaissance aircraft over Arabian Sea making their sortie a first all-women flight.

Centre`s in-principle nod to offshore Chhatrapati Shivaji memorial structure

Last Updated: Friday, June 21, 2013, 10:46

In a pre-election year boost to the ruling Democratic Front government, the centre has granted "in-principle" approval to the proposed Chhatrapati Shivaji memorial in the Arabian Sea, off Mumbai coast.

Centre gives in-principle nod to Shivaji statue in Arabian sea

Last Updated: Thursday, June 20, 2013, 20:39

Nine years after Congress-led government in Maharashtra made an election-time promise of constructing a 312-feet statue of warrior king Shivaji off Mumbai shore, the Centre on Thursday gave in-principle approval.

Makran subduction zone in Arabian Sea most prone to quakes, tsunamis: Study

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013, 13:02

The Arabian Sea at the Makran subduction zone is more prone to earthquakes and tsunami hazards than scientists had predicted earlier, a recent research has revealed.

Missing dhow: Search operation continues, one rescued

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 2, 2013, 17:34

One out of the three sailors of cargo-laden `dhow` reported missing after it sank off Parapanangai in the Arabian Sea on Saturday, was rescued on Tuesday, police said.