Indian Navy

Indian Navy arrives in India with around 4300 oxygen cylinders from abroad

Three Indian Navy warships reached India on Monday with 80 tonnes of liquid oxygen, 20 cryogenic oxygen tanks, around 4300 cylinders and large quantities of other medical supplies from abroad amid growing cases of Coronavirus pandemic in the country.

May 11, 2021, 08:16 AM IST

Fire onboard INS Vikramaditya, all personnel safe, probe ordered: Navy official

A minor fire broke out onboard the Indian Navy aircraft carrier, INS Vikramaditya, which was at Karwar harbour, in the early hours on Saturday, a Navy spokesperson said.

May 08, 2021, 10:06 AM IST

Indian Navy's INS Talwar reaches Mangalore port with Oxygen from Bahrain

Indian Naval Ship Talwar, the first ship of Operation Samudra Setu II, entered the port of New Mangalore in Karnataka on Wednesday with 54 tonnes of liquid oxygen from Bahrain.

May 05, 2021, 16:42 PM IST

Indian Navy deploys seven warships to bring liquid oxygen from abroad

The Indian Navy has deployed seven warships to bring oxygen-filled cryogenic containers from abroad as hospitals across India continued to face a severe shortage of medical oxygen in view of mounting cases of COVID-19 infections.

May 01, 2021, 22:25 PM IST

Indian Navy Sailor Recruitment 2021: Vacancy begins for 2500 posts, apply on joinindiannavy.gov.in

Candidates who have passed 10 Plus 2 exam with 60 per cent or more marks in aggregate with Maths and Physics and any of the subjects - Chemistry, Biology, Computer science are eligible for these posts. The age of the candidate should be between 17-20 years.

Apr 26, 2021, 20:11 PM IST

Indian Navy Recruitment 2021: Apply for over 2000 AA and SSR posts, check eligibility and other details

The interested candidates can apply through the official site of the Indian Navy at joinindiannavy.gov.in. 

Apr 23, 2021, 23:09 PM IST

Indian Navy seizes over 300 kg of narcotics substances worth Rs 3,000 crore

The Indian Navy ship encountered the fishing vessel while it was on a surveillance patrol in the Arabian Sea.

Apr 20, 2021, 14:18 PM IST

US Navy's freedom of navigation operation in Indian EEZ without consent irks India

The US Navy has announced that this week it conducted a freedom of navigation operation in Indian waters without prior consent to challenge India's "excessive maritime claims", triggering a reaction from New Delhi, which on Friday said it has conveyed concerns to Washington through diplomatic channels.

Apr 09, 2021, 23:35 PM IST

Indian Coast Guard’s big haul: Rs 3000 cr worth drugs, 5 AK-47rifles, 1000 rounds seized

Boarding and search of the three vessels by Indian Coast Guard led to the seizure of 300 kg high-grade heroin, 5 AK-47 rifles with 1000 live rounds. 

Mar 25, 2021, 23:36 PM IST

India to participate in France-led naval drill La Perouse for the first time

Australia, Japan and the US will also participate in La Perouse, but India’s first-ever participation is seen as a significant step. The exercise is scheduled between April 5 and 7.

Mar 25, 2021, 10:00 AM IST

Indian Coast Guard ship 'Vajra' commissioned, to strengthen coastal security

Indian Coast Guard ship 'Vajra', the sixth offshore patrol vessel to enhance coastal security, was commissioned into service in Chennai on Wednesday.

Mar 24, 2021, 11:16 AM IST

Indian Navy's INS Talwar provides assistance to stranded cargo ship in Gulf of Oman

The Indian Navy provided support to the stranded ship MV Nayan on Thursday (March 11) after its frigate INS Talwar received a call from the cargo vessel requesting for technical assistance, the officials said. INS Talwar was deployed in the Gulf of Oman.

Mar 12, 2021, 15:36 PM IST

INS Karanj to be a part of the Indian Navy, formal commissioning ceremony to be held in Mumbai

The Indian Navy is going to get the deadliest weapon to strengthen itself to cope with China's expansionist policy. INS Karanj, the third submarine of the Kalvari class, will join the Indian Navy on March 10.

Mar 10, 2021, 09:14 AM IST

INS Karanj, third Scorpene-Class Submarine, commissioned into Indian Navy

INS Karanj, India’s third Scorpene-class diesel-electric submarine, was commissioned into the Indian Navy in Mumbai on Wednesday. The Scorpene-class submarine was commissioned into the Indian Navy in Mumbai in presence of Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh and Admiral (Retired) VS Shekhawat.

 

Mar 10, 2021, 09:13 AM IST

International Women's Day: After 23 years, Navy deploys women officers on warships

"Four Indian Navy women officers have been deployed recently on warships in recent times. Two of them are posted on the aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya while two others are deployed on the tanker ship INS Shakti," an Indian Navy spokesperson was quoted as saying by news ANI on International Women`s Day.

Mar 08, 2021, 14:24 PM IST

PM Modi to address top military leadership in Gujarat today, his first since standoff with China

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address at the Combined Commander's Conference in Gujarat’s Kevadia on Saturday which will also see the participation of jawans and junior commissioned officers (JCOs) for the first time.

Mar 06, 2021, 06:40 AM IST

Permanent commission in Army, Navy: SC to hear women Army officers' pleas today

It also ordered that after the judgement of the Delhi High Court, the Centre should grant permanent commission to women officers. Last year, the SC had ordered the Central government to grant Permanent Commission (PC) to them in the Army`s non-combat support units on par with their male counterparts. A bench of the Apex Court, headed by Justice Dr D Y Chandrahud, and also comprising Justice M R Shah, earlier fixed the matter for a final hearing to February 24.

Mar 04, 2021, 09:46 AM IST

Indian Navy Tradesman Recruitment 2021: Application window opens from February 22 on joinindiannavy.gov.in

Out of the 1159 vacancies, 710 are for Eastern Naval Command, 324 are for Western Naval Command, and 125 are for Southern Naval Command. The application window will open between February 22 and March 7, 2021. Candidates between the age of 18 and 25 years are eligible to apply for the Tradesman post. 

Feb 16, 2021, 11:09 AM IST

SC stays dismantling of decommissioned aircraft carrier INS Viraat, know why

A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde issued notice to the Centre and others seeking their responses on a plea filed by a firm which seeks preservation of the ship from being dismantled and for creating it as a museum. The centaur-class aircraft carrier, INS Viraat, was in service with the Indian Navy for 29 years before being decommissioned in March 2017.

Feb 10, 2021, 13:38 PM IST

Indian Armed Forces conduct conjoint military training exercise 'KAVACH' and 'AMPHEX-21' in Andaman Sea, Bay of Bengal - See pics

Towards enhancing joint operational readiness, Indian Armed Forces conducted a large-scale conjoint military training exercise “KAVACH” along with “AMPHEX-21” in the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal. The exercise was conducted under the aegis of Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) with the participation of Eastern Naval Command (ENC) and Army Southern Command (SC) involving assets of Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard.

Jan 25, 2021, 15:50 PM IST