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India to supply petroleum to Mauritius amid West Asia conflict concerns

Port Louis, Mauritius — Mauritius Foreign Minister Dhananjay Ramful announced that India is expected to supply approximately 1.2 million tonnes of petroleum products annually to the island nation, as global supply chains remain strained due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. The agreement, currently in the form of a memorandum of understanding with the Government of India, is pending final approva

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11 Apr 2026 09:30 AM 128 views

India to supply petroleum to Mauritius amid West Asia conflict concerns

Port Louis, Mauritius — Mauritius Foreign Minister Dhananjay Ramful announced that India is expected to supply approximately 1.2 million tonnes of petroleum products annually to the island nation, as global supply chains remain strained due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. The agreement, currently in the form of a memorandum of understanding with the Government of India, is pending final approva

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India allows Iranian warship to dock in Kochi amid US strike on IRIS Dena

India granted docking permission to Iranian naval vessels following their participation in multinational maritime events earlier this year, even as regional tensions intensified after a United States submarine sank one of the ships in the Indian Ocean. The Iranian vessels IRIS Lavan, IRIS Bushehr and IRIS Dena had taken part in the Milan 2026 multilateral naval exercise and the International Fleet Review held in Visakhapatnam in February, events designed to highlight cooperation among dozens of

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09 Mar 2026 13:54 PM 121 views

India allows Iranian warship to dock in Kochi amid US strike on IRIS Dena

India granted docking permission to Iranian naval vessels following their participation in multinational maritime events earlier this year, even as regional tensions intensified after a United States submarine sank one of the ships in the Indian Ocean. The Iranian vessels IRIS Lavan, IRIS Bushehr and IRIS Dena had taken part in the Milan 2026 multilateral naval exercise and the International Fleet Review held in Visakhapatnam in February, events designed to highlight cooperation among dozens of

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India allows emergency docking of Iranian naval ship IRIS Lavan in Kochi

India has granted emergency docking permission to an Iranian naval vessel at Kochi and arranged accommodation for its crew after the ship reported technical difficulties, according to government sources. The Iranian vessel, identified as IRIS Lavan, arrived at Kochi on 4 March after receiving approval from Indian authorities earlier this month. Government officials said the request from Iran was received on 28 February 2026, stating that the ship required urgent docking due to technical issu

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06 Mar 2026 13:44 PM 118 views

India allows emergency docking of Iranian naval ship IRIS Lavan in Kochi

India has granted emergency docking permission to an Iranian naval vessel at Kochi and arranged accommodation for its crew after the ship reported technical difficulties, according to government sources. The Iranian vessel, identified as IRIS Lavan, arrived at Kochi on 4 March after receiving approval from Indian authorities earlier this month. Government officials said the request from Iran was received on 28 February 2026, stating that the ship required urgent docking due to technical issu

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Indian Navy launches rescue after Iranian frigate IRIS Dena sinks near Sri Lanka

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05 Mar 2026 14:29 PM 294 views

Indian Navy launches rescue after Iranian frigate IRIS Dena sinks near Sri Lanka

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US raises security concerns over UK’s Diego Garcia plans

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday publicly criticized British Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the United Kingdom’s handling of the strategically important island of Diego Garcia, warning that London could be making a significant strategic error. In a post on Truth Social dated February 18, Trump said he had advised Starmer that entering into a 100-year lease arrangement concerning Diego Garcia was a “big mistake.” The island, located in the Indian Ocean and part of the Chagos Arc

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18 Feb 2026 15:48 PM 211 views

US raises security concerns over UK’s Diego Garcia plans

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday publicly criticized British Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the United Kingdom’s handling of the strategically important island of Diego Garcia, warning that London could be making a significant strategic error. In a post on Truth Social dated February 18, Trump said he had advised Starmer that entering into a 100-year lease arrangement concerning Diego Garcia was a “big mistake.” The island, located in the Indian Ocean and part of the Chagos Arc

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Modi, Ramgoolam discuss India–Mauritius ties and Indian Ocean stability

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a telephone conversation with Mauritian Prime Minister Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam, during which both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to deepening the special and historic relationship between India and Mauritius. The discussion focused on strengthening bilateral ties, expanding development cooperation, and ensuring peace and stability in the Indian Ocean Region, underscoring the strategic significance of the island nation in India’s foreign pol

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09 Feb 2026 15:42 PM 331 views

Modi, Ramgoolam discuss India–Mauritius ties and Indian Ocean stability

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a telephone conversation with Mauritian Prime Minister Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam, during which both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to deepening the special and historic relationship between India and Mauritius. The discussion focused on strengthening bilateral ties, expanding development cooperation, and ensuring peace and stability in the Indian Ocean Region, underscoring the strategic significance of the island nation in India’s foreign pol

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USS Abraham Lincoln arrives in Middle East as US boosts military posture near Iran

The United States has deployed the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and its accompanying warships to the Middle East, a move aimed at reinforcing American military capabilities in a region marked by escalating political and security tensions. The announcement was made on Monday, January 26, by US Central Command, which said the carrier strike group’s presence is intended to support regional security and stability while enhancing both offensive and defensive readiness. Accordin

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26 Jan 2026 12:28 PM 418 views

USS Abraham Lincoln arrives in Middle East as US boosts military posture near Iran

The United States has deployed the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and its accompanying warships to the Middle East, a move aimed at reinforcing American military capabilities in a region marked by escalating political and security tensions. The announcement was made on Monday, January 26, by US Central Command, which said the carrier strike group’s presence is intended to support regional security and stability while enhancing both offensive and defensive readiness. Accordin

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Spain joins india’s indo-pacific oceans initiative, boosting maritime cooperation

Spain has formally joined India’s Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative, marking a significant diplomatic development that strengthens India’s expanding leadership role in the Indo-Pacific region and deepens cooperation with European partners. Spain’s Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares handed over Spain’s Declaration of Accession to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in New Delhi earlier this week, officially confirming Spain’s entry into the India-led framework launched in 2019. The m

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23 Jan 2026 16:30 PM 338 views

Spain joins india’s indo-pacific oceans initiative, boosting maritime cooperation

Spain has formally joined India’s Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative, marking a significant diplomatic development that strengthens India’s expanding leadership role in the Indo-Pacific region and deepens cooperation with European partners. Spain’s Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares handed over Spain’s Declaration of Accession to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in New Delhi earlier this week, officially confirming Spain’s entry into the India-led framework launched in 2019. The m

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Google Secret AI Data Centre on Remote Island Sparks Military Link Rumours

Reports have surfaced that Google is secretly building an artificial intelligence data centre on Christmas Island, a remote Australian territory in the Indian Ocean. According to a Reuters investigation, the facility is believed to be connected to a military cloud computing deal between Google and the Australian Department of Defence. The island, strategically positioned for maritime monitoring, is said to provide an ideal location for advanced AI and surveillance infrastructure. In

Internet & Technology

07 Nov 2025 09:05 AM 309 views

Google Secret AI Data Centre on Remote Island Sparks Military Link Rumours

Reports have surfaced that Google is secretly building an artificial intelligence data centre on Christmas Island, a remote Australian territory in the Indian Ocean. According to a Reuters investigation, the facility is believed to be connected to a military cloud computing deal between Google and the Australian Department of Defence. The island, strategically positioned for maritime monitoring, is said to provide an ideal location for advanced AI and surveillance infrastructure. In

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India Gets 6-Month US Sanctions Exemption for Iran’s Chabahar Port

India has officially confirmed a six-month exemption from US sanctions on Iran’s Chabahar Port, effective retrospectively from The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that the exemption ensures uninterrupted Indian operations at the port, which plays a crucial role in connecting India with Afghanistan and Central Asia through the Indian Ocean. India Ports Global Ltd (IPGL) had signed a 10-year, $370 million deal with Iran to develop the port’s Shahid Beheshti terminal. Cha

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30 Oct 2025 10:03 AM 452 views

India Gets 6-Month US Sanctions Exemption for Iran’s Chabahar Port

India has officially confirmed a six-month exemption from US sanctions on Iran’s Chabahar Port, effective retrospectively from The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that the exemption ensures uninterrupted Indian operations at the port, which plays a crucial role in connecting India with Afghanistan and Central Asia through the Indian Ocean. India Ports Global Ltd (IPGL) had signed a 10-year, $370 million deal with Iran to develop the port’s Shahid Beheshti terminal. Cha

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Indian Navy Commissions INS Himgiri & Udaygiri: Boost to Nilgiri-Class Frigate Power

In a landmark ceremony attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the Indian Navy commissioned two Nilgiri-class stealth frigates, INS Himgiri and INS Udaygiri, on Tuesday. The warships, built under Project 17 Alpha (P-17A), mark a major milestone in India’s indigenous shipbuilding program with over 75 percent homegrown content. This is the first instance where two major warships from separate premier shipyard

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26 Aug 2025 07:05 AM 693 views

Indian Navy Commissions INS Himgiri & Udaygiri: Boost to Nilgiri-Class Frigate Power

In a landmark ceremony attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the Indian Navy commissioned two Nilgiri-class stealth frigates, INS Himgiri and INS Udaygiri, on Tuesday. The warships, built under Project 17 Alpha (P-17A), mark a major milestone in India’s indigenous shipbuilding program with over 75 percent homegrown content. This is the first instance where two major warships from separate premier shipyard

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PM Modi Proposes UPI Integration, Chamber of Commerce & Maritime Centre at BIMSTEC Summit 2025

Bangkok, April 4 — At the 6th BIMSTEC Summit, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled several bold proposals aimed at enhancing regional cooperation, economic integration, and disaster resilience among the seven member nations of BIMSTEC—India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. UPI Integration Across BIMSTEC In a major push toward financial connectivity, PM Modi proposed linking India’s UPI (Unified Pa

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PM Modi Proposes UPI Integration, Chamber of Commerce & Maritime Centre at BIMSTEC Summit 2025

Bangkok, April 4 — At the 6th BIMSTEC Summit, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled several bold proposals aimed at enhancing regional cooperation, economic integration, and disaster resilience among the seven member nations of BIMSTEC—India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. UPI Integration Across BIMSTEC In a major push toward financial connectivity, PM Modi proposed linking India’s UPI (Unified Pa

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India to supply petroleum to Mauritius amid West Asia conflict concerns

India to supply petroleum to Mauritius amid West Asia conflict concerns

India allows Iranian warship to dock in Kochi amid US strike on IRIS Dena

India allows Iranian warship to dock in Kochi amid US strike on IRIS Dena

India allows emergency docking of Iranian naval ship IRIS Lavan in Kochi

India allows emergency docking of Iranian naval ship IRIS Lavan in Kochi

Indian Navy launches rescue after Iranian frigate IRIS Dena sinks near Sri Lanka

Indian Navy launches rescue after Iranian frigate IRIS Dena sinks near Sri Lanka

US raises security concerns over UK’s Diego Garcia plans

US raises security concerns over UK’s Diego Garcia plans

Modi, Ramgoolam discuss India–Mauritius ties and Indian Ocean stability

Modi, Ramgoolam discuss India–Mauritius ties and Indian Ocean stability

USS Abraham Lincoln arrives in Middle East as US boosts military posture near Iran

USS Abraham Lincoln arrives in Middle East as US boosts military posture near Iran

Spain joins india’s indo-pacific oceans initiative, boosting maritime cooperation

Spain joins india’s indo-pacific oceans initiative, boosting maritime cooperation

Google Secret AI Data Centre on Remote Island Sparks Military Link Rumours

Google Secret AI Data Centre on Remote Island Sparks Military Link Rumours

India Gets 6-Month US Sanctions Exemption for Iran’s Chabahar Port

India Gets 6-Month US Sanctions Exemption for Iran’s Chabahar Port

Indian Navy Commissions INS Himgiri & Udaygiri: Boost to Nilgiri-Class Frigate Power

Indian Navy Commissions INS Himgiri & Udaygiri: Boost to Nilgiri-Class Frigate Power

PM Modi Proposes UPI Integration, Chamber of Commerce & Maritime Centre at BIMSTEC Summit 2025

PM Modi Proposes UPI Integration, Chamber of Commerce & Maritime Centre at BIMSTEC Summit 2025

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