India 'Beats' China In Diplomatic Duel; Sri Lanka Welcomes INS Karanj After Expelling Chinese Ship

Sri Lanka welcomed the Indian Navy submarine INS Karanj after shutting its ports to Chinese submarine and research vessel. The Sri Lankan Navy accorded INS Karanj a ceremonial welcome on its arrival at the Colombo port. It marks a diplomatic win for India amid a tiff over China's maritime movement in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). The Indian Submarine was sent to one of Lanka's main ports to convey a message to Beijing and Male as Chinese spy ship Xiang Yang Hong 3 continues to sail towards the Maldives. The move was aimed at highlighting India’s role as the primary security provider in the IOR.