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Govt begins work on airport at southernmost tip of India on Great Nicobar
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The proposed airport will allow operations of larger military aircraft and substantially reduce the response time of defence aircraft in the Indian Ocean Region, a critical factor for national security. The next major airport, Veer Savarkar International Airport in Port Blair, is located
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French Embassy extends wishes on Navy Day 2025
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The French Embassy in India extended warm wishes on the occasion of Navy Day 2025, and highlighted how the Indo-French naval cooperation is strengthened via upholding the virtue of a free and open Indo-Pacific, along with cooperation on several fronts.
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India, Oman strengthen defence ties; focus on logistics complex, co-devel
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Officials from both countries appreciated the growing defence partnership and shared assessments on regional and international security developments, especially those affecting the Indian Ocean Region.
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At Colombo Security Conclave, NSA Ajit Doval urges for ensuring 'safety, s
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval described the global security environment as "challenging" and urged countries of the Indian Ocean region to work together to ensure the "safety, security and stability" of the maritime domain.
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Project Mausam: "National Workshop aims to rekindle maritime ties across I
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
The Union Minister of Culture, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, inaugurated a two-day national workshop on 'Project Mausam' today. The workshop, titled "Islands at the Crossroads of Maritime Networks within Indian Ocean Region," is being hosted by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) at the
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India, a continental and maritime power, holds key role as preferred partn
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Chauhan was speaking at the Army Literature Fest in Chandigarh, where he emphasised that a nation's location and its geographic characteristics determine its ability to project power and provide strategic options, regardless of its size.
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Indian Navy to bolster space-based communication with indigenous GSAT-7R s
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
GSAT-7R will provide robust telecommunication coverage across the Indian Ocean Region. Its payload includes transponders capable of supporting voice, data, and video links over multiple communication bands. This satellite will significantly enhance connectivity with high-capacity bandwidt
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UP CM Yogi directs officials to expedite construction of Nausena Shaurya S
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
According to a statement from the Chief Minister's Office, during a meeting with the Department of Culture, the Chief Minister reviewed the project presentation and said the museum will stand as a "living symbol" of the Indian Navy's indomitable courage and India's maritime prowess in the
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VP Radhakrishnan meets Seychelles President Herminie, reaffirms commitment
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan met Seychelles President Patrick Herminie at the State House and wished him success in his tenure. Both leaders discussed strengthening the India-Seychelles partnership and reaffirmed their shared vision for peace and prosperity in the Indian Ocean Region
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to address Navy's Commanders' Conference
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The Conference assumes greater significance in the backdrop of 'Operation Sindoor' and the Navy's high tempo of operations and combat preparedness
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Sri Lankan PM calls for deeper India ties, says Colombo can be key partner
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Harini Amarasuriya said Sri Lanka firmly believes in a free, open, and inclusive Indian Ocean region and beyond, where all nations can pursue their legitimate interests in peace and prosperity.
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Indian Air Force, Royal Navy conduct joint exercise over Indian Ocean
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Royal Navy conducted a joint aerial exercise over the Indian Ocean Region on Tuesday.
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