Armed forces pressed into service as Maharashtra witnesses severe floods- In pics
Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard are rushing to rescue the marooned populace in various flood-affected regions in Maharashtra.
Jul 23, 2021, 22:23 PM IST
Indian Navy Chief Karambir Singh to attend Russian Navy Day celebrations next week
The visit by the Indian Navy Chief to the country happens at a time when both countries are all set to host the maiden Foreign and Defence ministers dialogue
Jul 20, 2021, 13:38 PM IST
Indian Navy receives first batch of two MH-60r Multi Role Helicopters from US - See pics
24 of these helicopters are being procured under Foreign Military Sales from the US Government.
Jul 17, 2021, 14:21 PM IST
Indian Navy to participate with Royal Navy in July, to exercise with HMS Queen Elizabeth
HMS Queen Elizabeth is a warship capable of carrying up to 40 aircraft.
Jun 28, 2021, 11:06 AM IST
India’s 1st indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant to be commissioned next year: Rajnath Singh
The aircraft carrier is a much-needed boost for the Indian Navy`s capabilities as the navy currently functions with only one aircraft carrier. The construction of the aircraft carrier INS Vikrant in Kochi has faced many delays since work started on it in 2009. An additional aircraft carrier is key in wake of growing Chinese forays into the Indian Ocean Region.
Jun 25, 2021, 15:16 PM IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviews progress of Project Seabird at Karwar Naval base, promises to raise its budget
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday reviewed the country`s largest naval infrastructure project - Project Seabird at Karwar Naval Base in Karnataka.
Jun 24, 2021, 17:36 PM IST
Meghalaya coal mine: Water level recedes by 22 feet, Navy divers search for missing miners
The water level in the flooded 152-metre-deep coal pit in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district, where five people have been trapped since May 30, receded by 22 feet on Friday, an official said.
Jun 18, 2021, 23:33 PM IST
Indian Coast Guard inducts 3 indigenously-built advanced light helicopters ALH MK-III
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Saturday inducted three indigenously-built advanced light helicopters (ALH) MK-III that will assist in search and rescue operations, and further enhance coastal security, an official statement said.
Jun 12, 2021, 21:22 PM IST
Pakistan's Parliament passes bill allowing Kulbhushan Jadhav to appeal against conviction
The Hague-based ICJ ruled in July 2019 that Pakistan must undertake an "effective review and reconsideration" of the conviction and sentence of Jadhav and also to grant consular access to India without further delay.
Jun 11, 2021, 11:36 AM IST
In big boost to Indian Navy, Defence Ministry clears Rs 45,000 crore mega-deal for submarine procurement
The mega submarine project for the building of indigenous submarines for the Navy got the final clearance wherein two Indian companies can work in collaboration with a foreign manufacturer. The RFP has been issued to Mazagon Docks (MDL) and private company Larsen & Toubro.
Jun 04, 2021, 15:14 PM IST
Cyclone Yaas: Landfall commences in Odisha, West Bengal coasts; IAF choppers deployed, NDRF teams on alert
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has pressed its choppers into service and deployed its personnel to assist the NDRF in the relief and rescue operations after Cyclone Yaas makes landfall in the afternoon on Wednesday.
May 26, 2021, 09:14 AM IST
Ship fire off Colombo: Indian Coast Guard rushes assets, more on standby
The 325 metric tons of fuels held in the large container vessels tanks are feared to pose a threat of oil spill in the region.
May 25, 2021, 23:55 PM IST
Cyclone Yaas: Indian Naval ships, aircraft on standby for rescue and relief operations
According to the IMD, it will intensify further into `Very Severe Cyclonic Storm` and will move north-northwestwards and cross West Bengal and adjoining north Odisha and Bangladesh coasts around May 26 evening.
May 22, 2021, 16:44 PM IST
INS Rajput, Indian Navy's first destroyer, to be decommissioned today after 41 years of ‘glorious service’
The ship participated in several key missions in the last four decades, including operation Aman off Sri Lanka that was launched to assist the Indian Peace Keeping Forces (IPKF) and Operation Cactus to resolve a hostage situation off the Maldives.
May 21, 2021, 09:04 AM IST
DNA: Tauktae Cyclone is gone, but Indian Navy's war continues
As India faced a record number of COVID-19 deaths, Navy helicopters are scouring the Arabian Sea for at least 89 people missing in India after being hit by a major cyclone.
May 20, 2021, 23:12 PM IST
INS Rajput, first destroyer of the Indian Navy, to be decommissioned on Friday
The ship was commissioned as INS Rajput at Poti, Georgia by IK Gujral, the then Indian Ambassador to the USSR, with Captain Gulab Mohanlal Hiranandani as her first commanding officer.
May 20, 2021, 17:26 PM IST
Cyclone Tauktae: 37 dead, 38 others still missing, Mumbai Police to probe why barge P-305 stayed in sea despite warnings
The Navy on Thursday morning launched a fresh aerial search and rescue mission, deploying helicopters to scour the waters off Mumbai coast, where the accommodation barge P305 went adrift in Cyclone Tauktae fury before it sank Monday.
May 20, 2021, 09:33 AM IST
Cyclone Tauktae: 89 from P305 missing, all others from 2 barges, rig safe, says Indian Navy
The Indian Navy said that it has so far rescued 184 of the 273 people who were onboard barge P305.
May 19, 2021, 12:49 PM IST
Cyclone Tauktae: Indian Navy, Coast Guard rescue 314 from barges in Arabian Sea
Efforts are on to rescue the other people still trapped in the waters as the intensity of Cyclone Tauktae seemed to be on the wane after it made landfall around midnight.
May 18, 2021, 19:32 PM IST
Rescue operation of Indian Navy in Arabian Sea continues, Oil Rig Sagar Bhushan trapped in sea
One of the vessels with 273 personnel on board, which was stranded near Bombay High during the impact of Cyclone Tauktae, has sunk. The Indian Navy has managed to rescue 177 people till Tuesday morning while search is on for the others.
May 18, 2021, 16:48 PM IST
