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Navy launches major Covid-19 outreach to help Indian Ocean countries
As part of its humanitarian aid and disaster relief (HADR) outreach, five of the navy's biggest amphibious warfare vessels have been designated on a mission to convey food grains
 "Navy launches major Covid-19 outreach to help Indian Ocean countries")
Let's get real
Navy's plan to build 24 subs is too ambitious
 "Let's get real")
Navy plans to build 24 submarines, 6 of them nuclear powered: Report
In its report tabled this month, the Navy stated that there are presently 15 conventional submarines and two nuclear submarines in its fleet.
 "Navy plans to build 24 submarines, 6 of them nuclear powered: Report")
Hambantota's security in Lankan hands, respect territorial integrity: China
Rajapaksa on Thursday said he would renegotiate the security arrangements at Hambantota Port, which was leased to a Chinese state-run company for 99 years in 2017
 "Hambantota's security in Lankan hands, respect territorial integrity: China")
India, Maldives vow to deepen maritime ties, boost anti-terror cooperation
In the meeting, both sides also reviewed the ongoing construction of police training facility in Addu city and capacity building projects being implemented with India's assistance.
 "India, Maldives vow to deepen maritime ties, boost anti-terror cooperation")
Sea level along Indian coast rose 8.5 cm in 50 years: Environment minister
The minister further said that the rising sea levels can exacerbate the coastal inundation along the low lying areas during extreme events such as tsunami, storm surge and coastal flooding
 "Sea level along Indian coast rose 8.5 cm in 50 years: Environment minister")
India, France to jointly patrol Indian Ocean Region, says French Navy head
Prazuck noted that collaboration with allies in a region for patrolling increases efficiency.
How Indian Ocean may play a lead role in world affairs in the future
There is also a strong economic and political logic to spotlighting the Indian Ocean as a key emerging region in world affairs
 "How Indian Ocean may play a lead role in world affairs in the future")
Prosperity and security go hand-in-hand
India considers the Indian Ocean Rim Association as an important instrument for achieving peace and security, says Swaraj
 "Prosperity and security go hand-in-hand")
Warming of the Indian Ocean behind groundwater decline in India
Agriculture in India relies heavily on groundwater for irrigation
Security of Indian Ocean linked to stability of global economy
Maritime security in the Indian Ocean will depend more and more on the ability of countries like India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh to work with each other
 "Security of Indian Ocean linked to stability of global economy")
