India commissions domestically built stealth frigate INS Mahendragiri and submarine hunter INS Malvan, showcasing efforts to scale up its naval fleet and reduce foreign dependence.
Russia believes that escalating tensions in the Middle East will not deter international partners from launching the North-South International Transport Corridor, according to Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova. She emphasized the corridor's importance for connecting Eurasia with the Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean, and Russia's commitment to developing continental transport infrastructure.
PM Narendra Modi, during his visit to Seychelles, highlighted the Indian Ocean as a shared home requiring joint security and prosperity efforts. India and Seychelles signed MoUs in UPI, healthcare, space, and more. Modi received Seychelles' highest environmental award, underscoring India's commitment to sustainability.
Indian PM Narendra Modi is on an official visit to Seychelles for its National Day Golden Jubilee celebrations, aiming to strengthen bilateral relations and maritime cooperation in the Indian Ocean, amidst regional geopolitical competition.
India commissioned INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak, and INS Agray, signaling a shift towards an integrated maritime warfare network. Sanshodhak maps the seabed, Agray hunts submarines, and Dunagiri protects the battlespace, collectively enhancing India's naval capabilities in the Indian Ocean.
Pakistan's new AIP-equipped submarine, PNS Hangor, built in China, signifies a strategic shift towards establishing a sustained naval presence in the Bay of Bengal. This move, coupled with warming ties with Bangladesh, enhances Pakistan's maritime capabilities and regional influence.
Pakistan's new AIP-equipped submarine, PNS Hangor, built in China, signifies a strategic shift towards sustained naval presence in the Bay of Bengal. This move, coupled with warming ties with Bangladesh, enhances Pakistan's maritime capabilities and presence in the eastern Indian Ocean.
Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman's adviser, Zahed ur Rahman, departed Delhi after a dispute with immigration over past controversial statements about India. Dhaka summoned the Indian charge d'affaires to express displeasure.
El Niño conditions have developed in the Pacific, potentially leading to less rain and hotter temperatures in India, impacting agriculture and water resources. However, a developing positive Indian Ocean Dipole could mitigate these effects, with experts closely monitoring both patterns for monsoon predictions.
Researchers discover the Earth's deepest and most extensive whale fossil graveyard, with fossils dating back 5.3 million years, reshaping understanding of whale-fall ecosystems and cetacean evolution.
Scientists discovered the deepest, oldest, and largest whale graveyard in the Indian Ocean, with remains dating back 5.3 million years. Thriving ecosystems of marine life feed on the carcasses, revealing insights into deep-sea adaptation.
Scientists have discovered a massive 'whale graveyard' in the Indian Ocean's Diamantina fracture zone, containing fossils and carcasses dating back over 5.3 million years. This site offers unprecedented insights into deep-sea evolution and ecological continuity.
Scientists discovered a massive whale graveyard in the southeastern Indian Ocean, approximately 1,000 km west of Perth, Australia. The site, located in the Diamantina Fracture Zone at depths of 4,200 to 7,000 meters, contains nearly 480 fossilized whale remains, some millions of years old, making it the deepest, largest, and oldest known whale graveyard.
Researchers discovered a massive whale cemetery in the Indian Ocean, 1,000 km west of Perth, Australia. The site, spanning 1,200 km at depths of 4,200-7,000 meters, contains nearly 480 whale remains, some millions of years old, making it the deepest, largest, and oldest known whale graveyard.
A massive whale graveyard, stretching 1,200km and dating back 5.3 million years, has been discovered in the Indian Ocean's Diamantina fracture zone. The site, teeming with new species, has excited the scientific community.
Scientists have discovered the world's deepest and most extensive whale graveyard in the south-eastern Indian Ocean, with fossils dating back over 5 million years. The site, located in the Diamantina fracture zone, reaches depths of over 7km and teems with life, offering insights into biodiversity and adaptation in extreme environments.
The US emphasizes the strategic importance of the Diego Garcia base, seeking to maintain its viability as a regional security platform. This comes amid discussions with Britain about sovereignty transfer to Mauritius and concerns that relinquishing control could benefit Beijing.
The deep ocean, covering 66% of Earth's surface, remains largely unexplored. Recent discoveries highlight its importance in regulating climate, producing oxygen, and hosting extreme biodiversity, yet it faces threats from potential mining and overfishing.
The southwest monsoon has begun in parts of Asia, including India and Thailand, bringing crucial rainfall for agriculture but also warnings of heavy rainfall, flash flooding, and landslides.
The White House is exploring a proposal to purchase the Chagos Islands from Mauritius, potentially derailing the UK's plan to transfer sovereignty while retaining a lease over the strategic Diego Garcia military base, amid US concerns over security risks due to Mauritius' ties with China and Iran.
A US submarine torpedoed an Iranian naval vessel, the IRS Dena, 23 miles off Sri Lanka's coast on March 4. The attack killed at least 87 Iranian sailors, whose bodies were later retrieved by Sri Lankan authorities. The incident has raised questions about potential war crimes, specifically whether the submarine crew alerted Sri Lankan authorities to the distress.
The US Navy has deployed two Arleigh Burke-class destroyers equipped with the ODIN laser system in the Indian Ocean to counter drones and enemy sensors. While laser weapons are still developing, their capabilities are expected to improve over time.
Scientists have proposed a new explanation for the Indian Ocean geoid low, a vast region where the ocean surface sits noticeably lower than expected. Deep-earth modeling suggests the anomaly is caused by a massive upwelling of hot, light material from Earth's mantle, originating from beneath Africa and migrating eastward over millions of years.
Thailand's Royal Thai Navy faces challenges in its goal to operate eight modern frigates by 2037, as the Budget Bureau cut funding for a second frigate from the 2027 budget. The navy commander stated the frigates are still needed and the request will be resubmitted for the 2028 budget.
