'Quad is here to stay': Modi's message to China at Leaders' Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the Quad is not against anyone, but for a rules-based international order and respect for sovereignty, in a veiled reference to China. IMAGE: Prime......

Japan-Philippines Send Strong Message To China

The trigger that led Japan and the Philippines to ink the deal was because of the deteriorating security situation in the South China Sea. China's coast guard increased the frequency and intensity......

Indigenously-built missile destroyer INS Imphal to be commissioned on Tuesday

INS Imphal, the indigenously-built stealth guided missile destroyer equipped with BrahMos surface-to-surface missiles, will be commissioned into the Indian Navy on Tuesday in a boost to its......

How Vizhinjam Port Can Change India's Shipping Fortunes

'It will be important strategically and geographically because there is no port in India which is as close to the international shipping route as Vizhinjam.' IMAGE: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi......

Why India has failed miserably in maritime trade

Colombo can handle more container traffic than all of India’s ports put together. For a country with a long maritime tradition, this is a pathetic state of affairs, saya T N Ninan. Narendra......

PM pitches for Rs 1 lakh cr investment for port development

Making out a strong case, Prime Minister Modi said Indian shipping sector is ready for "a long haul" and called upon investors not to miss out on "the pleasant journey and great destination".......

India, South Korea sign 7 agreements to boost cooperation

India and South Korea today inked seven agreements, including on avoidance of double taxation and formalising consultations between National Security Councils of the two nations, to boost bilateral......

Why India will always play second fiddle to China

Thinking big, China is changing the world order; with mixed priorities, we can but tag along, writes T J S George. It is now clear that China is seeking to change the way the world is run. Its......