China holds meet with 19 countries in Indian Ocean region without India

China held a meeting this week with 19 countries from the Indian Ocean region in which India was conspicuously absent. Photograph: ANI Photo The China International Development Cooperation Agency,......

Over 120 warships deployed in Indian Ocean Region: CDS

Over 120 warships of 'extra-regional forces' are currently deployed in the Indian Ocean and a 'race' for strategic bases in the region is only going to gain momentum in times to come in view of......

Indian, French navies to carry out joint patrolling in Indian Ocean Region

India and France will soon launch a joint naval patrolling in the region to protect their strategic interests, including to check large scale illegal fishing, a top commander of the French Navy......

China to host Indian Ocean forum to expand influence in India's backyard

China this week will hold the second conference of its Indian Ocean Region Forum, an initiative to bring together several countries in the region in an attempt to solidify its influence in the......