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Mumbai, April 2 – Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth flagged off INS Sunayna, an Offshore Patrol Vessel of the Indian Navy, on Thursday. The vessel set sail from Mumbai as part of the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR initiative, which reinforces India's commitment to regional maritime...

Naypyidaw, March 28 – As the conflict in the Middle East heightened maritime instability, Myanmar's long-term strategic significance has become increasingly important in China's security calculus. There are also other strategic chokepoints beyond the Strait of Hormuz, and it is in this context...

New Delhi, March 27 The Ministry of Defence signed a contract worth ₹445 crore with Russia's Rosoboronexport on Friday for the procurement of an air defence missile system for the Indian Army.A separate contract worth ₹413 crore was also signed with Boeing India Defence Private Ltd for the...

Washington, March 27 Iran's suspected attempt to target a military base in the Indian Ocean has raised alarm in Washington. US officials warned that Tehran's missile program is expanding its reach into waters close to India.Lawmakers pointed to a reported launch towards Diego Garcia. The base...

Brussels, March 20 – Leaders of the European Union (EU) pledged to remain vigilant against any spillover from the Middle East conflicts that could trigger migratory pressure on the bloc, as the conflicts pose growing risks to Europe.Although the conflict "has not translated into immediate...

Tehran, March 18: People in large numbers attended a funeral ceremony in the Iranian capital, Tehran, on Wednesday for the crew members of a frigate sunk by the United States, as well as one of the country's top security officials and a high-ranking military commander killed in Israeli attacks...

Kochi, March 14 – India has repatriated more than 100 non-essential crew members from an Iranian naval vessel that docked in Kochi earlier this month, even as the warship remains berthed at the southern port amid escalating hostilities between Iran and the United States.Officials familiar with...

New Delhi, March 11 As India rises, Prime Minister Narendra Modi must create a regional and security doctrine that is commensurate with India’s economic infrastructure and its role in the world. PM Modi – already India's third longest-serving Prime Minister – has likely contributed more to...

New Delhi, March 9 Iran had sought India's permission for three of its ships to dock at Indian ports, and the approval was granted the next day, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday, amid tensions in the Indian Ocean region following the sinking of an Iranian warship by the US...

New Delhi, March 7 India's rise is "unstoppable," and the trajectory of its growth will be determined solely by the country itself, based on its strengths, not by the "mistakes" of others, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday.Jaishankar's comments at the Raisina Dialogue...

New Delhi, March 7 External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar stated on Saturday that India's rise would benefit the Indian Ocean region, describing it as "a rising tide," emphasizing the strategic significance of the wider region.Speaking alongside Seychelles Foreign Minister Barry Faure...

New Delhi, March 7 India's rise is "unstoppable," and the country alone will determine the trajectory of its growth based on its strengths, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday.Jaishankar's comments at the Raisina Dialogue came two days after US Deputy Secretary of State...

March 07, New Delhi: The final day of the Raisina Dialogue will focus on the future global order and economic resilience, with discussions centered on maritime security, supply chains, and strategic rivalries.Several sessions will examine maritime security challenges across the Indian Ocean...

New Delhi, March 6 Top government sources on Friday described claims that the Indian Navy provided intelligence to the US about an Iranian frigate that was sunk by a US military submarine two days ago as "baseless and preposterous".There is no question of providing any input to the US on this...

New Delhi, March 6 Indian refiners have begun purchasing some of the over 15 million barrels of Russian crude currently floating on tankers near the country, as they seek to address supply concerns arising from disruptions in the Middle East.Sources said refiners increased purchases after the...

Mumbai, March 6 – The Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) raised concerns on Friday about the sinking of an Iranian naval vessel – which had participated in India’s joint military exercises – in the Indian Ocean after being struck by a torpedo from a US submarine. It stated that amid the...

New Delhi, March 5 The BJP on Thursday lashed out at the Congress for wanting India to "blindly side with Iran," saying the country's foreign policy must be guided by national interest and the safety of its citizens, not by the "outdated ideological reflexes" of the opposition party.Several...

Mumbai, March 5 The US submarine, which sank an Iranian naval ship in the Indian Ocean amidst the ongoing conflict in West Asia, did not issue any prior warning and launched a sudden attack, causing the vessel to explode, an Iranian diplomat said on Thursday.Speaking to

Thiruvananthapuram, March 5 – Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday described the attack on an Iranian warship that had participated in a joint naval exercise in India as "extremely serious" and criticised the response of the Union government as "objectionable and disappointing"...

New Delhi, March 5 Iranian Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, on Thursday condemned the US for sinking an Iranian naval vessel in the Indian Ocean, calling it an "assassination" that violated international laws, and vowed a strong retaliation from Tehran.Speaking to