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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Seychelles President Dr. Patrick Herminie wrapped up a highly productive summit in New Delhi on Monday, focusing on deepening bilateral cooperation amid shared...
Swift coordination between the Indian Coast Guard and Gujarat ATS led to the seizure of 115 kilograms of cocaine during a covert maritime raid off the Gujarat coast. Spotting suspicious activity...
At the latest round of Quad foreign ministers’ talks held in the Indian capital, New Delhi made a strong pitch for safeguarding an open and stable Indo-Pacific. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar...
Colombo became the epicenter of naval excellence as India and Sri Lanka concluded their biennial IND-SL DIVEX exercise on April 28. The fourth iteration, spanning April 21-28, underscored the growing...
The Indian Navy is gearing up for its landmark first Commanders Conference 2026, a crucial platform where top commanders will define future maritime defense strategies. Taking place in New Delhi from...
Tensions in the Middle East have not deterred the Indian LPG ship 'Jag Vikram' from safely transiting the Strait of Hormuz. New Delhi announced Saturday that the India-registered tanker, carrying...
The announcement of a short-term ceasefire in the US-Israel-Iran war has eased global nerves after 40 grueling days of hostilities. None felt the heat more than the Strait of Hormuz, where energy...
Tensions in the Middle East have cast a shadow over energy supplies worldwide, prompting the Indian Navy to intensify patrols near the Gulf of Oman. Indian merchant ships transiting the volatile...
In a landmark development for India's seafaring forces, the Defence Ministry inked two high-value contracts totaling ₹5,083 crore on March 3. These pacts will equip the Indian Coast Guard with...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in productive dialogues with Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam and Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake during the India AI Impact Summit in...
In a powerful display of global unity, the Indian Navy's flagship exercise MILAN kicked off its 13th edition in New Delhi, drawing representatives from 74 countries. Chief of Naval Staff Admiral...
At the multinational MILAN-2026 exercise in Visakhapatnam, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh painted a picture of escalating maritime dangers that no navy can handle solo. Speaking to delegates from 74...
In a display of India's rising naval dominance, President Droupadi Murmu lands in Visakhapatnam Tuesday for the much-anticipated International Fleet Review (IFR) 2026. This two-day extravaganza...
India's naval forces have scripted history by taking the helm of Combined Task Force 154, a critical arm of the 47-nation Combined Maritime Forces. This command, handed over in Bahrain on February...
The Indian Coast Guard executed a flawless operation in the Arabian Sea, shattering an international syndicate smuggling oil worth millions. Occurring 100 nautical miles off Mumbai on February 5-6,...
The Indian Coast Guard struck a decisive blow against smugglers in the Bay of Bengal, confiscating a fishing boat laden with 2,600 kilograms of betel nut. The dramatic seizure occurred on January 22,...
Visakhapatnam emerged as the focal point of defence innovation on Tuesday when the Standing Committee on Defence, under Radha Mohan Singh's leadership, conducted an on-site review at DRDO's NSTL. The...
India is on the cusp of a significant strategic advancement with the impending commissioning of its third indigenous nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), INS Aridhaman. Navy Chief...
The Indian Navy is poised to induct its third indigenous nuclear ballistic submarine, INS Aridhaman, in the very near future, according to Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi. Speaking at the annual...
India's space capabilities are significantly advancing, with the recent launch of ISRO's GSAT-7R (CMS-03) satellite marking a pivotal moment for the Indian Navy. This development comes amid...
India has achieved a significant milestone in its space program with the successful launch of GSAT-7R, its heaviest communication satellite to date. This advanced satellite is specifically designed...
A retired National Maritime Security Coordinator has emphasized the urgent need for a united, multinational approach to address escalating maritime security challenges. Speaking at the Indo-Pacific...
Pakistan's Navy Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf's recent visit to the Sir Creek region, a disputed maritime border area with India, has ignited significant security concerns in New Delhi. The top naval...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently graced the deck of INS Vikrant, India's indigenously built aircraft carrier. Unseen but potent, directly beneath where he stood, lay a sophisticated defense...
The Indian Navy is set to commission the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), INS Androth, at the Visakhapatnam Naval Dockyard today. This addition represents a significant...
The Indian Navy is preparing to commission the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) 'Androth' at the Naval Dockyard today. The commissioning ceremony will be presided over by...
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh is set to embark on a two-day visit to Australia, commencing Thursday. The primary focus of the visit will be to strengthen bilateral defense and strategic ties, with...
Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) has delivered the ICGS Akshar to the Coast Guard. This is the second vessel in a series of eight state-of-the-art Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) built under the Atmanirbhar...
The Indian Navy is set to significantly enhance its military capabilities with the addition of nine new modern diesel-electric submarines. Negotiations regarding the prices of these submarines are...
The Indian Navy is targeting the establishment of a fleet of 175 ships by 2035, with plans to incorporate submarines. Concurrently, a video showcasing the warship Himgiri, slated for commissioning in...
Amidst evolving geopolitical dynamics and increasing security challenges in the Indian Ocean region, the 8th high-level meeting between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Sri Lanka Coast Guard...
During the Quad Foreign Ministers' meeting in Washington, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted the South China Sea as a major concern for the member nations. The United States, India,...
Tensions in Southeast Asian waters escalated after a Chinese-made undersea monitoring system surfaced—literally—in Indonesia's Lombok Strait. Fishermen near Gili Trawangan pulled the 3.7-meter device...
At an informal gathering in Cyprus, European Union foreign ministers explored diplomatic pathways to end fighting in Ukraine and the Middle East while prioritizing the reopening of the Strait of...
Fresh military exchanges in the Strait of Hormuz have pushed US-Iran relations to a new low after American forces destroyed four Iranian drones and a launch facility. Central Command framed the...
South Korea’s foreign ministry is set to disclose the outcome of its inquiry into the recent strike on the container ship HMM Namu. The incident occurred on May 4 in the narrow Strait of Hormuz, a...
The Indian Navy once again demonstrated its operational agility when INS Kolkata intercepted a group of suspected pirates closing in on a merchant vessel in the western Indian Ocean. Acting on...
At their New Delhi meeting, Quad foreign ministers issued a joint call for relentless international action against terrorism and organized crime. They denounced every manifestation of terror and...
The Quad foreign ministers meeting concluded in New Delhi with strong endorsements from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who called it both successful and highly useful. Ambassador Sergio Gor...
Australia's top diplomat Penny Wong used the Quad foreign ministers' gathering in New Delhi to reaffirm Canberra's commitment to a stronger, results-driven Quad. She argued that only a united and...
Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi told fellow Quad ministers that the New Delhi meeting conveys a powerful commitment to practical cooperation across the Indo-Pacific. In his opening remarks, Motegi...
At Tuesday’s Quad Foreign Ministers’ meeting in New Delhi, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the four-nation bloc is rapidly becoming an action-oriented alliance rather than a forum...
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy confirmed that 25 vessels navigated the Strait of Hormuz during a 24-hour period spanning Friday to Saturday. The fleet comprised various commercial ships...
In a bid to calm global nerves over energy security, Iran's top diplomat Seyed Abbas Araghchi announced from New Delhi that the Strait of Hormuz stays open for business—except to adversarial nations....
Tensions in the Arabian Sea escalated as the UAE issued a sharp rebuke against an attack on an Indian cargo ship near Oman, timed precariously close to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi kicked off the BRICS Foreign Ministers' meeting in New Delhi with bilateral and multilateral huddles, reinforcing India's leadership in the Global South. The Ministry of...
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz took center stage Saturday as South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun urged Iran to allow safe ship passage in a phone discussion with Abbas Araghchi. With 26 South...
New York erupted in diplomatic fireworks as Russia's UN envoy Vassily Nebenzia staunchly defended Iran's right to control the Strait of Hormuz. During a heated Security Council session, he proclaimed...
Maritime security in the Arabian Sea took a dramatic turn when Iran's Coast Guard unleashed warning shots on the chemical tanker MT Siron near Oman's Shinas Outer Port. The Togo-registered ship...
A container ship came under fire from an IRGC gunboat in a shocking confrontation off Oman's northeastern coast, sparking fears of broader regional instability. The UKMTO swiftly reported the...
Tensions simmer in Indonesia's waters after local fishermen hauled up a high-tech Chinese underwater sensor from the Lombok Strait, a bustling maritime corridor linking the Indian and Pacific Oceans....
Tensions flared in the Persian Gulf as Iran's IRGC gunboats targeted two Indian merchant ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday morning. The Indian government wasted no time, calling in Iran's top...
Tensions flared in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran's IRGC gunboats opened fire on two ships flying the Indian flag, prompting a swift diplomatic rebuke from New Delhi. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met...
Tensions flared in the Strait of Hormuz as Iranian patrol boats targeted two ships flying the Indian flag, prompting a swift and stern rebuke from New Delhi. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held...
Doha hosted a crucial summit on Friday where Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani and Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer convened to address the post-ceasefire landscape...
Amid renewed pushes to reopen commercial sea lanes in the Strait of Hormuz, Israel's envoy to India, Reuven Azar, lauded New Delhi's steadfast advocacy for free maritime passage. Speaking...
In a display of solidarity, India sent off 250 metric tons of essential food supplies to Seychelles on Tuesday, kicking off a comprehensive $175 million economic assistance initiative. The Foreign...
As the US-Israel-Iran military standoff enters its third week, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached out to Iran's newly elected President Masoud Pezeshkian via phone to convey Eid and Nowruz...
A coalition of 20 nations has issued a scathing joint communiqué blasting Iran for its destabilizing maneuvers in the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint for one-fifth of the world's oil trade. From...
South Korea, alongside Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, and Canada, will issue a unified declaration denouncing Iran's aggressive actions in the Gulf that have crippled the...
Abu Dhabi hosted a pivotal IMO council session where a powerful resolution passed with support from more than 115 countries, targeting Iran's aggressive posturing in the Strait of Hormuz. The move...
A high-stakes diplomatic itinerary unfolds as US Special Envoy Sergio Gor heads to Sri Lanka and Maldives between March 19 and 24. Dual-hatted as Ambassador to India, Gor's mission zeroes in on...
Diplomatic efforts spearheaded by India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar have paid off, with Iran allowing Indian tankers to traverse the Strait of Hormuz. The decision came after talks with...
The curtain fell on the 11th edition of Raisina Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi today, with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stealing the show through his insights on India's strategic positioning...
In a pivotal discussion at the Vice President’s House in New Delhi, Seychelles’ Vice President Sebastian Pillay met with Indian counterpart CP Radhakrishnan, focusing on fortifying bilateral...
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar kicked off the Munich Security Conference with high-level talks alongside G7 foreign ministers. The agenda spotlighted mutual interests, with a firm emphasis...
In a high-level dialogue at New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Seychelles President Dr. Patrick Herminie explored avenues to deepen bilateral cooperation. The summit comes at an opportune...
In a boost to Indo-Seychelles relations, Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar met with President Wavel Ramkalawan—no, Dr. Patrick Herminie of Seychelles on February 9 in New Delhi. The encounter, part of a...
Two advanced Indian Coast Guard ships made a strategic port call at Colombo, signaling enhanced maritime partnership between India and Sri Lanka. ICG S Varah, an Offshore Patrol Vessel, and ICG S...
In a clear diplomatic note, India's Foreign Ministry has distanced itself from the naval maneuvers off Cape Town, labeling them a non-BRICS affair despite involvement from key members like China and...
Singapore's Changi Naval Base welcomed the Indian Navy's first-ever Training Squadron on January 15, signaling a new chapter in bilateral maritime engagement. The flotilla includes INS Tir, INS...
India's BrahMos supersonic missile system has been delivered to the Philippines, marking a significant escalation in regional defense capabilities and posing a direct challenge to China's naval...
Pakistan's rugged Makran coast has transformed into a critical hub for the international trade of crystal methamphetamine. Under the cloak of darkness, wooden boats laden with blue barrels of the...
In a significant escalation of anti-drug operations, the United States military has conducted multiple strikes against four suspected drug-smuggling boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean, resulting in...
India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a significant meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The high-level discussion took place on the sidelines of...
The United States has successfully neutralized a suspected drug-carrying submarine in the Caribbean Sea, the White House announced Sunday. The vessel was reportedly en route to U.S. shores along a...
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has expressed a strong desire for enhanced cooperation with India, particularly in trade, maritime security, and sustainable development. During a recent...
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has expressed a strong desire for enhanced cooperation with India, emphasizing trade, maritime security, and sustainable livelihoods. Speaking at an...
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has expressed a strong desire for enhanced cooperation with India, particularly in crucial areas like trade, maritime security, and fostering sustainable...
A new defense agreement between Pakistan and Somalia, focusing on military training and capacity-building, carries significant geopolitical weight beyond administrative clauses. This Memorandum of...
In the face of escalating tensions in the South China Sea, India and the Philippines have initiated a new strategic partnership. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is on an official visit to...
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held discussions with a delegation of special envoys from the Republic of Korea (RoK) on Thursday, led by former Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum. The meeting...
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held discussions on Thursday with a delegation of special envoys from the Republic of Korea (RoK), led by former Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum. The meeting...
In a ceremonial event brimming with military precision, Additional Director General MV Pathak officially took the reins of the Indian Coast Guard's Western Seaboard command in Mumbai on Monday. This...
Sri Lanka received a vital upgrade to its coastal defense arsenal as India gifted two advanced Personal Watercraft and safety equipment at a special event in Mirissa on Sunday. The donation targets...