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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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Indian govt on "highest alert", orders agencies to stay vigilant after strikes on ships in the Gulf

The Indian government has ordered ​its agencies ​to be ready ​to respond to any contingency involving Indian seafarers or maritime interests, ‌the ⁠shipping ⁠ministry said, following three ​US attacks on Indian-crewed tankers this week, ​including one that killed three sailors.

The government is ​closely coordinating with ⁠the Ministry ‌of External ​Affairs, ​Indian Navy, maritime ⁠administrations of friendly countries, shipping companies ​and other relevant stakeholders ​to ensure timely support and assistance to Indian seafarers, the ministry said in a statement on Thursday.

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