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"Canada wants to be a dialogue partner for IORA": MEA welcomes maritime se
Updated : 1 week, 5 days ago IST
India and Canada are exploring new avenues for cooperation, with Canada expressing interest in becoming a dialogue partner for the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA).
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A Decade of India's Evolving Naval Diplomacy: From SAGAR to MAHASAGAR
Updated : 2 weeks, 2 days ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 26: Over the past decade, the Indian Navy and India's maritime philosophy have undergone one of the most significant strategic evolutions in the nation's modern diplomatic history. From an IOR centric focus in 2015 with the vision SAGAR to the broader, global outl
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First Responder Beyond Borders: Indian Navy's Humanitarian Outreach in the
Updated : 3 weeks, 1 day ago IST
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], February 20: The Indian Navy hosted the 9th edition of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Conclave of Chiefs on 20 February 2026 at Visakhapatnam, at a time when the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) is witnessing increasingly frequent natural disasters a
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Oman positions itself as a gateway for India: Counsellor Yahya Al Dughaish
Updated : 1 month ago IST
The Sultanate of Oman continues to consolidate its position as one of India's closest partners in West Asia, with expanding political engagement and growing economic collaboration underscoring the strength of bilateral ties. Rooted in geography, history and centuries-old cultural exchanges,
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India, Greece deepen defence ties as Rajnath Singh meets Greek Defence Min
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday held a bilateral meeting with Minister of National Defence of the Hellenic Republic, Nikolaos-Georgios Dendias, in the national capital, during which the two sides agreed to further strengthen defence cooperation, including the positioning of a Gre
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Indian Navy's first training squadron arrives at Changi Naval Base in Sing
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Indian Navy's First Training Squadron (1TS), comprising INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata, and Indian Coast Guard Ship Sarathi, arrived at Changi Naval Base, Singapore on January 15. The squadron is on a training deployment to the South East Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
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Jaishankar meets IORA Secretary General Sanjiv Ranjan, reviews priorities
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks 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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"Indian Navy fully aware of all activities in IOR; no need for concern": N
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Tripathi assured that the Indian Navy is aware of all activities, not just those involving China, and takes appropriate action as per government directions. He emphasised awareness over concern, highlighting the Navy's capabilities.
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Ministry of Ayush inaugurates Integrative Oncology Research and Care centr
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
In a landmark move towards transforming cancer care through integrative medicine, the Ministry of Ayush inaugurated the Integrative Oncology Research and Care Centre (IORCC) at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), Dhargal, Goa, on the occasion of the 10th National Ayurveda Day.
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IORG warns of China's psychological warfare, exposes "Taiwan defeatism nar
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
A report by Taiwan's IORG warns that China is pushing a "Taiwan defeatism narrative" to weaken confidence and normalize Beijing's view. It highlights propaganda linking Taiwan's weakness to despair, with TikTok users more vulnerable. IORG urged stronger governance, media literacy, and civic
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Russia's Indian Ocean presence not significant, limited to exercises: MEA
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, stated that while the US has a significant presence in the IOR, both unilaterally and through constructs like the Combined Maritime Force (CMF), Russia's presence is not notable except for regular participation in exercises with lik
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British F-35B jet under repair in Thiruvananthapuram, UK "grateful" to Ind
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
The fifth-generation jet, operated by the British Navy, had landed in Thiruvananthapuram after being unable to return to the aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales, which was operating in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). The aircraft encountered bad weather while on a routine sortie outside I
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