Indian Ocean

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?

Biparjoy, which made a landfall on Gujarat's coastal areas on Thursday, is the latest example of how high sea-surface temperatures are making cyclones more frequent and severe off the country’s west coast.

Cyclone Biparjoy: Here is how cyclones get their names

In an attempt to make enhancements with respect to tracking and communicating these cyclonic systems, many meteorological organisations follow a systematic naming convention.

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

Indian Ocean band's guitarist Nikhil Rao, an engineer turned musician, spoke about what took the band almost a decade to come up with their eighth album ‘Tu Hai’, their work in film music, and the importance of live performances.

Chinese intrusions into Indian Ocean not uncommon: Indian Navy

The statement comes amid reports that a Chinese spy vessel has entered the Indian Ocean Region for the second time in the past few months.

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

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy and the Pakistan Navy, will hold the joint naval exercise in maritime and aerial spaces off Shanghai in mid-July.

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

NSA Ajit Doval at the Multi Agency Maritime Security Group meeting said a nation cannot take any unilateral decision in the maritime domain. ‘The process is complex’. India’s interests in the maritime domain are very deep, he added

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

A mob chanting Islamist slogans stormed the Maldivian national stadium where over 150 people, including ambassadors from India, Bangladesh and the UK, were taking part in an International Day of Yoga event, co-organized by the Indian High Commission in Maldives.

Tsunami warning in Indian Ocean after 6.1 earthquake strikes this country

A tsunami advisory group said the quake "may be capable of generating a tsunami affecting the Indian Ocean region".

​Exclusive| Mauritius seeks Indian investments amid major bid to shed tax-haven image

Mauritius remains the fifth largest destination of Indian investments globally, mostly because of round-tripping of funds. While stringent tax rules are now reducing the flow, securing clean investments remains a challenge for the COVID-19-hit island country.

Extreme weather events and agriculture: what are the impacts and what’s in store?

Farmers say they need more reliable forecasts as well as rescue, relief and rehabilitation measures – including crop insurance – to aid climate-resilient farming.

Indian Ocean warming at faster pace, India to witness increased heat waves, flooding: Report

The authors of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report (AR6), "Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis", said the warming of the ocean will lead to a rise in sea levels, which will contribute to more frequent and severe coastal flooding in low-level areas.