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Mysuru: BEML revealed its new brand identity, 'Infinix,' at Aero India 2025 in Bengaluru on Monday. Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), unveiled the new logo at the BEML stall. Shantanu Roy, CMD of BEML, and senior defence officials were present. The event featured a dynamic motion graphics display showcasing BEML's remarkable 60-year journey. The introduction of 'Infinix' marks more than just a rebranding -- it signifies BEML's evolution. The logo, depicting a phoenix breaking free from its circular boundary, symbolises boundless aspirations, innovation, and agility. The wings of the phoenix embody BEML's commitment to groundbreaking solutions across air, land, and sea. The name 'Infinix,' combining 'Infinity' and 'Phoenix,' reflects the company's expertise in cutting-edge engineering and future-ready technologies, a release said. Admiring BEML's transformation, Admiral Tripathi stated, "The unveiling of 'Infinix' showcases your bold vision to become one of India's most valuable global entities. As BEML embraces the future, I am confident that it will achieve even greater milestones." Shantanu Roy, CMD, BEML, emphasised the significance of this transformation, stating, "The logo embodies our transition from a legacy-driven company to a global engineering force, poised to enter new markets and adopt emerging technologies. It represents the collective dreams of BEML's people, partners, and stakeholders."
MUMBAI: Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have had a severe economic impact and are causing energy instability in the region, said admiral D K Tripathi, chief of naval staff, in Mumbai on Thursday. The strait, an international waterway between Iran and Oman, controls a large volume of global oil flow and is in focus due to the war in West Asia, which is well into its fifth week. Tripathi and Union minister of state for defence, Sanjay Seth, were in Mumbai to flag off the second edition of the Indian Ocean Ship Sagar initiative, where the INS Sunayna, an offshore patrol vessel, set sail fro ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], April 3 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday landed in Visakhapatnam to attend the commissioning ceremony of INS Taragiri and Aridhaman. The Defence Minister was welcomed by Indian Navy chief Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi. Also Read | Ashok Kharat Viral Videos Scandal: Nashik 'Godman' Arrested in S*x Assault Case Was Named in 2022 Suicide Note. The development was hinted at by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in a post on X, where he described the submarine as more than just a name, calling it a symbol of power. "Not just a word, 'Aridhaman' ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) INS Nistar, the first indigenously designed and constructed diving support vessel, was commissioned into the Indian Navy in the presence of Minister of State (MoS) for Defence, Sanjay Seth, in Visakhapatnam on Friday, the Ministry of Defence said in an official statement. The ship, which is the first of the two diving support vessels being built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited, is designed to undertake complex deep sea saturation diving and rescue operations -- a capability select Navies possess across the globe. Lauding the Indian Navy and the indigenous sh ...Read More >
Panaji: India faces an increasingly volatile maritime security landscape marked by geopolitical shifts and emerging threats ranging from grey-zone warfare to seaborne supply chain vulnerabilities, said chief of naval staff, admiral Dinesh Tripathi on Wednesday.The country's top naval officer warned that the waters around India have become "more complex and contested than ever before," driven by changing power dynamics, rapid technological advancement, and a widening array of security challenges at sea. Speaking at the INS Hansa during the commissioning of INAS 335, the second squadron of the a ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], April 3 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday commissioned the advanced stealth frigate INS Taragiri in Visakhapatnam. The warship is an advanced stealth frigate under Project 17A of the Indian Navy. Indian Navy chief Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi and Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan were among the attendees, along with other senior Indian Navy officials. The induction of Taragiri comes at a time when the strategic and maritime importance of India's eastern seaboard continues to grow, driven by evolving regional security dynamics and India ...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: Four people died in Himachal Pradesh as rain continues to wreak havoc in the state, while five were swept away in Rajasthan's Kota at a barrage after a heavy downpour caused the authorities to release water from a reservoir. In Himachal, more than 200 roads are out of bounds for vehicular traffic, a majority of them in Mandi, while a flash flood warning has been issued for 12 districts in Jharkhand. An individual each drowned in Kullu and Kangra districts, one died after being bitten by a snake in Bilaspur, while one was killed after falling from a height, the State Emergency Oper ...Read More >
Rewa (Madhya Pradesh) [India], July 20 (ANI): Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Saturday addressed students and faculty at Thakur Ranmat Singh College, and highlighted the role of the youth in Viksit Bharat 2047. Sharing an X post, Indian Navy wrote, Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, addressed students and faculty at Thakur Ranmat Singh College, Rewa, on 19 July 25, sharing insights from his four-decade naval journey. Speaking of the critical role of youth in building Viksit Bharat 2047, through leadership, courage & teamwork, CNS inspired the young l ...Read More >
Rewa (Madhya Pradesh) [India], July 20 (ANI): Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Saturday addressed students and faculty at Thakur Ranmat Singh College, and highlighted the role of the youth in Viksit Bharat 2047. Sharing an X post, Indian Navy wrote, "Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, addressed students and faculty at Thakur Ranmat Singh College, Rewa, on 19 July 25, sharing insights from his four-decade naval journey. Speaking of the critical role of youth in building Viksit Bharat 2047, through leadership, courage & teamwork, CNS inspired the young ...Read More >
Chennai, Aug 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tamil Nadu has once again emerged as the country's leader in industrial employment, with Chief Minister M.K. Stalin attributing the achievement to the policies of the Dravidian model government. Citing the Union government's Annual Survey of Industries 2023-24, CM Stalin said the recognition from New Delhi is itself the strongest rebuttal to critics, who have been "targeting" the state government on the industrial and economic fronts. In a post on 'X', the Chief Minister said, "This survey result is the irrefutable answer given by the BJP government itself to ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], April 3 (ANI): The Indian Navy is set to commission advanced stealth Frigate INS Taragiri on Friday at a ceremony in Visakhapatnam, set to be attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The ceremony will be hosted by Indian Navy chief Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi. Also Read | Suspected Honour Killing in Delhi: Girl Killed Over Love Affair With Cousin in Hari Nagar, Family Under Investigation. The induction of Taragiri comes at a time when the strategic and maritime importance of India's eastern seaboard continues to grow, driven by evolving regional ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], April 3 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday commissioned the advanced stealth frigate INS Taragiri in Visakhapatnam. The warship is an advanced stealth frigate under Project 17A of the Indian Navy. Indian Navy chief Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi and Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan were among the attendees, along with other senior Indian Navy officials. Also Read | Bihar Hooch Tragedy: 4 Dead, Dozens Ill After Consuming Liquor Allegedly Mixed With Industrial Spirit in East Champaran. The induction of Taragiri comes at a time when the st ...Read More >
The car had a Maharashtra number plate. Luggage was tied to the roof of the vehicle, which made officials believe that a family had come from Maharashtra to visit Agra. A shocking and heartbreaking incident has come to light from the Taj Mahal complex in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. An elderly man was found unconscious and tied inside a locked car parked near the western gate. The incident has raised serious questions about human sensitivity and responsibility. According to Aaj Tak, the man had been locked inside the car for several hours. The extreme heat and humidity had made his condition critic ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam: India's first indigenously built Diving Support Vessel, Nistar, was commissioned here on Friday, marking a major maritime achievement. Nistar was originally built on March 29, 1971, playing a crucial role during the Indo-Pakistan war, identifying Pakistan's sunken submarine Gazi outside Visakhapatnam harbour and Eastern operations. Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said that the new Nistar will carry forward its legacy with advanced saturation dive systems and capability to rescue deep submergence rescue vessels, including submarines. "Old ships never die, t ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], April 3 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday landed in Visakhapatnam to attend the commissioning ceremony of INS Taragiri and Aridhaman. The Defence Minister was welcomed by Indian Navy chief Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi. The development was hinted at by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in a post on X, where he described the submarine as more than just a name, calling it a symbol of power. "Not just a word, 'Aridhaman' is power!" said the post. INS Aridhaman is an advanced version of the Arihant-class submarines, following earlier inductions ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The BJP rushed to the defence of the state government over its decision to introduce Hindi as an optional language for Classes 1 to 5 after the Thackeray cousins announced their decision to hold a joint morcha against "imposition" of Hindi in state schools.CM Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said Marathi is compulsory, Hindi is optional. "Basically, students can learn any Indian language. We have accepted the three-language policy. When NE was introduced, the Uddhav Thackeray govt was in office. An 18-member committee was set up to study the policy, and in 2021 the Thackeray govt accepted i ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 28 (ANI): India's digital economy is growing at an unprecedented pace, and at the centre of this transformation are Global Capability Centres (GCCs). As per a TeamLease Digital report, "GCCs will contribute over 22-25 per cent of net new white-collar tech jobs in 2025, led by demand in AI and cloud computing". The report notes that of the 4.7 million fresh tech jobs expected by 2027, GCCs alone will create over 1.2 million opportunities. Artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and engineering research and development are driving the biggest demand. Also Read ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], April 3 (ANI): The Indian Navy is set to commission advanced stealth Frigate INS Taragiri on Friday at a ceremony in Visakhapatnam, set to be attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The ceremony will be hosted by Indian Navy chief Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi. The induction of Taragiri comes at a time when the strategic and maritime importance of India's eastern seaboard continues to grow, driven by evolving regional security dynamics and India's deepening engagement in the Indo-Pacific. The commissioning of Taragiri highlights the Navy's sustaine ...Read More >
The commissioning of Taragiri highlights the Navy's sustained focus on strengthening its combat readiness and operational might through its ambitious fleet augmentation programme. As the fourth potent platform of the Project 17A class, Taragiri is not merely a ship; it is a 6,670-tonne embodiment of the 'Make in India' spirit and the sophisticated engineering capabilities of our indigenous shipyards. Built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai, this Frigate represents a generationa ...Read More >
Accra/New Delhi, July 3 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid homage at the mausoleum of Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana's founding president and a revered leader of the African independence movement, in Accra.PM Modi said in a post on X: "In Accra, paid homage to Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. He was a visionary statesman whose thoughts and ideals guide several people. He devoted himself towards the well-being of people of Ghana."The MEA spokesperson said in a post: "Honouring Dr. Kwame Nkrumah's lasting contributions to freedom, unity and social justice."PM @narendramodi accompanied by Vice President Pro ...Read More >
BEML Ltd and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd have signed an MoU to collaborate on marine technologies. The partnership aligns with India's Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, aiming to advance indigenous tech in the defence sector. It focuses on reducing dependency on imports and fostering innovation and self-reliance. BEML Ltd and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) have inked a Memorandum of Understanding to spearhead research and development in marine technologies. The partnership aligns with India's goal of technological self-reliance under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, officials announce ...Read More >
With the West Asia conflict entering its fifth week and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz triggering economic and energy instability, the Indian Navy on Thursday (April 2, 2026) flagged off INS Sunayna as the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR, reinforcing its commitment to regional maritime security and cooperation. The offshore patrol vessel, carrying Indian Navy personnel along with representatives from 16 friendly foreign countries, was flagged off by Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth i ...Read More >
"In cyber terms, these are not merely attacks on systems -- they are strikes on the very arteries of the global economy" - Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi Speaking at the Cyber Security Seminar, the CNS emphasised that as the seas become "data oceans" driven by "Smart ports, AI-driven logistics, and autonomous navigation," every vessel and port terminal is now a vulnerable floating computer network. Admiral Tripathi asserted that while the Internet of Things (IoT) drives efficiency, the correspondin ...Read More >