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April 11, New Delhi – Britain is expected to abandon its proposal to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius following opposition from US President Donald Trump.According to media reports, legislation to hand over the Indian Ocean archipelago has expired in Parliament, and a new Chagos bill is...

April 11, New Delhi – Speaking at the 9th Indian Ocean Conference in Port Louis, Mauritius, on Friday, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated that "while the world may be more fragmented, the nations of the Indian Ocean must strive to be more cohesive."(By: External Affairs Minister S...

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has held productive discussions with senior White House officials in Washington, DC. The Indian Embassy in Washington, DC, stated in a social media post that Mr. Misri met with the leadership of the National Security Council. He also discussed issues of mutual...

Chandigarh, April 5 The 10th edition of the Kasauli Rhythm and Blues Festival (KRBF) concluded in Kasauli, near here, bringing together music lovers, artists, and patrons for a two-day celebration of music in support of a social cause.Organized by Genesis Foundation in association with 1842...

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), April 3 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted the indispensable role of the Indian Navy in securing commercial shipping lanes and oil tankers against emerging maritime threats, noting that 95% of the country's trade, including energy supplies, is conducted...

Visakhapatnam, April 3 Pointing out that 95 per cent of the country's trade, including energy supplies, is conducted through sea, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday noted the Indian Navy's indispensable role in securing commercial shipping lanes and oil tankers against emerging maritime...

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...