India's navy launched a submarine, a destroyer and a frigate simultaneously on Wednesday to counter China's expansion into the Indian Ocean.

Boosting India’s naval capabilities is one of the best ways the United States can counter Beijing’s rising power in the Indian Ocean, an expert in South Asian security said Wednesday. Speaking at the Stimson Center,

Qantas is asking Elon Musk's SpaceX to be more precise with the areas and timings for rocket re-entries to prevent disruption.

Australian airline Qantas delayed some flights by up to six hours to avoid potential rocket debris over the Indian Ocean.

India's navy on Wednesday simultaneously launched a submarine, a destroyer and a frigate built at a state-run shipyard, underscoring the importance of protecting the Indian Ocean region through which 95% of the country's trade moves amid a strong Chinese presence.

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - International power rivalry is playing out in the Indian Ocean region, India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Wednesday, adding that a strong naval presence in the key trade route was his country's biggest priority.

David Lammy, Britain's Foreign Secretary, emphasized the importance of allowing the new U.S. administration to review the agreement concerning a U.S.-British military base in Mauritius. He expressed on BBC Radio that the review was appropriate for assessing future implications.

The launch underscores the importance of the Indian Ocean region, through which 95% of the country's trade moves.

The study combines these predictions with coral cover data from previous research, allowing scientists to map coral resilience across the Western Indian Ocean.

German shipbuilder ThyssenKrupp, in partnership with India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, is the sole contender for a $5 billion project to build six advanced conventional submarines for the Indian Navy.

India and France are enhancing maritime cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region, tackling security threats including piracy, terrorism, and smuggling. New Delhi will chair the Indian Ocean Rim Association in 2025.

Qatar’s cuisine traces back to the history of the Indian Ocean spice trade, where aromatic flavours weave stories of ancient connections and cultural heritage. The story of spices in