Australian airline Qantas delayed some flights by up to six hours to avoid potential rocket debris over the Indian Ocean.

India's navy launched a submarine, a destroyer and a frigate simultaneously on Wednesday to counter China's expansion into the Indian Ocean.

International power rivalry is playing out in the Indian Ocean region, India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Wednesday, adding that a strong naval presence in the key trade route was his country's biggest priority.

The Indian Ocean stretches from WA to the east coast of Africa and offers a wealth of islands, many with white-sand beaches ringed by coconut palms and aquamarine water.

The launch underscores the importance of the Indian Ocean region, through which 95% of the country's trade moves.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh noted that India's economic prosperity is linked to maritime security and added that Indian Navy has increased its presence in the Indian Ocean Region

International power rivalry is playing out in the Indian Ocean region, India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on

MUMBAI, India -- India's navy on Wednesday simultaneously launched a submarine, a destroyer and a frigate built at a state-run shipyard, underscoring the importance of protecting the Indian Ocean region through which 95% of the country's trade moves amid a strong Chinese presence.

India’s navy on Wednesday simultaneously launched a submarine, a destroyer and a frigate built at a state-run shipyard, underscoring the importance of protecting the Indian Ocean region through which 95 per cent of the country’s trade moves amid a strong Chinese presence.

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NEW DELHI, Jan 15 (Reuters) - International power rivalry is playing out in the Indian Ocean region, India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Wednesday, adding that a strong naval presence ...

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