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On March 5, a day after a US submarine torpedoed and sank an Iranian warship in international waters off the coast of Sri Lanka, the Congress questioned the government's silence. Rahul Gandhi stated that while the country needed a strong leader, the current Prime Minister had "compromised our...

Tehran, March 5 – Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Aragchi strongly condemned the United States for attacking and sinking the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena in the Indian Ocean, describing the incident as an “atrocity at sea” and warning that Washington would “bitterly regret” setting such a...

New Delhi, March 5 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying the conflict in West Asia has reached India's doorstep, but he has not spoken, and while the country needs a steady hand at the helm, it has a "compromised PM who has surrendered our...

New Delhi, March 4 The government is closely monitoring the evolving situation in the Middle East, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said, adding that all necessary mechanisms have been activated to ensure the safety and well-being of seafarers and maritime assets.The Middle East is facing...

New Delhi, March 3 – The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways is closely monitoring the evolving maritime security situation in the Persian Gulf and has strengthened precautionary measures to safeguard Indian-flagged vessels and Indian seafarers operating in the region.Union Minister for...

March 03, New Delhi – The Indian Navy's INS Vikrant has successfully completed 1,000 safe aircraft landings. Rear Admiral Vivek Dahiya commended the Vikrant team for this achievement.This accomplishment demonstrates the ship's sustained operational capability and strong coordination between...

Today, the Ministry of Defence signed contracts worth a total of five hundred eighty-three crore rupees for the acquisition of six Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Mk-II (for maritime operations) for the Indian Coast Guard and Surface-to-Air Vertical Launch Shtil missiles for the Indian Navy...

New Delhi, March 3 The Defence Ministry on Tuesday signed contracts worth ₹5,083 crore for the procurement of six Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) and surface-to-air missiles.While the ALH Mk-II helicopters are being procured for the Indian Coast Guard, the Shtil missiles will be deployed on...

March 03, New Delhi - The Directorate General of Shipping has issued advisories to Indian vessels regarding the situation in the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, and the Gulf of Oman.The advisory stated that the Directorate is closely monitoring the evolving maritime security situation...

Mumbai, March 2 – Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth said on Monday that the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Kaundinya's voyage to Muscat is an inspiration for young people to embrace adventure and innovation rooted in civilisational confidence.Speaking after flagging out INSV...

Mumbai, March 2 Union Minister Sanjay Seth flagged off the INSV Kaundinya, a traditionally constructed sailing vessel of the Indian Navy, from the Mumbai harbour on Monday. The vessel had successfully completed its historic maiden voyage to Muscat and was returning home.The vessel was welcomed...

New Delhi, March 2 – B.P. Singh, an alumnus of the National Defence College, assumed the role of Director General of Naval Armament (DGONA) at Naval Headquarters in New Delhi, an official said on Monday.Singh, an officer from the 1994 batch of the Indian Naval Armament Service (INAS), took...

Mumbai, March 2 – Minister of State (MoS) for Defence, Sanjay Seth, ceremonially launched the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Kaundinya in Mumbai Harbour on Monday, marking the successful completion of its maiden voyage to the Sultanate of Oman, under Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, an...

March 02, New Delhi - The Indian Naval Sailing Vessel, Kaundinya, will be ceremonially launched into Mumbai Harbour on Monday.The launch ceremony marks the successful completion of the vessel's maiden overseas voyage to the Sultanate of Oman, as well as its historic return passage across the...

New Delhi, March 1 – General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), received a comprehensive overview of the Southern Naval Command's role as the Navy's Training Command, its functioning, and its operational capabilities, an official said on Sunday.The briefing included a presentation on...

New Delhi, February 28 – A diverse group of 40 officers graduated from the 23rd Combined Instrument Rating Instructor and Examiner (CIRIE) Course conducted by the Aircrew Examining Board (AEB), an official said on Saturday.The AEB, which is entrusted with upholding the highest standards of...

Chennai, February 27 The Indian Navy aims to transform into a maritime force with over 200 ships by 2035 and plans to induct 15 additional vessels in 2026, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said here on Friday.Speaking after commissioning the INS Anjadip at the Chennai Port...

Navi Mumbai, February 27 – Despite the efforts of Indian batsmen Rahul Tripathi and Shreyas Iyer, BPCL narrowly defeated Income Tax by two wickets in the DY Patil T20 Cup at DY Patil Stadium in Nerul on Friday.After being put in to bat first, BPCL scored 151/8 in their 20 overs. Tripathi was...

Chennai, February 27 The Indian Navy aims to transform into a maritime force with over 200 ships by 2035, and plans to induct 15 additional vessels in 2026, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said here on Friday.Speaking after commissioning the INS Anjadip at the Chennai Port...

Today, the Indian Navy inducted Anjadip, the fourth Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC). The vessel was commissioned in the presence of Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi at Chennai Port. The Indian Navy stated that the domestically built 77-meter Dolphin Hunter...