The Indian Ocean Battle No One’s Talking About!
![The USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115), an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, transits the Indian Ocean, supporting U.S. and ally security in the Indo-Pacific [Image via U.S. Navy by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Colby A. Mothershead, July 2023].](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/1000w_q95.webp)
The Indian Ocean is more than just water—it’s the strategic heartbeat of global trade and power struggles between world powers.
Indian Coast Guard Searches for Crew After Helicopter Crash

Indian Coast Guard searches for missing crew after a helicopter crash into the Arabian Sea during a rescue mission.
Cow Vigilantes: Student Killed, Man Assaulted Over Beef Suspicion

Tragic incidents in India: A student was killed and an elderly man assaulted by cow vigilantes over beef suspicion.
Bhutanese Students Return as Situation Improves

Bhutanese students return to Bangladesh as political unrest subsides. Educational institutions reopen amid improved conditions.
Health Services Collapse Amid Doctors’ Strike in Bangladesh

Doctors’ strike in Bangladesh shuts down hospitals nationwide, stranding thousands after recent attacks on medical staff.
IMD Forecasts Above Normal Rainfall Following Cyclone ‘ASNA’

IMD predicts above normal rainfall in September following Cyclone Asna and records warmest August in India’s history.
Poor Disclosure of Foreign-Financed Projects in Sri Lanka

Research reveals poor disclosure of foreign-financed projects in Sri Lanka, with compliance significantly lacking.
UNICEF Issues Emergency Tender for Mpox Vaccines

UNICEF issues emergency tender to secure mpox vaccines, ensuring rapid delivery for crisis-hit countries worldwide.
Women in India – Why the Law Alone Is Not Enough

As India’s independence month ends, the struggle for true freedom remains a distant dream for many women. Ongoing collective outrage grips the nation across Kolkata, New Delhi, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Prayagraj, Patna, and Goa. This outrage follows the violent and brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor while she rested after a 36-hour shift. […]