A powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.2 struck Sri Lanka on Tuesday (Nov 14) afternoon, according to the National Center for Seismology. The seismic event occurred at 12:31:10 IST, with coordinates at -2.

Sri Lanka jolted by powerful 6.2 magnitude earthquake

Disguised as conducting scientific examinations in the Indian Ocean, Chinese vessels are presently engaged in extensive surveys across vast regions of the Indian Ocean Region.

Why a Chinese ship's research in Sri Lanka has caused alarm in India and the West |  WION Dispatch

Sri Lanka has permitted the Chinese research vessel Shi Yan 6 to conduct marine research under supervision for a two-day period along its west coast, according to the country's foreign ministry.

Shin Yan 6: Sri Lanka allows 48-hour research window to Chinese vessel amid spying concerns

Amid the growing concerns in India about Beijing's increased activity in the Indian Ocean, another Chinese vessel has made its presence in the Sri Lankan port. This is the second vessel to be present in 14 months. According to China, Shiyan 6 is a research vessel which arrived at the Colombo port on Wednesday.

Chinese vessel docks at Colombo port | WION Dispatch

China's research vessel in Colombo; Shi Yan 6 arrives at Colombo port

The latest Chinese 'scientific' ship to venture into the expansive Indian Ocean is the Shi Yan 6. Currently headed to Sri Lanka's Hambantota Port, it's described by Chinese media as a "scientific research vessel" operated by a crew of 60.

How China's 'scientific' ships can pave way to Chinese submarine deployment near India

The Indian Navy and US Navy anti-submarine warfare experts and Poseidon P-8 aircraft crew conducted flying exercises and information exchange. The week-long training and interactions were conducted at the Indian Naval Base INS Rajali, near Chennai.

Indian and US Navy P8 planes practice submarine-hunting in Indian Ocean

There is a giant 'gravity hole' in the Indian Ocean where the gravitational pull is extremely low. How did it come into existence? What's the story of this 'hole'? Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas: What caused the giant 'gravity hole'?

Deep below the Indian Ocean. There's a giant 'gravity hole'. Some three million square kilometres in size. This profound anomaly on Earth has puzzled scientists. Gravity hole is a term geologists use to describe a spot where Earth’s gravity is different than average. A new study may have finally revealed the origin of this 'Gravity Hole'.

Is the giant gravity hole in the Indian Ocean remnants of an ancient ocean?

This enormous "hole" in the Indian Ocean, according to a recent study that was just published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters on Thursday, is caused by the Earth's gravity being very low in this area.

Mysterious giant 'gravity hole' in Indian Ocean unravelled

There's a giant gravity hole in the Indian Ocean. It is about three million square kilometres in size roughly where the seafloor sinks into a vast depression. And we may finally know why There is a mysterious giant 'gravity hole'.

Scientists unravel the mystery of Indian Ocean

The Earth’s gravitational pull is weakest somewhere around the middle of the Indian Ocean. And that’s because there is a giant “hole” on that spot. The hole being referred to here is not a typical hole where water will drain.

Scientists find why there is giant ‘hole' in Indian Ocean, where Earth’s gravity is at weakest

German defence minister says Thyssenkrupp AG is likely to bid for a project to supply 6 submarines for Indian navy. India is looking to boost domestic defence manufacturing as it aims to counter China's growing presence in Indian Ocean. In march, India approved a budget of $6.8 billion for its navy. Indian navy has 16 conventional submarines, 11 of them over 2 decades old, along with 2 indigenous nuclear-powered submarines. Western military manufacturers are attempting to wean new Delhi from its dependence on Russian gear. Thyssenkrupp AG’S marine arm & india’s mazagon dock shipbuilders are likely to jointly bid for the project. In anticipation of the pact, shares of the indian shipbuilding yard rose as much as 7.7% to a record high. Submarines are a key element of maritime strategy for modern naval warfare planners. Remember, germany is among india's indo-pacific allies. A bilateral defence cooperation agreement was signed in 2006, which provides framework for annual consultations.

China's growing presence in Indian Ocean: Germany nears deal to build submarines in India | Details

Indian Navy deployed its Aerial Maritime Reconnaissance assets in the wee hours of Tuesday (May 16) in the southern Indian Ocean after a Chinese fishing vesse sank.

Indian Navy deploys aerial assets as Chinese fishing vessel sinks in Indian Ocean

In a major breakthrough in the multi-nation search and rescue operation, the Indian Navy has located the sunken Chinese fishing vessel, Lu Peng Yuan Yu 28, which is said to have been carrying 39 crew members when it sunk in the early hours of Tuesday in the middle of the Indian Ocean.

Indian Navy’s P8I plane locates sunken Chinese fishing vessel and life raft

Thirty-nine people are missing over 24 hours after a Chinese fishing boat operating in the Indian Ocean capsized, with Beijing ordering officials to assist in the search for survivors.

39 missing after Chinese fishing boat capsizes in Indian Ocean: Reports

In the 6th Indian Ocean Conference, 2023, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar said, "this is the sixth conference and over this period has evolved a lot. It is actually the premier platform to bring together all the countries of the Indian Ocean.

'India Ocean is the core constituent of the Indo-Pacific', says S Jaishankar | India News | WION

India has kicked off another engagement outreach in the Indian Ocean region. The Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhary are on a visit to two of India's key maritime neighbours - Maldives and Sri Lanka.

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Maldives to kick off drill in Indian Ocean

Chinese military activity has been detected in the Indian Ocean, according to a report it is now being said that a Chinese Intelligence Facility in Myanmar's Great Coco Island that is just about 55 kilometres from India's Andaman & Nicobar islands has sprung up.

Chinese military facility found near India, says report; Beijing denies construction claims | WION

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

The Indian government recently confronted Myanmar over intelligence reports that China is constructing a surveillance military base in its Great Coco Islands, an archipelago around 55 km away from India’s Andaman and Nicobar Islands, reported Bloomberg.

India confronts Myanmar over construction of Chinese spy posts in neighbouring Coco Islands: Report

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

A number of important Maldives-China agreements in the Indian Ocean have led Malé to address that Beijing has remained "one of the most important development partners" of the island nation.

Maldives-China ties and challenges for India

"Indian Ocean is a very sensitive and high-shipping region and we have a large presence of the Coast Guard agencies in this region. The Coast Guard over a period have established a lot of memorandum understandings and we exchanged SOPs," says VS Pathania.

Chief of India Coast Guard VS Pathania speaks to WION, says 'Indian Ocean is sensitive region'

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