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    • Netizens after US downs Iran’s IRIS Dena 2 weeks after India hosted them: 'Shameful'

      IRIS Dena had participated in the International Fleet Review 2026 and the multilateral naval exercise MILAN 2026 in Visakhapatnam before beginning its return journey, where it was eventually struck.

    • Cyclone Horacio intensifies to first category 5 storm of 2026 — Will it affect India? Here's what to know

      Cyclone Horacio has become the world’s first Category 5 storm of 2026, intensifying over the South Indian Ocean with 160 mph winds, though it currently poses no threat to India.

    • Boeing Poseidon 8I aircraft: The India Navy's weapon to keep Chinese submarines out of Indian Ocean

      The aircraft played a critical role of conducting surveillance along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) during the 2017 China–India border standoff

    • China ramps up 'research' ship presence in Indian Ocean: Are these vessels masking military intent near India?

      China’s repeated insistence that these missions are purely civilian lacks credibility when seen against its pattern of militarising the South China Sea and expanding naval power rapidly.

    • Sliteye shark discovered in remote Indian Ocean: Rare predator spotted for the first time in Chagos waters

      The sliteye shark, named for its narrow slit-like eyes, was captured on camera in deep seagrass habitats on the southern rim of the Bank.

    • See 10 epic photos of SpaceX’s 400-foot-tall Starship Flight 9 from space

      SpaceX launched its ninth Starship test flight from Starbase, Texas, reaching space before both stages broke apart mid-mission. Here's a look at the stunning visuals of Starship Flight 9 from space.

    • Lost Soviet-era Cosmos-482 returns to Earth after 53 years in space

      Launched in March 1972, Kosmos 482 was bound for Venus. The mission was part of the Soviet Union’s Venera program.

    • India warming: Surface air temperature up by 0.7°C, says Jitendra Singh

      Sea level of the Indian Ocean is going up by 1.7 mm a year, while the north Indian Ocean is rising at an even faster rate of 3.3 mm a year, the Union minister for Earth Sciences has said


    • India's deep-sea drone carries out first ever exploration of hydrothermal vents in South Indian Ocean

      The deep sea field was located at a depth of 4,500 metres in the Central and South West Indian Ridges of the Southern Indian Ocean.

    • Scientists discover new pale blue damselfish species in Maldives' deep-sea reefs

      Scientists discover a new species of damselfish, Chromis abadhah, in the deep-sea coral reefs of the Maldives, highlighting the importance of exploring and protecting marine biodiversity.

    • Indian Ocean Co-founder Susmit Sen files complaint against bandmates over unpaid royalties

      The charges include criminal conspiracy, breach of trust, cheating, and falsification of accounts under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS). Despite the serious allegations, an FIR is yet to be registered.

    • Australian scientist claims to have solved MH370 Mystery, identifies 'perfect hiding place' in Indian Ocean

      An Australian scientist claims to have identified the "perfect hiding place" for missing Flight MH370, potentially solving the mystery of the 2014 disappearance that baffled investigators worldwide.

    • To counter China, US eyes Australia's Cocos Islands for military base

      Australia's Cocos Islands, near a key Chinese oil chokepoint, is considered for US military construction under the Pacific Deterrence Initiative, aimed at countering China, alongside other regional locations.

    • China making inroads into key choke points in Indian Ocean: US lawmaker warns

      China's activities in the Indian Ocean are obstructing maritime routes and threatening US and South Asian security and economic interests, stated Congresswoman Young Kim, highlighting its importance for global oil and trade.

    • India bats for designing regional ocean observations to better understand deep ecosystems

      At the 2024 Ocean Decade Conference in Barcelona earlier this month, India also called for people-centred multi-hazard early warning systems and designing adaptation planning strategies to increase coastal resilience.

    • India to replace troops in Maldives with civilians by May

      The roughly 80 soldiers stationed in the Indian Ocean archipelago will be replaced by civilians, officials from both countries said.

    • Drone attack on Israel-linked merchant vessel in Indian Ocean, alert issued

      The unclaimed attack off the coast of India caused a fire on board but caused no casualties, reports said, adding that the crew members included 20 Indians.

    • The Eastern Window: China launches new programme to expand influence in Indian Ocean countries

      China is trying to buy influence in 20 odd Indian Ocean countries by financing development programmes. The idea is to use these countries as future bases for spying on India and possibly conduct covert operations at a later date

    • Biparjoy Explained: Cyclones on the rise in the Arabian Sea, what does it mean for India?

    • Cyclone Biparjoy: Here is how cyclones get their names

    • Indian Ocean on ‘Tu Hai’ tour: ‘We are a band that is best experienced live’

    • Chinese intrusions into Indian Ocean not uncommon: Indian Navy

    • With eye on Indian Ocean, China and Pakistan kick off naval, air drills to jointly deal with maritime threats

    • Geopolitical Shifts Causing More Intl Rivalries, Clash of Interest in Indian Ocean Region: Ajit Doval

    • Exclusive| India to handle Maldives Yoga Day protest 'firmly but discreetly'

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