India-Japan talks to focus on security ties amid China's assertiveness
Shinzo Abe on Wednesday began a two-day visit to India in Ahmedabad.
Sep 14, 2017, 00:20 AM IST
Countries in Indian Ocean responsible for its stability: Sushma Swaraj
Noting that the Indian Ocean is one of the most critical maritime transportation links in the world today, she said nearly one lakh ships a year pass through these waters, carrying about half of the world's container shipments, one — third of the world's bulk cargo traffic and two-thirds of the oil shipments.
Aug 31, 2017, 21:13 PM IST
Chinese Navy eyes Indian Ocean as part of PLA's plan to extend its reach
China's Navy wants to join hands with India to maintain security of the Indian Ocean, amid growing concerns in New Delhi over the increasing presence of the PLA fleet in India's backyard.
Aug 11, 2017, 21:38 PM IST
Indian Ocean level rising faster than the global estimate
Recent studies by Indian scientists had revealed that the trend of sea level rise in the north Indian Ocean is slightly higher than the global estimate of 3.2 mm per year, Minister of State for Earth Sciences YS Chowdary told the Rajya Sabha in a written reply.
Jul 25, 2017, 10:18 AM IST
China should send more submarines to Indian Ocean: Chinese experts
More than a dozen submarines have been spotted by India in the Indian Ocean over the years.
Jul 18, 2017, 22:04 PM IST
China sends troops for first overseas military base in Djibouti
China has dispatched troops to Djibouti on the Horn of Africa to set up its first overseas military base.
Jul 12, 2017, 19:28 PM IST
Amid China's increasing presence in Indian Ocean, India, US, Japan to begin Malabar exercise Friday
India, Japan and the US are to deploy their frontline warships, submarines and aircraft for the mega Malabar naval exercise.
Jul 06, 2017, 23:14 PM IST
Iran sends naval fleet to Oman, Indian Ocean, Gulf of Aden
Iran has dispatched two warships to Oman to start their mission in the international waters. An Iranian naval flotilla left to Oman on Sunday to progress towards a mission to the north of the Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Aden.
Jun 12, 2017, 15:00 PM IST
Iran says two warships heading to Oman
An Iranian naval flotilla will depart to Oman on Sunday and then will go to the north of the Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden.
Jun 11, 2017, 16:11 PM IST
China likely to set up military base in Pakistan: Pentagon
China is likely to establish additional military bases in Pakistan and other countries with which it has longstanding friendly ties and similar strategic interests, a new Pentagon report said on Wednesday as the world's largest army increasingly flexed its muscles.'
Jun 07, 2017, 19:25 PM IST
Himalayan sediments made 2004 tsunami more severe: Study
The research team sampled sediment and rocks from the tectonic plate that feeds the Sumatra subduction zone for the first time.
May 28, 2017, 18:19 PM IST
China's 'One Belt, One Road' project causing 'anxiety' in Indian Ocean Region: US
Admiral Scott Swift said the US is not relaxing its position on the South China Sea issue to garner China's support to ease tension in the Korean peninsula.
May 06, 2017, 12:40 PM IST
Ready to respond to US aggression: North Korea
North Korea said it is ready to respond to aggression from the US, amid the deployment of an American nuclear aircraft carrier in waters close to the Korean peninsula.
Apr 22, 2017, 12:17 PM IST
Drift analysis says MH370 likely crashed north of search
Analysis of a genuine Boeing 777 wing flap has reaffirmed experts' opinion that a missing Malaysian airliner most likely crashed north of an abandoned search area in the Indian Ocean.
Apr 21, 2017, 10:48 AM IST
US Marines arrive in Darwin for Australia, China exercises
The Australia-US-China military exercises are also aimed at Australia charting a course between its most important security ally the United States and its biggest trading partner China.
Indian ship to provide surveillance support in Indian Ocean
Indian Naval Ship Shardul is on a two-month deployment in the south Indian Ocean with an aim to provide surveillance support in the region, an official said here.
Apr 05, 2017, 17:20 PM IST
Eye on 'expansionist' China? India trains Vietnamese soldiers in Mizoram
The Indian Army is training soldiers of the Vietnamese Army in the forests of Mizoram.
Mar 16, 2017, 21:13 PM IST
India, US, Japan cooperation necessary to face China: Scholars
They agreed that cooperation between the three "will determine the parameters of security" in the face of an assertive China.
Mar 05, 2017, 20:35 PM IST
US Senator pushes for sale of Guardian drones to India
A top US Senator has strongly pushed for selling high-tech Predator Guardian drones to India for maritime surveillance, especially in the Indian Ocean, as part of the growing bilateral defence collaboration.
Mar 03, 2017, 13:38 PM IST
Chinese warships hold drill in Indian Ocean
Chinese warships have conducted a drill in the Indian Ocean.
Feb 21, 2017, 15:42 PM IST
