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US strike on alleged drug boat kills two in Eastern Pacific
Washington, DC, December 30: The US military carried out a strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Monday, killing two people, as part of Operation Southern Spear against narcotics smuggling, the US Southern Command said.
Japan issues tsunami warning after back-to-back earthquakes over 6 magnitude hit off Aomori prefecture
Tokyo, December 8: Japan issued a tsunami warning after a series of strong earthquakes struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture on Monday night, prompting authorities to urge residents in coastal areas to move to higher ground and remain there until further notice.
India assures 'positive collaborative approach' to polar issues
New Delhi, Nov 24: India on Monday highlighted that the polar region is rapidly becoming integral to the global climate system, global economy and global security matrix.
14 killed in US strikes targeting narco-traffickers
Washington, Oct 28: The US military carried out three strikes on four vessels allegedly trafficking narcotics in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing 14 people and leaving one survivor, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced on X on Tuesday.
IPRD-2025: Apex-level international outreach of Indian Navy to promote maritime security
New Delhi, October 28: The Indian Navy, in partnership with the National Maritime Foundation (NMF), is hosting the 2025 edition of the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) at the Manekshaw Centre in the national capital, from October 28 to 30.
Final solar eclipse of 2025 to be observed tonight
New Delhi, Sep 21: After the breathtaking sight of a Total Lunar Eclipse, or Blood Moon, earlier this year, stargazers worldwide are gearing up for yet another celestial event as the last solar eclipse of 2025 will take place on Sunday night (Indian time).
Indonesia warns of possible minor tsunami in coastal areas after Russia quake
Jakarta, July 30: Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) on Wednesday issued a warning of a possible tsunami of less than 0.5 metres following a powerful earthquake in Russia.
PM Modi welcomes European Union joining Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative
New Delhi, February 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lauded the European Union joining the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative and enhancing defence and security cooperation for both the regions.
PM Modi welcomes European Union joining Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative
New Delhi, February 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lauded the European Union joining the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative and enhancing defence and security cooperation on Defence and Security for both the regions.