Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Jakarta to a warm and ceremonial reception as India and Indonesia prepared for high-level bilateral discussions aimed at strengthening their long-standing strategic partnership. The visit marks another significant milestone in India’s engagement with Southeast Asia and reflects New Delhi’s growing focus on expanding cooperation across the Indo-Pacific region. The...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Seychelles has marked a significant milestone in the evolving relationship between India and the island nation, underscoring the growing importance of strategic cooperation in the Indian Ocean region. The visit reflects New Delhi’s continued commitment to strengthening partnerships with key maritime neighbors while advancing shared interests related to security,...
As Seychelles celebrates the 50th anniversary of its independence, the island nation finds itself at the center of a rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape in the Indian Ocean. The milestone not only marks five decades of nationhood for the archipelago but also highlights the growing significance of its partnership with India, a relationship that has matured...
The family of an Indian sailor who lost his life in a recent U.S. military strike has called for justice and accountability, describing the tragedy as an irreparable loss that has shattered their future. Grieving relatives said the deceased was the sole breadwinner of the family and their “one and only hope,” leaving them devastated...
India’s National Security Adviser, Ajit Doval, welcomed the reopening of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz during discussions at a high-level BRICS security conclave, describing the development as a positive step toward regional stability and uninterrupted global trade. Addressing representatives from BRICS member nations, Doval underscored the importance of maintaining open and secure maritime routes,...
A new intelligence assessment from the United States has raised concerns over Iran’s growing capability to influence maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important waterways. According to the report, Tehran now possesses the military resources and operational capacity required to significantly disrupt or even temporarily shut down the...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has welcomed the recently announced peace agreement between the United States and Iran, describing the development as a positive step toward restoring stability in a region that has long faced geopolitical tensions and security challenges. The Indian leader expressed hope that the breakthrough would contribute to lasting peace, improve regional security,...
India has intensified monitoring efforts across key maritime corridors in the Gulf region amid growing concerns over regional instability and the security of international shipping routes. The heightened alert comes after a deadly escalation in the ongoing conflict involving Iran, which has raised fears about the safety of commercial vessels operating near the strategically critical...
In a major boost to India’s maritime defence preparedness, the Ministry of Defence has signed a ₹449-crore contract for the procurement of 20 Enhanced Capability Global Navigation Satellite System (ECGNSS) Jammers for the Indian Navy. The move marks another significant step in India’s efforts to modernise its armed forces through indigenous technologies. The systems will...
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...