Indian Ocean
Ocean bounded by Africa, Asia, and Australia
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The Indian Ocean is the third-largest of the world's five oceanic divisions, covering 70,560,000 km2 (27,240,000 sq mi) or approximately 20% of the water area of Earth's surface. It is bounded by Asia to the north, Africa to the west and Australia to the east. To the south it is bounded by the Southern Ocean, or Antarctica, depending on the definition in use. The Indian Ocean has large marginal, or regional seas, such as the Andaman Sea, the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal, and the Laccadive Sea.
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Naval brass to review operational situation & preparedness in IORNavy commanders will convene for a four-day conference to evaluate security and operational readiness in the Indian Ocean Region. Chaired by Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, the meeting will discuss..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Musk's huge Starship rocket avoids blowing up as fourth test ends in successSpace X's Starship has splashed down in the Indian Ocean after ditching its booster rocket - a success after previous attempts ended in spectacular explosions.Sky News - Published | |
India, EU hold dialogue on defence, security cooperation, including in the Indo-Pacific regionThe EU and India have made significant steps in the past years to deepen their security and defence cooperation including counter-terrorism, cyber and maritime security. The Indo-Pacific at large and..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal can serve as big carbon sinks, may help India reach its net-zero goal: Study at IIT MadrasIIT Madras researchers have identified the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal as potential storage sinks for huge amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) that can be stored there permanently "in the form of..IndiaTimes - Published | |
India, Thailand discuss measures to strengthen Navy-to-Navy cooperationThe two sides also held discussions on the present situation in the Indian Ocean region, with emphasis on the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden and the need for collaborative efforts towards ensuring peace,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Will take affirmative action to ensure safer Indian Ocean Region: Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar on anti-piracy opsIndiaTimes - Published | |
Navy monitoring entry of another Chinese 'research' vessel into Indian Ocean RegionThe Chinese ship, Yuan Wang 03, has approached the IOR at a time when India has issued another NOTAM (notice to airmen) with a long no-fly zone over the Bay of Bengal for a possible ballistic missile..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Conflict in Middle East threatens maritime safety in Indian Ocean, says Indian diplomatThe ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has impacted the safety of maritime commercial traffic in the Indian Ocean, with attacks occurring near India. This situation affects India's energy and..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Beijing requested that ...': Maldives govt's statement after Chinese vessel's 'port call' stirs concernsMaldives on Tuesday reacted to media reports about a Chinese research vessel heading towards Male, saying that Beijing had formally requested for a diplomatic clearance for its ship.The Maldivian..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Pull out military staff by March 15, says MaldivesMaldives President Mohamed Muizzu has set a deadline of March 15 for withdrawal of Indian military personnel - who operate two Indian naval choppers and a Dornier aircraft in the archipelago - from his..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Don't necessarily take what comes in foreign media at face value': Jaishankar rebuts claims of democracy sliding in IndiaExternal affairs minister S Jaishankar criticized foreign media for practicing multiple standards and pushing a certain narrative of India's democracy. He emphasized the need to judge their motives and..IndiaTimes - Published | |
75% of INS Imphal's desi content symbol of self-reliance: Rajnath SinghIndia's growing economic and strategic power, a net security provider in the Indian Ocean region, has filled some forces with jealousy and hatred, says defence minister Rajnath Singh. The commissioning..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'We will find them from depth of seas': Rajnath Singh condemns drone attacks on merchant navy ships in Indian Ocean'The Indian Navy has increased surveillance on the sea. Whoever has carried out this attack, we will find them even if it is from the seabed. Those behind these attacks would be brought to justice,"..DNA - Published | Iranian drone behind attack on chemical tanker in Indian Ocean, Pentagon saysA drone launched from Iran was responsible for an attack on a chemical tanker in the Indian Ocean on Saturday, the US Department of Defence has said.Sky News - Published |
French President Emmanuel Macron replaces US counterpart Joe Biden as chief guest for R-day parade next yearFrench President Emmanuel Macron will be the chief guest at the Republic Day parade next month, replacing US President Joe Biden who declined the invite. This will be the sixth time a French leader..IndiaTimes - Published | Pirates strike Spanish navy ship: Indian Navy takes swift action in Arabian Sea hijacking crisisIndian Navy swiftly responds to hijacking of Malta-flagged vessel MV Ruen in Arabian Sea; naval warship intercepts hijacked vessel; Spanish navy ship races towards suspected hijacked commercial vessel..IndiaTimes - Published |
India announces $250 million agriculture aid to boost ties with KenyaIndia and Kenya aim to boost defence, maritime, and connectivity ties. India offers a $250 million line of credit to improve Kenya's agriculture sector. The two countries sign five agreements and issue..IndiaTimes - Published | PM Modi to host Oman Sultan next week, talks on West Asia likelyThe Sultan of Oman, Haitham bin Tarik, will visit India, making it the first high-profile visit by an Arab leader since the Israel-Hamas war. Oman is India's closest defence partner in the Arabian Gulf..IndiaTimes - Published |
India to add $5 billion aircraft carrier to fleet to counter ChinaIndia is set to acquire its second indigenous aircraft carrier, worth around $4.8 billion, to counter China's naval presence in the Indian Ocean region. The Defense Acquisition Council, led by defense..IndiaTimes - Published | Our future lies with ever-stronger relationship with India, new government will understand intricacies: Former Maldives PresidentFormer Maldives president Mohamed Nasheed believes the new government will maintain a strong relationship with India despite some rhetoric asking Indian troops to leave. Nasheed sees it as an..IndiaTimes - Published |
India, UK hold talks on regional security, seek to boost defence tiesIndia and the UK on Friday discussed measures to further strengthen their defence cooperation through joint exercises, maritime domain awareness and information exchange as well as defence-industrial..IndiaTimes - Published | Foreign Minister of Seychelles arrives in India, set to meet EAM JaishankarSeychelles Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Louis Sylvestre Radegonde, arrived in New Delhi for an official visit. Radegonde will meet with S Jaishankar to review bilateral engagement between..IndiaTimes - Published |
India to host ‘Quad’ meet next year as China’s influence growsNew Delhi will host a meeting of the Quad early next year to counter China's growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region. The partnership, consisting of Japan, India, US and Australia, aims to find..IndiaTimes - Published | 36 Tamil Nadu fishermen held by UK on September 29, releasedOn Monday night, 36 Tamil Nadu fishermen were brought to Vizhinjam after being arrested by British vessel Grampien Endurance on September 29, around 230 nautical miles off the British Indian Ocean..IndiaTimes - Published |
China looming large, India & Australia crank up defence partnershipIndia and Australia have held their second two-plus-two ministerial dialogue, focusing on strengthening defence and security partnerships, boosting trade and investment ties, and enhancing Indo-Pacific..IndiaTimes - Published | IMD predicts warmer November in most parts of India amid intensifying El Nino conditionsEI Nino conditions are prevailing over the Equatorial Pacific Ocean and positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) conditions are prevailing over the Indian Ocean.DNA - Published |
Chinese ship docks at Colombo as Beijing seeks to expand influenceA Chinese research ship docked at Colombo on Wednesday likely adding to India's concerns about China's growing influence in the Indian Ocean. The arrival of Shi Yan 6 follows last year's visit by a..IndiaTimes - Published | Cabinet ministers being sued by asylum seekers 'falsely imprisoned' on remote islandThree British cabinet ministers are being sued by a group of Sri Lankan Tamil asylum seekers, who claim they are being falsely imprisoned in dangerous conditions on a small island in the Indian..Sky News - Published |
IAF fighter aircraft Su-30MKI carries out 8-hour missions in Indian Ocean RegionIndiaTimes - Published | Large presence of Chinese vessels in Indian Ocean region, India keeping close watch: Navy chiefThere is a "large presence" of Chinese vessels in the Indian Ocean Region and India keeps a "very close watch" on the developments in the region to protect and preserve its national interests in the..IndiaTimes - Published |
India confronted Myanmar about Chinese spy post on remote islandIndian government representatives at various levels have shared satellite imagery with Myanmar counterparts that they said depicted Chinese workers helping to construct what appears to be a listening..IndiaTimes - Published | Earthquake to strike India soon? Here's what Dutch Researcher, who predicted Turkey-Syria earthquake, saysIn a video that has gone viral, Frank Hoogerbeets can be seen predicting about seismic activity that will start in Afghanistan and ultimately end in the Indian Ocean after crossing Pakistan and India.DNA - Published |
China wants to reduce India's influence in Indian Ocean region, say papers submitted at DGPs' meetThe papers presented by Indian Police Service officers at the just concluded conference of DGPs and IGPs submit that by providing huge amounts of money in the name of loans for developmental works in..IndiaTimes - Published | Tsunami 2004: Tamil Nadu remembers victims on 18th anniversaryOn December 26, 2004, more than 230,000 people, mostly in southern Asia, were killed by a 100-foot-high tsunami triggered by a 9.1-magnitude earthquake beneath the Indian Ocean.IndiaTimes - Published |
INS Mormugao to increase naval power in Indian Ocean: Know everything about India's new Stealth Missile DestroyerThe 7,400-ton Mormugao carries cutting-edge armaments like as BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and rocket launchers.DNA - Published | Govt approves project to tackle real-time maritime threatsThe government has approved a major National Maritime Domain Awareness (NMDA) project, even as the Navy keeps an eagle-eye on the expanding Chinese naval activities in the Indian Ocean Region. The..IndiaTimes - Published |
Keeping strong vigil on movements of Chinese vessels in Indian Ocean: Navy chief Admiral Hari KumarIndiaTimes - Published | India keeping close tabs on Chinese spy vessel in Indian Ocean, while ballistic missile test planned for next week likely to be deferredIndiaTimes - Published |
India's Risat-2 re-enters Earth after 13.5 years, lands in Indian Ocean near JakartaIndiaTimes - Published | China using 'coercive' economic tools in Indian Ocean to achieve security aims: USChina is using “coercive economic tools” to achieve its security aims in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) while also not adhering to international laws and displaying a lack of transparency in its..IndiaTimes - Published |
Navy pushes for third aircraft carrier after INS Vikrant to retain edge over China in Indian Ocean RegionWith India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier (IAC) set to be commissioned as the 45,000-tonne INS Vikrant on September 2, the Navy believes the project for a third carrier should be launched as..IndiaTimes - Published | With eye on Indian Ocean, China and Pakistan kick off naval, air drills to jointly deal with maritime threatsAll-weather friends China and Pakistan on Sunday kicked off their 'Sea Guardians-2' drills off the Shanghai coast by deploying their new high-tech naval ships and fighter jets to "jointly deal with..IndiaTimes - Published |
Indian Navy to showcase growing strength of country's defence manufacturingIndia-based defence attaches of around 25 countries of the Indian Ocean Region have been invited by the Navy to a two-day conclave later this month to showcase the growing strength of the Indian..IndiaTimes - Published | After Asani, Cyclone Karim forming over Indian Ocean leads to twin threat for coastal areasBack-to-back cyclones near India can cause disturbances in the coastal areas of the country, leading to storms and heavy rains.DNA - Published |
Tiger Shark Swallows Camera Which Captures Amazing Inside ViewEver wonder what it'd be like to get eaten by a shark? Now you can see, and it ain't pretty. Divers plopped a cam in the sand in the Indian Ocean ... with hopes of capturing footage for a documentary..TMZ.com - Published | First cyclone of 2022 named Asani; check IMD forecast, advisoryA low pressure area that formed over the southwest Indian Ocean is expected to intensify into a cyclone this week.DNA - Published |
India believes in security and growth for all in Indian Ocean region: President Kovind after reviewing naval fleetIndiaTimes - Published | Risk of devastating floods to increase in coastal areas of India, warns studyDue to climate change some unusual activities can be seen in the coastal areas of ??India including Bay of Bengal, South China Sea and Indian Ocean.DNA - Published |
Indian Ocean region most vital for global commerce, geopolitical stability: MEAIndiaTimes - Published | Keeping a close watch on Chinese forays into Indian Ocean: Navy chiefIndiaTimes - Published |
