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.

Mumbai: India’s batters, especially skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, are under the scanner for repeated failures following the Test series loss in Australia. Although the next assignment is white-ball cricket – Champions Trophy – the selectors and the cricket board have directed the batters to grind it out in Ranji Trophy,