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flag India urges PM Modi to rescue 23,000 stranded seafarers in conflict zones amid food and safety concerns.

flag The Forward Seamen's Union of India has urged Prime Minister Modi to act urgently on behalf of about 23,000 Indian seafarers stranded in conflict-affected West Asian waters, including the Persian Gulf, amid dwindling food supplies and safety concerns. flag Twenty-two Indian-flagged vessels remain in the region with 611 crew members, while two Indian LPG carriers safely reached Indian ports after navigating the Strait of Hormuz with assistance from Indian and Iranian navies. flag The Shipping Ministry confirmed all Indian seafarers are currently safe, with no incidents reported in the past 24 hours, and the government continues monitoring the situation.

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