Wellington, August 24, 2026; India and New Zealand have stepped up efforts to deepen defence cooperation, with maritime security, military training and wider strategic coordination emerging as key areas of discussion at the second India-New Zealand Defence Strategic Dialogue. The meeting in Wellington was co-chaired by Joint Secretary Amitabh Prasad from India’s Ministry of Defence […]
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Chennai, August 24, 2026; A Vietnamese Coast Guard vessel has arrived in Chennai for the second edition of the India-Vietnam Joint Exercise Sahyog HOP TAC, marking another step towards closer maritime security cooperation between the two countries. The visit includes a six-member delegation from the Vietnam Coast Guard and is being held alongside the 7th […]
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New Delhi, August 20, 2026; Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Thursday began the Delhi leg of his India visit with a ceremonial welcome at the Manekshaw Centre, where he inspected the Guard of Honour in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Koizumi also visited the National War Memorial and laid a wreath in […]
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A major maritime security scare unfolded near the eastern coastline of the UAE after a commercial vessel was reportedly boarded and taken control of by unidentified individuals. According to maritime monitoring authorities, the ship later altered its course and began moving in the direction of Iranian territorial waters. The incident took place close to the […]
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Atlantic Ocean, May 6, 2026: A suspected hantavirus outbreak has been reported aboard an Atlantic cruise ship, resulting in the death of three passengers and leaving two crew members in critical condition, according to initial reports. Health authorities and the ship’s medical team have launched an emergency response to contain the situation and prevent further […]
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New Delhi, April 29, 2026: India has strongly condemned recent attacks targeting commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, describing the incidents as deplorable and raising serious concerns over the safety of international shipping lanes. Speaking at a United Nations forum, Indian representatives highlighted that repeated strikes on merchant ships threaten global trade stability, energy […]
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Colombo, April 27, 2026: India has formally transferred a personal watercraft to Sri Lanka as part of ongoing efforts to deepen maritime cooperation and enhance operational capabilities in the Indian Ocean region. The move reflects continued engagement between the two countries in strengthening security and humanitarian collaboration. The handover was carried out as part of […]
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Iran’s so-called “mosquito fleet” has come under renewed focus amid rising tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, with analysts pointing to the small, fast attack boats as a key component of Tehran’s strategy to threaten or disrupt maritime traffic through one of the world’s most important energy chokepoints. The term refers to a flotilla associated […]
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New Delhi, April 16, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker on Thursday jointly emphasised the importance of ensuring safe maritime passage in West Asia and called for a durable peace in Ukraine, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. The statement was issued following high level discussions between the two leaders […]
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New Delhi, April 12, 2026; The Indian Navy is set to organise its first biannual Commanders’ Conference of 2026 in the national capital, bringing together senior leadership for an extensive review of maritime security and operational readiness. The three day event will take place from April 14 to April 16, 2026 at Nausena Bhawan, where […]
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