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Panaji: The war in West Asia, and the resultant energy crisis, is yet another reminder that a strong navy is critical for India to secure its trade routes and strategic objectives, said deputy chief of naval staff vice admiral Tarun Sobti on Tuesday. Sobti was speaking at the launch of a naval warship INS Shachi at Goa Shipyard Limited."With rising strategic competition and conflicts, Indian Navy continues to remain the prime manifestation of th country's maritime power and a very important inst ...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, sai ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: In a big boost to India's maritime strength amid the increasing presence of China in the Indian Ocean Region, the Indian Navy on Monday received deliveries of two warships, including a stealth frigate, and one large survey ship from Garden Reach Shipbuilding and Engineers Ltd (GRSE) in Kolkata in just one day.While Dunagiri is the fifth warship of Nilgiri class made under the Project 17A and delivered to the Navy in the last 16 months, Agray is the fourth of eight Arnala class anti-su ...Read More >
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 th ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Marking the first-ever visit of an Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Ship to the port of Chabahar ICGS Sarthak, an Offshore Patrol Vessel, entered the Chabahar port in Islamic Republic of Iran. The ship is on a four-day visit from 16-19 December 2025 to Iran. Chabahar is a strategically placed deep-water port that offers India a direct maritime gateway to Iran, Afghanistan and Central Asia. ICG on Wednesday said that the visit "underscores India's growing maritime engagement in the region an ...Read More >
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In a significant step toward strengthening maritime ties, the Indian Coast Guard's Offshore Patrol Vessel ICG Ship Sarthak arrived at Iran's strategic port of Chabahar on December 16, making it the first-ever visit by an Indian Coast Guard ship to the facility, as reported by CNN-News18. The port call, which will last until December 19, is part of the vessel's ongoing deployment to Gulf countries. Officials say the visit will provide a platform for professional interactions between Indian and I ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Global South's rise is not aimed against anyone and envisions a world with access to technology, respect for sovereignty, shared prosperity and a global governance structure that reflects contemporary reality, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday while addressing a joint session of Ethiopia's Parliament. The speech was the final engagement in Modi's two-day visit to the African country, the second leg of a three-nation tour, and came against the backdrop of India's effo ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) The India-Maldives joint military exercise 'EKUVERIN' concluded successfully on Tuesday with a joint validation exercise, marking the culmination of two weeks of intensive training aimed at enhancing counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism capabilities of the two forces, an official statement said. The bilateral exercise, conducted between the Indian Army and the Maldives National Defence Forces (MNDF), was held at Thiruvananthapuram and focused on o ...Read More >
The Indo-Maldivian Joint Military Exercise EKUVERIN 2025 is progressing steadily in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram with troops of the Indian Army's Southern Command training alongside contingents of the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF). Now in its mid-phase, the two-week exercise is focused on strengthening interoperability, operational coordination and combat readiness through structured joint training in amphibious and littoral environments. The 14th edition of the bilateral exercise comme ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], December 16 (ANI): The bilateral military Exercise EKUVERIN, conducted between the Indian Army and the Maldives National Defence Forces (MNDF), concluded with a joint validation exercise at Thiruvananthapuram on Monday, marking the end of two weeks of intensive training focused on counter-insurgency and counter-terrorist operations in contemporary operational environments. The validation phase was attended by Major General RD Sharma of the Indian Army and Br ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], December 16 (ANI): The bilateral military Exercise EKUVERIN, conducted between the Indian Army and the Maldives National Defence Forces (MNDF), concluded with a joint validation exercise at Thiruvananthapuram on Monday, marking the end of two weeks of intensive training focused on counter-insurgency and counter-terrorist operations in contemporary operational environments. The validation phase was attended by Major General RD Sharma of the Indian Army and Br ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 5 (ANI): Russia has reaffirmed its long-standing energy partnership with India, with President Vladimir Putin declaring that Moscow will remain a steady, uninterrupted supplier for the country's fast-growing economy. While adressing the joint press address with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he said the two countries are seeing "successful partnership in energy," adding that "Russia is a reliable supply of oil, gas, coal and everything that is required for the develop ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 20 (PTI) Parents and friends of a Class 10 student who ended his life over alleged mental harassment by some teachers staged a protest outside the St Columba's school on Thursday, demanding strict action against the accused teachers and accountability from the private school. There was no immediate reaction from the school administration to the allegations. The victim student's aunt claimed the family had been unaware of the extent of his suffering. "He was depressed for so lon ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Nov 20 (PTI) Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla on Thursday called upon people to take up the responsibility to realise the dream of 'Viksit Bharat' (Developed India) by 2047. Group Captain Shukla, is an Indian Air Force officer and test pilot. He and three other astronauts have been selected and trained to go to the space in India's first manned mission 'Gaganyaan', which is expected to take place in 2027. Addressing a gathering at the Bengaluru Tech Summit, Shukla said, "To realise our d ...Read More >
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National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is in Moscow on a high-level visit to strengthen ties between India and Russia. File image/PTI India will host the 7th Meeting of the National Security Advisers (NSAs) of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) in New Delhi on November 20, bringing together top security officials from across the Indian Ocean region to advance cooperation on regional security priorities. National Security Adviser Ajit Doval will chair the meeting, which will include participatio ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a significant development for India's indigenous fighter jet programme, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on Friday inked a deal with US-based General Electric (GE) for the supply of more than 100 jet engines to power the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mark-1A. In a post on X, HAL said the agreement covers the delivery of 113 F404-GE-IN20 engines, along with a comprehensive support package, to meet the requirements of the follow-on order for 97 Tejas Mk ...Read More >
ISRO scientists achieved a significant milestone with the LVM3-M5 rocket launch. The rocket successfully placed the CMS-03 communication satellite into its orbit. A crucial experiment involved reigniting the rocket's cryogenic stage after satellite separation. This innovation will allow for injecting multiple satellites into different orbits in future missions, enhancing flexibility. ISRO scientists have carried out a new experiment on the indigenously developed C25 cryogenic stage of the LVM3- ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a major development, the Pakistan Navy is expecting its first Chinese-designed submarine to enter active service next year. The information was shared by the country's top admiral to Chinese state media, bolstering Beijing's bid to counter regional rival India and project power toward the Middle East. It is important to note that under the deal Islamabad will take delivery of eight Hangor-class submarines by 2028. Admiral Naveed Ashraf told the Global Times in an interview publish ...Read More >
India is making strides to secure an extension for the US sanctions waiver concerning Iran's Chabahar Port, a pivotal gateway for its trade with Afghanistan, Central Asia, and Russia. As the current waiver approaches its expiration, neighboring countries are expressing interest in utilizing Chabahar to enhance their own trade routes. India is working to secure an extension of the US sanctions waiver for Iran's Chabahar Port - a vital link in its connectivity network with Afghanistan, Central As ...Read More >
Cyclone Montha is poised to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm, with landfall expected Tuesday, bringing heavy rains to Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Odisha. The World Meteorological Organization assigns names to cyclones to prevent confusion and aid disaster management. 'Montha,' meaning beautiful or fragrant flower, was contributed by Thailand. Cyclone Montha is set to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm and make a landfall on Tuesday, bringing heavy rainfall over Andhra Pradesh, Tam ...Read More >
ICG Ship Sachet, which was returning from deployment to East African nations, was directed to assist. (Representative image) The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has carried out a challenging long-distance medical evacuation of an injured Iranian fisherman from the vessel Al-Owais in the Arabian Sea, roughly 1,500 km west of Kochi. The rescue began after the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC), Mumbai, received an alert from its Iranian counterpart in Chabahar about an onboard explosion and engi ...Read More >
Addressing a gathering of Indian diaspora earlier, he said his presence at the swearing-in ceremony underscored India's "steadfast support for the government and people of Seychelles". Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan attended the swearing-in ceremony of the President of Seychelles, Dr Patrick Herminie, in Victoria, Seychelles on Sunday on behalf of India. In a post on X, the V-P's office said he had conveyed his greetings and best wishes to the new President on behalf of the government and pe ...Read More >
Panaji: The frequency of cyclones has shown significant variations, with four cyclones recorded in 2024 and two so far in 2025, reflecting the ongoing impact of increased atmospheric warming in the Indian Ocean. While the numbers have decreased from previous years, the intensity of cyclonic activity continues to affect various regions, particularly impacting states like Goa, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh.Goa experienced severe effects from cyclone Asna and minor impact from Fengal in 2024. Thi ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 27 (ANI): Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah inaugurated the 'India Maritime Week - 2025' in Mumbai, Maharashtra, on Monday. On this occasion, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, and Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Son ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday delivered a powerful virtual address to the 47th ASEAN Summit 2025, emphasising that the 21st century is the 'Century of India and the ASEAN nations'. The PM emphasised India's vision for a shared, inclusive, and sustainable future in partnership with Southeast Asia, adding that the Association of South East Asian Nations is a major pillar of India's Act East Policy. Speaking at the Summit, Modi said, "The 21st century is our century. It is Ind ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 23 (UNI) Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi has lauded the collective dedication, professionalism and sustained commitment of Team Navy in ensuring operational excellence and combat readiness. Addressing the second edition of Indian Navy's biannual Commanders' Conference 2025, which commenced yesterday, the CNS commended the outstanding performance displayed during Operation Sindoor, describing it as a source of pride for the nation. Highlighting the p ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan held a crucial interaction on Saturday with the top leadership of the Indian Army during the ongoing Army Commanders' Conference, focussing on operational preparedness and future challenges. The high-level review emphasised strengthening combat capabilities, infrastructure development, and readiness of the Armed Forces to effectively deal with any security situation in the reg ...Read More >
The MEA said Radhakrishnan will visit the Republic of Seychelles on Sunday and Monday at the invitation of the government of Seychelles. In his first foreign visit since assuming office, Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan will attend the swearing-in ceremony of Seychelles President-elect Dr Patrick Herminie on behalf of India, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday. The MEA said Radhakrishnan will visit the Republic of Seychelles on Sunday and Monday at the invitation of the government ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Congress slammed the Centre on Friday over a media report claiming that official maps of Great Nicobar Island were altered to remove corals. The party said this was not an ecological update but a "bureaucratic rewrite" designed to bypass environmental safeguards. The opposition party alleged that when reality stands in the way of corporate ambition, the Narendra Modi government simply redraws it. Congress general secretary in charge of communications, Jairam Ramesh, shared on X a ...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 s ...Read More >
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