Third largest ocean in the world, the Indian Ocean is surrounded by countries with very diverse landscapes and fascinating cultures. From India to Mauritius, each country has something to offer to ...

The day after Christmas in 2004, a 9.1 magnitude earthquake under the Indian Ocean triggered tsunami waves that killed some 230,000 people across a dozen countries.

A new study by an international team of researchers has revealed the huge role Indian Ocean fisheries play in feeding the ...

To understand why this ocean alone bears a country’s name, ... When European explorers entered the Indian Ocean in the 15th century, they called it the “Sea of India” or “Eastern Sea”.

Report highlights China's growing presence in the Indian Ocean Region, strategic challenges for India, and concerns over Belt ...

The activities of the 8th Indian Ocean Conference (IOC) concluded on Monday. Through various topics, the conference addressed the opportunities and challenges facing the Indian Ocean countries and ...

In 2004, a 9.1 magnitude earthquake off the island of Sumatra in western Indonesia triggered a tsunami in the Indian Ocean that killed more than 220,000 people across 12 countries.

Working Group Meeting on Maritime Security (IWG-MARSEC), hosted by the Indian Navy, concluded here on Thursday.

At least five African countries are working on what could be the world's first joint "debt-for-nature" swap to raise at least $2 billion to protect a coral-rich swathe of Indian Ocean, according ...