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Mumbai: Rear Admiral Vivek Dahiya assumed command of the Western Fleet from Rear Admiral Rahul Vilas Gokhale, at a ceremonial parade in Mumbai on Saturday. Rear Admiral Dahiya was commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 1, 1993. The officer is an alumnus of Naval Academy, Mandovi, Goa, Kings College, London, Naval War College, Goa and National Defence College, New Delhi. A specialist in navigation and direction, his afloat appointments include Navigating Officer of Indian Naval Ships, Kora, Delhi, Godavari, Mumbai and Viraat, and Fleet Navigating Officer of the Western Fleet.
New Delhi, Aug 1: Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, AVSM, NM, assumed charge as the 47th Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (VCNS) on Thursday. Marking the occasion, he laid a wreath at the National War Memorial in New Delhi, paying tribute to fallen soldiers. Commissioned into the Indian Navy on January 1, 1988, Vice Admiral Vatsayan is a specialist in Gunnery and Missile Systems and an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Pune. His naval career spans over three decades, with extensive experience in command, operational, and strategic roles. He has served on several frontline warships including ...Read More >
MADURAI: Likening the custodial murder of Ajith Kumar in Tiruppuvanam to an 'organised crime by police where the state kills its own citizens,' Madras high court lambasted the Tamil Nadu police and said the action against the perpetrators should be more stringent than in normal murder cases.A division bench of Justice S M Subramaniam and Justice A D Maria Clete pointed to 44 external injuries on the person of Ajith Kumar and said no part of the body was spared by the delinquent cops. "Even an ordinary murderer would not have inflicted such kind of injuries," the bench said on Tuesday.The natur ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam, Jul 4: Sub Lieutenant Astha Poonia officially became the first woman to be streamed into the fighter stream of the Indian Navy. Paving the way for a new era of women fighter pilots in the force, and shattering barriers, Poonia also received the prestigious 'Wings of Gold' from Rear Admiral Janak Bevli, Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Air). According to the Ministry of Defence, the Indian Navy celebrated the graduation of the Second Basic Hawk Conversion Course at the Naval Air Station, INS Dega, in Visakhapatnam. Lieutenant Atul Kumar Dhull and Sub-Lieutenant Astha Poonia ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 1: The Indian Navy commissioned INS Tamal on July 1 at Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia. The stealth frigate, built under Project 1135.6, is the eighth in the series and second of the Tushil-class. It was inducted in the presence of senior Indian and Russian naval officials, including Vice Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh. INS Tamal is equipped with advanced Indian and Russian weapons systems, including the BrahMos missile and Humsa-NG sonar. With a crew of 276, the warship is designed for multi-dimensional blue-water operations and is set to join the Western Fleet. The ship ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 28 (ANI): Rear Admiral Vivek Dahiya, NM, assumed Command of the Western Fleet from Rear Admiral Rahul Vilas Gokhale, YSM NM at a ceremonial parade in Mumbai on Sunday, a release said on Sunday. Rear Adm Vivek Dahiya was commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 1, 1993. The officer is an alumnus of Naval Academy, Mandovi, Goa, Kings College, London, Naval War College, Goa and National Defence College, New Delhi. A specialist in Navigation and Direction, his afloat appointments include Navigating Officer of Indian Naval Ships Kora, Delhi, Godavari, Mumbai ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Indian Navy on Tuesday commissioned INS Tamal (F71), a multi-role stealth guided missile frigate at the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia. INS Tamal is the eighth multi-role stealth frigate in the series of Project 1135.6 and the second of the additional follow-on Tushil class of ships. The first ship of Tushil class (INS Tushil) was commissioned on 09 Dec 24 in the presence of the Defence Minister. The Indian Navy in a statement said, "All seven ships inducted thus far are part of the Western Fleet - 'The Sword Arm' of the Indian Navy under the Western Naval Command. Thi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 2 (ANI): The Indian Navy commissioned INS Tamal (F 71) on July 1 at Yantar Shipyard, Kaliningrad, Russia, in the presence of Vice Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh, the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command. According to a release from the Ministry of Defence, V Adm Rajaram Swaminathan, Controller of Warship Production and Acquisition, and VAdm Sergie Lipin, Commander of the Baltic Fleet of the Russian Federation Navy, were also present on the occasion, along with other senior officials from the Indian and Russian Governments, Navies, and industries. Also ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 1 (ANI): As part of the Indian Navy ongoing operational deployment to South East Asia, Indian Naval Ships INS Delhi, Shakti, and Kiltan, of the Eastern Fleet, arrived at Manila, Philippines, said an official press statement. The visit is a testimony to Indian Navy commitment to strengthening partnerships in the Indo-Pacific. The ships, commanded by RAdm Susheel Menon, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet (FOCEF), were accorded a warm welcome by personnel of the Philippine Navy, underscoring the strong and growing maritime ties between India and the Philippines. On ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 18 (ANI): The sixth vessel (Named as INS Magdala) in the series of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW SWC) was launched on Saturday at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, the Ministry of Defence said in a press release. In keeping with naval maritime tradition, the ship was launched by Renu Rajaram in the presence of Vice Admiral Rajaram Swaminathan, Controller of Warship Production and Acquisition (CWP&A), along with senior officials from the Indian Navy and CSL. This ship is indigenously designed and built by Cochin Shipyard Limited. Deliver ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Indian quantum deeptech startup QuBeats has won the prestigious ADITI 2.0 Defence Challenge to develop an indigenous Quantum Positioning System (QPS) for the Indian Navy. The award, which comes with a grant of Rs 25 crore (USD 3 million), will enable QuBeats to build next-generation high-precision quantum sensors that promise accurate navigation in GPS-denied or spoofed environments - a critical capability for modern military operations. QuBeats said in a release that it is disrupting conventional paradigms with its innovative quantum magnetometer technology ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], July 4 (ANI): Sub Lieutenant Astha Poonia officially became the first woman to be streamed into the fighter stream of Naval Aviation. Paving the way for a new era of women fighter pilots in the force, and shattering barriers, Poonia also received the prestigious 'Wings of Gold' from Rear Admiral Janak Bevli, Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Air). According to the Ministry of Defence, the Indian Navy celebrated the graduation of the Second Basic Hawk Conversion Course at the Naval Air Station, INS Dega, in Visakhapatnam. Lieutenant Atul Kumar Dhull ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Indian quantum deeptech startup QuBeats has won the prestigious ADITI 2.0 Defence Challenge to develop an indigenous Quantum Positioning System (QPS) for the Indian Navy. The award, which comes with a grant of Rs 25 crore (USD 3 million), will enable QuBeats to build next-generation high-precision quantum sensors that promise accurate navigation in GPS-denied or spoofed environments - a critical capability for modern military operations. QuBeats said in a release that it is disrupting conventional paradigms with its innovative quantum magnetometer technology ...Read More >
MHOW, India -- A disturbing incident unfolded early Saturday morning at a government hospital in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh, where a stray dog was discovered carrying the body of a newborn infant in its mouth. The grim revelation was made near the hospital's toilet,prompting an immediate investigation by authorities. A security guard at the civil hospital in Mhow, roughly 25 kilometers from indore, spotted the animal and managed to retrieve the body. hospital officials and local police are now working to piece together the events leading up to the tragedy, focusing on a possible case o ...Read More >
The Indian Navy is set to participate in the 32nd edition of SIMBEX in Singapore. This maritime exercise highlights the strong defense ties between India and Singapore. High Commissioner Shilpak Ambule emphasized the importance of cooperative engagement in the maritime domain. The Indian Navy will also host the International Fleet Review and Multinational Naval Exercise MILAN in Visakhapatnam. The Indian Navy will participate in the 32nd edition of exercise SIMBEX as part of its engagement with ...Read More >
MANILA - The Philippine Navy (PN) and the Indian Navy (IN) reiterated their commitment to boosting their defense ties following the meeting of ranking officials of the two services on Thursday. In a statement on Friday, the PN said the meeting between Rear Admiral Susheel Menon, commander of the IN's Eastern Fleet, and PN vice commander Maj. Gen. Edwin Amadar took place at the PN's headquarters in Manila. "Discussions focused on enhancing bilateral naval cooperation through training exchanges, goodwill activities, and strengthened operational collaboration. Both sides recognized the value of ...Read More >
New Delhi: Naval movement is intensifying across important Asian waters. The United States has sent two submarines to an undisclosed location. President Donald Trump confirmed the move, following what he called direct threats from Russia. The exact destination remains classified, but the timing points to growing tension across the region. Meanwhile, India has increased its maritime presence in Southeast Asia. Three Indian Navy warships have reached the Philippines. Another ship is conducting joint drills with the Singaporean Navy. These deployments signal both partnership and posture. The mes ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 27 (PTI) During Operation Sindoor, Indian naval ships, submarines and aircraft were operationally ready and deployed, projecting strength and preparedness to deter any "potential actions from our western adversary" in the maritime domain, Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said on Friday. "This rapid and measured response not only showcased our strategic reach and maritime dominance, but sent a clear message of resolve, forcing our adversary to plead for ceasefire, I would say, just in time," Admiral Tripathi said in his address at an investiture ceremony at the Nausena Bhawa ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 28 (ANI): Rear Admiral Vivek Dahiya, NM, assumed Command of the Western Fleet from Rear Admiral Rahul Vilas Gokhale, YSM NM at a ceremonial parade in Mumbai on Sunday, a release said on Sunday. Rear Adm Vivek Dahiya was commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 1, 1993. The officer is an alumnus of Naval Academy, Mandovi, Goa, Kings College, London, Naval War College, Goa and National Defence College, New Delhi. Also Read | EPFO Monthly Pension Scheme: Will Government Hike EPS-95 Minimum Pension From INR 1,000 to INR 7,500 Ahead of Diwali 2025?. A spe ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 28 (ANI): Rear Admiral Vivek Dahiya, NM, assumed Command of the Western Fleet from Rear Admiral Rahul Vilas Gokhale, YSM NM at a ceremonial parade in Mumbai on Sunday, a release said on Sunday. Rear Adm Vivek Dahiya was commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 1, 1993. The officer is an alumnus of Naval Academy, Mandovi, Goa, Kings College, London, Naval War College, Goa and National Defence College, New Delhi. A specialist in Navigation and Direction, his afloat appointments include Navigating Officer of Indian Naval Ships Kora, Delhi, Godavari, Mumb ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 30: Rear Admiral V Ganapathy has assumed charge as the Commandant of the Military Institute of Technology (MILIT), Pune, India's premier Tri-Services technical training institution operating under the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff. An accomplished officer of the Indian Navy, Rear Admiral Ganapathy brings with him a distinguished career marked by key operational, staff, and instructional roles. A graduate of the College of Defence Management, the National Defence College, and the Defence Services Staff College, he is known for combining operational acumen with forward-l ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a historic milestone, Sub Lieutenant Aastha Poonia has become the first woman fighter pilot of the Indian Navy. Her induction into the elite fighter stream marks a powerful step forward for Naari Shakti (women power) in Indian naval aviation. On 3 July 2025, during the graduation ceremony of the Second Basic Hawk Conversion Course at INS Dega, Sub Lt Poonia received the prestigious 'Wings of Gold' from Rear Admiral Janak Bevli, Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Air), alongside Lt Atul Kumar Dhull. This honour signifies her successful completion of advanced jet training on the Hawk ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Tuesday handed over six strategic indigenously designed and developed products against the Naval Staff Qualitative Requirements (NSQR) to the Indian Navy, officials said in a statement. Secretary DDR&D and Chairman DRDO handed over these products to Rear Admiral Sriram Amur ACNS( SSP), Naval HQ at a special ceremony held at Defence laboratory Jodhpu The six indigenously designed products include Gamma Radiation Aerial Surveillance System (GRASS), Environmental Surveillance Vehicle (ESV), Vehicle Radiolo ...Read More >
Cochin Shipyard Limited has delivered 'Mahe', the first of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, to the Indian Navy. This warship is the largest Indian Naval vessel propelled by a Diesel Engine-Waterjet combination. It is designed for underwater surveillance and search and rescue operations. The induction of these ships will significantly boost the Navy's shallow water anti-submarine warfare capabilities. Cochin Shipyard Limited on Thursday delivered 'Mahe', the first of the eight AS ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Tuesday handed over six strategic indigenously designed and developed products against the Naval Staff Qualitative Requirements (NSQR) to the Indian Navy, officials said in a statement. Secretary DDR&D and Chairman DRDO handed over these products to Rear Admiral Sriram Amur ACNS( SSP), Naval HQ at a special ceremony held at Defence laboratory Jodhpu The six indigenously designed products include Gamma Radiation Aerial Surveillance System (GRASS), Environmental Surveillance Vehicle (ESV), Vehicle Radiological Contamination Mon ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court Friday asked BJP leader Rajiv Babbar to consider closing the defamation case against Congress MP Shashi Tharoor over his statement comparing Prime Minister Narendra Modi to a scorpion. A division bench of justices MM Sundresh and N Kotiswar Singh verbally remarked "let us close all these things. Why get so touchy about all this? This way, administrators and judges come in the same group and have thick skin". The development took place during the resumed hearing of a plea filed by the senior Congress leader against a Delhi High Court order refusing to quash the cas ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Indian Navy on Tuesday commissioned its latest stealth multirole frigate, INS Tamal, at the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia in the presence of Western Naval Command chief, Vice Admiral Sanjay J Singh, who said its induction marked a significant milestone in the country's maritime defence capabilities and Indo-Russian cooperation. It is the last imported warship to be commissioned into service in line with the government's sharp focus on Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) and Make-in-India initiatives. "INS Tamal is a formidable moving fortress at sea and is designe ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Sub Lieutenant Aastha Poonia became the first woman to be streamed into the fighter stream of Naval Aviation, marking a first for the Indian Navy in assigning combat roles to women.Poonia, along with Lieutenant Atul Kumar Dhull on Thursday was awarded the prestigious 'Wings of Gold' by Rear Admiral Janak Bevli, Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Air), during the Winging Ceremony of the Second Basic Hawk Conversion Course held at INS Dega, Visakhapatnam.While both officers graduated from the course, it was Sub Lt Poonia's historic induction into the fighter stream that drew widespread a ...Read More >
While aboard the magnificent INS Vikrant, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed admiration for the exceptional synergy and self-sufficiency demonstrated by the Indian armed forces. He heralded the aircraft carrier as a beacon of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, highlighting its strategic significance against regional adversaries like Pakistan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the exceptional coordination among the three armed forces - fear instilled by the Navy, extraordinary skills of the Air F ...Read More >
JAMMU, July 02: With the annual ShriAmarnathJiYatra 2025 set to commence tomorrow, a vibrant spiritual atmosphere prevails at the YatriNiwas Base Camp in Bhagwati Nagar, Jammu, where around 3,500 pilgrims are ready to begin their sacred journey. "All arrangements have been made, and nearly 3,500 pilgrims are currently stationed at the Jammu Base Camp," said Rajesh Raina, a senior officer of the Tourism Department, speaking to Rising Kashmir. Registration counters have been set up inside YatriNiwas, and vehicles from the J&K Road Transport Corporation (SRTC) are on standby to transport the pi ...Read More >
New Delhi: In cricket, some defeats leave a scar that generations remember. Something like that happened on Monday as India's narrow loss at Lord's in the third Test against England brought back the vivid memories of another heartbreaker. The match took us back to 26 years ago when in Chennai India fell agonisingly short against arch rivals Pakistan despite Sachin Tendulkar's brilliance. Mohammed Siraj's dismissal stirred the deja vu of Chennai. On a tense final day at Lord's, India needed 21 more runs with just one wicket in hand. Ravindra Jadeja was holding the series single-handedly from o ...Read More >