Page 6 - Indian Ocean

India's defunct surveillance satellite hits Indian Ocean near Jakarta

The 300 kg RISAT-2, a surveillance satellite, was launched on April 20, 2009, using the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)

November likely to see above normal rains in South India, says IMD

The rains should aid planting of the rabi crop and also its early growth, mainly in crops such as wheat, mustard and chana

Sri Lanka will not be part of any Indian Ocean turf war, says President

Sri Lanka will not take part in any "big power rivalry" in the Indian Ocean and it is unfortunate that his country has been made the "punching bag" for Hambantota, President Ranil Wickremesinghe has said, weeks after India and China clashed over the docking of a high-tech Chinese ship at the country's southern port. Sri Lanka certainly does not want the problems of the Pacific coming to the Indian Ocean, he said while speaking on the crisis-hit country's position on the geo-political stage. "We don't participate in a military alliance, and we certainly do not want the problems of the Pacific coming to the Indian Ocean. We don't want this to be an area of conflict and an area of war. Sri Lanka will not take part in any big power rivalry," said Wickremesinghe on Wednesday while addressing the graduation ceremony of the National Defense College. His remarks came weeks after the Chinese embassy and the Indian High Commission here clashed verbally over the docking of the Chinese ship 'Yu

Projects worth Rs 75,000 crore on Great Nicobar island shown green flag

The projects will need the felling of over 800,000 trees and the loss of 12-20 hectares of mangrove forests, leading to a considerable loss to corals and claiming over 298 hectares of the sea bed

This shipping company is rerouting its ships. To save blue whales

The Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has started to re-route its ship on the shipping lanes off the Sri Lankan coast in a bid to save the massive blue whales

India's first indigenous carrier 'INS Vikrant' to be commissioned on Sept 2

India's first indigenous aircraft carrier carries on board an air wing consisting of 30 aircrafts

INS Vikrant to be commissioned on September 2; here are 5 things to know

INS Vikrant will be commissioned in Cochin in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Visible, credible and responsive presence: Rajnath on Navy in Indian Ocean

Rajnath Singh addressed the Senior leadership of the Indian Navy on the concluding day of the Naval Commander's Conference on Thursday

NSA Doval calls for strengthening maritime cooperation in Indian Ocean

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval called for strengthening cooperation amongst maritime neighbours in the Indian Ocean region to address shared security challenges, and as the first responders.

Marine heatwaves increasing, impacting Indian monsoon rainfall: Study

Marine heatwaves are on a rise in the Indian Ocean, leaving an impact on the Indian monsoon rainfall, according to a study.

India steps up warship patrols like never before to counter China

The waters off India haven't seen this many naval vessels together since World War II as both China and Western allies deploy more warships in the area

New Navy chief backs theaterisation plan; watching Chinese activities

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar on Friday said his force is keeping a close watch on Chinese activities in the Indian Ocean and is fully ready to deal with any security threat

Confident of dealing with any threat in India's maritime domain

The Navy chief also said that work is on to expand the role of women in various spheres of the Indian Navy's overall functioning

Indian naval ship undertaking coordinated patrol with Indonesian vessel

India and Indonesia have traditionally enjoyed a close and friendly relationship covering a wide spectrum of activities and interactions

With an eye on Indian Ocean, China delivers most advanced warship to Pak

Pakistani Ambassador to China Moin ul Haque said that the commissioning of the PNS Tughril ensures balance of power in the Indian Ocean

Why IMD is still tracking Shaheen long after it is away from Indian coast?

More than two days after Severe Cyclonic Storm Shaheen moved well away from Dwarka on India's western coast, the IMD continues to issue advisory/bulletin giving its latest location, predicted track.

India sees itself as net provider of security in IOR: Taranjit Singh Sandhu

"The seas that separate us, are also the seas that connect us. India sees itself as a net provider of security, in the IOR," said Sandhu

Indian Ocean warming at faster pace, India to see more heat waves: Report

India will witness increased heat waves and flooding, which will be the irreversible effects of climate change: report

UK's carrier strike group to carry out wargame with the Indian Navy

The UK's carrier strike group led by aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth has sailed into the Indian Ocean region and will carry out a wargame with the Indian Navy later this month

India seeks more cooperative, integrated future for Indian Ocean region

India on Tuesday said that it is seeking a more cooperative and integrated future for the Indian Ocean region through the overall development of the ocean or blue economy