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Addressing a gathering of Indian diaspora earlier, he said his presence at the swearing-in ceremony underscored India's "steadfast support for the government and people of Seychelles". Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan attended the swearing-in ceremony of the President of Seychelles, Dr Patrick Herminie, in Victoria, Seychelles on Sunday on behalf of India. In a post on X, the V-P's office said he had conveyed his greetings and best wishes to the new President on behalf of the government and pe ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday noted that the cooperation between India and ASEAN is growing rapidly in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR), maritime security and blue economy and declared 2026 as 'ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation.' While delivering opening remarks during the ASEAN-India Summit virtually, PM Modi said, "India has stood firmly with its ASEAN friends in every crisis. Our cooperation in HADR, maritime security, and ...Read More >
INS Trikand was deployed in the Gulf of Aden for maritime security operations. New Delhi: Indian warship INS Trikand carried out a rescue mission on board a Cameroon-flagged commercial carrier off the coast of Djibouti after the vessel caught fire, in which two crew members were killed. Photo Credit: Image posted on X by @indiannavy The vessel, MT Falcon, had 26 crew members (one British and 25 Indians), and 24 of them were rescued by merchant ships in the vicinity, according to the Indian N ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 22 (PTI) Indian warship INS Trikand carried out a rescue mission on board a Cameroon-flagged commercial carrier off the coast of Djibouti after the vessel caught fire, in which two crew members were killed. The vessel, MT Falcon, had 26 crew members (one British and 25 Indians), and 24 of them were rescued by merchant ships in the vicinity, according to the Indian Navy. It said INS Trikand was deployed in the Gulf of Aden for maritime security operations, and it rendered critica ...Read More >
Indian Navy will host the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue from October 28-30 at Manekshaw Centre under the theme 'Promoting Holistic Maritime Security and Growth'. The event will focus on strengthening regional capacity, capability and cooperation. New Delhi: The Indian Navy will be hosting the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) 2025 from October 28 to 30 at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, in collaboration with the National Maritime Foundation (NMF). IPRD is the Navy's annual, apex-level int ...Read More >
Kolkata/Visakhapatnam: The Navy added punch to its anti-submarine warfare capabilities by commissioning INS Androth, its second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam on Monday. INS Androth is the second in a series of eight ASW SWCs being built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd for the Navy. The first ship of the series - INS Arnala - was commissioned on June 18 this year. INS Androth was delivered by GRSE on September ...Read More >
The Indian Navy will commission the Androth on Monday. This new anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft will join the fleet in Visakhapatnam. The vessel has over 80 percent indigenous content. Its induction will bolster the Navy's anti-submarine capabilities. This event highlights India's commitment to self-reliance in defense. GRSE built the craft. It marks a step for maritime security. The Indian Navy will commission a new anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft on Monday that is expect ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sept 30: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said that warfare is now "measured in hours and seconds, not months", with satellites, drones and sensors redefining the nature of conflict, as he urged the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) to develop a futuristic roadmap that anticipates new challenges, integrates cutting-edge technologies and continuously adapts strategies. In his address at the 42nd ICG Commanders' Conference held at the force's headquarters here, Singh also underlined tha ...Read More >
"What were once predictable patterns of smuggling or piracy have now evolved into sophisticated operations using GPS spoofing, remote-controlled boats, encrypted communications, drones, satellite phones, and even networks operating on the dark web," he said at a three-day coast guard conference, stressing that maritime threats are becoming increasingly technology-driven and multi-dimensional. The coast guard commanders' conference brings together the service's top brass to deliberate on strateg ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said that warfare is now "measured in hours and seconds, not months", with satellites, drones and sensors redefining the nature of conflict, as he urged the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) to develop a futuristic roadmap that anticipates new challenges, integrates cutting-edge technologies and continuously adapts strategies. In his address at the 42nd ICG Commanders' Conference held at the force's headquarters here, Singh also underlined ...Read More >
India will host the 5th Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS) in Chennai in 2027, coinciding with the Indian Coast Guard's (ICG) 50th anniversary. The three-day summit will include an International Coast Guard Fleet Review and a World Coast Guard Seminar, aimed at enhancing cross-border collaboration and advancing dialogue on maritime security and cooperation. The decision to hold the next CGGS in India was reached by consensus during the 4th edition of the summit, held in Rome on September 11-12, 2 ...Read More >
India has pledged $680 million in aid to Mauritius, strengthening their special relationship. The package includes grants for healthcare facilities like a new national hospital and infrastructure projects such as airport upgrades and road expansions. Both nations will also collaborate on port redevelopment and maritime security, highlighting India's increasing role in the Indian Ocean region. India, in keeping with the special relationship with Mauritius, on Thursday rolled out a special econom ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam's state visit to India has further strengthened bilateral relations, as New Delhi announced a $680 million special economic package aimed at enhancing healthcare, infrastructure, energy and maritime security in Mauritius, a report has said. The multifaceted outcomes reinforce the strategic partnership in regional security, socio-economic development, education, science, and culture, as bilateral ties between two ...Read More >
India and the EU are progressing towards implementing a free trade agreement later this year, with discussions focusing on deepening security and defense cooperation. Union Minister Piyush Goyal expressed confidence that the FTA will benefit the auto industry, encouraging collaboration and innovation. As Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with the European Union Political and Security Committee (PSC) delegation, led by Chair Delphine Pronk on Friday, India-EU free trade agreement expected to be ...Read More >
INS Aravali, which takes its name from the enduring Aravali range, has been established to extend support to multiple information and communication centres of the Navy. The Indian Navy will commission INS Aravali at Gurugram on September 12 in the presence of Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, the Ministry of Defence announced in a press release. INS Aravali, which takes its name from the enduring Aravali range, has been established to extend support to multiple information a ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 12 (PTI) At an international summit held in Italy, the Indian Coast Guard emphasised India's commitment to strengthen global maritime governance and position ICG as a key partner in shaping the agenda for safer, cleaner and more secure seas, the defence ministry said on Friday. Discussions also focused on countering transnational maritime crimes through advanced technologies, capacity building, human resource development and strengthening inter-regional and international cooperat ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Sep 12 (UNI) In a landmark move to fortify its maritime defenses, India is set to commission INS Aravali, the first naval base in Haryana, strategically located amidst the scenic Aravali hills in Gurugram. The inauguration will be presided over by Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, marking a significant step in enhancing India's vigilance over the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). INS Aravali is designed to serve as a nerve center for maritime domain awareness (MDA), equipped ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sept 12 (UNI) The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has reaffirmed India's commitment to strengthening global maritime governance and positioning ICG as a key partner in shaping the agenda for safer, cleaner and more secure seas during the 4th Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS) in Rome, Italy. A two-member Indian ICG delegation, led by Director General ICG Paramesh Sivamani are participating in the the summit being held from September 11-12, a Defence Ministry statement said. ICG Director Gene ...Read More >
India and Fiji on Monday strengthened their bilateral relations through several agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoUs). Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Fijian counterpart Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka witnessed the exchange of several agreements between India and Fiji at Hyderabad House, covering health, education, mobility, and development cooperation. India and Fiji signed an MoU for designing, constructing, commissioning, operating, and maintaining a super-speciality hospital in ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 25 (PTI) India and Fiji on Monday firmed up an action plan to boost defence ties and agreed to jointly work for a peaceful and inclusive Indo-Pacific as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Fijian counterpart Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka held talks to expand the overall bilateral cooperation. India and Fiji may be oceans apart, but "our aspirations sail in the same boat", Modi said following the meeting. Rabuka, the prime minister of the South Pacific nation, arrived in Delhi on S ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 25 (ANI): India and Fiji on Monday unveiled significant initiatives to bolster defence and maritime security cooperation between the two nations, including the creation of a Defence Attache post at the High Commission of India in Fiji capital of Suva. According to the Joint Statement issued following the joint press conference by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka earlier today, there is growing momentum in bilateral ties aimed at pr ...Read More >
New Delhi: A parliamentary committee has expressed serious concern over China's expanding naval presence and strategic infrastructure in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). The committee on external affairs, headed by Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, was of the view that the expanding Chinese presence in the IOR highlighted the risks it poses to India's national security and regional influence. The panel called for strengthening the maritime strategy to counter the Chinese expansion and Influence in ...Read More >
New Delhi: Naval movement is intensifying across important Asian waters. The United States has sent two submarines to an undisclosed location. President Donald Trump confirmed the move, following what he called direct threats from Russia. The exact destination remains classified, but the timing points to growing tension across the region. Meanwhile, India has increased its maritime presence in Southeast Asia. Three Indian Navy warships have reached the Philippines. Another ship is conducting jo ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 1: India launched the first phase of four development projects across nine partner countries as part of its 'India-UN Global Capacity Building Initiative'. The programme aims to deepen South-South cooperation in support of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The launch event was presided over by Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs, Tanmaya Lal, and attended by heads of missions from participating countries, UN Resident Coordinator in India Shombi Sharp, dip ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 1 (ANI): As part of the Indian Navy's ongoing operational deployment to South East Asia, Indian Naval Ships INS Delhi, Shakti, and Kiltan, of the Eastern Fleet, arrived at Manila, Philippines, said an official press statement. The visit is a testimony to Indian Navy's commitment to strengthening partnerships in the Indo-Pacific. Also Read | Reserve Bank of India Likely To Keep Repo Rates Unchanged in Upcoming Monetary Policy Committee Meet on August 6: Report. The sh ...Read More >
New Delhi/Imphal, Aug 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has made a second consecutive arrest in the 2024 killings in Manipur's Jiribam, central probe agency sources said on Friday. The NIA in a statement said that the national probe agency caught Lalrosang Hmar alias Rosang, a resident of Moinathol Village in southern Assam's Cachar district, from the Mizoram capital Aizawl on Thursday. The arrest came after the arrest of another key accused, Thanglienlal Hmar, by a jo ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 1 (ANI): As part of the Indian Navy ongoing operational deployment to South East Asia, Indian Naval Ships INS Delhi, Shakti, and Kiltan, of the Eastern Fleet, arrived at Manila, Philippines, said an official press statement. The visit is a testimony to Indian Navy commitment to strengthening partnerships in the Indo-Pacific. The ships, commanded by RAdm Susheel Menon, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet (FOCEF), were accorded a warm welcome by personnel of the Phili ...Read More >
The Philippine Navy and Indian Navy are set to conduct its first joint maritime cooperative activity in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), according to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Friday. In a statement, the AFP said "the joint activity will be the first of its kind in the West Philippine Sea -- a region increasingly central to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific." Indian naval tanker INS Shakti made a port call at Pier 15 in Port Area, Manila on Thursday. "This is more than ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday urged his Andhra Pradesh counterpart, N. Chandrababu Naidu, not to obstruct Telangana's irrigation projects He appealed to the neighbouring state not to obstruct Telangana's crucial irrigation initiatives, including the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme, as well as the Dindi, Kalwakurthy, Bheema, Nettempadu, and Koilsagar projects. "We demand Andhra Pradesh not to block our projects. We seek cooper ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 18: The Indian Navy commissioned INS Nistar, the country's first indigenously designed and built Diving Support Vessel (DSV), at a ceremony held in Visakhapatnam in the presence of Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth. INS Nistar is expected to play a vital role in India's maritime security architecture, reinforcing the Navy's status as a 'First Responder' and 'Preferred Security Partner' in the region. Built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited, INS Nistar marks a major milestone ...Read More >
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