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US Navy Could Have Avoided "Thumbing Its Nose" At India: Shashi Tharoor

India News | Edited by Harish Pullanoor | Wednesday April 14, 2021

The US Navy's Seventh Fleet did nothing illegal by holding operations in India's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) a few days ago, but it could have avoided publicly "thumbing its nose" at India, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said today.

US Softens Tone, Says Naval Op "Routine", "We Value India's Partnership"

India News | Reported by Vishnu Som, Edited by Harish Pullanoor | Wednesday April 14, 2021

The US has further toned down the discord over a naval operation carried out by that country within India's maritime EEZ last week. The exercise, carried out without India's permission, was conducted off the Lakshadweep coast and rankled India.

US Dials Down Tension Over Warship Passage Through India's Exclusive Zone

India News | Reported by Vishnu Som | Sunday April 11, 2021

The United States has sought to dial down differences with India on the passage of a US warship through India's Exclusive Economic Zone in the Arabian Sea, which had taken place without New Delhi's permission on April 7.

India "Concerned" As US Navy Holds Op Off Lakshwadeep "Without Consent"

India News | Written by Vishnu Som, Edited by Harish Pullanoor | Friday April 9, 2021

In a statement being looked at closely by the Indian government, the US Navy's 7th Fleet has said it conducted Freedom of Navigation Operations within India's exclusive economic zone off the Lakshadweep Islands without India's permission.

Watch: US Navy Members Sing Hindi Song From Popular Bollywood Movie

India News | ANI | Monday March 29, 2021

Members of the US Navy sang a popular Hindi song at a dinner meeting between US Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Michael M Gilday and India's Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu.

US Military Offers To Help In Blocked Suez Canal

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday March 27, 2021

The United States said Friday it was prepared to help Egypt try and dislodge the massive container ship that has blocked the Suez Canal since Tuesday, with a team of US Navy experts which could be deployed quickly if requested.

Two US Navy Carrier Groups Conduct Joint Operations In South China Sea

World News | Reuters | Tuesday February 9, 2021

Two U.S. carrier groups conducted joint operations in the South China Sea, the U.S. Navy said on Tuesday, the first such exercise since July 2020 amid heightened tensions in the contested waters.

Lost In Antarctica, Wallet Reaches US Owner After 53 Years

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday February 6, 2021

A meteorologist in the US Navy was pleasantly surprised to recover a wallet he had lost -- 53 years ago in Antarctica.

China Deploying "En Masse" Underwater Drones In Indian Ocean: Report

World News | ANI | Thursday December 31, 2020

China has deployed a fleet of underwater drones called Sea Wing (Haiyi) glider in the Indian Ocean, which can operate for months on end and make observations for naval intelligence purposes, according to defence analyst HI Sutton.

''Expelled'' US Naval Ship From South China Sea: Chinese Military

World News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday December 22, 2020

China's military on Tuesday claimed to have "expelled" a US Navy destroyer which sailed through the disputed South China Sea challenging Beijing's claims over the area.

US Navy Secretary Visits Western Naval Command Headquarters

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday December 18, 2020

US Secretary of Navy Kenneth J Braithwaite visited Western Naval Command headquarters in Mumbai Thursday and interacted with Vice Admiral Ajit Kumar, CinC, WNC, said the public relations officer, defence, Mumbai.

Russia "Chased Off" US Navy Destroyer From Its Waters: Defence Ministry

World News | Reuters | Tuesday November 24, 2020

A Russian warship caught the U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain operating illegally in Russia's territorial waters in the Sea of Japan, but chased it off, Russia's defence ministry said on Tuesday.

Malabar 2020: Amid China Tension, Quad Nations' Naval Drill In Bay Of Bengal Tomorrow

India News | Reported by Vishnu Som, Edited by Harish Pullanoor | Monday November 2, 2020

India, US, Japan, and Australia will come together to participate in a joint military exercise, Malabar 2020, which begins on Tuesday in the Bay of Bengal and will be carried out in two phases this month.

2 Pilots Onboard US Navy Plane Killed In Aircraft Crash In Alabama

World News | Edited by Arun Nair | Saturday October 24, 2020

The crew of a US Navy aircraft was killed today when the two-seat airplane crashed in a residential neighbourhood in Alabama, according to the US Navy.

"Warn US To Stop...": China After Warship Sails Through Taiwan Strait

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday October 15, 2020

A US warship sailed through the Taiwan Strait in what the American military described as a "routine" passage Wednesday, but enraging China, which claims sovereignty over the island and surrounding seas.