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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Indian Navy Training Squadron Calls at Belawan, Indonesia
The Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS) made a significant port call at Belawan, Indonesia, on January 20, 2026, marking another milestone in India’s expanding maritime engagement with Southeast Asia. The visit underscores New Delhi’s commitment to strengthening naval diplomacy, fostering interoperability, and deepening people-to-people ties under the Act East…
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China Holds Major Military Drills Around Taiwan, Tensions Rise
China has launched large-scale military drills around Taiwan, simulating the seizure and blockade of key areas, in what Beijing described as a stern warning to “separatist forces”. The exercises have significantly raised tensions in the Taiwan Strait, a strategically sensitive region closely watched by global powers. The drills, codenamed “Justice…
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China–Philippines Tensions Rise After Water Cannon Attack
Tensions between China and the Philippines escalated sharply after the Philippine Coast Guard accused Chinese coast guard vessels of firing high-pressure water cannons at Filipino fishing boats near Sabina Shoal in the contested South China Sea. The incident reportedly injured at least three fishermen and caused significant damage to two…
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India, Brunei Launch Joint Working Group on Defence Cooperation
New Delhi, December 10, 2025: India and Brunei formally inaugurated the Joint Working Group (JWG) on Defence Cooperation in New Delhi today, taking a concrete step to deepen bilateral defence ties. The inaugural meeting which included the signing of the Terms of Reference (ToR) focused on operational cooperation, capacity building,…
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Admiral’s Cup 2025: Indian Naval Academy Hosts 35 Nations
The Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala is set to host the prestigious Admiral’s Cup 2025 from 8 to 13 December, marking yet another milestone in India’s maritime diplomacy and naval leadership. Recognised internationally as one of the world’s most competitive naval sailing championships, the event’s 14th edition will feature an…
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India, Japan Explore New Energy Partnerships in Tokyo
Tokyo, 17 November 2025: Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, today led a roundtable with leading Japanese industry representatives in Tokyo, outlining broad opportunities for Indo-Japanese collaboration across the energy value chain. He urged Japanese industry to partner in India’s energy transition, citing opportunities worth…
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India-Indonesia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue Strengthens Ties
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and his Indonesian counterpart Mr Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin co-chaired the third India-Indonesia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue in New Delhi on 27 November 2025. The two leaders reaffirmed a broad strategic partnership and agreed to deepen cooperation across defence industry collaboration, maritime security, cyber resilience and multilateral engagement…
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INS Sahyadri Boosts India-Philippines Defence Ties
Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sahyadri, one of the Indian Navy’s frontline indigenously-built stealth frigates, reached Manila, Philippines, for a port call as part of its ongoing operational deployment in the Indo-Pacific. The visit marks another significant step in deepening India-Philippines defence cooperation and expanding New Delhi’s maritime engagement in the…
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India-US Sign Landmark 10-Year Defence Framework Agreement
The governments of India and the United States have formally signed a ten-year defence framework agreement, signalling a major leap in bilateral strategic cooperation. The pact was inked on 31 October 2025 in Kuala Lumpur during a meeting between India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and U.S. Secretary of War (Defence)…