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Suez Canal Transit Fee Is Legal, Hormuz Toll Is Not. Here's Why
The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), which governs international sea law, says that countries bordering straits cannot demand payment simply for permission to pass through.
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'Pay To Pass': Is Iran Turning Strait Of Hormuz Into A Toll Route?
Oman said it had held talks with Iran on options to ensure smooth transit through the Strait of Hormuz but did not confirm any agreements so far.
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Indian Envoy Meets Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman To Discuss Bilateral Ties
Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma meets Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman to discuss bilateral cooperation on 6 April 2026
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Why The World's Fourth Largest Island Is Called The Red Island
Madagascar, known as the Red Island, is a biologically unique Indian Ocean destination with endemic wildlife, diverse landscapes, and rich cultural heritage, offering a distinctive travel experience.
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Sacred Lakes, Street Food, And Seven-Coloured Earth: The Mauritius Indian Travellers Need To Know About
Mauritius offers more than turquoise waters, featuring volcanic peaks, sacred lakes, and diverse cultural heritage reflecting Indian, African, Chinese, and European influences.
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Which Is The Last Road Of India? Know The Location And History
Curious about the last road of India? Explore its geographic significance, historical background, and what makes this endpoint a unique landmark in the nation.
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Earthquake Of Magnitude 6.0 Hits Pacific Ocean
An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 rattled the Indian Ocean on Wednesday, as per a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS).
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AIIMS Delhi Doctors Conduct Remote Ultrasound Scans On Volunteers In Antarctica
AIIMS Delhi doctors remotely performed real-time ultrasound scans on Indian Antarctic station volunteers using a telerobotic system.
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Earthquake Of Magnitude 5.3 Strikes Indian Ocean, Third In Same Day
An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 struck the Indian Ocean on Thursday, according to the National Centre for Seismology.
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Free Trade Agreement, Investment Treaty On Agenda For PM Modi's Maldives July 25 Visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day State visit to Maldives this week will not only contribute further to consolidating strong ties between the two nations but also enhance peace, prosperity and security in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR),
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Why PM Modi's Mauritius Visit Is Important And How It Has A China Link
Mauritius, strategically located in the western Indian Ocean, is home to a significant population of Indian origin, accounting for nearly 70% of the island's 1.2 million residents.
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Maritime Security, Financial Crimes: What's On PM Modi's Agenda During 2-Day Mauritius Visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a two-day state visit to Mauritius on Tuesday to grace the island nation's 57th national day celebrations as the chief guest.
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Meet Nikhil Rajpal, Techie In Elon Musk's Crew With Key Government Access
An Indian-origin engineer, Nikhil Rajpal, reportedly has key government access by representing DOGE's task force at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
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Phones Of Journalists, Politicians, Diplomats Tapped In Mauritius Ahead Of Vote
A wire-tapping scandal has rocked Mauritius just weeks before the Indian Ocean island nation goes to the polls.
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Maldives President Fires Over 225 Political Appointees To Cut Costs
The Maldives president has sacked more than 225 political appointees, including ministers, in a bid to reduce the cash-strapped Indian Ocean nation's expenditure, his office said on Tuesday.
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Suez Canal Transit Fee Is Legal, Hormuz Toll Is Not. Here's Why
The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), which governs international sea law, says that countries bordering straits cannot demand payment simply for permission to pass through.
-
'Pay To Pass': Is Iran Turning Strait Of Hormuz Into A Toll Route?
Oman said it had held talks with Iran on options to ensure smooth transit through the Strait of Hormuz but did not confirm any agreements so far.
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Indian Envoy Meets Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman To Discuss Bilateral Ties
Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma meets Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman to discuss bilateral cooperation on 6 April 2026
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Why The World's Fourth Largest Island Is Called The Red Island
Madagascar, known as the Red Island, is a biologically unique Indian Ocean destination with endemic wildlife, diverse landscapes, and rich cultural heritage, offering a distinctive travel experience.
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Sacred Lakes, Street Food, And Seven-Coloured Earth: The Mauritius Indian Travellers Need To Know About
Mauritius offers more than turquoise waters, featuring volcanic peaks, sacred lakes, and diverse cultural heritage reflecting Indian, African, Chinese, and European influences.
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Which Is The Last Road Of India? Know The Location And History
Curious about the last road of India? Explore its geographic significance, historical background, and what makes this endpoint a unique landmark in the nation.
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Earthquake Of Magnitude 6.0 Hits Pacific Ocean
An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 rattled the Indian Ocean on Wednesday, as per a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS).
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AIIMS Delhi Doctors Conduct Remote Ultrasound Scans On Volunteers In Antarctica
AIIMS Delhi doctors remotely performed real-time ultrasound scans on Indian Antarctic station volunteers using a telerobotic system.
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Earthquake Of Magnitude 5.3 Strikes Indian Ocean, Third In Same Day
An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 struck the Indian Ocean on Thursday, according to the National Centre for Seismology.
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Free Trade Agreement, Investment Treaty On Agenda For PM Modi's Maldives July 25 Visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day State visit to Maldives this week will not only contribute further to consolidating strong ties between the two nations but also enhance peace, prosperity and security in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR),
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Why PM Modi's Mauritius Visit Is Important And How It Has A China Link
Mauritius, strategically located in the western Indian Ocean, is home to a significant population of Indian origin, accounting for nearly 70% of the island's 1.2 million residents.
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Maritime Security, Financial Crimes: What's On PM Modi's Agenda During 2-Day Mauritius Visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a two-day state visit to Mauritius on Tuesday to grace the island nation's 57th national day celebrations as the chief guest.
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Meet Nikhil Rajpal, Techie In Elon Musk's Crew With Key Government Access
An Indian-origin engineer, Nikhil Rajpal, reportedly has key government access by representing DOGE's task force at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
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Phones Of Journalists, Politicians, Diplomats Tapped In Mauritius Ahead Of Vote
A wire-tapping scandal has rocked Mauritius just weeks before the Indian Ocean island nation goes to the polls.
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Maldives President Fires Over 225 Political Appointees To Cut Costs
The Maldives president has sacked more than 225 political appointees, including ministers, in a bid to reduce the cash-strapped Indian Ocean nation's expenditure, his office said on Tuesday.
