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Indian, Sri Lankan navies conclude 13th edition of staff talks; discuss ma
Updated : 2 months ago IST
The 13th edition of the Indian Sri Lankan Navy staff talks concluded on Wednesday in Colombo, where discussions were held on strengthening established bilateral engagements, enhancing ongoing cooperation and collaborative pursuits towards maritime security in the Indian Ocean region, as p
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Jaishankar meets IORA Secretary General Sanjiv Ranjan, reviews priorities
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The discussions centred on advancing collaborative efforts within the IORA framework and deepening partnerships that support sustainable and inclusive growth in the Indian Ocean region. The meeting comes amid renewed emphasis on regional cooperation to address shared economic, developmental
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Despite global uncertainties, domestic reforms may lead to GDP growing 6.9
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Ind-Ra sees potential for FY27 growth to outstrip predictions, particularly with a swift Indo-US trade deal and a favorable Indian Ocean Dipole mitigating El Nino impacts. Conversely, a weaker-than-expected revival in demand could temper growth. Upcoming changes to the base year for GDP a
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"Seas were flat and glassy": Sanjeev Sanyal shares Day 7 mid-sea update fr
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The update comes as INSV Kaundinya, the Indian Navy's indigenously built traditional stitched sailing vessel, continues its maiden overseas voyage after setting sail from Porbandar, Gujarat, on December 29, bound for Muscat in the Sultanate of Oman.
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India's leadership crucial for Indian ocean and South Asian stability : Sa
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Speaking in an exclusive interview from Colombo, Premadasa said that India's national interests and Sri Lanka's national interests clearly converge, creating the foundation for mutual respect, understanding and constructive cooperation between the two neighbours. Acknowledging India as a
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INSV Kaundinya's voyage to retrace ancient Indian transoceanic trade route
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
As INSV Kaundinya is set to embark on its maiden voyage on December 29, the sailing vessel represents the legacy of stitched shipbuilding and India's timeless maritime connect with the Indian Ocean world.
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"Idea is to demonstrate capability of great voyages across Indian Ocean":
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Notably, INSV Kaundinya, will undertake her maiden overseas voyage on December 29, 2025. The vessel will be flagged off from Porbandar, Gujarat, for Muscat, Oman, symbolically retracing the historic maritime routes that connected India to the wider Indian Ocean world for millennia.
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"India's consistent assistance a model for the Indian Ocean and Indo-Pacif
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
As India recently announced a $450-million "reconstruction package" for Sri Lanka to help the island nation recover from the devastating impact of Cyclone Ditwah, Sri Lanka's High Commissioner to India, Mahishini Colonne, has praised India's long-standing support to Sri Lanka, saying its con
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"India-Maldives ties getting back on track": Ex-Vice President of Maldives
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Faisal Naseem, Former Vice President of the Maldives, stressed that India-Maldives relations are reaching greater heights.
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INSV Kaundinya to embark on maiden overseas voyage for Muscat from Porband
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Indian Navy's pioneering stitched sailing vessel (INSV) Kaundinya is set to embark on her maiden voyage on December 29, the Ministry of Defence said in an official statement.
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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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India's defence shipbuilding sector stands at multi-decade transformation
Updated : 3 months ago IST
"With over Rs 2.3 trillion of projects in various stages of execution or approval, the sector enjoys multi-year visibility across high-value platforms, including destroyers, frigates, corvettes, submarines, fleet-support ships, and aircraft carriers," the report said.
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