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October 13, 2026 1:46 PM

Indian Coast Guard team scales Mount Mukut ahead of planned Everest expedition in 2027

A 17-member Indian Coast Guard mountaineering team successfully scaled the 7,045-metre Mount Mukut on October 7, completing the final phase of an 18-month training programme for a planned Mount Everest expedition in 2027. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami flagged in the team at a ceremony in Dehradun on Monday, October 12. Conducted under the guidance of the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Darjeeling, the expedition began on September 15. The team established Base Camp-I on Oc...

September 30, 2026 3:32 PM

ICG Seizes Narcotics Worth Over Rs 3,000 Crore in Arabian Sea, Apprehends Five

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG), in coordination with the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), Gujarat, has foiled a major maritime narcotics smuggling attempt in the Arabian Sea, west of Lakshadweep. The operation, conducted on September 25, resulted in the seizure of approximately 526 kg of high-grade narcotic substances, including heroin and methamphetamine, worth more than Rs 3,000 crore, according to the Ministry of Defence. Five Pakistani nationals operating the vessel were also apprehended ...

August 26, 2026 12:00 PM

India, Vietnam Coast Guards hold 7th high-level meeting in Chennai to strengthen maritime cooperation

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) held their seventh High-Level Meeting in Chennai on Tuesday, focusing on strengthening cooperation in maritime search and rescue, law enforcement, marine pollution response and capacity building. The meeting, held on August 25 under the framework of the 2015 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Coast Guard Cooperation, was co-chaired by ICG Director General Paramesh Sivamani and VCG Vice Commandant Major General Luong Dinh Hung. The tw...

July 25, 2026 2:45 PM

Indian Coast Guard rescues 170 people in flood-hit Daman, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and South Gujarat

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has rescued 170 stranded people through a series of extensive flood relief operations across Daman, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and South Gujarat, as relentless rainfall and severe flooding continued to disrupt normal life in the region. Working in close coordination with the civil administration, the Coast Guard carried out 11 rescue operations since the midnight of July 22, overcoming heavy rainfall, strong currents and challenging weather conditions to evacuate peop...

June 21, 2026 11:34 AM

Indian Coast Guard marks Yoga Day with nationwide ‘Yoga Sangam 2026’ initiative

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) celebrated the 12th International Day of Yoga with widespread participation across the country through its flagship initiative, “Yoga Sangam 2026,” highlighting transformative role of yoga in fostering holistic health, resilience, and well-being across all age groups. Aligned with this year’s theme, “Yoga for Healthy Ageing,” the celebrations highlighted the role of yoga in promoting holistic health, resilience, and overall well-being across all age groups...

April 30, 2026 7:50 PM

Indian Coast Guard holds talks with Fincantieri to boost maritime technology collaboration

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on Thursday held high-level discussions with an Italian delegation, including representatives from Fincantieri, to explore collaboration in shipbuilding and advanced maritime technologies. The interaction, held at Coast Guard Headquarters in New Delhi, focused on potential partnerships with Indian shipyards for future projects, with an emphasis on enhancing vessel capabilities and operational efficiency. Key design features discussed included resilient hulls suited ...

February 1, 2026 8:10 PM

Operation Sindoor showcased ICG’s role as frontline maritime force: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that Operation Sindoor demonstrated seamless inter-service coordination within India’s multi-layered maritime security framework and reaffirmed the Indian Coast Guard’s (ICG) role as a frontline force safeguarding the nation’s maritime borders. Addressing the 50th Raising Day celebrations of the Indian Coast Guard in New Delhi, the Defence Minister said the operation was carried out during a period of heightened maritime sensitivity, when the ...

January 18, 2026 11:00 AM

ICGS Sankalp reaches Mauritius to strengthen maritime cooperation

Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Sankalp, an Offshore Patrol Vessel, arrived at Port Louis in Mauritius on Saturday as part of its ongoing overseas deployment to friendly foreign countries in the Indian Ocean Region, underscoring India’s commitment to maritime cooperation and regional security. According to the Defence Ministry, the port call is aligned with India’s maritime vision of SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region), which focuses on promoting maritime safety, security and e...

January 5, 2026 4:56 PM

Rajnath Singh commissions ICGS Samudra Pratap, India’s first indigenous pollution control vessel

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday commissioned Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Samudra Pratap, India’s first indigenously designed Pollution Control Vessel, marking a major milestone in the country’s drive towards self-reliance in shipbuilding and maritime capability development. Built by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), the vessel was commissioned in Goa. With over 60 per cent indigenous content, Samudra Pratap is the largest ship in the Indian Coast Guard’s (ICG) fleet and the first of...

January 5, 2026 10:34 AM

‘Indian-built ships symbolise sovereignty’: Rajnath Singh ahead of ICG vessel commissioning

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said ships built by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) and other Indian shipyards are “floating symbols of India’s sovereignty”, reflecting the country’s presence, capability and resolve in the maritime domain. His remarks came during a visit to GSL on the eve of the commissioning of the Pollution Control Vessel (PCV) Samudra Pratap into the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). Samudra Pratap, the first of two pollution control vessels being built by GSL, will be c...