Indian Ocean
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Hindustan Hamara | June 27, 2020
News | June 27, 2020 18:14 ISTChina has sent a nuclear submarine in the Indian Ocean. Here is how the Indian Navy prepares to counter it.
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New species of 'Dumbo Octopus' captured on camera at 4.3 miles down in the Indian Ocean
May 31, 2020 13:46 ISTOver 4 miles down in the Indian ocean, a species of octopus has been captured on camera which is said to be the deepest sighting of the sea creature to date. 'Dumbo Octopus' is a species of deep-sea umbrella octopuses named for their fins which resemble the ears of Disney's cartoon elephant Dumbo.
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Giant tectonic plate under Indian Ocean is breaking into two pieces, study finds
Science | May 25, 2020 17:18 ISTA giant tectonic plate under the Indian Ocean is breaking into two pieces, a new study has found. In a report published by the Live Science, it was said that the plate, known as the India-Australia-Capricorn tectonic plate, is splitting at a snail's pace.
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Chinese involvement in Indian Ocean increasing; we are watching: Navy Chief
India | January 15, 2020 21:52 ISTThe Chinese Navy's presence is rapidly increasing in the Indian Ocean region and the Indian Navy is keeping a watch on the developments through "mission-based" deployments, Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh said on Wednesday. The Navy chief asserted that China's Belt and Road Initiative and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor impinge on India's sovereignty.
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Chinese amphibious warship sighted in Indian Ocean
India | September 16, 2019 12:48 ISTThe warship, a Landing Platform Dock (LPD), was located by a Navy P-8I surveillance aircraft.
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US, Sri Lanka announce to join hands for peace, security in Indo-Pacific
World | May 18, 2019 9:33 ISTBoth countries vowed to ensure a rules-based order in the Indian Ocean.
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Cyclone threat in Indian Ocean, may impact Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh
India | April 26, 2019 18:31 IST A depression over east Equatorial Indian Ocean and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday.
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Some sinks in ocean, some washed up on beaches: Scientists crack 'missing plastic waste' mystery in Indian Ocean
Science | April 25, 2019 12:15 ISTIt is still a mystery what happens to the remaining 99 per cent of plastic waste that has entered the ocean.
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China's growing presence in Indian Ocean a challenge for India: Navy chief Admiral Sunil Lanba
India | March 14, 2019 16:47 ISTChina's growing presence in the northern part of the Indian Ocean is a challenge for India but New Delhi is keeping a close eye on the deployment of Chinese ships and submarines in the region, Navy chief Admiral Sunil Lanba has said.
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Chagos archipelago dispute: ICJ rules against UK, advises rapid decolonisation of Mauritian islands
World | February 25, 2019 22:34 ISTAlthough the majority decision by the international court of justice in The Hague is only advisory, the decision will affect the international standing of the already isolated nation.
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Uncharted waters: Scientists to explore Indian Ocean depths
Science | January 25, 2019 17:47 ISTThe Nekton Mission, supported by over 40 organizations, will conduct further dives in other parts of the Indian Ocean over three years. The research will contribute to a summit on the state of the Indian Ocean planned for late 2021.
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Injured Navy sailor Abhilash Tomy returning home after rescue from Indian Ocean storm
India | October 01, 2018 17:01 ISTTomy, who suffered a back injury, is being picked up by the Indian Navy frigate INS Satpura for return to India, the Australian Navy said in a statement in Sydney.
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Who is Abhilash Tomy, Indian Naval officer rescued from south Indian Ocean
India | September 24, 2018 16:54 ISTThe naval sailor-cum-sportsperson participating in the GGR-2018, was caught in a huge storm on Friday, 5,020 km from Cape Comorin, India and 3,500 km from Perth, Australia, in the Indian Ocean.
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India giving top priority to building connectivity, cooperation in neighbourhood: Sushma Swaraj
India | August 28, 2018 19:45 ISTShe added that India considers the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) as an important instrument for acheiving peace and security in the region
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Sushma Swaraj stresses need for peace and stability in Indian Ocean
World | August 28, 2018 9:44 ISTActivities by China in the Indian Ocean have increased as the nation is building ports and other infrastructure in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Pakistan.
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India, Seychelles to work on Assumption Island naval base project 'based on each other's interests'
India | June 25, 2018 18:54 ISTIndia is keen on developing the Assumption Island in the Indian Ocean as a naval base to expand its footprint in the strategically-key region where China has been trying to enhance its military presence.
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Amid political crisis in Maldives, Chinese warships sail into Indian Ocean: Report
World | February 20, 2018 20:14 ISTAs Maldives continues to face political crisis, five Chinese naval ships sailed into the eastern Indian Ocean to join six other vessels.
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'Next big conflict with China likely to be on Indian Ocean'
World | December 07, 2017 20:04 ISTQuestioning Neville Maxwell's book "India's China War" that opined that India provoked the war with China, Lintner said that this did not make sense given the realities on the ground.
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After quadrilateral meet, France-India to deepen ties in IOR to counter China’s dominance
Politics | November 15, 2017 22:40 ISTFrance's comment comes against the backdrop of a quadrilateral meeting of officials from India, the US, Japan and Australia on the sidelines of the India-ASEAN Summit in Manila.
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Sushma Swaraj calls for peaceful, secure Indian Ocean
World | August 31, 2017 20:37 ISTSpeaking at the Indian Ocean Conference in Colombo, Sushma Swaraj called for a peaceful, stable and secure Indian Ocean with its waters free of any traditional and non-traditional threats.
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