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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
 "This shipping company is rerouting its ships. To save 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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
 "Why IMD is still tracking Shaheen long after it is away from Indian coast?")
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
 "India sees itself as net provider of security in IOR: Taranjit Singh 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
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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
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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
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India, US join to conduct integrated maritime engagements in Indian Ocean
The United States Navy and Indian armed forces again joined together to conduct integrated sea and air engagements off the coast of India on June 23 and 24
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India, US kick off mega wargame in Indian Ocean with eye on China
The Indian Navy has also deployed a fleet of P8I maritime surveillance aircraft and MiG 29K jets, apart from other platforms.
To bolster security, Britain joins Indian Ocean monitoring hub in Gurgaon
The IFC-IOR, which was established in April 2019, has liaison officers from five countries - the US, France, Japan, Australia and now the UK
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Govt okays proposal to roll out project to explore deep ocean for resources
The proposal for launching the "deep sea mission" came from the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
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