Sri Lanka has reportedly informed India that it will not allow any Chinese research vessel to dock at its port or operate within its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) for one year, Hindustan Times reported while citing people aware of the matter.

Big win for India? Sri Lanka tells China no research vessels for next 12 months: Report

India's Navy chief on Saturday said that there is a "large presence" of Chinese vessels in the Indian Ocean and that the nation keeps a "very close watch" in the region to protect and preserve its national interests in the maritime domain.

India keeping watch on 'large presence of Chinese vessels' in Indian ocean: Navy chief

China has proposed setting up of a radar base in Sri Lanka, aiming to counter India's naval presence and strategic oversight in the Indian Ocean region, a report has claimed.

China plans setting up radar base in Sri Lanka, to track India’s naval assets, US military movement

Australia and Maldives said have clarified that they did not participate in the recently held Indian Ocean Region Forum convened by China. Watch full video to know more.

Australia, Maldives officials deny attending China’s Indian Ocean meet