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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INS Sudarshini Begins Lokayan 26 Global Sail Expedition
The Indian Navy’s Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini is set to embark on a landmark transoceanic sail expedition titled Lokayan 26 on January 20, 2026. Spanning ten months, the ambitious voyage will cover more than 22,000 nautical miles and include port calls at 18 locations across 13 countries, reinforcing India’s…
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ICGS Sankalp Visits Mauritius, Boosts Maritime Cooperation
Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Sankalp, an Offshore Patrol Vessel, arrived at Port Louis, Mauritius, on January 17 as part of its ongoing overseas deployment to friendly foreign countries in the Indian Ocean Region. The visit underscores India’s continued commitment to strengthening maritime cooperation, enhancing interoperability and deepening its longstanding…
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INSV Kaundinya Docks in Muscat, Rekindles India-Oman Ties
The arrival of the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Kaundinya in Muscat has marked a historic milestone in India-Oman relations, reviving a maritime connection that dates back over 5,000 years. Completing its maiden voyage from Porbandar, the traditionally built sailing vessel reached Oman’s capital as a living symbol of shared…
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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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INS Vikrant, INS Udaygiri Shine at Sri Lanka IFR 2025
India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, accompanied by the indigenously built frigate INS Udaygiri, is representing the Indian Navy at the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2025 hosted by the Sri Lanka Navy in Colombo from 27 to 29 November 2025. The event is a highlight of the Sri Lanka…
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“Strengthening Maritime Ties with Morocco”
Rear Admiral Mohamed Tahin, Inspector of the Royal Moroccan Navy, is on an official visit to India from 24–27 November 2025. The visit focused on deepening maritime cooperation included a bilateral meeting with Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, a wreath-laying at the National War Memorial and…
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PM Modi to Visit Andhra Pradesh & Tamil Nadu on Nov 19
New Delhi, 18 November 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu on 19 November to participate in the Centenary celebrations of Bhagwan Sri Sathya Sai Baba in Puttaparthi and to inaugurate the South India Natural Farming Summit 2025 in Coimbatore. The Prime Minister will also…
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PM Modi Meets Russian Aide to Boost Maritime Cooperation
New Delhi, November 18, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met H.E. Nikolai Patrushev, Aide to the President of the Russian Federation and Chairman of the Maritime Board, to discuss the next phase of Indo-Russian cooperation in the maritime sector. The high-level meeting comes at a critical time as both nations…