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INS Tarkash assists Iranian Dhow in Indian Ocean rescue mission
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Demonstrating its commitment to maritime safety in the Indian Ocean Region, the Indian Navy's INS Tarkash provided urgent technical and medical assistance to an Iranian dhow off the Somali coast. The warship's crew restored the vessel's water purification system and treated an injured cre
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India-Bangladesh joint patrol 'Corpat' and bilateral exercise 'Bangosagar'
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The 6th joint patrol 'Coordinated Patrol' (CORPAT) and the 4th bilateral exercise 'BONGOSAGOR' are being held for the 6th time with the participation of naval ships of the two countries in the designated areas of the Bangladesh and Indian maritime borders in the Bay of Bengal, Inter Services
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Philippines Foreign Secretary rejects Chinese claim of external influence
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Philippines Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo rejected Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's claim that the country's maritime actions are influenced by external forces, calling it a "distortion" of the real issue. He emphasised that the Philippines' actions are based on national interests rathe
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India-Mauritius "truly special relationship", expect agreements in areas o
Updated : 1 year ago IST
PM Modi will embark on a state visit to Mauritius on March 11-12 at the invitation of the Prime Minister of Mauritius, Naveen Chandra Ramgoolam. On March 12, he will attend the National Day celebrations of Mauritius as the chief guest.
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Important agreements, announcements on maritime security expected: Indian
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Notably, PM Modi will embark on a state visit to Mauritius on March 11-12 at the invitation of the Prime Minister of Mauritius, Naveen Chandra Ramgoolam. On March 12, he will attend the National Day celebrations of Mauritius as the chief guest.
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CISF ready with security road map for all ports in country
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Tasked with safeguarding critical infrastructure across the country, the CISF, in a statement said that its plan wasn't just any standard protocol--it integrated the rigorous procedures of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code set by the International Maritime Organiz
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Raksha Rajya Mantri meets Commissioner for Defence & Space, European C
Updated : 1 year ago IST
In a recent round of meetings between India and the EU, Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth held a meeting with the Commissioner for Defence and Space, European Commission Andrius Kubilius in New Delhi on February 28, 2025. They comprehensively discussed the India-European Union bilateral defen
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Sarbananda Sonowal unveils 'One Nation-One Port' to enhance efficiency wit
Updated : 1 year ago IST
According to an official release from the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, these initiatives were launched during a stakeholder meeting in Mumbai on Thursday to discuss various possibilities from the major announcements made in the Union Budget for the maritime sector.
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China's unannounced live-fire drill near Taiwan threatens regional securit
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The ministry stated that Beijing "outrightly breached international standards by unilaterally designating" the training zone.
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Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal to chair post-budget Industry meet on Fe
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal will chair a high-level industry consultation in Mumbai on Thursday. The event will bring together industry leaders, government officials, and stakeholders to discuss key maritime sector announcements from Union Budget 202
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Confers 32 gallantry, distinguished service
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh awarded medals to Indian Coast Guard personnel for their exemplary service in coastal security, rescue operations, and tackling maritime threats. The ceremony highlighted ICG's growth and achievements in maritime safety.
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China provocatively penetrates the South-Pacific
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Alarm rippled through Australian and New Zealand corridors of power as a Chinese naval task group sailed through waters separating the antipodean nations, firing live rounds and causing commercial jetliners to divert. Simultaneously, China signed an unexpected deal with the Cook Islands t
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