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Indian Coast Guard Intercepts Vessel Suspected of Diesel Smuggling Off Mumbai Coast; ₹10 Lakh Cash, Liquor Seized
- Harpal S Naol
- September 13, 2026
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The Indian Coast Guard has intercepted a fishing vessel suspected of being involved in illicit…
Three Foreign-Flagged Ships With 42 Indian Crew Hit in West Asia Conflict; 173 Seafarers Remain in Gulf
- Jaspal Singh Naol
- September 13, 2026
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Three foreign-flagged vessels carrying 42 Indian seafarers were hit in separate incidents on September 8…
Kandla Anchorage Collision: 21 Crew Evacuated as KMAX Emperor Sinks After Collision With True Mariner
- Harpal S Naol
- September 13, 2026
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The Indian Coast Guard rescued 21 of 24 crew members after bulk carriers KMAX Emperor…
Hormuz Crisis Reshapes Gulf Shipping: What It Means for Indian Trade, Freight and Seafarers
- Jaspal Singh Naol
- September 13, 2026
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Maersk's emergency freight measures, rerouting through alternative Gulf gateways and additional Hormuz transit charges show…
National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal: India’s Maritime Legacy Takes Shape as a Global Landmark
- Harpal S Naol
- September 12, 2026
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The National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal is moving beyond the concept of a museum,…
Cochin Shipyard and Drydocks World Sign 50:50 JV to Build India’s Global Ship Repair Ambition
- Harpal S Naol
- September 12, 2026
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India’s Cochin Shipyard Limited and Dubai-based Drydocks World have joined hands to develop a world-class…
Modi-Putin Talks Put Maritime Trade and Seafarer Safety at the Heart of a Wider BRICS Economic Realignment
- Jaspal Singh Naol
- September 11, 2026
- 1
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin reviewed bilateral cooperation in New Delhi…
India Moves to Build a Global Hub for Ship Ownership, Leasing and Maritime Finance Through GIFT City
- Harpal S Naol
- September 11, 2026
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Sonowal outlines a maritime finance ecosystem spanning ship ownership, leasing, financing, insurance and broking as…
WDFC Fully Operational: What It Means for Customs Brokers, Freight Forwarders and Trucking Businesses
- Jaspal Singh Naol
- September 10, 2026
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JNPT's direct connection to the 1,506-km Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) creates new multimodal opportunities—but…
Vadhavan Port’s Greenfield Connectivity Hits Land-Acquisition Hurdles Over Boundaries, Trees and Ownership Records
- Harpal S Naol
- September 9, 2026
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Survey discrepancies, disputed tree compensation, revenue-record gaps and pending court cases are complicating the 32-km…
Mumbai Port Showcases Cruise Infrastructure, Marina Plans to Seychelles Parliamentary Delegation
- Harpal S Naol
- September 8, 2026
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Visit to Mumbai International Cruise Terminal highlights cruise tourism, maritime connectivity, sustainability and proposed Mumbai…
PM Modi marks completion of 2,800-km Dedicated Freight Corridor as Vadodara becomes a new logistics milestone
- Harpal S Naol
- September 8, 2026
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Double-stack freight from JNPT to Vadodara highlights how rail–port connectivity is reshaping cargo movement; PM…
Paradip Port Authority’s New Leadership Push: State Coordination, Rail Connectivity and Deep-Draft Expansion
- Jaspal Singh Naol
- September 8, 2026
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Within days of assuming additional charge, Susanta Kumar Purohit begins engaging Odisha’s top administrative and…
Mormugao Port: From Iron-Ore Gateway to Multi-Commodity Port
- Harpal S Naol
- September 5, 2026
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MaritimeNews examines Mormugao Port’s transformation from an iron-ore gateway into a diversified multi-commodity port, tracing…
From Flood Recovery to Maritime Connectivity: New Assam Development Push Takes Shape
- Jaspal Singh Naol
- September 3, 2026
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MaritimeNews had earlier highlighted the importance of resilient infrastructure and logistics to Assam’s economic ambitions;…
From Adani Ports CEO to Allcargo MD: The Pranav Choudhary
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- August 31, 2026
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The Choudhary–Bansal–Ramiah Transition Raises Bigger Questions As Niraj Bansal replaces Choudhary at APSEZ and Suresh…
National Shipping Board’s First Sagar Samvad Starts With “IF”
- Jaspal Singh Naol
- August 31, 2026
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Does India’s 100-Ship Plan Match Its Much Larger Maritime Ambition? National Shipping Board proposes five-pillar…
The Cost of Silence: Lessons for Safer Shipping
- Jaspal Singh Naol
- August 30, 2026
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MARITIME NEWS DOSSIERS THE COST OF SILENCE Final Editorial - The Cost of Silence: Lessons…
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View AllThree Foreign-Flagged Ships With 42 Indian Crew Hit in West Asia Conflict; 173 Seafarers Remain in Gulf
- Jaspal Singh Naol
- September 13, 2026
- 1
Three foreign-flagged vessels carrying 42 Indian seafarers were hit in separate incidents on September 8…
Kandla Anchorage Collision: 21 Crew Evacuated as KMAX Emperor Sinks After Collision With True Mariner
- Harpal S Naol
- September 13, 2026
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The Indian Coast Guard rescued 21 of 24 crew members after bulk carriers KMAX Emperor…
Hormuz Crisis Reshapes Gulf Shipping: What It Means for Indian Trade, Freight and Seafarers
- Jaspal Singh Naol
- September 13, 2026
- 3
Maersk's emergency freight measures, rerouting through alternative Gulf gateways and additional Hormuz transit charges show…
Modi-Putin Talks Put Maritime Trade and Seafarer Safety at the Heart of a Wider BRICS Economic Realignment
- Jaspal Singh Naol
- September 11, 2026
- 1
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin reviewed bilateral cooperation in New Delhi…
The Cost of Silence: Lessons for Safer Shipping
- Jaspal Singh Naol
- August 30, 2026
- 1
MARITIME NEWS DOSSIERS THE COST OF SILENCE Final Editorial - The Cost of Silence: Lessons…
Lessons for the Maritime Industry
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- August 30, 2026
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MARITIME NEWS DOSSIERS THE COST OF SILENCE Part IX Lessons for the Maritime Industry "The…
Breaking the Silence: From Sign-Off to Disclosure
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- August 30, 2026
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MARITIME NEWS DOSSIERS THE COST OF SILENCE Part VIII Breaking the Silenc "Many operational records…
Questions Beyond the Engine Room
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- August 30, 2026
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MARITIME NEWS DOSSIERS THE COST OF SILENCE Part VII Questions Beyond the Engine Room “The…
Living Below Deck
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- August 30, 2026
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MARITIME NEWS DOSSIERS THE COST OF SILENCE Part VI Living Below Deck “Crew welfare is…
Inside the Engine Room
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- August 30, 2026
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MARITIME NEWS DOSSIERS THE COST OF SILENCE PART V INSIDE THE ENGINE ROOM The engine…
When Documents Begin Speaking
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- August 30, 2026
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MARITIME NEWS DOSSIERS THE COST OF SILENCE PART IV WHEN DOCUMENTS BEGIN SPEAKING Documents do…
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- August 30, 2026
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MARITIME NEWS DOSSIERS THE COST OF SILENCE PART III BOARDING MT CHAPEL Every ship introduces…
THE PROMISE BEFORE BOARDING
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- August 30, 2026
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MARITIME NEWS DOSSIERS THE COST OF SILENCE PART II THE PROMISE BEFORE BOARDING Every voyage…
The Sea Doesn’t Forgive Silence
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- August 30, 2026
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MARITIME NEWS DOSSIERS THE COST OF SILENCE Part I The Sea Doesn't Forgive Silence Make…
THE COST OF SILENCE
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- August 30, 2026
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Maritime News Dossier 001 How One Reporting Marine Engineer's Documents Raise Questions About Maintenance Culture,…
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View AllIndia Moves to Build a Global Hub for Ship Ownership, Leasing and Maritime Finance Through GIFT City
- Harpal S Naol
- September 11, 2026
- 4
Sonowal outlines a maritime finance ecosystem spanning ship ownership, leasing, financing, insurance and broking as…
Vadhavan Port’s Greenfield Connectivity Hits Land-Acquisition Hurdles Over Boundaries, Trees and Ownership Records
- Harpal S Naol
- September 9, 2026
- 3
Survey discrepancies, disputed tree compensation, revenue-record gaps and pending court cases are complicating the 32-km…
PM Modi marks completion of 2,800-km Dedicated Freight Corridor as Vadodara becomes a new logistics milestone
- Harpal S Naol
- September 8, 2026
- 2
Double-stack freight from JNPT to Vadodara highlights how rail–port connectivity is reshaping cargo movement; PM…
Paradip Port Authority’s New Leadership Push: State Coordination, Rail Connectivity and Deep-Draft Expansion
- Jaspal Singh Naol
- September 8, 2026
- 5
Within days of assuming additional charge, Susanta Kumar Purohit begins engaging Odisha’s top administrative and…
Mormugao Port: From Iron-Ore Gateway to Multi-Commodity Port
- Harpal S Naol
- September 5, 2026
- 2
MaritimeNews examines Mormugao Port’s transformation from an iron-ore gateway into a diversified multi-commodity port, tracing…
From Adani Ports CEO to Allcargo MD: The Pranav Choudhary
- Jaspal Singh Naol
- August 31, 2026
- 3
The Choudhary–Bansal–Ramiah Transition Raises Bigger Questions As Niraj Bansal replaces Choudhary at APSEZ and Suresh…
Maritime Business and Finance News
From Flood Recovery to Maritime Connectivity: New Assam Development Push Takes Shape
- Jaspal Singh Naol
- September 3, 2026
- 3
MaritimeNews had earlier highlighted the importance of resilient infrastructure and logistics to Assam’s economic ambitions;…
From Adani Ports CEO to Allcargo MD: The Pranav Choudhary
- Jaspal Singh Naol
- August 31, 2026
- 3
The Choudhary–Bansal–Ramiah Transition Raises Bigger Questions As Niraj Bansal replaces Choudhary at APSEZ and Suresh…
Can Assam Build a Global Export Economy on One of the World’s Most Dynamic Floodplains?
- Jaspal Singh Naol
- July 29, 2026
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Assam's export ambitions and climate resilience are now inseparable, making resilient rural value chains a…
India’s Trade Performance Highlights Goods and Markets Requiring Attention
- Jaspal Singh Naol
- July 15, 2026
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Official trade data identifies declining imports, uneven export performance and strategic areas requiring closer policy…
India Trade Deficit Widens Despite Strong Export Growth
- Jaspal Singh Naol
- July 14, 2026
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Imports continue to outpace exports even as merchandise shipments record double-digit growth during the first…
India’s Exports to Tanzania Surge 146.89%, Driven by Energy and Manufacturing
- Jaspal Singh Naol
- July 14, 2026
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DGCI&S data indicates petroleum products, pharmaceuticals and engineering goods continue to anchor India's expanding trade…
Maritime Ship Building News
National Shipping Board’s First Sagar Samvad Starts With “IF”
- Jaspal Singh Naol
- August 31, 2026
- 3
Does India’s 100-Ship Plan Match Its Much Larger Maritime Ambition? National Shipping Board proposes five-pillar…
Indian Coast Guard Commissions ICGS Achal
- Harpal S Naol
- May 9, 2026
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Maritime News India : The Indian Coast Guard has commissioned Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS)…
India–South Korea Maritime Pact Targets ₹2.2 Lakh Crore Shipbuilding
- Harpal S Naol
- April 21, 2026
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Strategic Partnership to Build Shipyards, Ports and Maritime Logistics Ecosystem Maritime News India : India…
SHM Group Secures IRS Certification for India’s First Indigenous Lifeboat
- Harpal S Naol
- March 9, 2026
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Maritime News, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India: India’s maritime safety manufacturing sector marked a significant milestone as…
India Set to Emerge as Global Maritime Powerhouse by 2047
- Harpal S Naol
- February 26, 2026
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Maritime News, Kolkata, India : India is poised to emerge as a leading global maritime and…
Indian Navy to Commission ASW Shallow Water Craft ‘Anjadip’
- Harpal S Naol
- February 24, 2026
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Maritime News, Chennai, India : The Indian Navy is set to commission INS Anjadip,…
Maritime Logistics and Supply Chain News
Hormuz Crisis Reshapes Gulf Shipping: What It Means for Indian Trade, Freight and Seafarers
- Jaspal Singh Naol
- September 13, 2026
- 3
Maersk's emergency freight measures, rerouting through alternative Gulf gateways and additional Hormuz transit charges show…
Modi-Putin Talks Put Maritime Trade and Seafarer Safety at the Heart of a Wider BRICS Economic Realignment
- Jaspal Singh Naol
- September 11, 2026
- 1
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin reviewed bilateral cooperation in New Delhi…
WDFC Fully Operational: What It Means for Customs Brokers, Freight Forwarders and Trucking Businesses
- Jaspal Singh Naol
- September 10, 2026
- 1
JNPT's direct connection to the 1,506-km Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) creates new multimodal opportunities—but…
PM Modi marks completion of 2,800-km Dedicated Freight Corridor as Vadodara becomes a new logistics milestone
- Harpal S Naol
- September 8, 2026
- 2
Double-stack freight from JNPT to Vadodara highlights how rail–port connectivity is reshaping cargo movement; PM…
Paradip Port Authority’s New Leadership Push: State Coordination, Rail Connectivity and Deep-Draft Expansion
- Jaspal Singh Naol
- September 8, 2026
- 5
Within days of assuming additional charge, Susanta Kumar Purohit begins engaging Odisha’s top administrative and…
From Flood Recovery to Maritime Connectivity: New Assam Development Push Takes Shape
- Jaspal Singh Naol
- September 3, 2026
- 3
MaritimeNews had earlier highlighted the importance of resilient infrastructure and logistics to Assam’s economic ambitions;…
Maritime Conservation, Sustainable Development and Climate Change News
Can Carbon Become the Next Global Maritime Cargo? Japan’s New Research Could Shape the Future of CO₂ Shipping
- Harpal S Naol
- July 6, 2026
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ClassNK and Japan's National Maritime Research Institute launch joint corrosion research that may influence future…
Mormugao Port Emerges as India’s Green Port Benchmark with ₹3,300-Crore Infrastructure Push
- Harpal S Naol
- July 4, 2026
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India's First Green Port Expands Sustainable Infrastructure with Deep-Draft Berths, Green Ship Incentives and Major…
India Moves Closer to EU Recognition for Sustainable Ship Recycling, Strengthening Global Maritime Leadership
- Harpal S Naol
- July 1, 2026
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Three Indian Ship Recycling Facilities Complete EU Compliance Process as India Targets Recycling 16,000 Ships…
NEED OF BALLAST WATER TREATMENT IN MARITIME SUSTAINABILITY
- Jaspal Singh Naol
- July 1, 2026
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Why Ballast Water Management Has Become a Global Maritime Sustainability Priority Make us preferred source…
Centre Approves ₹797 Crore Green Hydrogen Jetty at Paradip Port
- Harpal S Naol
- February 27, 2026
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Maritime News, Pradip, Odisha / New Delhi, India : The Government of India has approved the…
Shore Power at GTI: Public Infrastructure or Private Responsibility?
- Harpal S Naol
- February 25, 2026
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Maritime Governance, PPP Risk Allocation & the ₹83.57-Crore Shore Power Question at JNPA Maritime News,…
Maritime Cruise Industry News
Stakeholders Expectations From Sagarmala Finance Corporation
- Jaspal Singh Naol
- June 27, 2025
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For Building an Inclusive Maritime Future Maritime News India: With the launch of India’s first…
Doubling Indian Cruise Passenger Traffic by 2029
- Harpal S Naol
- February 26, 2025
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Cruise Bharat Mission (CBM) Targets 2.5 Million Passengers by 2029 Maritime News India : The Cruise…
Mumbai Port’s Cruise Terminal delayed by Five Years
- Harpal S Naol
- October 3, 2024
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Mumbai Port’s Cruise Terminal Modernisation: A Case of Delays, Corruption Allegations, and Missed Opportunities Mumbai’s…
MPT to Host Conference on ‘Port of the Future’ to Revolutionize Indian Maritime Sector
- Harpal S Naol
- July 3, 2024
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Goa: The Mormugao Port Authority, in collaboration with the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships…
Casualty Investigation Code order by DG Shipping to ensure Justice to Seafarers ?
- Jaspal Singh Naol
- December 12, 2023
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It may be recalled that Seafarers of India have been turning victim from centuries. The…
Cruise Liner MV CELEBRITY EDGE Makes Maiden Call at Cochin Port
- Harpal S Naol
- November 19, 2023
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Cochin, : The luxurious cruise liner MV CELEBRITY EDGE made its maiden call at Cochin…
New Eras Old Ambition of Indian Cruise Tourism: Costa Serena Sets Sail Again
- Harpal S Naol
- November 3, 2023
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Mumbai, India : The maritime industry in India witnessed a historic moment as Sarbananda Sonowal,…
Sarbananda Sonowal Set to Flag Off Costa Serena: A Pioneering Moment for India’s Cruise Industry
- Harpal S Naol
- November 2, 2023
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Mumbai, India : In a significant milestone for India's burgeoning cruise industry, Sarbananda Sonowal, the…
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Indian Navy Receives Second Survey Vessel, Nirdeshak Yard 3026
- Harpal S Naol
- October 9, 2024
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Rijeka Gateway to Operate Fully on Renewable Energy
- Harpal S Naol
- October 8, 2024
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Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron Arrives in Muscat, Oman
- Harpal S Naol
- October 6, 2024
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Maritime Exercise Malabar 2024 to Commence on 08 October
- Harpal S Naol
- October 6, 2024
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Indian Maritime University’s 9th Convocation
- Harpal S Naol
- October 5, 2024
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Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2024 held
- Harpal S Naol
- October 4, 2024
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