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‘Security around Indian Ocean worrisome’

Defence Minister AK Antony today called upon the top brass of the Navy to maintain high levels of pr...

Chinese scientific research ship leaves for exploration

Chinese research vessel Dayang Yihao today kicked off the country`s 26th oceanic expedition mission.

India for demarcation of piracy-hit Indian Ocean

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Nirmal Verma also raised the issue of deployment of armed guards on-board ...

Tsunami watch lifted in most of Indian Ocean

The warning is still in effect for Indonesia, India, the Maldives, Sri Lanka and the island territor...

Two Huge quakes hit Indonesia, no Tsunami

Two giant quakes struck off the coast of Aceh in Indonesia, triggering a wave of panic and tsunami a...

HUGE AFTERSHOCK SHAKES INDONESIA

Hours after an 8.6 earthquake struck Indonesia, another earthquake measuring 8.2 on the Richter Sca...

Indonesia quake: Tsunami watch in Indian Ocean

The United States earthquake monitoring system has issued a notification for a tsunami watch in the ...

Massive 8.6 earthquake hits Indonesia; tremors in India

A massive earthquake measuring 8.7 on the Richter Scale hit Indonesia’s Sumatra Islands on Wednesday...

Costa Cruise liner towed to Seychelles` main island

A crippled cruise ship owned by the same company as the capsized Costa Concordia was being towed to ...

`Tropical cyclones to rise in next 20 years`

Tropical cyclones usually form in the world`s tropical regions and each spins around a centre known ...

Southern Ocean humpbacks sing different tunes

Scientists have found that humpback whales on both sides of the southern Indian Ocean sing different...

Russian spacecraft to crash to Earth Jan 15

A Russian spacecraft designed to burnish the nation`s faded space glory in a mission to one of Mars`...

Russia says spacecraft may crash into Indian Ocean

Russia`s space agency predicts that the fragments of a failed Russian space probe`s could fall into ...

Exotic creatures found in Indian Ocean

Scientists have captured remarkable images of life from one of the most inhospitable spots in the In...

China to open military base in Indian Ocean

In a move that may cause unease in India, China on Monday announced that it will set up its first ...

India watching China`s exploration moves

India is keeping a close watch on developments concerning national security and commercial interests...

Why India broke off from supercontinent

Two islands, about the size of Tasmania, were once part of the supercontinent Gondwana and are mor...

India assumes chair of Indian Ocean Rim grouping

India on Tuesday for the first time became chairman of the Indian Ocean Rim countries grouping at it...

India pitches for global strategy to fight piracy

India pitched for a collective global strategy and a joint naval task force to fight the scourge of ...

Studies on Ocean to throw light on climate changes

Researchers are banking on studies in Indian sector of the Southern Ocean to analyse the climatic ch...

Indian Ocean-wide mock tsunami drill today

A mock tsunami caused by a 9.2 magnitude earthquake will cross the north-west coast of Sumatra, Indo...

Indian Ocean tsunami warning system on test Oct 12

More than 20 nations will participate in a full-scale exercise on Oct 12 to test the Indian Ocean Ts...

`Indian Ocean most dangerous place for turtles`

Five of the world`s eleven most threatened species of sea turtles are found in the northern Indian O...

`India pillar of stability in Indian Ocean region`

The Obama administration visualizes great promise in bringing China, India and the US together.

US setting up secret drone bases in Indian Ocean

US is setting up an array of secret killer unmanned spy plane bases in Africa, Middle East and Indi...

China to expand seabed mining in Indian Ocean

China announced plans to expand its seabed mineral explorations in the Indian Ocean.

China gets ISBA nod for mining in Indian Ocean

China`s application to carry out deep sea mining in South-West Indian Ocean Ridge has been approved ...

‘Chinese ship caught spying on India’

In a worrying development, a Chinese spy ship disguised as a fishing trawler was tracked in the Indi...

China gains rights to explore Indian Ocean

China has obtained approval to explore a 10,000 sq km polymetallic sulphide ore deposit in an intern...

Iran fires missiles into Indian Ocean

Iran said it fired two medium range missile into the Indian Ocean six months ago under the eyes of "...

China seeks influence in Indian Ocean: Report

China, seeking to gain influence in Indian Ocean, has reportedly increased its aid to Sri Lanka.

South Korean ship attacked by pirates in Indian Ocean

The 75,000-ton Hanjin Tianjin had 14 South Koreans, 6 Indonesians on board.

Briton attempts to cross Indian Ocean in rowboat

Roz Savage has set off from Australia for the 4,000-mile journey.

India’s anti-piracy efforts bear fruit at UNSC

India has highlighted at the UN Security Council the problem of hostages being taken by pirates in t...

Danish family`s sailboat hijacked in Indian Ocean

Pirates have hijacked a Danish sailboat with 4 adults and 3 children aboard.

Three fishermen detained, `assaulted` by forest officials in Rameswaram

Three local fishermen Friday alleged that they were detained by Forest Department officials while ...

85 new fish species found

Scientists have confirmed the identifiation of 85 species of deep sea fishes new to Indian EEZ.

"Colourful" squid found in southern Indian Ocean

Researchers have discovered a bright-coloured squid with eight arms and light-producing organs.

Chinese navy to help ship attacked by pirates in Indian Ocean

China on Friday announced sending a warship to help a Chinese cargo vessel attacked by pirates in ...

New large squid species discovered

Scientists have discovered a new large species of squid during an expedition of Indian Ocean.

INCOIS monitoring entire Indian Ocean for tsunami

The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) is the only institute hosting r...

Somali pirates seize ship with 20 passengers on board

The vessel was attacked as it headed to Tanzania from the Comoros.

Pirates seize tanker in Indian Ocean

Pirates seized a tanker with 24 crew aboard in the Indian Ocean early today, the headquarters of t...

Coral reefs across Indian Ocean dying: Experts

International marine scientists have said that coral reefs across Indian Ocean are dying.

Indian Ocean posing serious concern: Maldives Prez

Maldivian President has said it is posing increasingly "serious" concern as highlighted by the Mumba...

`India, US need to partner to balance China`

An expert has urged US to partner India to balance China`s influence in region.

`China seeks formidable presence in Indian Ocean`

China and India are into competition for the first time in their histories.

Sea levels rising in parts of Indian Ocean

Humans-induced greenhouse gases are increasing sea levels in parts of the Indian Ocean.

Teen sailor healthy, weary after 3 days adrift

The girl was rescued after a botched attempt to sail solo round the world.

Missing US yacht girl found safe in Indian Ocean

An American teenage solo sailor who went missing in rough Indian Ocean seas has been found safe and ...

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