India has officially assumed the Chairmanship of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS), marking a historic return to leadership after 16 years. The 9th Conclave of Chiefs convened at Visakhapatnam on 20 February 2026, bringing together naval chiefs and maritime security heads from 33 countries spanning the Atlantic to the…
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India’s Tsunami Early Warning System Meets Global KPIs
New Delhi: India’s Tsunami Early Warning System, operated by the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), has consistently met international performance benchmarks and strengthened coastal disaster preparedness, the government informed Parliament on Thursday. Operational Since 2007 Established in the aftermath of the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, the…
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India, Seychelles Deepen Maritime, Blue Economy Ties in Mumbai
India and Seychelles took a significant step towards strengthening maritime cooperation and blue economy engagement during a high-level Indo-Seychelles Business Roundtable held in Mumbai. The dialogue brought together political leadership, policymakers and business representatives to explore opportunities in maritime trade, sustainable ocean-based industries and long-term economic collaboration in the Indian…
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India’s Project-75I: Submarines Shift China-Pak Game
India’s decision to move decisively ahead with Project-75I marks a defining moment in the country’s maritime security strategy. The ₹72,000-crore ($8 billion) programme to build six next-generation conventional submarines reflects New Delhi’s intent to counter rising undersea challenges from both Pakistan and China while strengthening indigenous defence manufacturing.As German Chancellor…