Indian Ocean
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Race for strategic places, bases in Indian Ocean region: CDS
India | Dec 11, 2020, 03:05 PM ISTOver 120 warships of extra-regional forces are currently deployed in the Indian Ocean Region in support of various missions, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat said on Friday, referring to increasing maritime presence of various countries in the strategic sea lanes.
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Hindustan Hamara | June 27, 2020
News | Jun 27, 2020, 06:14 PM 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
offbeat | May 31, 2020, 01:46 PM 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, 05:18 PM 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 | Jan 15, 2020, 09:52 PM 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 | Sep 16, 2019, 12:48 PM 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, 09:33 AM 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 | Apr 26, 2019, 06:31 PM 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
Apr 25, 2019, 12:15 PM 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 | Mar 14, 2019, 04:47 PM 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 | Feb 25, 2019, 10:34 PM 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
Jan 25, 2019, 05:47 PM 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 | Oct 01, 2018, 05:01 PM 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 | Sep 24, 2018, 04:54 PM 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 | Aug 28, 2018, 07:45 PM 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 | Aug 28, 2018, 09:44 AM 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 | Jun 25, 2018, 06:54 PM 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 | Feb 20, 2018, 08:14 PM 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 | Dec 07, 2017, 08:04 PM 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
National | Nov 15, 2017, 10:40 PM 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.