Indian Ocean

The ocean between Africa, Asia, Australia and Antarctica (or the Southern Ocean)

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The Indian Ocean is the third-largest of the world's oceanic divisions, covering 70,560,000 km² (27,240,000 sq mi) or 19.8% of the water on Earth's surface. It is bounded by Asia to the north, Africa to the west and Australia to the east. To the south it is bounded by the Southern Ocean or Antarctica, depending on the definition in use. Along its core, the Indian Ocean has some large marginal or regional seas such as the Arabian Sea, the Laccadive Sea, the Somali Sea, Bay of Bengal, and the Andaman Sea.

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PM Modi calls for greater integration, vaccine data sharing with neighbors Citing the region's collaborative effort to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called for greater integration among South Asia and the Indian Ocean island.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 06:09Published 1 week ago

‘India ready to supply weapons systems to IOR countries’: Rajnath Singh Rajnath Singh said India ready to supply various types of weapons systems to IOR countries. The defence minister was addressing the Indian ocean region defence ministers' conclave. "India has to play.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 05:16Published 3 weeks ago

Future of Indian Ocean region depends on cooperative efforts: Navy Chief Indian Navy believes that each one amongst them in IOR (Indian Ocean Region) is an equal and critical partner in business of keeping seas safe and secure, said Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh on.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:02Published 3 weeks ago

Indian Ocean region important part of global commons: Rajnath Singh Indian Ocean Region forms an important part of oceanic commons shared by the world, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at an event in Bengaluru on February 04. "The region has, for a large part of.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:11Published 3 weeks ago

India ready to supply various types of missile systems, military vehicles to IOR countries: Defence Minister Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended Indian Ocean Region Defence Ministers' Conclave. The event is taking place in Bengaluru on February 04. It is an initiative to promote dialogue to foster.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:35Published 3 weeks ago

India has to play active role for peaceful co-existence of IOR countries: Rajnath Singh Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended Indian Ocean Region Defence Ministers' Conclave. The event is taking place in Bengaluru on February 04. It is an initiative to promote dialogue to foster.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:36Published 3 weeks ago

Tropical activity poses threat in Southern Hemisphere Tropical Cyclones Eloise and Joshua could pose a threat from areas of the Indian Ocean to the Australian coast. CNN Meteorologist Tom Sater has more. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 02:23Published on January 17, 2021

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‘Mauritius, India working for a safe Indian Ocean’ IndiaTimes - Published 1 day ago
External affairs minister S Jaishankar inaugurates new chancery building of Indian High Commission in Mauritius Jaishankar arrived here in India's strategically key maritime neighbour in the Indian Ocean region on Sunday night from the Maldives on the last leg of his two-nation tour. Jaishankar inaugurated the.. IndiaTimes - Published 4 days ago
External affairs minister S Jaishankar calls on Mauritius ex-PM Anerood Jugnauth; briefs him on progress in bilateral ties Jaishankar, who arrived here in India's strategically key maritime neighbour in the Indian Ocean region on Sunday night from the Maldives on the last leg of his two-nation tour, met the.. IndiaTimes - Published 5 days ago

With focus on peace and stability in Indian Ocean, navy conducts largest war games The TROPEX-21 commenced in early January and all the operational units of the Indian Navy are taking part in it. DNA - Published 2 weeks ago
Navy to conduct largest-ever drill to prepare for challenges in Indian Ocean Region IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago
Indian Ocean: Madagascar seeks stronger defence ties, wants joint military exercise IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago

'One's threat today may be another's tomorrow': India seeks to rally Indian Ocean Region countries IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
India ready to supply weapons systems to countries in Indian Ocean Region: Rajnath Singh India is ready to supply various weapons systems, including missiles and electronic warfare systems, to countries in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
India can take on the role of being net security provider in Indian Ocean Region: Rajnath Singh Highlighting that India can take on the role of being the net security provider in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), defence minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that the Central government is looking.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
Indian Ocean defence ministers' conclave, Tejas deal to be highlights of Aero-India IndiaTimes - Published on January 21, 2021

Race is on for strategic bases in Indian Ocean Region, says CDS Bipin Rawat Speaking on the theme of "Contesting the Indo Pacific for Global Domination", Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat on Friday said the world is witnessing a race for strategic bases in the Indian.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 11, 2020
Over 120 warships deployed in Indian Ocean Region: CDS Gen Bipin Rawat CDS Rawat highlighted the importance of the Indian Ocean Region, stating that so far, it has remained peaceful despite being under contestation. DNA - Published on December 11, 2020
Keeping hawk-eye on China, Navy combat-ready to tackle any challenge in Indian Ocean IndiaTimes - Published on December 3, 2020	India to enhance bilateral ties with Seychelles in post-Covid era: Jaishankar India has vowed to further enhance its strategic partnership with Seychelles in the post-COVID era as External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held high-level talks with the country's top leadership here.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 29, 2020
India, Maldives and Sri Lanka agree to expand intelligence sharing; deputy NSAs to meet biannually The meet comes, even as Chinese fishing and research vessels increase presence in the Indian ocean. DNA - Published on November 28, 2020	Steady increase in Chinese vessels in Indian Ocean, 100 ships travelling to Pakistan every year When it comes to Chinese fishing vessels in the high seas, around 300 to 450 have been seen in the last four years. DNA - Published on November 27, 2020
Set up after 26/11, India to upgrade its 'eye in Indian Ocean' top maritime body IMAC, based out of Delhi's suburb Gurugram, gets real-time data on movement in the Indian ocean region being fed information from several places. DNA - Published on November 26, 2020	India gets a new long-range P-8I patrol aircraft Though primarily meant to keep a hawk-eye on the Indian Ocean Region, India has been extensively using the P-8Is to track movements and build-ups of Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh as well. “The.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 18, 2020
India's COVID-19 food aid reaches Djibouti Under Mission Sagar 1, India had reached out to 5 Indian ocean countries-- Maldives, Mauritius, Madagascar, Comoros, and Seychelles. The outreach is part of India's SAGAR --Security and Growth for All.. DNA - Published on November 12, 2020	Working on 'common approaches' with India in Pacific, Indian Ocean: Russian Envoy The comments assume significance even as India and the United States are working on the Indo-Pacific concept, which New Delhi has also raised with Moscow. DNA - Published on October 3, 2020
India to start work on Maldives airport expansion next year; runway will allow A320s, Boeing 737s to land India to start work on the expansion of Hanimaadhoo International Airport in the northern Maldives from next year. It is billed as the largest infrastructure and connectivity project in that part of.. DNA - Published on September 23, 2020	India, Australia to kick off naval exercise in eastern Indian Ocean India is set to kick off a two-day naval exercise with Australia in the eastern Indian Ocean, in what constitutes some additional strategic signaling after similar exercises with the US and Japan in.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 22, 2020
Amid tensions on border, Indian Navy tracks Chinese research vessel in Indian Ocean IndiaTimes - Published on September 17, 2020	India, France decide to expand cooperation in Indian Ocean Region Defence minister Rajnath Singh and his French counterpart Florence Parly on Thursday held extensive talks during which they vowed to step up cooperation in the Indian Ocean, a region which is.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 10, 2020
Mauritius arrests Indian captain of Japanese ship that spilled oil Authorities in Mauritius have arrested the Indian captain of the Japanese ship that ran aground near Mauritius and spilled 1,000 tons of oil on the Indian Ocean island's protected coastline. Sunil.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 19, 2020	India sends 30 tonnes of medical equipment, humanitarian aid to Mauritius to contain oil spill India's move comes as a part of its policy to extend humanitarian assistance and provide disaster relief to its neighbours in the Indian Ocean region and also as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra.. DNA - Published on August 16, 2020
India's 'special friendship' with Maldives as deep as Indian Ocean waters: PM Modi IndiaTimes - Published on August 13, 2020	India announces financial package of $250 Million to Maldives India has already extended the assistance of $400 million through extended Currency swap arrangement that will help the Indian ocean Island country tide over liquidity crisis. DNA - Published on August 13, 2020
India, Mauritius partnership to soar even higher in coming years: PM Modi "It was in Mauritius that I had first spoken about India's vision of 'SAGAR - Security and Growth for All in the Region'. This is because Mauritius is at the heart of India's approach to the Indian.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 30, 2020	India's coop with Indian Ocean countries in focus as Modi inaugurates Mauritius SC building IndiaTimes - Published on July 30, 2020
Navy significantly expands deployment in Indian Ocean following border row with China: Sources The Indian Navy has deployed a large number of frontline warships and submarines in the Indian Ocean Region(IOR) in the wake of the border row in eastern Ladakh to send out a clear message to China,.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 29, 2020	India-US naval drill shows ability to project power with allies, says US defence secretary US defence secretary Mark Esper said America was “closely monitoring” the India-China stand-off and the disengagement process on the Line of Actual Control (LAC). In his virtual address to the.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 21, 2020
Indian, US warships to conduct exercise in strong strategic signal to China amidst border confrontation In a strong strategic signal to China, a US carrier strike group led by the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz is set to conduct an exercise with Indian warships near the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago. The.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 20, 2020	Amid Chinese aggression, America's largest warship likely to rendezvous with the Indian Navy USS Nimitz is already present in the Indian Ocean, where it arrived via the Malacca Strait. DNA - Published on July 19, 2020
India faces joint Pak-China threat in Indian Ocean The collusive China-Pakistan threat along the land borders is slowly but surely extending to the maritime domain as well. Even as China steps up its naval forays into the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), it.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 13, 2020	Ladakh face-off fallout: India to strengthen maritime alliance against China Strengthening of a maritime alliance in the Indian Ocean region, led by India, is likely to be one of the fallouts of Chinese combativeness in the region. DNA - Published on July 2, 2020
India increases surveillance in Indian Ocean region to track Chinese activities The Navy has increased its surveillance missions and beefed up operational deployment in the Indian Ocean region in the wake of India's border standoff with China in eastern Ladakh, sources said. The.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 29, 2020	Naval ship 'Kesari' returns after deployment in southern Indian Ocean region IndiaTimes - Published on June 28, 2020
Iran says it successfully tests new naval cruise missile Iran said on Thursday its navy had successfully fired a new locally made cruise missile during war games in the northern Indian Ocean and near the entrance to the Gulf. Reuters - Published on June 18, 2020	Galwan clash: Army, Navy, Air Force raise alert level Front-line bases of the Indian Army and the Air Force along the nearly 3,500 km de-facto border with China were on Wednesday put on high alert in view of a major clash between Indian and Chinese troops.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 17, 2020
PM Modi rejuvenates 'samosa diplomacy' with Australia's Scott Morrison ahead of video summit "Connected by the Indian Ocean, united by the Indian Samosa! Looks delicious, PM @ScottMorrisonMP! Once we achieve a decisive victory against COVID-19, we will enjoy the Samosas together. Looking.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 31, 2020	US and India must develop plan to counter China's efforts to strengthen its position in Indian Ocean: American think-tank IndiaTimes - Published on May 28, 2020
Mission Sagar: India's helping hand across Indian Ocean during COVID-19 crisis This deployment is in line with India's role as the first responder in the region. DNA - Published on May 10, 2020	Mission Sagar: India sends INS Kesari with medical teams, food to Indian Ocean countries India on Sunday dispatched INS Kesari, carrying on board two medical assistance teams, medicines and essential food items, to countries in the southern Indian Ocean as part of the govt's 'Mission.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 10, 2020
South Asia coronavirus cases hit 22,000 as Maldives locks down capital The number of people infected with the coronavirus crossed 22,000 in densely populated South Asia on Friday driven by a rise in cases in India as the tiny Indian Ocean island nation of Maldives locked.. Reuters - Published on April 17, 2020	Conference on Indian Ocean postponed IndiaTimes - Published on March 5, 2020
India postpones biggest maritime exercise amid COVID-19 scare With the outbreak of coronavirus outside China and increase in the numbers of cases in India, the Indian Navy has postponed its biggest multilateral naval exercise -- Milan 2020 -- in the Indian Ocean.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 3, 2020	Greater vigilance needed in Indo-Pacific region: President Ram Nath Kovind "Today, the geopolitical situation in the world and in the Indo-Pacific in particular demands greater vigilance. I am aware that the Navy has adopted mission-based deployments in the Indian Ocean.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 13, 2020
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Indian Ocean

The ocean between Africa, Asia, Australia and Antarctica (or the Southern Ocean)

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‘Mauritius, India working for a safe Indian Ocean’

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External affairs minister S Jaishankar calls on Mauritius ex-PM Anerood Jugnauth; briefs him on progress in bilateral ties

With focus on peace and stability in Indian Ocean, navy conducts largest war games

Navy to conduct largest-ever drill to prepare for challenges in Indian Ocean Region

Indian Ocean: Madagascar seeks stronger defence ties, wants joint military exercise

'One's threat today may be another's tomorrow': India seeks to rally Indian Ocean Region countries

India ready to supply weapons systems to countries in Indian Ocean Region: Rajnath Singh

India can take on the role of being net security provider in Indian Ocean Region: Rajnath Singh

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Race is on for strategic bases in Indian Ocean Region, says CDS Bipin Rawat

Over 120 warships deployed in Indian Ocean Region: CDS Gen Bipin Rawat

Keeping hawk-eye on China, Navy combat-ready to tackle any challenge in Indian Ocean

India to enhance bilateral ties with Seychelles in post-Covid era: Jaishankar

India, Maldives and Sri Lanka agree to expand intelligence sharing; deputy NSAs to meet biannually

Steady increase in Chinese vessels in Indian Ocean, 100 ships travelling to Pakistan every year

Set up after 26/11, India to upgrade its 'eye in Indian Ocean' top maritime body

India gets a new long-range P-8I patrol aircraft

India's COVID-19 food aid reaches Djibouti

Working on 'common approaches' with India in Pacific, Indian Ocean: Russian Envoy

India to start work on Maldives airport expansion next year; runway will allow A320s, Boeing 737s to land

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Amid tensions on border, Indian Navy tracks Chinese research vessel in Indian Ocean

India, France decide to expand cooperation in Indian Ocean Region

Mauritius arrests Indian captain of Japanese ship that spilled oil

India sends 30 tonnes of medical equipment, humanitarian aid to Mauritius to contain oil spill

India's 'special friendship' with Maldives as deep as Indian Ocean waters: PM Modi

India announces financial package of $250 Million to Maldives

India, Mauritius partnership to soar even higher in coming years: PM Modi

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Navy significantly expands deployment in Indian Ocean following border row with China: Sources

India-US naval drill shows ability to project power with allies, says US defence secretary

Indian, US warships to conduct exercise in strong strategic signal to China amidst border confrontation

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