Indian Ocean Region

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National Governance & Policy 07 Oct 2026, 11:23 PM IST

Rajnath Singh launches first Fleet Support Ship, lays keel of FSS-5 at Hindustan Shipyard

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday launched the first Fleet Support Ship and laid the keel of FSS-5 at Hindustan Shipyard, underscoring a major step in India’s naval logistics build-out. He said the programme would significantly strengthen the Navy’s reach, endurance and operational effectiveness across the Indian Ocean Region.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy06 Oct 2026, 08:54 PM IST

India, Tanzania Explore Deeper Parliamentary Ties as Delegation Pushes Broader Economic Diplomacy

India and Tanzania have discussed ways to deepen parliamentary cooperation, underscoring the growing importance of legislative diplomacy in India’s outreach to Africa. The talks come as New Delhi seeks to widen political, economic and institutional links with key partners across the Indian Ocean region.

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National Governance & Policy04 Oct 2026, 03:26 AM IST

U.S. Pacific Command Chief Admiral Paparo to Visit India From October 3

U.S. Pacific Command chief Admiral Samuel J. Paparo will visit India beginning October 3, in a high-level engagement that comes as Washington seeks to reinforce strategic coordination with New Delhi across the Indo-Pacific and the Indian Ocean region. The visit is also expected to underscore the United States’ continuing presence and interests in the Indian Ocean, where maritime security, regional stability, and defense cooperation remain central concerns.

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National Governance & Policy48m ago

Misri Flags Tariff Risk in US Talks as India Awaits Trump's Next Move on Russian Oil

Foreign secretary Vikram Misri raised the issue of tariffs in talks with US undersecretary Allison Hooker, even as both sides discussed a broad agenda spanning energy security, civil nuclear cooperation and strategic technology. The meeting came a day after external affairs minister S. Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, with India now watching closely for the Trump administration's next step on penalties linked to New Delhi's purchases of Russian oil.

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India Entertainment & Culture5h ago

Singapore Collector Peter Lee Traces a Shared History of Checks, Chintz and Port-City Hybridity

Singaporean collector, scholar and curator Peter Lee is using textiles, dress and domestic heritage to argue that the histories of Peranakan and South Indian communities are deeply intertwined through the trade networks of multicultural port cities. Speaking in Karaikudi at the Chettinad Heritage and Cultural Festival, Lee linked his own family memories, his research on the kebaya and his work on Peranakan heritage to a broader rethinking of identity, material culture and empire.

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Environment, Climate & Weather10h ago

How David Attenborough Changed the Way India Sees Nature

David Attenborough's influence in India extends far beyond television, shaping how writers, conservationists and policymakers think about biodiversity, storytelling and environmental responsibility. In reflections shared by Jairam Ramesh, Stephen Alter, Neha Sinha and Ranjit Lal, Attenborough emerges as both a cultural force and a moral reference point in India's ongoing debate over conservation and development.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace5h ago

Yemen Urges National Mobilization as Houthi Threats Raise Fears of Wider Regional Fallout

Yemen's internationally recognized government has called on citizens to mobilize against the Iran-backed Houthi movement, framing the appeal as a response to escalating rebel moves that it says threaten the country's security and the global economy. The appeal comes amid mounting concern over Houthi activity around a key maritime chokepoint, intensifying an already volatile conflict with regional and international implications.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace9h ago

USS George Washington Marks 200,000th Fixed-Wing Recovery in Indian Ocean Milestone

The aircraft carrier USS George Washington has reached a major aviation landmark, recovering its 200,000th fixed-wing aircraft while underway in the Indian Ocean after 34 years of continuous service. The milestone underscores the carrier's long operational history and its enduring role in projecting American sea power across some of the world's most strategically important waters.

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