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China losing grip in Indo-Pacific, resorts to false claims: Report
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The cause for the apprehension of Beijing is not difficult to understand as the European Union has also come up with an Indo - Pacific strategy that aims to enhance its engagement across a wide spectrum. The EU sees itself and the Indo-Pacific as "natural partner regions."
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India seeks to speed up plans in Indian Ocean amid growing Chinese presenc
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
In a recent meeting, Indian and Indonesian officials agreed to "encourage sail tourism, cruise ship visits, and interaction between tour operators" between the two countries to increase connectivity between the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Aceh where India is helping to develop the deep s
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Chinese infrastructure projects in Sri Lanka may have contributed to the c
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
After the economic collapse of the tiny Indian Ocean island earlier this year, there were questions about whether these projects had contributed to the worst crisis Sri Lanka has ever faced.
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INS Mormugao ready for "operational deployment", says Commander Anshul Sha
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
In order to strengthen the country's maritime prowess in the Indian Ocean region, the Indian Navy will on December 18 commission INS Mormugao.
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China looks at amplifying its presence in Indian Ocean Region: Report
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The China-Indian Ocean Region Forum on Development Cooperation can be perceived as another expansionist attempt by China to amplify its presence in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) by investing in ports and infrastructure in the IOR countries, especially in South Asia, Mizzima News reported.
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Mumbai: India made destroyer 'Mormugao' to be commissioned on Dec 18
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
With an aim to further augment the Indian Navy's mobility, reach and flexibility towards the accomplishment of its role and tasks in the Indian Ocean and beyond, 'Mormugao' a P15B stealth guided missile destroyer, is scheduled to be commissioned into the Indian Navy in the presence of the De
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Tamil Nadu: Dolphin entangled in fishermen's net released back into sea
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
A male dolphin, weighing about 300 kg, caught inadvertently by fishermen at Valinokkam in Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu was released back into the sea
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Chinese research vessel Yang Wang-5 leaves Indian Ocean Region, Indian Na
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The Chinese vessel was being constantly monitored by Indian Navy assets including long-range surveillance drones and maritime patrol aircraft, sources said.
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Navies of India, Indonesia taking part in Coordinated Patrol
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Indian Naval ship Karmuk, an indigenously built Missile Corvette along with L-58 (indigenously built Landing Craft Utility vessel) and Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft will be participating in the Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT), the defence ministry said in a press release.
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China seeks to establish overseas base to project military power: Report
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
China has numerically the largest navy in the world with an overall battle force of ships and submarines, said a Pentagon report last month which also highlighted how Beijing is seeking to establish a robust overseas presence to allow the People's Liberation Army (PLA) to project military po
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"We keep a close watch...": Navy Chief on Chinese ships in Indian Ocean Re
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
"There are a lot of Chinese ships which operate in the Indian Ocean Region. We have about 4-6 PLA Navy ships, then some research vessels which operate. A large number of Chinese fishing vessels operate in the Indian Ocean Region. We keep a close watch on all developments," the Navy Chief sai
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Chinese Embassy in Male calls Maldives' non-participation in Indian ocean
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Chinese Embassy in Male has now responded to Maldives' denial to participate in the "China-Indian Ocean Forum on Development Cooperation" which was held on November 21 and called the action "regrettable."
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