China holds its first meeting with 19 countries in Indian Ocean region without IndiaThe Chinese forum apparently is aimed at countering India's strong influence in the Indian Ocean region where India-backed organisations li...
26 Nov, 2022, 06.20 PM IST
Indian Ocean Region island states on Huawei’s radar for alleged surveillance activitiesHuawei, in partnership with Mauritius Telecom, has proposed to build an all-cloud Safe City based on the concept of ‘one cloud and one pool...
02 Aug, 2022, 01.16 PM IST
China eyes military base in Indian Ocean region in MadagascarHigh level visits have been taking place between the defence forces of China and Madagascar and a military base could be set up by Beijing ...
20 Jul, 2022, 06.02 PM IST
EU wants India to join in financing initiative for Indo-Pacific to counter China: French DiplomatThe European Union will be hosting the Indo-Pacific Forum on February 22, which Minister for External Affairs S Jaishankar is expected to a...
02 Feb, 2022, 07.43 PM IST
India steps up engagement in Indo-Pacific region amid China's Health Silk Road initiativeIndia is stepping up engagement in its neighbourhood including in the Indian Ocean Region as part of Indo-Pacific vision amid China's renew...
10 May, 2020, 10.53 PM IST
French President announces 3-pronged security partnership with India for Southern Indian OceanMacron stated that India and France were sharing the analysis of joint maritime security, working on a joint maritime surveillance in the r...
26 Oct, 2019, 09.43 AM IST
View: African islands in the Indian Ocean- Looking beyond Delhi’s strategic blindnessThe western Indian Ocean continues to remain at the periphery of India’s strategic calculations while remaining a blindspot for the Indian ...
17 Oct, 2019, 01.10 PM IST
Navy’s MiG-29K to take on France’s Rafale-M off GoaIndian defence sources said the two countries will be deploying their aircraft carriers, INS Vikramaditya with its MiG-29K fighters and FNS...
18 Apr, 2019, 10.34 AM IST
China denies reports to set up 18 naval bases in Indian OceanChinese military today termed "utterly groundless" reports that it is setting up 18 naval bases in Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Myanmar and several...
27 Nov, 2014, 05.25 PM IST
A wearable gadget women will want on their wristThe company recently partnered with Opening Ceremony to power the MICA smart bracelet, a piece of jewellery with a touchscreen display disc...
10 Sep, 2014, 10.46 AM IST
- Yogurt chain Red Mango to step up India presence
Frozen yogurt chain Red Mango, which entered the Indian mkt earlier this yr, plans to expand across the country by launching 15-20 outlets ...
26 Aug, 2012, 09.19 PM IST
- India gets 46th spot in global trade logistics performance: World Bank
Countries like India, China and the US, which pursued aggressive reforms, have improved their global trade logistics performance.
16 May, 2012, 02.10 PM IST
- Varun Industries sells 51% in Madagascar oil block to China's Da Qing for Rs 750 crore
Varun has formed a special purpose vehicle where it will own 49%, for developing the oil block and will also part of the proceeds from the ...
27 Dec, 2011, 02.19 PM IST
- Foreign companies in talks for stake in Varun Industries's Madagascar arm
At least four foreign resource firms have approached Varun Industries for a strategic stake in its Madagascar arm.
17 Nov, 2011, 04.03 AM IST
- Varun Group discovers rare earth, minerals in Madagascar
The company said it has discovered a total of 266.8 million tones of heavy minerals in its 10 exploratory and mining lease blocks.
06 Jul, 2011, 03.51 AM IST
- Nalco now sets sights on Namibia's uranium assets
Hindustan Copper and Nalco's joint bid to acquire a copper mine in Namibia has fallen flat after the mine owner decided to withdraw the off...
06 Sep, 2010, 04.31 AM IST
- Chinese ban to hit Indian iron ore exports
Nearly half of India's iron ore exports to China are in serious danger of being wiped out.
27 May, 2010, 06.48 AM IST