Democrats to continue long-term strategic partnership with India
September 5th, 2012 - 11:15 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 5 (IANS) Indicating the bipartisan support that US-India ties enjoy, Democrats have now vowed to "continue to invest in a long-term strategic partnership with India to support ... Read more...
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US seeks stronger military ties with India
August 15th, 2012 - 11:30 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 15 (IANS) Taking the US military-to-military relationship with India to the next level is a big focus of US Pacific Command (PACOM) as it builds stronger alliances and ... Read more...
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No active deployment of warships in Pacific: India
August 7th, 2012 - 6:16 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) India Tuesday said it was not considering any active deployment of its warships in the Pacific Ocean and the South China Sea in particular in ... Read more...
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India inducts third indigenous stealth frigate (Lead)
July 21st, 2012 - 3:38 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 21 (IANS) Adding teeth to its surface combatants fleet, India Saturday commissioned INS Sahyadri, the third of its indigenously designed and built warships which will enhance the ... Read more...
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India, Mozambique to ink security accord
July 11th, 2012 - 6:46 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) India is to sign a key security agreement with Mozambique on combating piracy in the Indian Ocean region during Minister of State for Home Mullapally ... Read more...
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Indian warships visit China after six years
June 14th, 2012 - 12:33 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) After a gap of six years, four Indian warships are on a visit to China, docking at Shanghai on a four-day port call, even as ... Read more...
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‘US focus on Asia-Pacific will help India contain China’
June 8th, 2012 - 5:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) The US military's new focus on the Asia-Pacific region, as enunciated by Defence Secretary Leon Panetta, is welcome and will aid in India's efforts to ... Read more...
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India for navigational freedom in South China Sea (Lead)
June 2nd, 2012 - 5:52 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) India Saturday called for freedom of navigation though the South China Sea where Beijing has territorial disputes with other countries.Defence Minister A.K. Antony made the ... Read more...
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India natural leader of Indian Ocean region: Antony
May 8th, 2012 - 9:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) India Tuesday positioned itself as a natural leader of the Indian Ocean region in view of its strategic location and operational capability, even as its ... Read more...
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India announces $50 mn credit, $25 mn grant for Seychelles
April 30th, 2012 - 9:52 pm ICT by IANS
Mahe, April 30 (IANS) Noting that India "would always be a trusted development partner of Seychelles", visiting President Pratibha Patil Monday announced a $50 million line of credit and ... Read more...
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India proposes norms for Indian Ocean anti-piracy patrols
April 13th, 2012 - 9:47 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) With the Indian Ocean region infested by Somali pirates, India is spearheading an effort to create a naval standard operating procedure (SOP) for the 32 ... Read more...
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India getting aircraft to track cyclones
February 28th, 2012 - 10:02 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) India is acquiring a weather reconnaissance aircraft in order to ensure better forecasting of cyclones, National Disaster Management Authority vice chairman Shashidhar Reddy said here ... Read more...
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India, Italy to clear air on fishermen’s killing
February 28th, 2012 - 3:24 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) India and Italy Tuesday agreed to "clear the air" over two Indian fishermen being killed by the crew of an Italian ship but maintained that ... Read more...
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India calls for global effort in fight against pirates (Lead)
February 27th, 2012 - 5:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) With incidents of piracy on the rise in the Indian Ocean region, India Monday stressed the need for an international cooperative effort to contain the ... Read more...
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Fight against piracy needs global effort: India
February 27th, 2012 - 5:00 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) With incidents of piracy on the rise in the Indian Ocean region, India Monday stressed the need for an international cooperative effort to contain the ... Read more...
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Facing manpower shortage, Indian Navy on recruitment drive
February 26th, 2012 - 3:59 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Facing a massive shortage in its officer and sailor cadre, Indian Navy has gone on a campaign overdrive to attract the youth to join a ... Read more...
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Maritime event to focus on piracy, energy security issues
February 25th, 2012 - 4:55 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) In the backdrop of growing importance of the seas in India's security matrix, a two-day conference beginning here Monday will debate the role of maritime ... Read more...
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India signs pacts with Seychelles to combat piracy
February 15th, 2012 - 12:01 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Amid China's bid to step up ties with the Indian Ocean archipelago nation, India and Seychelles Tuesday signed three pacts for the supply of coastal ... Read more...
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With China watching, India, Seychelles to up anti-piracy efforts
February 2nd, 2012 - 8:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Amid China's increased foray into the picturesque Indian Ocean archipelago nation, Seychelles has assured India that it remains its key developmental partner and sought ... Read more...
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India to host Seychelles president amid China worry
January 28th, 2012 - 9:15 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) Amid China's plan to set up a supply and refuelling facility in the picturesque Indian Ocean archipelago nation, India will host Seychelles President James ... Read more...
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Naval band chief celebrates silver jubilee
January 26th, 2012 - 1:41 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Indian Navy's Master Chief Petty Officer Ramesh Chand Katoch, who led the brass band at the Republic Day parade here, marched down Rajpath for the ... Read more...
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India to keep watch on Chinese naval facility in Seychelles
December 16th, 2011 - 12:02 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) With China planning a supply and recuperation facility in the Indian Ocean archipelago nation of Seychelles, India Thursday said it will "watch" the development and ... Read more...
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India wants only bilateral defence ties with Australia
December 7th, 2011 - 9:09 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) Days after snubbing Australia over its proposal for a trilateral military pact with US, India Wednesday welcomed Australian Defence Minister Stephen Smith but strongly communicated ... Read more...
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War gaming centre to prepare IAF for global operations
November 23rd, 2011 - 1:15 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) India is setting up a war gaming centre for its air force to enable the aerospace power train for warfare anywhere in the world by ... Read more...
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India worried over Chinese military build up
November 15th, 2011 - 4:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) India said Tuesday that it was concerned about China's expanding military capabilities and building military bases on the Sino-Indian border.
"China is expanding its military capabilities ... Read more...
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US working to contain LeT in South Asia
November 15th, 2011 - 12:03 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Nov 15 (IANS) The United States is working to contain Lashkar-e-Taiba (leT), the Pakistani-based terrorist organization held responsible for the Nov 2008 Mumbai attacks, in South Asia, according to ... Read more...
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Indian Ocean being used for terrorism: US official
November 14th, 2011 - 10:37 pm ICT by IANS
Colombo, Nov 14 (IANS) The Indian Ocean is being used to transport weapons for terrorist groups, a top US official said Monday.Robert M. Scher, deputy assistant secretary of defence for ... Read more...
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India is at your side, PM tells Maldives
November 12th, 2011 - 4:36 pm ICT by IANS
Male, Nov 12 (IANS) In the first address by a foreign leader to the Maldivian parliament, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday
underlined India's resolve to build stronger relations with ... Read more...
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Amid China’s overtures, Manmohan to court Maldives
November 7th, 2011 - 5:00 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) India is set to seal an all embracing agreement and a counter-terror pact with the Maldives when Prime Minister Manmohan Singh meets President Mohammed ... Read more...
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India, Seychelles to expand anti-piracy operations
October 28th, 2011 - 9:33 pm ICT by IANS
Perth, Oct 28 (IANS) India and Seychelles, the picturesque Indian Ocean archipelago, Friday discussed ways to expand their cooperation in combating piracy and a host of security issues.Vice President Hamid ... Read more...
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India to base anti-piracy patrol plane in Maldives
October 18th, 2011 - 9:05 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) India will base a Dornier maritime patrol aircraft in the Maldives from Wednesday to carry out surveillance of the Indian Ocean island nation's exclusive economic ... Read more...
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Indian Navy to focus on manpower, operational assets
October 14th, 2011 - 9:44 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) With its force levels set to increase by at least 15 per cent over the next five years, the Indian Navy is to focus ... Read more...
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Naval war games close to China beneficial: Antony
October 12th, 2011 - 10:04 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) In observations that could raise the hackles of China, India Wednesday acknowledged the benefits of holding joint exercises with global and regional powers such as ... Read more...
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‘India’s area of responsibility goes beyond Indian Ocean’
October 3rd, 2011 - 7:22 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) India's area of responsibility stretches beyond the Indian Ocean region and the armed forces were building capabilities to meet security challenges well beyond the Gulf ... Read more...
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No hot pursuit of Somali pirates: India
September 26th, 2011 - 9:47 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) India Monday rejected suggestions that its navy should go on a hot pursuit of Somali pirates, who are threatening global trade on sea lanes of ... Read more...
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