India backs coordinated maritime patrolling near Malacca Strait amid vast surveillance needs

Nov 12, 2026

Speaking on the Malacca Strait Protocol during a special press briefing, the MEA Secretary noted that while India lies outside the narrow waterway itself,...

Thailand mulls land passageway for reducing shipping traffic on Strait of Malacca

Sep 02, 2020

New York [US], September 2 : In an effort to reduce shipping traffic on the Strait of Malacca, Thailand is planning to construct a...

US Navy Warship said to be ferrying additional marines to Gulf region tracked off Singapore: Report

Mar 18, 2026

A US Navy Warship, which is believed to be carrying Marines and Sailors to West Asia amid the developments in the region, is nearing...

Indian Coast Guard rushes to help container ship MSC Messina on fire

Jun 25, 2021

New Delhi [India], June 25 : The Indian Coast Guard on Friday deployed its ship and aircraft to provide assistance to container ship MSC...

China's 'Malacca dilemma' remains

Sep 04, 2020

Bangkok [Thailand], September 4 : Amid the border standoff between India and China, the latter has suffered a severe blow from Thailand, which...

Great Nicobar Project key to India's strategic goals: Major General GS Rawat (Retd)

May 02, 2026

Highlighting the strategic significance of the Great Nicobar Islands, Major General GS Rawat (Retd) on Saturday said the region's proximity to the Strait of...