Indian Ocean

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said that India is committed to protecting the interests of all nations in the Indian Ocean while maintaining their sovereignty. “India is committed to …

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that he looks forward to the opportunity to engage with the Mauritius leadership to elevate bilateral partnership during his two-day visit to the …

In a display of India’s commitment to maritime security and regional cooperation, the Indian Navy’s warship INS Tarkash swiftly responded to an emergency at sea, assisting an Iranian dhow and …

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed India’s solidarity with France following the catastrophic impact of Cyclone Chido in Mayotte. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi conveyed his …

Deeply involved in European-led maritime missions in the Indian Ocean and beyond, Italy reckons that expanding defence ties with India are of high strategic value, especially considering the changed geopolitical …

Russia has begun the first rail transit of goods to Saudi Arabia through Iran using the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) with the ultimate goal of increasing freight traffic to …

In yet another strong message that the real strength lies in being ‘Aatmanirbhar’ (self-reliant) especially when an emergency situation arises, Indian Navy successfully undertook the maiden test drop of an …

In a joint show of strength to realise their common goal of a ‘Free and Open Indo-Pacific’, all four navies of the Quad grouping of nations that includes India, Japan, …

Political and economic stability in countries across the Indian Ocean region is becoming increasingly important for India and Japan as they work closely together to realise a ‘Free and Open …

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s visit to Tanzania at a time when Indian Naval Ship Trishul is making a port call at Zanzibar reflects not only India’s cordial ties with …

From leveraging ocean resources to drawing a five-year roadmap for defence cooperation, India this week bolstered its partnership with Tanzania – one of its reliable partners on the east coast …

India continues to show its interest in a network of ports and freight corridors leading into Eurasia and the African continent after making a substantial investment in developing Iran’s Chabahar …

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar took an indirect shot at China and its controversial infrastructure project Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) on Friday, saying that the importance of adhering to …

Russia’s newest icebreaker ‘Evpatiy Kolovrat’, built for its Pacific Fleet, entered the Indian Ocean near Sri Lanka, earlier Thursday. The icebreaker began an inter-fleet transition from Saint Petersburg to its …

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh handed over an indigenously built Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV), along with an assault landing craft to Maldivian National Defence Force (MNDF) on Tuesday, another gift from …

Carrying forward Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of making Mozambique the ‘gateway for Indian investment in Africa’, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will co-chair the 5th India-Mozambique Joint Commission meeting …

India’s strong and expanding partnership with the countries on the south-eastern coast of Africa will once again be in the spotlight during External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar’s visit to Mozambique …

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Annual Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi on Friday zeroed in on specific areas where both leaders would …

As the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, currently in the Indian Ocean, begins Indo-French naval exercise Varuna, speculation is rife that a formal contract for decking the naval version …

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday visited Indira Point, the southernmost tip of the country, before concluding his two-day visit to the Andaman and Nicobar islands. Singh, accompanied by Commander-in-Chief …

Russia has announced that its state-of-the-art multi-role frigate Admiral Gorshkov, now equipped with “unstoppable” Zircon hypersonic missile system, is all set to embark on a long-distance sea voyage across the …