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Visakhapatnam: Indigenously-designed and built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited, the vessel is the first of the two Diving Support Vessels being commissioned into the Indian Navy in the presence of Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth. Lauding the Indian Navy and the indigenous ship building industry for their sustained efforts in consistently enhancing the indigenous content in warships through home-grown solutions and innovative technologies, Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay ...Read More >
THANE, July 18: A man and his two children died as their motorbike was dashed by a truck in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district of Maharashtra.Gopal Chandanse (36), his wife and two kids were riding to their village when the truck dashed the two-wheeler from behind around 3.30 pm.They were taken to the hospital where Gopal, his son Hriday (7) and daughter Avani (9) were declared dead. Gopal's wife Meenabai (32) was injured and undergoing treatment.The truck driver fled from the spot, leaving his ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India on Friday commissioned INS Nistar, its first indigenously designed and constructed diving support vessel, which can undertake complex deep-sea saturation diving and submarine rescue operations that only a few navies are capable of around the world.The commissioning of the 118-metre-long specialised warship, with a displacement of around 10,000 tonnes and over 80% indigenous content, took place at Visakhapatnam in the presence of minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and Navy ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 18 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday congratulated the Indian Navy for the commissioning of INS Nistar, an indigenously designed and constructed Diving Support Vessel (DSV). In a social media post on X, the Union Defence Minister wrote, "Congratulations to the Indian Navy and Hindustan Shipyard Limited for the commissioning of INS Nistar, the indigenously designed and constructed Diving Support Vessel (DSV)." Also Read | Ganeshotsav Declared 'Rajya Mahotsa ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 18 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday congratulated the Indian Navy for the commissioning of INS Nistar, an indigenously designed and constructed Diving Support Vessel (DSV). In a social media post on X, the Union Defence Minister wrote, Congratulations to the Indian Navy and Hindustan Shipyard Limited for the commissioning of INS Nistar, the indigenously designed and constructed Diving Support Vessel (DSV). Highlighting the advanced capabilities of INS Nis ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday urged his Andhra Pradesh counterpart, N. Chandrababu Naidu, not to obstruct Telangana's irrigation projects He appealed to the neighbouring state not to obstruct Telangana's crucial irrigation initiatives, including the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme, as well as the Dindi, Kalwakurthy, Bheema, Nettempadu, and Koilsagar projects. "We demand Andhra Pradesh not to block our projects. We seek cooper ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 18: The Indian Navy commissioned INS Nistar, the country's first indigenously designed and built Diving Support Vessel (DSV), at a ceremony held in Visakhapatnam in the presence of Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth. INS Nistar is expected to play a vital role in India's maritime security architecture, reinforcing the Navy's status as a 'First Responder' and 'Preferred Security Partner' in the region. Built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited, INS Nistar marks a major milestone ...Read More >
VISAKHAPATNAM: The Indian Navy on Friday officially commissioned INS Nistar, the country's first indigenously designed and built support vessel at a ceremony held at the Naval dockyard here. The grand event was attended by Union minister of state Sanjay Seth, among others. The ship, the first of the two diving support vessels that were being built by Hindustan Shipyard is designed to undertake complex deep-sea saturation diving and rescue operations. Sanjay Seth said, "On this special and pro ...Read More >
India becomes sixth country to produce advanced defence materials India's supersonic BrahMos missile has gained fresh momentum after Operation Sindoor dealt a decisive blow to terror and military bases inside Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir (POK). Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has confirmed that more than 14 countries have now expressed interest in acquiring the powerful missile system, which is jointly developed by India and Russia. In response to this growing demand, a new BrahMos ma ...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 -- ...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 ...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 ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a significant milestone for India's maritime capabilities and indigenous Defence manufacturing, the Indian Navy will commission its first indigenously-built Diving Support Vessel (DSV), INS Nistar, on Friday at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam. The commissioning ceremony will be presided over by the Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth. Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, along with other senior dignitaries, will also be present ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) is expected to finalise two important project contracts for manufacturing a total of nine conventional submarines within the financial year 2025-26. The twin projects, estimated to cost over Rs 1.06 lakh crore, involve the Project 75-India and an add-on project which the MDL completed in January this year. These projects are expected to boost Indian Navy's underwater combat capabilities, indigenously. Commodore SB Jamgaonkar (retd), Director ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 10 (PTI) 'Nistar', the first indigenously constructed diving support vessel that can undertake deep-sea diving and rescue operations, is set to be inducted into the Indian Navy on July 18, officials said on Thursday. The ship will be commissioned at a ceremony to be held at the Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam, in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, they said. Also Read | Newborn Kidnapping Bid in Raichur: Group Disguised as Women Tries To Abduct Infant From Hospital in ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 9: In a major boost to India's maritime capabilities, Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) delivered 'Nistar', the country's first indigenously designed and constructed Diving Support Vessel (DSV), to the Indian Navy today. Built in accordance with the classification standards of the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), Nistar represents a significant step in India's drive towards self-reliance in defence manufacturing under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. The 118-metre-long vessel, ...Read More >
New Delhi (ABC Live): ERASR: Between June 23 and July 7, 2025, the Indian Navy successfully completed user evaluation trials of the Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket (ERASR) onboard INS Kavaratti -- a Kamorta-class Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Corvette. 📄 Press Information Bureau Release "The ERASR's successful testing from INS Kavaratti is not just a technical milestone -- it is a strategic signal. By developing a rapid-response ASW system with modular range capability and precise fuze con ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: A wave of spiritualism swept Puri as the divine siblings Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra received a ceremonial send-off by lakhs of devotees on the occasion of Bahuda Yatra on Saturday, marking the deities' return journey to Jagannath Temple from their birthplace at Gundicha Temple.The deities, who had embarked on their annual journey to Gundicha Temple during Rath Yatra on June 27, will be escorted from their chariots to Jagannath temple during Niladri Bije on July 8.The success ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: In a landmark agreement in defence cooperation, India and Australia have initiated a research project to enhance undersea surveillance capabilities, focusing on early detection and tracking of submarines and autonomous underwater vehicles.As per Australia's Department of Defence, the agreement outlines a three-year joint project between Australia's Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG's) Information Sciences Division and India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRD ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 4 (ANI): Australian High Commissioner to India, Philip Green, on Friday emphasised the urgency of establishing a smoother supply chain for Australian critical minerals, particularly lithium, to India, as part of broader efforts to enhance the country's green energy sector. Speaking to ANI, Green highlighted Australia's role as a major producer of critical minerals and its strategic importance as a Quad member, noting that one of the aspects of the alliance is to ensure ' ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 4 (ANI): Australian High Commissioner to India, Philip Green, on Friday emphasised the urgency of establishing a smoother supply chain for Australian critical minerals, particularly lithium, to India, as part of broader efforts to enhance the country's green energy sector. Speaking to ANI, Green highlighted Australia's role as a major producer of critical minerals and its strategic importance as a Quad member, noting that one of the aspects of the alliance is to ensure " ...Read More >
India's Doctrine Shift: Treating Terror As War Redefines Naval Operations, Says Navy Chief Saturday, June 28, 2025 by Indian Defence News India's strategic posture has undergone a significant transformation with the decision to treat any act of terror as an act of war, a move that has fundamentally altered the operational outlook of the Indian Navy. Speaking at the Naval Investiture Ceremony 2025 at the newly inaugurated Nausena Bhawan in New Delhi, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi hig ...Read More >
Saturday, 28 June 2025 () India is set to maintain strong economic growth, surpassing G7 nations. This growth is driven by domestic demand and favorable demographics. India's share in global GDP is increasing. Merchandise trade with G7 countries has grown significantly. India is leading global initiatives in clean energy and digital governance. Strategic cooperation with G7 nations will shape future growth. ...Read More >
I for I: India set to arm Indonesia to counter misadventures in Indo-Pacific In a historic move, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) has inked a $52.96 million deal to acquire a controlling stake in Sri Lanka's premier dockyard, Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC). This marks MDL's first international acquisition, signalling India's intent to establish a strategic maritime presence in the Indian Ocean particularly significant amid intensifying Chinese influence in the region. The deal, finalised t ...Read More >
Koraput: While the state celebrates Rath Yatra on Friday, the temple town of Jeypore in Koraput district continues to observe a unique tradition, pulling of the chariots a day later even though all other rituals, such as Pahandi and Chhera Pahanra, are conducted on the same day as the main festival.Though there is no official or documented historical evidence supporting this deviation, the practice has over the years given rise to a blend of local legends, cultural beliefs and royal anecdotes.Ac ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India's new approach to treat any act of terror as an act of war has added a new dimension to the Navy's operational outlook after the conduct of Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said Friday."We must be prepared for this new normal," the Navy chief said at an investiture ceremony here. Over 35 Indian warships and submarines led by aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, with its MiG-29K fighters, were forward deployed in a dissuasive deterrent posture against Pakist ...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 offi ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: In a major development, Mumbai-based defence shipyard Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited is poised to acquire a controlling stake in Sri Lanka's largest shipyard, Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC), in a deal worth almost $53 million.The move marks the first international acquisition by India's largest shipyard that builds submarines, warships and other vessels, and will provide it with a 'strategic foothold' in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).China, of course, has made deep strategic inroads ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Friday underlined India's evolving security landscape and the Indian Navy's preparedness to counter emerging threats. He said that the country's evolved approach to treat any act of terror as an act of war has added a new dimension to our operational outlook. Speaking at the Naval Investiture Ceremony 2025, held at Nausena Bhawan, Admiral Tripathi emphasised the vital role of naval personnel and their unwavering ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Indian Navy's swift deployment during Operation Sindoor in the Arabian Sea compelled Pakistan to "plead" for a ceasefire "just in time", Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said on Friday. Speaking at the Naval Investiture Ceremony 2025, Admiral Tripathi stated, "As you all are well aware, during Operation Sindoor, our ships, submarines, and aircraft were operationally ready and deployed projecting strength and preparedness to deter any potential actions from our western ...Read More >
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