MARITIME SECURITY
Indian Coast Guard rescue 7 fisherman caught by Pakistani Patrol after 2-hour chase
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on Sunday rescued seven fishermen who were caught by a Pakistani ship near the India-Pakistan Maritime Boundary after a chase of over two hours, defence officials said. Officials claimed that despite efforts by the Pakistan Maritime Secur...
China-Pak Row: Indian Navy to boost surveillance capabilities with 31 New Predator Drones
New Delhi, October 14 (ANI): Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi on October 14 informed that 31 predator drones have been cleared by the Cabinet Committee on Security. While speaking to ANI, he highlighted that the predator drones are capable platforms wi...
Bangladesh unrest: ICG enhances patrolling, surveillance along international maritime border
Indian Coast Guard¡¯s Deputy Director General (Operations & Coastal Security) Anupam Rai on August 12 said that Indian Coast Guard has increased its patrolling and surveillance along the international maritime boundary line with Bangladesh due to recent polit...
PM Modi leaves for Brunei Darussalam, a first-ever bilateral visit by an Indian PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on his maiden trip to Brunei Darussalam and Singapore from September 3 to 5 to deepen ties with these two Southeast Asian nations as part of India¡¯s ¡®Act East¡¯ policy. Maritime security is expected to figure prominently during...
India-Vietnam relations vital for strategic growth: Report
India and Vietnam on Thursday firmed up an action plan to expand their strategic ties, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserting that both sides will work towards a free and rules-based Indo-Pacific and that New Delhi supports development and not ¡°expansionism¡±. Modi¡¯s stance could be an i...
Two Russian warships in China for joint naval exercise, target 'security threats' in signal to West
A major naval cooperation event is taking place at the Chinese port of Zhanjiang. Two powerful corvettes from the Russian Pacific Fleet have arrived to participate in the joint naval exercise "Maritime Cooperation - 2024." The event includes joint mee...
Sea Defenders 2024: Indian and US Coast Guard conduct joint maritime security exercise at Port Blair
Joint exercise ¡°Sea Defenders-2024¡± marked a significant step in bolstering bilateral cooperation between India and US. The USCG Ship Bertholf had reached Port Blair on March 7 for a joint exercise with the Indian Coast Guard. After two days, US Coas
Indian Navy ramps up its presence in Arabian Sea after hijacking incident, sends 10 warships with marine commandos
India has deployed over 10 warships with marine commandos in the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Aden, showing its naval presence to deter piracy and drone strikes. The Indian Navy is conducting enhanced maritime security operations independent
EAM Jaishankar attends Munich security conference; bilateral talks with Antony Blinken
EAM S Jaishankar called on US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Munich on February 17. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the ongoing security conference in the German capital. The talks between the two leaders centered on the ongoing situation in West As
Indian Ocean becoming competitive in changing geopolitical scenario: NSA Doval
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on June 30 attended Multiagency Maritime Security Group meeting in Delhi. While addressing the event, Doval said that Indian Ocean is becoming competitive in changing geopolitical scenario. ¡°Indian ocean is a great asset to us. With ca
Boost to maritime security, ICG commissions its second made-in-India ALH Mk III Squadron in Kochi
Indian Coast Guard chief VS Pathania on May 04, commissioned the second made in India ALH Mk III Squadron at Coast Guard Air Enclave (CGAE) in Kochi. The second squadron of ALH Mk III choppers aims to boost the security of the western seaboard further a
India wraps up 2-year term of UNSC Presidency with focus on terrorism, Global South and maritime security
India on December 23 wrapped up its December Presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) with a special focus on terrorism, Global South and maritime security. Addressing the last scheduled meeting of the UNSC of the year and India'
Boost to maritime security, Indian Coast Guard gets Advanced Light Helicopter MK-III squadron
In a boost to maritime security, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on Sunday commissioned the latest Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH-Dhruv) MK-III squadron in Bhubaneswar in Odisha. The most advanced variant of ALH will enhance maritime capabilities of force alon
India assumes UNSC presidency for August, to focus on maritime security, counterterrorism
India on Sunday assumed the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and will be hosting signature events related to maritime security, peacekeeping, and counterterrorism during the month.India assumes UNSC presidency for August, to foc
PM chairs UNSC open debate on Maritime Security, says removing barriers, peaceful settlement of disputes vital for cooperation
On Monday, chairing a high-level United Nations Security Council open debate via video conference, Prime Minister Narendra Modi put forward five principles, including removing barriers for maritime trade and peaceful settlem
PM Modi to chair UNSC debate on maritime security and maritime crime
PM Narendra Modi to chair UN Security Council (UNSC) debate on maritime security & maritime crime. First Indian PM to chair UNSC.PM Modi to chair UNSC debate on maritime security and maritime crime
'New IAC will help secure India¡¯s interest in maritime domain': Rajnath Singh in Kochi
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited Southern Naval Command to review the construction work of Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) in Kerala¡¯s Kochi on June 25. He was accompanied by Admiral Karambir Singh, Chief of the Naval Staff. Defence Minister said new Indig
INS Kavaratti's commissioning a significant step in securing country¡¯s maritime goals: Army Chief
Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane addressed a gathering after commissioning of anti-submarine warfare (ASW) ship INS Kavaratti into the Indian Navy at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam.¡°The commissioning of INS Kavaratti marks yet anothe
Defence Minister warns of Pakistan¡¯s attack via India¡¯s coastline
A big incident carried out by terrorists from a neighbouring country on India's coastline cannot be ruled out but the government is committed to coastal and maritime security, Defence minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday.Defence Minister warns of Pakistan¡¯s attack via India¡¯s coastli
Coast Guard apprehends Myanmarese vessel with 6 crew near Car Nicobar
The Indian Coast Guard has apprehended a Myanmarese vessel near Car Nicobar islands, the maritime security agency said on Friday. The vessel, which was held along with six crew members on Thursday, is being escorted to Port Blair and will be handed over to the police for investiga
Indian Coast Guard saves lives of two Pak marines
While tension seems to have escalated between India and Pakistan over the Kulbhushan Jadhav row, the Indian Coast Guard has set a new example of humanity. Soldiers of the organisation rescued two members of the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) and recovered bodies of four others after a boat
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