Merchant ships desert Strait of Hormuz amid renewed US strikesCommercial shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz nearly came to a halt on Thursday as fears of renewed military escalation between ...
28 May, 2026, 07.21 PM IST
Taiwan detects 9 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 7 vessels, 1 shipTaiwan's defense ministry reported Chinese military activity near its waters. Nine Chinese aircraft and seven vessels were detected on Mond...
25 May, 2026, 08.12 AM IST
Sri Lanka's move to lease strategic airport near China-controlled Hambantota port sparks Indian interestIndia is keenly watching Sri Lanka's move to offer control of Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport to foreign investors. This presents a...
17 May, 2026, 07.14 PM IST
Taiwan detects eight PLAN vessels, one official ship around its territorial watersIn a post on 'X', Taiwan's MND said, "8 PLAN vessels and 1 official ship operating around #Taiwan detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. #...
16 May, 2026, 06.56 AM IST
What makes the Rs 90,000-crore Great Nicobar Island project critical for India both militarily and economicallyIndia is undertaking a massive Rs 90,000 crore project in Great Nicobar. This initiative will develop a major transshipment port and intern...
15 May, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
Taiwan on alert after spotting two Chinese warships near its Penghu islandsTaiwan's defense ministry reported spotting two Chinese warships, a destroyer and a frigate, operating southwest of the Penghu islands. Tai...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.09 AM IST
China teases new aircraft carrier in video, vows to build up islandsChina has revealed a video hinting at a new nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. The nation also plans to strengthen its island infrastructure...
23 Apr, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
China steps up Iran diplomacy while seeking smooth summit with TrumpChina is actively working to end the Iran war, balancing its diplomatic efforts with an upcoming summit with U.S. President Donald Trump. B...
17 Apr, 2026, 07.46 AM IST
Taiwan detects 3 Chinese sorties, 6 vessels, 2 ships around itselfTaiwan's defense ministry reported Chinese military aircraft and vessels near its waters. Several Chinese aircraft crossed the median line ...
06 Apr, 2026, 08.22 AM IST
Taiwan detects 6 Chinese vessels, 1 ship around itselfTaiwan's Ministry of National Defence reported detecting six Chinese military vessels and an official ship near its territorial waters on S...
05 Apr, 2026, 07.45 AM IST
Taiwan detects 5 Chinese aircraft, 6 vessels around its territoriesTaiwanese forces said three out of five sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern Air Defence Identifi...
12 Mar, 2026, 07.20 AM IST
India must remain proactive in countering combined naval threat from China, Pak: Parliamentary panelA parliamentary panel has voiced concerns over China's growing presence and influence in the Indian Ocean Region, posing risks to India's n...
11 Aug, 2025, 10.20 PM IST
Indian Ocean Region sees fresh power play as Indian, Chinese warships dock at Colombo at same timeThe Indian warship INS Mumbai docked at Colombo at the same time as three Chinese warships, underscoring the intense strategic competition ...
27 Aug, 2024, 02.19 PM IST
EAM Jaishankar raises concern over "steady increase in Chinese naval presence" in Indian OceanIndia's External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, expressed concern about the increasing presence of Chinese naval activity in the Indian Oc...
27 Sep, 2023, 03.49 PM IST
India and US set to ramp up joint naval drillsThey would also invite more countries to join the Malabar exercises as the two nations share concerns about the growing Chinese naval prese...
08 Nov, 2014, 11.07 AM IST
- China seeks military bases in Pak's restive tribal region
China has expressed an interest in setting up military bases in Pakistan's volatile tribal area or the Northern Areas.
26 Oct, 2011, 01.03 PM IST
- Indian, Chinese navies commence joint naval exercises
The naval exercises are being held under the landmark bilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) inked in May last year to step up militar...
13 Apr, 2007, 02.40 PM IST