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US warship sails near reef claimed by Beijing in South China Sea.

Chinese warship in unsafe' encounter with US destroyer in South China...

China expressed firm opposition to US warship sailing near islands and reefs claimed by it in South China Sea.

2 Oct 2018 11:23 AM GMT

The Chinese ship then conducted a series of increasingly aggressive manoeuvres, and warned the Decatur to depart the area. (Photo: AFP | Representational)

Chinese warship sails within yards of US destroyer in 'unsafe'...

The 12-mile distance is commonly accepted as constituting the territorial waters of a landmass.

2 Oct 2018 5:36 AM GMT

The contested sovereignty of maritime territories pose a major challenge in East Asia and the South China Sea and these disputed maritime boundaries are threatening international waters, Gen Rawat said. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

India has no extra-territorial ambitions, says Army chief

'Our aim is to ensure conducive external, internal security environment for economic progress and socio-political...

1 Nov 2018 10:44 AM GMT

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the heads of state/governments of Asean countries at the Republic Day parade at the Rajpath in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Maritime security without a blueprint

Traditionally, for 68 years, India has invited as chief guest the leader of a country with which it conspicuously wishes...

27 Jan 2018 6:37 PM GMT

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (centre) poses for a group photo with Asean leaders at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

India, Asean attack Beijing on South China Sea stand

Modi and the 10 Asean leaders also agreed to fight the menace of terrorism.

25 Jan 2018 7:30 PM GMT

Two US officials confirmed that the USS Hopper had sailed within 12 nautical miles of Scarborough Shoal. (Photo: File/AFP)

Beijing vows action after US warship sails near South China Sea island

A US Navy destroyer sailed near a disputed shoal claimed by China in the South China Sea this week.

21 Jan 2018 7:07 AM GMT

Jim Mattis, US defence secretary

Russia, China 'growing threats', must be ready for war: Jim Mattis

Mattis's assessment came as he unveiled the Pentagon's vision for the future detailed in a document called the national...

20 Jan 2018 6:53 AM GMT

China claims most of the resource-rich South China Sea through which about $5 trillion in ship-borne trade passes every year. (Photo: Representational Image)

China objects Vietnam's invitation to India to invest in South China...

China has been opposing India's Oil and Natural Gas Corporation exploring oil in wells claimed by Vietnam in the South...

11 Jan 2018 2:32 PM GMT

The US Air Force said the B-52s took off from Andersen Air Force Base on the US Pacific island of Guam and transited to the vicinity of the South China Sea on Tuesday. (Photo: AP)

US Air Force B-52 bombers conduct training in 'vicinity' of South...

Chinese Defence Ministry on being asked about US bombers at a news briefing said, the Chinese armed forces had the...

27 April 2018 4:08 AM GMT

South China Sea has seen a lot of naval activity in recent times with the Chinese Navys growing assertiveness in the region. (Photo: Representational Image)

China says had 'encounter' with Australian navy in South China Sea

Australian Defence Dept confirmed about three ships but declined to comment on 'operational details related to...

20 April 2018 12:28 PM GMT

The Kaga (bottom), which will be accompanied by an escort ship, may also conduct ad hoc joint drills with warships from other counties in the region, they said. Its sister ship, the Izumo (top), was on the same tour last year. (Photo: AP)

Japan to send warship on tour of South China Sea, Indian Ocean

The 248 metre-long Kaga, which can operate several helicopters simultaneously, will make stops in India, Sri Lanka and...

5 July 2018 1:28 PM GMT

President Xi Jinping to cut Chinas auto tariffs.

'Major changes never seen in a century': Xi tells Army to be...

Xi said the armed forces must devise strategies for the new era and take on responsibilities for preparing and waging...

5 Jan 2019 6:28 AM GMT