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China deployed fleet of underwater drones in Indian Ocean, says report
China has deployed a fleet of underwater drones called Sea Wing (Haiyi) glider in the Indian Ocean, which can operate for months on end and make observations for naval intelligence purposes
 "China deployed fleet of underwater drones in Indian Ocean, says report")
Lacking firepower
Patrol vessels must have adequate combat capabilities
 "Lacking firepower")
New population of blue whales discovered in western Indian ocean: Study
Scientists have found evidence of a previously undiscovered population of blue whales living in the western Indian ocean based on an analysis of sound recordings from the region
 "New population of blue whales discovered in western Indian ocean: Study")
The old and the new: Exploring Indian Ocean history on surface and in depth
The monsoon wind pattern makes the Indian Ocean relatively easy to cross both ways. In the Atlantic, by contrast, winds blow in one direction all year round
 "The old and the new: Exploring Indian Ocean history on surface and in depth")
India kickstarts two-day naval drill with Russia in eastern Indian Ocean
India on Friday kick started a two-day naval exercise with Russia in eastern Indian Ocean, two weeks after it conducted the Malabar wargames with the US, Australia and Japan.
 "India kickstarts two-day naval drill with Russia in eastern Indian Ocean")
Widen the net
Deep sea fisheries policy must be liberalised
 "Widen the net")
Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh visits naval air station in Campbell Bay
The air station, INS Baaz, keeps an eye on several critical international sea lanes passing through the Indian Ocean Region
 "Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh visits naval air station in Campbell Bay")
India engaging with nations at strategic level in Indian Ocean: Navy Chief
India is actively engaging with nations at the strategic level in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) under the ambit of government initiatives, Indian Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh said on Friday
 "India engaging with nations at strategic level in Indian Ocean: Navy Chief")
Sri Lanka to ensure no nation dominates Indian Ocean: Gotabaya Rajapaksa
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has said that his country is against any country dominating the Indian Ocean and that it would stay neutral.
 "Sri Lanka to ensure no nation dominates Indian Ocean: Gotabaya Rajapaksa")
India, Aus to conduct 2-day naval exercise in Indian Ocean from tomorrow
The exercise comes in the midst of India''s tense border row with China and in the backdrop of growing activities by the Chinese navy in the Indian Ocean Region
 "India, Aus to conduct 2-day naval exercise in Indian Ocean from tomorrow")
US, Maldives sign defence deal to counter China's presence in Indian Ocean
The Trump administration is looking for strengthening alliances in the Indo-Pacific to counter China's growing presence in the region
 "US, Maldives sign defence deal to counter China's presence in Indian Ocean")
In pics: Fire on MT New Diamond under control, Rescue ops by Indian Navy
The explosion on MT New Diamond, a Greek owned vessel, under charter by Indian Oil Corporation took place on September 3 when it was transiting in Sri Lankan exclusive economic zone
 "In pics: Fire on MT New Diamond under control, Rescue ops by Indian Navy")
Oil tanker on fire off Sri Lankan coast towed to safety, fire 'localised'
ICG Fast Patrol Vessel Ameya with 1000 litres Oil Spill Dispersants has been deployed to augment pollution response efforts
 "Oil tanker on fire off Sri Lankan coast towed to safety, fire 'localised'")
Sri Lanka tows supertanker ablaze off coast, one crewman presumed dead
The fire was still raging on the New Diamond tanker carrying about 2 million barrels of oil
Grounded Mauritius ship operator apologises for oil leak in Indian Ocean
The operator of a Japanese bulk carrier which ran aground off Mauritius in the Indian Ocean apologised on Sunday for a major oil spill
Navy expanding presence in Indian Ocean after China border row: Report
The Indian Navy deployed a range of its frontline warships and submarines in the IOR when the border tension escalated after the Galwan Valley clashes on June 15
 "Navy expanding presence in Indian Ocean after China border row: Report")
Beyond Galwan fastness: Energy security in Indian Ocean may be a challenge
Chances are any such disruption will not occur on the major shipping lanes but on some edge of the ocean between India and China
 "Beyond Galwan fastness: Energy security in Indian Ocean may be a challenge")
India-Australia summit and signals to China
After a riposte to China's bullying tactics, India must now focus on the economic pillar of the Indo-Pacific strategy
 "India-Australia summit and signals to China")
World Oceans Day 2020: Theme, need for sustainable oceans, pics, and more
The theme of World Oceans Day 2020 is 'Innovation for a Sustainable Ocean'. The oceans are facing unprecedented pressures from factors ranging from pollution to climate change
 "World Oceans Day 2020: Theme, need for sustainable oceans, pics, and more")
The amphibious capability gap
India should swiftly build amphibious warfare capabilities for both military and diplomatic reasons
 "The amphibious capability gap")
