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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

The Supreme Court is losing its credibility. It should frighten us all—Maneka Gandhi

The dogs will survive whatever orders are passed. But institutions are more fragile than we imagine. Once lost, the trust they embody takes generations to rebuild.

India’s urban co-op banks are turning the page—crisis to cautious revival, one metric at a time

With bad loans shrinking & capital buffers stronger, urban co-op banks’ new umbrella body NUCFDC is now prioritising rollout of digital transformation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.