In one of the biggest maritime anti-narcotics crackdowns in recent times, security agencies intercepted a massive consignment of cocaine valued at nearly ₹1,150 crore off the coast of Gujarat’s Mundra region. The operation was jointly carried out by the Indian Coast Guard and the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), highlighting the growing focus on combating international...
India and Italy have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations through a broad strategic partnership aimed at enhancing cooperation across trade, defence, maritime security, and global connectivity. The renewed engagement reflects a shared vision to build a stable, prosperous, and interconnected Indo-Mediterranean region. Both countries have increasingly recognised the importance of aligning their diplomatic...
India and Vietnam have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral defence cooperation, with a strong emphasis on maritime security, advanced technologies, and strategic coordination in the Indo-Pacific region during high-level talks in Hanoi. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held comprehensive discussions with Vietnam’s Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang, reviewing the progress...
Iran has firmly denied allegations that it was involved in an attack on a South Korean-flagged vessel in the strategically sensitive Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime route for global oil shipments. The denial comes amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the region and renewed international concerns over maritime security. According to Iranian officials, reports suggesting...
A United States military operation targeting a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean has resulted in the deaths of three individuals, according to official statements from defence authorities. The strike forms part of an ongoing campaign aimed at disrupting maritime narcotics routes believed to be operated by organised criminal networks in international waters....
In a development that has heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, former United States President Donald Trump has reportedly proposed a controversial initiative—informally referred to as “Project Freedom”—aimed at addressing escalating maritime risks in the Strait of Hormuz. The move comes amid growing concerns over Iran’s alleged strategy of leveraging its geographic advantage to...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held delegation-level talks with his Fijian counterpart Sitiveni Rabuka at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Monday, reaffirming the deep historical and cultural ties between India and Fiji. PM Modi lauded the shared heritage, particularly the contribution of over 60,000 Girmitiyas—Indian indentured laborers—who migrated to Fiji in the 19th century and...