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South China sea crisis: China rules the waves and waives the rule

China built up seven reefs in the South China Sea within its legally void Nine-Dash Line claim, turning them into island bastions

ONGC overseas arm seeks 2-year extension to explore Vietnamese oil block

Officials said OVL has applied for a sixth extension to explore Block-128, the licence for which was valid till June 15, 2019

India to discuss an alternative maritime route for oil from Russia

With the tension between Iran and the US impacting movement of oil cargo, India is looking at an alternative maritime route via Vladivostok port in Russia's far eastern region, through the South China sea and Malacca. The issue will be discussed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Russia starting September 4. Modi will be attending the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok from September 4 to 6.This comes amid high tension between Iran and European countries in the Strait of Homuz last month. Iran even deployed two warships in the region. The new route is likely to make investment by companies like ONGC Videsh (OVL) viable in Russia. It will also reduce the time in bringing liquefied natural gas (LNG) and crude oil to India. "It makes sense to diversify ourselves (India), not just in terms of finding alternate sea trade routes but also ports. A dual sea trade route will surely help India in the long run," said Hitesh Avchat, senior manager, CARE Ratings.The proposed route .

Our position on South China Sea non-negotiable: Beijing to Philippines Prez

China invokes the so-called 'nine-dash line' to mark its historic rights to the territory, which is based on a vague map that emerged in the 1940s

US carrier docks in Hong Kong after B-52 bombers flew over South China Sea

More than 4,400 men and women are usually aboard the ship

Exercise navigation, but not military actions in South China Sea: Beijing

Mattis said the US adheres strictly to international law and the international maritime rules

Quad should oppose permanent Chinese military bases in IOR: 4 think tanks

They suggested that India, the US and Japan should invite Australia to participate in the currently trilateral maritime exercise

Xi says China not 'expansionist', but won't give up an inch of territory

From the territory left by our ancestors, we won't give up even one inch

Vietnam asks China to withdraw missiles from South China Sea

The US says that militarization of the South China Sea runs contrary to Chinese President Xi Jinping's assurances to Washington

China holds biggest ever military drill in SCS amid Xi's presence

Forty-eight warships, 76 aircraft and more than 10,000 sailors and soldiers took part in the drill which was hailed as "the biggest maritime military parade since the foundation of the new China"

Chinese air force carries out drills again in S China Sea, Western Pacific

This comes a day after the United States Navy's destroyer, USS Mustin came within 12 nautical miles of Mischief Reef in the Spratly Islands archipelago, in the South China Sea

Chinese foreign minister indirectly accuses US of 'stirring trouble' in SCS

"Militarisation is the most destabilising factor in the region," Wang pointed out

Chinese warships return to South China Sea as Indian Navy continues heavy deployment around Maldives

Indian Navy sources say that a Chinese flotilla including a destroyer and a frigate had indeed crossed into the Indian Ocean through the Sunda Strait

China objects to Vietnam's call for Indian investment in South China Sea

China has been opposing India's ONGC exploring oil in wells claimed by Vietnam in the South China Sea for years

China plans remote sensing satellites over South China Sea

China has already firmed up its hold over the area by building military installations in the reclaimed islands

Trump, Vietnam's Prez underscore free and open access to South China Sea

The two leaders called for the 'full and effective implementation' of the declaration on the conduct of parties in the South China Sea

US expresses concern over China militarizing artificial islands in SCS

US army official said India is its important partner in fighting terrorism

Two US bombers challenge China in South China Sea flyover

US wants China to do more to pressure Pyongyang to halt its research into missiles

South China sea: US & China return to 'business as usual' over war ship

US continues to insist that the sea remain under international control

India considering to build Tsunami warning system in South China Sea

The project, however, has not got official sanction yet