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Tuesday, October 21, 2025
TopicMaritime

Topic: Maritime

India’s influence in Indian Ocean will be shaped more by undersea surveys than warships

China’s growing deployment of survey vessels in the Indian Ocean underscores a reality only recently acknowledged in the wider strategic discourse: hydrography is geopolitical currency.

7 Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy for ‘crossing maritime border’

According to Rameswaram Fishermen association, Sri Lanka arrested crew of boat 'IND-TN-10-MM-746', belonging to V Isaac Paul, on charges of crossing international border.

Philippines and US hold joint maritime drills for seventh time

The Philippines and United States militaries have sailed together in the South China Sea for a seventh time to boost interoperability between the two sides, Manila's armed forces

BIMSTEC FTA part of ‘Bangkok Vision 2030’, roadmap to be agreed upon at summit—Secretary General Pandey

Speaking exclusively to ThePrint, Indra Mani Pandey highlights key expected outcomes from the BIMSTEC Summit, including a maritime pact.

India’s maritime vision is not just maturing—it’s gearing up to lead the Indo-Pacific arena

With a fresh wave of naval upgrades and smart partnerships, India is stepping up its maritime game to secure trade routes, boost stability, and carve out a leading role in the Indo-Pacific.

At talk on India’s maritime history, call to promote ports, blend heritage with latest tech

Modern innovations may have reshaped marine industry but preserving traditional knowledge vital for heritage, sustainable practices, says ex-director general of Shipping Malini Shankar. 

Govt to invest ₹57,000 Crores in Kandla Port expansion

The announcement includes the construction of a mega shipbuilding facility and new cargo terminal to boost maritime capabilities.

As China’s two-ocean push looms large, India and the Philippines are closing ranks

As like-minded democracies with shared regional interests, India and the Philippines are natural partners.

UK to invest $1 million in maritime sector

Nine clusters across the UK will receive government funding for local economic development.

India’s container handling capacity to soar to 40 million TEUs by 2030

Move set to create 2 million jobs across the nation.

On Camera

Over five decades, 300 films—Asrani outlasted noise of stardom through character acting

He was the bridge connecting the era of legendary actors like Bachchan and Khanna in the 70s, Govinda and Salman Khan in the 90s, and even later, in films like Malamaal Weekly and Dhamaal.

What’s keeping homegrown consulting firms from taking on Big 4? Here’s what ICAI chief has to say

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India president Charanjot Singh Nanda, a stakeholder in govt's plans to promote home-grown consulting firms, speaks on what is holding back domestic firms.

Precise & proven: The Tomahawk, America’s prized missile wanted by Kyiv & feared by Kremlin

After initially showing interest in supplying the long-range missile to Ukraine, Trump appeared hesitant following his meeting with Zelenskyy, a day after his phone call with Putin.

CJI, IPS, IAS & Homebound: A wake-up call 75 years in the making

Education, reservations, govt jobs are meant to bring equality and dignity. That we are a long way from that is evident in the shoe thrown at the CJI and the suicide of Haryana IPS officer. The film Homebound has a lesson too.