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India faces economic vulnerability as 95% of its trade relies on foreign s
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Sanyal explained that the vast majority of India's goods trade is handled by international shipping lines, leaving the nation's economy exposed to external pressures. He stated, "90 to 95 per cent of all our goods trade is carried by foreign ships. So, if you really want to get India into tr
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India's dependence on foreign vessels a strategic weakness; govt plans exp
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
He explained that while a strong military presence is vital, it must be matched by commercial ownership to ensure stability during global disruptions. "I have argued many times before that ships and this maritime capability is one of our biggest strategic weaknesses," Sanyal noted, adding th
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Coast Guard hands apprehended Bangladeshi boats for legal proceedings on i
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The arrests of the 35 crew members aboard were made for violation of the Maritime Zones of India (MZI) (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels) Act, 1981. The presence of active fishing gear and approximately 500 kilograms of fish catch on the boats strongly indicated ongoing fishing op
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ICG apprehends Bangladeshi boat for illegal fishing in Indian waters
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
During surveillance, the ICG ship observed a suspicious fishing vessel conducting evasive manoeuvres within Indian waters. The vessel was promptly intercepted and identified as a Bangladeshi fishing boat in violation of the Maritime Zones of India (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels
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Sri Lanka: SOPs to grant diplomatic clearance to foreign vessels, military
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for granting diplomatic clearance to foreign vessels and government or military aircraft in the country received approval from the Sri Lankan cabinet and will likely come into effect next month, reported The Sunday Morning on Sunday.
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Philippines promises to ignore China maritime law as tension spikes
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Manila [Philippines], September 12 (ANI): Amid China's growing military assertiveness, the Philippines has promised that it will ignore Beijing's amended maritime law, which now requires foreign vessels sailing in the South China Sea to report their information to Chinese authorities.
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US warship sails near disputed South China Sea islands
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], September 9 (ANI): The US Navy sailed a warship near the disputed South China Sea on Wednesday for the first time since Beijing began implementing a law requiring foreign vessels to give notice before entering waters it claims, local media reported.
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China's Maritime Traffic Safety Law likely to trigger 'conflict' in South
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan] September 1 (ANI): China on Wednesday imposed Maritime Traffic Safety Law that requires all foreign vessels entering Chinese territorial waters to inform maritime authorities, carry relevant permits, and submit to Beijing's command and supervision.
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As China authorizes use of force by coastguard, Philippines says will depl
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Manila [Philippines], February 11 (ANI): The Philippines will beef up its naval presence in the South China Sea to protect its fisherman, said the country's military chief Cirilito Sobejana, as concerns grow after China passed a law giving power to its coastguard to fire on foreign vessels a
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China passes law to give coastguard power to fire on foreign vessels, demo
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Beijing [China], January 24 (ANI): In a move that is expected to escalate tensions between China and its neighbours, Beijing has passed a law that gives power to its coastguard to fire on foreign vessels and demolish structures built in disputed waters, South China Morning Post reported.
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Two suspicious vessels reached Gujarat coast, Indian coast alerts authorit
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Gujarat [India], July 13 (ANI): Ensuring tight safety, Indian Coast guards on patrol intercepted suspicious foreign vessels that were not scheduled to enter any Indian port, reached Gujarat coastline.
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