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Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his three-day Seychelles visit after holding talks with President Patrick Herminie. The two nations unveiled 19 cooperation outcomes spanning defence, maritime security, digital payments and healthcare while reaffirming their commitment to a secure Indian Ocean region

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India aims to make the Indian Ocean an Ocean of Opportunity, stressing security, sustainability and prosperity. During talks with Seychelles President Patrick Herminie, both leaders reviewed bilateral ties and discussed enhancing economic cooperation and regional connectivity

The Indian Navy foiled a piracy attempt in the Western Indian Ocean targeting merchant vessel MV Mashaallah 1. INS Kolkata swiftly intercepted suspected pirates, ensuring safe passage. The Navy reaffirmed its role as a regional “First Responder” safeguarding maritime trade routes

As El Nino develops in the Pacific Ocean, concerns rise over a weak monsoon in India. However, forecasts of a positive Indian Ocean Dipole offer hope, with experts suggesting it could offset rainfall deficits, especially across Telangana and southern regions.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed the sinking of the frigate IRIS Dena by a US submarine off Sri Lanka. He condemned the strike as an atrocity, warning America would regret the precedent of attacking Iranian forces far from its shores

In a dramatic escalation of the West Asia conflict, a US submarine torpedoed and sank Iran’s warship IRIS Dena off Sri Lanka, killing 87 sailors. The strike, confirmed by Washington, widens the conflict beyond the Gulf, raising serious maritime security concerns in the Indian Ocean region

Islamabad’s move to acquire Chinese-built advanced Hangor-class submarines should prompt India to accelerate its efforts to enhance anti-submarine warfare capabilities

SpaceX launched its 11th full-scale Starship test flight from Texas, aiming to release mock satellites and land in the Indian Ocean. The mission tested maneuvers for future moon and Mars missions, critical for NASA’s upcoming lunar landing goals

New Delhi’s strengthening defence cooperation with Port Louis is seen as a strategic move to counter China’s growing influence in the region

During Prime Minister Modi's visit at the invitation of his Mauritius counterpart Navin Ramgoolam, the two countries will sign several pacts providing for cooperation in the areas of capacity building, trade and tackling cross-border financial crimes

Abiding by international rules gives India an upper hand as against the violent and dominant ways of China

France rushing help to Indian Ocean island as Cyclone Chido flattens entire neighbourhoods, damages public infrastructure, main airport and hospital

46 people rescued, most of the passengers were young Somalis, say officials

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's remarks came as he along with his Maldivian counterpart Moosa Zameer attended the handing over ceremony of Addu Reclamation and Shore Protection Project and inauguration of the 4-lane Detour Link road project facilitated by the Government of India under the Line of Credit of EXIM Bank.

India has opened a new naval base, INS Jatayu, in the Lakshadweep Islands near the Maldives, boosting its defense and regional security.

Big bullies don't supply vaccines to other countries when COVID is on or make exceptions to their own rules to respond to food demands or fuel demands or fertilizer demands.

INS Sumitra intercepted a hijacked boat and acted in accordance with the established SOPs to coerce the pirates for safe release of crew along with the boat and ensured successful release of all 17 crew members.

Jaishankar highlighted that as the Vice Chair and a troika member, India's priorities are well-defined, and it will persist in striving towards fostering a stable, prosperous, robust, and resilient Indian Ocean community.

At least 12 people died in a crush at a stadium in Madagascar on Friday as sports fans gathered for the opening ceremony of the Indian Ocean Island Games.

Let’s delve into this exciting scientific discovery by Indian scientists to know what caused the gravity hole.