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India engaging with nations at strategic level in Indian Ocean: Navy Chief
India is actively engaging with nations at the strategic level in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) under the ambit of government initiatives, Indian Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh said on Friday
 "India engaging with nations at strategic level in Indian Ocean: Navy Chief")
Sri Lanka to ensure no nation dominates Indian Ocean: Gotabaya Rajapaksa
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has said that his country is against any country dominating the Indian Ocean and that it would stay neutral.
 "Sri Lanka to ensure no nation dominates Indian Ocean: Gotabaya Rajapaksa")
India, Aus to conduct 2-day naval exercise in Indian Ocean from tomorrow
The exercise comes in the midst of India''s tense border row with China and in the backdrop of growing activities by the Chinese navy in the Indian Ocean Region
 "India, Aus to conduct 2-day naval exercise in Indian Ocean from tomorrow")
US, Maldives sign defence deal to counter China's presence in Indian Ocean
The Trump administration is looking for strengthening alliances in the Indo-Pacific to counter China's growing presence in the region
 "US, Maldives sign defence deal to counter China's presence in Indian Ocean")
In pics: Fire on MT New Diamond under control, Rescue ops by Indian Navy
The explosion on MT New Diamond, a Greek owned vessel, under charter by Indian Oil Corporation took place on September 3 when it was transiting in Sri Lankan exclusive economic zone
 "In pics: Fire on MT New Diamond under control, Rescue ops by Indian Navy")
Oil tanker on fire off Sri Lankan coast towed to safety, fire 'localised'
ICG Fast Patrol Vessel Ameya with 1000 litres Oil Spill Dispersants has been deployed to augment pollution response efforts
 "Oil tanker on fire off Sri Lankan coast towed to safety, fire 'localised'")
Sri Lanka tows supertanker ablaze off coast, one crewman presumed dead
The fire was still raging on the New Diamond tanker carrying about 2 million barrels of oil
Grounded Mauritius ship operator apologises for oil leak in Indian Ocean
The operator of a Japanese bulk carrier which ran aground off Mauritius in the Indian Ocean apologised on Sunday for a major oil spill
Navy expanding presence in Indian Ocean after China border row: Report
The Indian Navy deployed a range of its frontline warships and submarines in the IOR when the border tension escalated after the Galwan Valley clashes on June 15
 "Navy expanding presence in Indian Ocean after China border row: Report")
Beyond Galwan fastness: Energy security in Indian Ocean may be a challenge
Chances are any such disruption will not occur on the major shipping lanes but on some edge of the ocean between India and China
 "Beyond Galwan fastness: Energy security in Indian Ocean may be a challenge")
India-Australia summit and signals to China
After a riposte to China's bullying tactics, India must now focus on the economic pillar of the Indo-Pacific strategy
 "India-Australia summit and signals to China")
World Oceans Day 2020: Theme, need for sustainable oceans, pics, and more
The theme of World Oceans Day 2020 is 'Innovation for a Sustainable Ocean'. The oceans are facing unprecedented pressures from factors ranging from pollution to climate change
 "World Oceans Day 2020: Theme, need for sustainable oceans, pics, and more")
The amphibious capability gap
India should swiftly build amphibious warfare capabilities for both military and diplomatic reasons
 "The amphibious capability gap")
Navy launches major Covid-19 outreach to help Indian Ocean countries
As part of its humanitarian aid and disaster relief (HADR) outreach, five of the navy's biggest amphibious warfare vessels have been designated on a mission to convey food grains
 "Navy launches major Covid-19 outreach to help Indian Ocean countries")
Let's get real
Navy's plan to build 24 subs is too ambitious
Navy plans to build 24 submarines, 6 of them nuclear powered: Report
In its report tabled this month, the Navy stated that there are presently 15 conventional submarines and two nuclear submarines in its fleet.
 "Navy plans to build 24 submarines, 6 of them nuclear powered: Report")
Hambantota's security in Lankan hands, respect territorial integrity: China
Rajapaksa on Thursday said he would renegotiate the security arrangements at Hambantota Port, which was leased to a Chinese state-run company for 99 years in 2017
 "Hambantota's security in Lankan hands, respect territorial integrity: China")
India, Maldives vow to deepen maritime ties, boost anti-terror cooperation
In the meeting, both sides also reviewed the ongoing construction of police training facility in Addu city and capacity building projects being implemented with India's assistance.
 "India, Maldives vow to deepen maritime ties, boost anti-terror cooperation")
Sea level along Indian coast rose 8.5 cm in 50 years: Environment minister
The minister further said that the rising sea levels can exacerbate the coastal inundation along the low lying areas during extreme events such as tsunami, storm surge and coastal flooding
 "Sea level along Indian coast rose 8.5 cm in 50 years: Environment minister")
India, France to jointly patrol Indian Ocean Region, says French Navy head
Prazuck noted that collaboration with allies in a region for patrolling increases efficiency.
