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

The move underscores the importance of protecting the Indian Ocean region through which 95% of the country’s trade moves amid a strong Chinese presence.

Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Wednesday the launch of two Indian-made warships and a submarine was key to its “quest towards self-reliance”. New Delhi is expanding its armed forces to upgrade its mostly Soviet-era weaponry and respond to what many in India see as a growing threat from neighbours.

India rack up their highest ever ODI total as they earn a crushing 304-run win over Ireland to complete a 3-0 series triumph in Rajkot.

India Women will aim for a perfect sweep in the three-match ODI series after securing the series with two decisive victories over Ireland Women. The Gaby Lewis-led team will try to salvage the humiliating series loss against Smriti Mandhana and company in the third One-Day International (ODI),