Just after a Chinese vessel meant for "scientific research" started sailing to the Maldives, India sent its INS Karanj submarine to Sri Lanka. India is snubbing China's attempt to snoop in the Indian Ocean region.

Gravitas: How India is countering Chinese spy ships in the Indian Ocean region

India's External Affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar has said that world "values" India's contributions in the Indian Ocean region. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal in Perth, on the sidelines of the Indian Ocean conference, he said, 'expectation is that India would make a greater contribution, frankly, from our own perspective, you know, our interests today are are so much greater and so much of our trade, for example, goes through the Red Sea." He pointed to the India's "strong shipping presence in that whole western Indian Ocean area". He also spoke on India Australia relationship, and how it has been strengthened under Modi Govt.

India's EAM speaks to WION, says 'India providing equipment to Sri Lanka, Maldives & Mauritius'

India: EAM Jaishankar speaks to WION, highlights Indian Navy's role in regional stability

India's External Affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar has said that world "values" India's contributions in the Indian Ocean region. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal in Perth, on the sidelines of the Indian Ocean conference, he said, 'expectation is that India would make a greater contribution, frankly, from our own perspective, you know, our interests today are are so much greater and so much of our trade, for example, goes through the Red Sea."

S Jaishankar on WION: Calls for collective self-reliance in the Indian Ocean

India: S Jaishankar speaks to WION, says 'World is noticing India's presence in Indian Ocean region'

India's External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar has said that the world "values" India's contributions to the Indian Ocean region. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal in Perth, on the sidelines of the Indian Ocean conference, he said, "Expectation is that India would make a greater contribution, frankly, from our own perspective, you know, our interests today are so much greater and so much of our trade, for example, goes through the Red Sea.

World values India's contribution in Indian Ocean, says Foreign Minister Jaishankar

EAM Jaishankar: World values India's contribution in Indian Ocean

Nepal's Foreign Minister, Narayan Prakash Saud, has reiterated the enduring and multifaceted relationship between Nepal and India, highlighting historical, governmental, and people-to-people ties as pillars of their bilateral cooperation. Speaking to WION on the sidelines of the Indian Ocean Conference in Perth, Saud stated, "We have a long history of relations, we have govt to govt relations, people to people relations. In this bilateral relation, we have signed many trade arrangements and we have good relations."

Nepal's Foreign Minister Saud to travel to India this month

The Indian Navy maintains a hawk eye in the Indian Ocean region, especially in the North and Central Arabian Sea and Gulf of Aden. The Indian Navy is emerging as the primary maritime force and guardian rescuing international vessels from sea pirates and terrorists alike. How is India establishing itself as a first responder in the Indian Ocean region? Who are the Indian marine commandos striking fear in the hearts of sea pirates? What makes India a pivotal maritime force to reckon with? Watch Game Plan with Shivan Chanana.

India now a formidable naval force in the Indian Ocean: Here's the proof

Turning away from its traditional ties with India, the pro-China leadership in Maldives, has just inked a $37 million deal with a Turkish company for military drones. Maldives plans to use these turkish drones to patrol the high seas, a task so far done by India in collaboration with the Maldivian forces.

Gravitas: Pro-China Muizzu's short-sighted moves | Turkish drones over Indian Ocean now?

The 7th edition of the Indian Ocean Conference (IOC) is set to take place in Perth, Australia, from February 9-10, bringing together key stakeholders to deliberate on the theme "Towards a Stable and Sustainable Indian Ocean.

Indian Ocean Conference's 7th edition set for Perth on February 9-10

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UK to send warships, aircraft carrier to Indian Ocean for joint training with Indian forces

United Kingdom in a major boost to the India and UK Security partnership - London is set to deploy its most advanced Naval fleet in the Indian Ocean region.

Major boost to India-UK security ties: India, UK sign deal on Cadet Exchange Program

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

On the morning of 26 December 2004, exactly 19 years ago, a mega earthquake hit northern Sumatra in Indonesia, triggering one of the largest tsunamis in the world.

2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami: 19 years since devastating Boxing Day tsunami

An unclaimed missile strike has resulted in a fire on board a merchant ship named MV Chem Pluto that reportedly was headed towards Israel in The Indian Ocean. The vessel is Affiliated with Israel and the Indian Coast Guard has been dispatched with a warship for immediate assistance to all people on board.

Drone attack in Indian Ocean: Indian Coast Guard deploys ship for help

A missile strike damaged a merchant ship off India's coast on Saturday (Dec 23) morning. The attack occurred 200 nautical miles southwest of Veraval and resulted in a substantial explosion, causing significant damage to the vessel.

Missile strike hits merchant ship off India’s coast; crew includes 21 Indians

An unclaimed missile strike has resulted in a fire on board a merchant ship that reportedly was headed towards Israel in The Indian Ocean. The vessel is Affiliated with Israel and the Indian Coast Guard has been dispatched with a warship for immediate assistance to all people on board.

Israel-affiliated ship attacked in the Indian Ocean

In the wake of a missile attack on the commercial ship MV Chem Pluto off the coast of India, the Indian Navy swiftly responded to the incident, dispatching a warship to deal with the aftermath.

Navy dispatches warship, IFC-IOR coordinates real-time response to missile attack off India's coast

The Australian High Commissioner Philip Green has emphasised his country's strong ties with India which are at the "highest point" and this has been a "landmark year" for both countries.

India most vital partner in Indian ocean: Australian Envoy Philip Green to WION

Maldives on Thursday (Dec 7) skipped key Colombo security dialogue held in Mauritius, raising eyebrows over the country's commitment to regional security cooperation mechanism that deals with challenges in the Indian ocean.

Maldives skips key Colombo Security Dialogue in Mauritius

Sixth meeting of the Security Conclave was held in Mauritius' capital Port Louis on Thursday. The meeting was attended by the National Security Advisers of member nation - India, Sri Lanka, and Mauritius along with senior delegates.

NSA-level meet: Nations agree on security roadmap for Indian Ocean region

Seychelles Foreign Minister Sylvestre Radegonde has termed India as the " champion of the causes and the concerns of the south" & lauded India's "sterling leadership" to the G20 grouping.

Exclusive: Seychelles Foreign Minister Radegonde says India has championed Global South causes

In a win for conservation efforts, researchers found that blue whales have returned to a region of the Indian Ocean near Seychelles from where the largest animals on Earth were once wiped out due to whaling.

Blue whales return to Indian Ocean region decades after being wiped out due to whaling: Study

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