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Iran fires two ballistic missiles at US-UK Diego Garcia base in Indian Ocean: Report
World | March 21, 2026 9:32 ISTNeither of the missiles hit the base which is 4,000 kilometers away from Iranian territory, Wall Street Journal reported, citing multiple US officials.
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'Humane act': Jaishankar on India sheltering IRIS Lavan as US sinks Iranian warship in fleet chaos
India | March 07, 2026 13:57 ISTJaishankar, affirming UNCLOS and international law, explained, "They were coming for a fleet review but got caught on the wrong side. We approached from humanity's viewpoint. I think we did the right thing."
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'Deployed vessel to help': Indian Navy says it responded to distress call by IRIS Dena
India | March 05, 2026 20:29 ISTUS-Israel-Iran war: The Indian Navy responded to the distress call by Iranian warship IRIS Dena after it got hit a torpedo of a US submarine. The navy is coordinating with the Sri Lankan side for further search and rescue operations.
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US strike on Iranian warship 'IRIS Dena': Why putting India in the dock is flawed logic | EXPLAINED
World | March 05, 2026 16:31 ISTA United States submarine torpedoed and sank the Iranian warship IRIS Dena in international waters off Sri Lanka while it was returning from the Milan naval exercise hosted by India.
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Cyclone Senyar: Low pressure over area may intensify in next 24 hours; rain alert in costal states
India | November 25, 2025 19:17 ISTThe IMD said the low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm while moving north-northwestwards over a period of 24 hours.
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India's next-gen tsunami alert system 'Tarang' to cut warning time to under 2 minutes | EXCLUSIVE
India | November 05, 2025 19:51 IST‘Tarang’, a high-performance next-generation tsunami warning system designed to detect and relay alerts in real time, is currently under development. It is expected to be operational within the next six to seven months.
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One arrow, two targets: Indian Navy's subtle message to China, Operation Sindoor reference for Pak
India | November 01, 2025 9:12 ISTNavy Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan said that the Indian Navy currently has around 40 ships deployed in the Indian Ocean and is working towards increasing this number to more than 50 while monitoring every foreign ship movement.
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Centre plans to take over Lakshwadeep's Bitra island for defence use, cites national security
India | July 19, 2025 23:15 ISTBitra is a small island among the Lakshwadeep Islands, covering approximately 91,700 square metres (0.091 square kilometres) and is home to around 350 residents.
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Crippled and cornered: Pakistan Navy left exposed, humiliated as India's Operation Sindoor triumphs
India | July 08, 2025 19:11 ISTPakistan’s Navy remains docked weeks after Operation Sindoor, crippled by ageing warships, Chinese tech failures, and collapsing morale. As India asserts dominance at sea, Pakistan’s fleet has virtually vanished from the Arabian waters.
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Chagos Islands: What is the UK-Mauritius deal on archipelago and what's India's stance on it?
Explainers | May 23, 2025 12:34 ISTThe Chagos Islands are a strategically significant area, with one of its islands, Diego Garcia, serving as a key military base jointly operated by the UK and the US. It monitors the Malacca Strait and other essential global trade routes, especially energy supplies.
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US moves 6 B-2 stealth bombers to Indian Ocean amid tensions with Iran, Houthis: Report
World | April 05, 2025 7:42 ISTThe United States has deployed six stealth B-2 bombers at Diego Garcia, which is a joint US-British base located 3,900 kilometres from Iran’s southern coast. The deployment comes amid rising tensions with Iran and Houthis.
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North Sentinel Island: The forbidden land of Andaman that no one can visit
India | April 03, 2025 13:00 ISTNorth Sentinel Island is home to the uncontacted Sentinelese tribe, fiercely resisting outsiders for thousands of years. Know why this isolated land is strictly off-limits and the secrets it holds.
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20 Years of Indian Ocean tsunami: Read the inspiring story of ‘Baby 81’ who was pulled out of rubble
World | December 26, 2024 10:33 ISTDiscover the inspiring story of Jayarasa Abilash, famously known as “Baby 81,” a survivor of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. Twenty years later, his journey from a dramatic rescue to pursuing higher education reflects resilience, hope, and the enduring human spirit.
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India unveils new nuclear-capable submarine: Know how Indian Navy is closing its gap with China
India | October 22, 2024 13:29 ISTIndia has launched its fourth nuclear-powered submarine, S4*, at the Ship Building Center in Visakhapatnam, further bolstering its nuclear deterrence capabilities. This move is part of India’s strategy to address China’s growing naval presence in the Indian Ocean region.
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India signs Rs 32,000 crore historic deal for 31 Predator drones from US
India | October 15, 2024 13:50 ISTIndia has signed a deal with the US to acquire 31 Predator drones, enhancing its defense, surveillance, and combat capabilities. The MQ-9B drones will strengthen India’s maritime and border security, marking a major step in India-US defense ties.
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Chagos Islands: Why are they important in Indian Ocean and what do India, UK want? EXPLAINED
Explainers | October 04, 2024 16:21 ISTBritain ceded control over the Chagos Archipelago after years of negotiations with Mauritius. India has maintained strong support for Mauritius over the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands and played a quiet but important role in the negotiations with the UK.
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India welcomes agreement between Mauritius, UK over Chagos Archipelago | How it played a role?
World | October 03, 2024 20:58 ISTThe Chagos Archipelago consists of approximately 58 small, flat islands located in the central Indian Ocean. India had earlier reaffirmed support to Mauritius over on the issue of the Chagos Archipelago, which was widely appreciated by the island nation.
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UK agrees to hand over sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius | What is its significance?
World | October 03, 2024 16:30 ISTThe Chagos Archipelago consists of approximately 58 small, flat islands located in the central Indian Ocean. India had earlier reaffirmed support to Mauritius over on the issue of the Chagos Archipelago, which was widely appreciated by the island nation.
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Sea-borne Pandemic: Sea urchin pandemic spreads far beyond Red Sea
News | June 08, 2024 15:07 ISTA sea-borne pandemic that wiped out sea urchin populations in the Red Sea has spread and is taking out the species in parts of the Indian Ocean and could go global, according to scientists in Israel. Watch to know more!
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India, Maldives review withdrawal of Indian military personnel from the island nation
World | May 03, 2024 22:22 ISTMohamed Muizzu, widely seen as a pro-China leader, pushed for ousting Indian military personnel from his country after assuming charge as the president of the island nation.
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