DNA Exclusive: Analysing India's Growing Power On Global Platform As 'Vishwa Mitra'

New Delhi: A friend in need is a friend in indeed, the proverb aptly fits India's current reputation as it emerges as a friend to foreign nations who find themselves struggling with something and India comes out in action to resolve the issue. Be it the rescue of a hijacked merchant vessel in the oceans or evacuating foreign nationals from war-hit zones, India is always ready to extend a helping hand to all.

In Today's DNA, Zee News Ram Mohan Sharma analysed the growing power of India as 'Vishwa Mitra', where the country has created its image as a 'world friend' and also looks at other countries as friends. 

Operation Sankalp Launch

Indian Navy has launched an operation in the Arabian Sea, which they have named Operation Sankalp. This campaign is being carried out in the Gulf of Aden, its surrounding Arabian Sea area and the Somalian coast. This area has been under terror from Houthi rebels and Somalian pirates for a long time. And to end this terror, the Indian Navy always remains on alert mode. In which the lives of more than 110 foreign citizens have been saved so far.

DNA : 'विश्वमित्र' भारत की बढ़ती शक्ति का DNA टेस्ट. 23 पकिस्तानियों के लिए 'रक्षक' बनी नेवी #DNA #IndiaNavy #MaritimeSecurityOperation #OperationSankalp | @ramm_sharma @JournoPranay pic.twitter.com/MGE4sScaWQ — Zee News (@ZeeNews) March 30, 2024

Indian Navy Saved Hijacked Ship

The ship hijacked by Somali pirates was approximately 166 kilometres southwest of Yemen's Socotra Island. Upon receiving the hijack alert, the Indian Navy deployed its warship INS Sumedha to intercept the Iranian vessel. Subsequently, the guided missile frigate INS Trishul assisted in the operation. In this mission, India also saved the lives of Pakistani citizens who were stuck in the hijacked vessel.