Chinese warships hold drill in Indian Ocean
Chinese warships have conducted a drill in the Indian Ocean.
Feb 21, 2017, 15:42 PM IST
Donald Trump policies may make Indo-Pacific unstable: Ex-Navy chief
Advocating a nuanced approach towards China, former Navy Chief Admiral Arun Prakash today said a possible radical shift in US policies under the Trump administration could trigger instability in the Indo-Pacific and asked New Delhi to seek multi-lateral partnerships within the strategic region.
Feb 15, 2017, 20:10 PM IST
With eye on China, India and Japan vow to work as 'stabiliser' in Asia-Pacific
Hailing India-Japan ties, Rijiju said that both countries should go beyond their immediate oceanic limits to serve the interests of the whole world.
Feb 13, 2017, 17:50 PM IST
Pakistan concerned over peace in Indian Ocean: Sartaj Aziz
Pakistan is determined to counter growing threats to peace in the Indian Ocean, particularly from its "nuclearisation" by India, Foreign Affairs Adviser Sartaj Aziz said.
Feb 12, 2017, 10:20 AM IST
India should be concerned about China's growing influence: US Pacific Command chief
Admiral Harry B Harris, who heads the US Pacific Command (PACOM), also flayed China's relationship with Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Jan 18, 2017, 21:22 PM IST
Fluctuating pattern of rainfall connected to warming of the Indian Ocean
The study shows that changing monsoon patterns "which are tied to higher temperatures in the Indian Ocean" are an "even greater driver of change" in groundwater storage than the pumping of groundwater for agriculture.
Jan 11, 2017, 08:20 AM IST
Is Pakistan's Babar-3 cruise missile launch fake?
The latest test by Pakistan came days after India tested its indigenously developed intercontinental surface-to-surface nuclear-capable ballistic missile Agni-V.
Jan 10, 2017, 17:08 PM IST
Changing rainfall pattern linked to Indian Ocean warming
Groundwater plays a vital role in food and water security in India.
Jan 10, 2017, 14:37 PM IST
2012 Andaman quake caused new fault in Indian Ocean that may trigger tremors in future!
As per experts, this might trigger tremors in future.
Jan 10, 2017, 07:45 AM IST
Indonesia marks tsunami 12 years ago with prayers
Indonesia sits on the Pacific "Ring of Fire", where the meeting of continental plates causes strong seismic activity and is frequently hit by earthquakes.
Dec 26, 2016, 13:07 PM IST
Experts `highly confident` MH370 not in search zone
Missing Malaysian flight MH370 is almost certainly not in the current search zone in the remote Indian Ocean but could be further north, officials said Tuesday.
Dec 20, 2016, 07:13 AM IST
As China warships 'clutter' Indian Ocean, India says it's ready for any eventuality
Underscoring the preparedness of the armed forces, Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba said that the Indian Navy is ready to meet all challenges.
Dec 02, 2016, 17:11 PM IST
Two Indian fishermen injured in Sri Lankan Navy firing
The attacks on Indian fishermen by the Sri Lankan Naval officers is an ongoing issue.
Nov 17, 2016, 09:42 AM IST
Indian Ocean's current is widening and it may impact climate change enormously!
The findings suggest that intensifying winds in the region may be increasing the turbulence of the current, rather than increasing its flow rate.
Nov 10, 2016, 23:39 PM IST
Waterfalls, beaches, mountains: THIS travel destination in Indian Ocean is attracting tons of tourists
A direct flight from Chennai and visits by Indian celebrities and beauty pageant winners are among the measures taken by the Reunion Tourism Board to catch the eye of the growing ranks of outbound Indian travellers and Bollywood.
Nov 10, 2016, 09:18 AM IST
China confirms deal for eight attack submarines with Pakistan; may be deployed in Arabian Sea
China had on October 17, staunchly defended its all-weather ally saying that was against linking any country or religion with terror and had asked the world to acknowledge Pakistan's "great sacrifices".
Oct 20, 2016, 22:51 PM IST
Relatives of MH370 victims want more possible debris studied
The current search area in the southern Indian Ocean will be the last area thoroughly examined with deep-sea sonar equipment.
Sep 12, 2016, 16:11 PM IST
Around 35,000 people from coastal regions of India evacuated in massive tsunami drill
More than 2,00,000 people were killed in December 26, 2004, tsunami, which was triggered by an undersea earthquake off Sumatra, Indonesia.
Sep 07, 2016, 11:51 AM IST
Is India ready to handle a tsunami? Indian Ocean-wide mock drill to ascertain today
The massive exercise would involve evacuation of around 35,000 people from the coastal communities mostly in Odisha and also in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu.
Sep 07, 2016, 08:37 AM IST
MH370 search agency retracts ''death dive'' theory
MH370 was carrying 239 passengers and crew from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing when it disappeared on March 8, 2014.
Aug 12, 2016, 09:11 AM IST
