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Reaffirming India's commitment to collaborative maritime security, the second edition of Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR commenced on 16 March 2026. Following India's assumption of the chair of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) in February 2026, this edition features participation from 16 IONS nations of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). IOS SAGAR builds on India's long-standing maritime cooperation efforts and reflects the Government of India's SAGAR vision -- Security and Growth for All in the
New Delhi: The first warship in the anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft series, equipped to conduct subsurface surveillance, search and rescue missions, and low-intensity maritime operations, is set to be inducted into the Indian Navy on June 18, officials said on Friday. The commissioning ceremony of 'Arnala' at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam will be presided over by Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan. "The warship incorporates more than 80 per cent indigenous content and integrates advanced systems from leading Indian defence firms, including Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), L& ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 25 (PTI) India and Fiji on Monday firmed up an action plan to boost defence ties and agreed to jointly work for a peaceful and inclusive Indo-Pacific as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Fijian counterpart Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka held talks to expand the overall bilateral cooperation. India and Fiji may be oceans apart, but "our aspirations sail in the same boat", Modi said following the meeting. Rabuka, the prime minister of the South Pacific nation, arrived in Delhi on Sunday on a three-day trip to shore up Fiji's ties with India in a range of areas such as maritime se ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam: In a major boost to the naval power, two multi-mission stealth frigates - INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri - have been commissioned into the Indian Navy. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh presided over the commissioning ceremony held at the Eastern Naval Command in Vishakhapatnam. Both warships belonged to the Nilgiri class frigates. INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri are part of the Indian Navy's state-of-the-art Project 17 A. Notably, it is for the first time that the two frontline warships are being commissioned simultaneously. Two state-of-the-art combatant platforms join the Indian Nav ...Read More >
The exercise also marked the first operational deployment of INS Nistar. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * India's DSRV Tiger X successfully deployed in South China Sea during XPR-25 exercise * XPR-25 included over 40 countries and ran from September 15 to 25 in two phases * Tiger X completed maiden dives and docked with South Korean and Singapore submarines Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: The Indian Navy marked a milestone ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth on Thursday flagged off INS Sunayna, an Offshore Patrol Vessel of the Indian Navy, that set sail from Mumbai as Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR, reinforcing India's commitment to regional maritime security and international cooperation, an official said. The ship carries personnel from India and 16 maritime forces of Friendly Foreign Countries (FFCs), said a statement. Naval Chief Dinesh K. Tripathi highlighted the evolving maritime landscape marked by increasing contestation, IUU fishing, piracy, narco-trafficking, and ...Read More >
Panaji, Mar 31: Deputy Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti, on Tuesday, said the recent global developments reaffirm the need for a strong navy and with rising strategic competitions and conflicts, the Indian Navy remains the prime manifestation of the country's maritime power. Addressing a gathering during the launch of the first Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) built by Goa Shipyard Limited in Vasco, Vice Admiral Sobti, while citing the ongoing crisis in West Asia, said the recent global developments reaffirm the need for a strong navy. "With rising strategic compet ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], April 3 (ANI): The advanced stealth frigate INS Taragiri was commissioned by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday, marking a significant enhancement to the Indian Navy's capabilities. Speaking at the event in Visakhapatnam, Singh described the commissioning as a step to "strengthen our Navy's power, values, and commitment." Also Read | Jharkhand Elephant Attack: 3 Killed in Ramgarh's Gola Block as Wild Herd Tramples Villagers. Highlighting the Navy's role, the Defence Minister stated, "Our Navy, whether it is the Persian Gulf or the Malacca Strait ...Read More >
Mumbai: The ministry of petroleum and natural gas on Wednesday identified 18 vessels trapped in war-torn Persian Gulf for speedy evacuation. According to the report submitted by directorate of shipping in Mumbai, five of these 18 vessels are Indian-flagged. These 18 vessels include four LPG carriers, three LNG carriers and 11 crude oil tankers. As per the report the ministry of ports, shipping & waterways (MoPSW), directorate of naval operations (DNO), the ministry of petroleum and natural gas (MoPNG), Information Fusion Centre - Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR) are working in tandem to evacuate ...Read More >
New Delhi: The first warship in the anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft series, equipped to conduct subsurface surveillance, search and rescue missions, and low-intensity maritime operations, is set to be inducted into the Indian Navy on June 18, officials said on Friday. The commissioning ceremony of 'Arnala' at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam will be presided over by Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan. "The warship incorporates more than 80 per cent indigenous content and integrates advanced systems from leading Indian defence firms, including Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), L&T ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, June 8: The MSC IRINA, recognised as the world's largest container ship by TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit) capacity, is set to dock at the Adani Group's Vizhinjam International Seaport on Monday and will be berthed till Tuesday. The monumental arrival marks a significant milestone for the seaport, which was dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 2. The MSC IRINA boasts an impressive capacity of 24,346 TEUs, making it a formidable player in global shipping. With a length of 399.9 metres and a width of 61.3 metres, the vessel is approximately four times long ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam: India never believes in exhibiting its might and never attacked any country first. But when the security is at stake, India knows how to give an appropriate response, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasised. Presiding over the Indian Navy's commissioning ceremony of INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri in Visakhapatnam on August 26 (Tuesday), the Defence Minister underlined that the commissioning of the two frontline surface combatants is a proof of India's vision and commitment towards Atmanirbhar Bharat. Scripting a new chapter in maritime history, the Indian Navy commissioned two ...Read More >
The Indian Air Force (IAF) carried out a high-intensity joint exercise with the United Kingdom's Carrier Strike Group (CSG) over the Indian Ocean Region on Tuesday (October 14, 2025). The drill featured IAF Sukhoi-30 MKIs, Jaguars, AWACS, and AEW&C aircraft operating alongside Royal Navy F-35B fighter jets from HMS Prince of Wales. The exercise aimed to enhance interoperability, mutual trust, and operational coordination between the two forces, reaffirming their shared commitment to regional se ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 20 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the armed forces personnel during Diwali celebration on board the INS Vikrant on Monday. Mentioning that today is a remarkable day, a remarkable moment, and a remarkable sight, PM The Modi highlighted that on one side lies the vast ocean, and on the other, the immense strength of Mother India's brave soldiers. He noted that while one side presents the infinite horizon and boundless sky, the other side showcases the colossal might of INS Vikrant, embodying infinite power. The Prime Minister observed that the sparkle of ...Read More >
KOCHI: The Indian Navy will be celebrating the 'Navy Day 2025' in Thiruvananthapuram for the first time. The mega event to be held on December 4 will feature a grand operational demonstration at the Shankhumukham beach, along the Arabian Sea. While the Southern Naval Command usually holds the event in Kochi, the change in venue is in continuation of the Indian Navy's effort to organise the event at a location other than major Naval stations. "The Navy Day 2024 was hosted at Puri in Odisha, a shift from previous years when the celebrations were primarily held in Naval strongholds like Mumbai ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Indian Navy commissioned DSC A20, the first of the five Diving Support Craft (DSC), built indigenously by M/s Titagarh Rail System Limited, during a ceremony held at Naval Base, Kochi, on Tuesday. As per the MoD, the Craft features a catamaran hull form, the ship offers superior stability, enhanced deck area, improved seakeeping characteristics, and has a displacement of approximately 390 tons. Fitted with state-of-the-art Diving Equipment, the vessel would play a vital role in underwater repairs & inspections, harbour clearances and critical diving missions in coastal waters. ...Read More >
Mumbai (PTI): The Strait of Hormuz disruptions have caused severe economic impact and energy instability in the region, Indian Navy chief Admiral D K Tripathi said on Thursday amid the war in West Asia. Speaking at an event where INS Sunayna, an offshore patrol vessel, set sail from Mumbai as Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) Sagar, the admiral said competition at sea has no longer remained confined to oil and energy. It is now expanding towards resources that will shape future growth - such as rare earth elements, critical minerals, new fishing grounds and even data, he said. The West Asia crisis be ...Read More >
The churning waters of the 21 Century maritime domain are no longer defined solely by steel-hulled might and firepower. Today, the true battleground lies in the unseen realms of algorithms, data streams and quantum states. The Indian Navy, a sentinel of the vast Indian Ocean Region (IOR), stands at the cusp of this technological revolution, leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing to secure its maritime sovereignty and amplify its geopolitical influence. India's journey into this brave new world is both a strategic necessity and an audacious leap. With China's growing nav ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], April 3 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, along with Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan and Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, on Friday inspected the advanced stealth frigate INS Taragiri in Visakhapatnam. The Defence Minister, earlier in the day, commissioned the advanced stealth frigate INS Taragiri, marking a significant enhancement to the Indian Navy's capabilities. Also Read | 'Most Polarised State in the Country': Political Row Erupts After CJI Surya Kant's Remark on West Bengal, Opposition Seeks EC Review. Indian Navy chief Ad ...Read More >
Jammu- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday reviewed the ongoing restoration work of the historic Mubarak Mandi complex, which was the power centre of the Dogra kings in Jammu, and stressed on enhancing its heritage appeal. The Mubarak Mandi Complex is one of Jammu's most significant architectural heritage sites and is envisioned as a comprehensive cultural centre, housing museums, conference venues and heritage hospitality services. Accompanied by Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani and MLA Yudhvir Sethi during the visit, the chief minister was briefed in detail on the multi-phas ...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 >
The Indian Navy commissioned its 11th ship of the year, the naval diving support craft A20, at the Kochi naval base. This modern catamaran vessel, featuring advanced diving systems and a recompression chamber, will significantly enhance underwater preparedness and serve as a force multiplier. It also reinforces India's role in providing diving expertise and salvage assistance to friendly nations. Kochi, The naval diving support craft, A20, meant to enhance underwater preparedness and to serve as ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, along with Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan and Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, on Friday inspected the advanced stealth frigate INS Taragiri in Visakhapatnam.The Defence Minister, earlier in the day, commissioned the advanced stealth frigate INS Taragiri, marking a significant enhancement to the Indian Navy's capabilities. Addressing the event here, Singh described the commissioning as a step to "strengthen our Navy's power, values, and commitment. "Highlighting the Navy's role, the Defence Minister stated, "Our Navy, whether it ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jan 17 (PTI) India's offensive and defensive responses need to be further strengthened in view of turmoil in the rules-based global order, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday. In an address at an event, he also said that the Indian Navy is working towards increasing its presence in the Indian Ocean region. Also Read | Indian Army's 'Sambhav' Smart Phone Used During China Border Talks for Secure Communication. The Indian Ocean is witnessing increasing Chinese presence triggering concern among India's national security planners. India's economic prosperity is linked to m ...Read More >
Victoria/New Delhi, June 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) India on Friday handed over the spares for Seychelles Defence Forces a day after Indian Navy's stealth frigate INS Teg arrived at Seychelles' Port Victoria on a five-day operational port call marking another milestone in India's strategic outreach in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). Captain Vikas Guleria, INS Teg's Commanding Officer handed over the spares for Seychelles Defence Forces to the country's Chief of Defence Forces Major General Michael Rosette at ceremony held onboard INS Teg. High Commissioner of India, Kartik Pande was also present on t ...Read More >
KOCHI: The first indigenously designed and built Diving Support Craft (DSC) was commissioned into the Indian Navy at a ceremonial event in Kochi on Tuesday. It marked the vessel's formal induction into active service, thus, strengthening the Navy's underwater operations, salvage, and clearance capabilities. DSC A20 is a modern catamaran-hull vessel, equipped with advanced diving systems and state-of-the-art underwater video monitoring, recording and tracking facilities. The craft is also fitted with a two-man recompression chamber, enabling safe and extended diving operations. "The DSCs are ...Read More >
Kota, Jun 6 (PTI) A relationship manager in an ICICI bank branch in Kota allegedly swindled around Rs 4.58 crore from customers' accounts only to lose the lot of it in the stock market, police on Friday said. She was arrested last week and is currently under judicial custody, they said. Also Read | Bengaluru Stampede: Police Complaint Lodged Against Virat Kohli Over Stampede Tragedy Near Chinnaswamy Stadium. The accused, Sakshi Gupta, was posted as a relationship manager at ICICI Bank's DCM branch. Police said she had been pilfering from more than 110 accounts belonging to 41 customers for ...Read More >
Surat (Gujarat) [India], August 21: KP Group, a leading name in India's renewable energy sector, is stepping up its expansion with a clear goal of reaching 10 GW capacity by 2030. With projects already underway in Gujarat, the Group is working on projects in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, supported by a strong order book and government partnerships. KP Group has signed memoranda of understanding with Gujarat, Odisha, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh for over 2.6 GW of renewable projects, while exploring new opportunities in other states. The Group has already e ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 29 (ANI): Kenyan Navy Commander, Major General Paul Owuor Otieno called on COAS General Upendra Dwivedi on Monday and held discussions on advancing the bilateral defence cooperation between the two maritime neighbours. Sharing the details in a post on X, the ADGPI noted that the leaders held deliberations on enhancing regional security, prevailing geostrategic environment in the Indian Ocean Region and reaffirmed their shared commitment to peace & stability. Also Read | Typhoon Bualoi: 11 Dead, 33 Wounded and 13 Still Missing in Cyclonic Storm in Vietnam. "Defen ...Read More >
New Delhi: Kenya's Navy Commander, Major General Paul Owuor Otieno called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi in New Delhi on Monday with the discussions focusing on advancing bilateral defence cooperation and enhancing regional security. Major General Otieno and General Dwivedi discussed the prevailing geostrategic environment in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) and reaffirmed their shared commitment to peace and stability. In a post on social media platform X, Additional Directorate General of Public Information, IHQ of Ministry of Defence (Army), stated, "Major General Paul ...Read More >
HYDERABAD - As Eid al-Azha festivities approach, Dr. Akram Bajo, Head of Gastroenterology at Civil Hospital Hyderabad, has issued a health advisory urging citizens to consume meat in moderation. The doctor warned that excessive meat consumption can lead to digestive issues, diarrhea, and other health problems, particularly during the hot weather. Dr. Bajo recommended consuming sacrificial meat within three days and storing offal in cold storage for 24-48 hours to prevent infection. He also advised individuals with specific health conditions to avoid certain types of meat and to prioritize bala ...Read More >