Centre Assesses Threats As Sea Piracy Surges

'Due to the Israel-Hamas conflict, a faction operating in the Red Sea -- which is a typically safe area - has been firing projectiles arbitrarily.''Additionally, there have been two incidents......

India, China warships foil pirate attack in Gulf of Aden

Navies of India and China on Sunday rescued a merchant ship in the Gulf of Aden after it was hijacked by Somali pirates, in a well-coordinated operation which came in the midst of strain in ties......

'Today, we have a capable navy which takes care of our interests'

Ahead of the International Fleet Review, Naval chief Admiral R K Dhowan spoke of the changing perception of the navy and the many challenges it faces on the global map. Rediff.com’s Vipin......

'The Rafale deal will go through'

'The India-France relationship has been that of the elites of two countries, who appreciate each other's philosophical traditions -- whether it is ancient Indian civilisation and Sanskrit texts or......