India ensured no one exercises hegemony in Indian Ocean Region: Rajnath SinghDefence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized the Indian Navy's role in ensuring the sovereignty and autonomy of nations in the Indian Ocean re...
05 Mar, 2024, 05.16 PM IST
India's message to China: Violation of UNCLOS damages trust immenselyIndia has urged for respect of "foundational principles and regimes" such as the UNCLOS in order for the credibility of the global order to...
04 Jun, 2023, 08.04 AM IST
China’s assault on the environment continues on the High SeasIndustrialized nations like China are meeting their seafood needs with their highly sophisticated fishing fleet operating in international ...
04 Feb, 2023, 04.06 PM IST
Seas, space & cyber to offer big opportunities ahead: DovalMaintaining that India has several geographical advantages, he called upon nations in its near and distant neighbourhood to work together f...
04 Oct, 2019, 12.48 PM IST
India led initiative to bring together regional navies turns 10 with big ideas on the tableFrom a standing force of nations to joint training, member states focus on moving ahead.
14 Nov, 2018, 08.37 PM IST
10th anniversary celebration of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium to be held in NovemberDefence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is likely to be the chief guest for the November 13-14 event which would include a seminar, Tall Ship R...
30 Sep, 2018, 03.29 PM IST
India to protect its interest in Indian Ocean Rim, says MoS for Defence Rao Inderjit SinghMinister of State (MoS) for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh, said the sea lines passing through the Indian Ocean Rim are critical for the countr...
12 Jul, 2018, 03.49 PM IST
Maritime security an important dimension of India’s bilateral relations: Foreign Secretary JaishankarObserving that maritime safety and security is a multi-faceted issue, Jaishankar said challenges like maritime terrorism, smuggling are thr...
12 Jul, 2018, 03.09 PM IST
Remain ever ready to counter any threat: Sitharaman to NavyIn her address, Sitharaman also mentioned about unprecedented success of the Malabar exercise with the US and the Japanese Navy earlier thi...
12 Jul, 2018, 11.52 AM IST
Security challenges do not respect borders: JaishankarJaishankar noted that India conducts 40 per cent of its trade with littoral states along the IOR and it supports "freedom of navigation, ov...
11 Jul, 2018, 05.37 PM IST
No new developments in Doklam, status quo prevails in the area: GovernmentIn August last year, India and China decided to end their 73-day standoff between their troops at Doklam. The standoff had strained ties co...
08 Mar, 2018, 05.57 PM IST
Why India must be the leading player in the Indian Ocean regionIndia should step up its multilateral engagement to make the region an engine for socio-economic development and sound environmental manage...
01 Sep, 2015, 03.23 PM IST
French Navy chief Admiral Bernard Rogel arrives on six-day visitThe Admiral was received at the South Block lawns in the afternoon by Navy Chief Admiral R K Dhowan and accorded a ceremonial guard of hono...
13 Nov, 2014, 08.12 PM IST
Navy chief Admiral R K Dhowan asks force to ensure readiness levelsDhowan emphasised on enhancement of combat capabilities of the fleet & efficacy of weapon systems along with readiness of other operational...
16 Oct, 2014, 08.41 PM IST
As China expands might in Indian Ocean, India looks for ways to face geostrategic realityIndia has close defence ties with almost all important countries in the region, particularly Mauritius, Maldives, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Si...
17 Sep, 2014, 12.32 PM IST
India should develop close relations with IOR nations: Expert'For India to expect acknowledgement of a leadership role in Indian Ocean would also be based on a closer relations with US and China.'
01 Aug, 2014, 03.21 PM IST
- Indian Ocean security taskforce to be launched in Australia
A taskforce on the changing security dynamics of the Indian Ocean Region and the roles of India and Australia in Indo-Pacific security will...
19 Feb, 2013, 10.41 AM IST