Indian Navy

On Independence Day, PM Salutes 6 Navy Officers For Sailing Across Globe

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday August 15, 2018

Addressing the nation on 72nd Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today praised a group of six women officers of the Navy for circumnavigating the globe. He said that the nation's daughters have crossed seven seas and painted the world in tricolour. "We are proudly celebrating Independence Day today as six women officers of the Indian Na...

For Flood-Hit Kerala, Navy Launches "Operation Madad "

Kerala News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday August 10, 2018

The Southern Naval Command at Kochi has rescued scores of people stranded in the flood-hit areas of Kerala as part of the Indian Navy's "Operation Madad which was launched on Thursday.

Navy Put On High Alert Amid Heavy Rain In Kerala

Kerala News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 10, 2018

The Navy has put on alert its Southern Naval Command in view of the rising water level in Periyar river in Kerala and a possible inundation of parts of Wellingdon Island, surrounded by the backwaters of Kochi.

China Is Building Very 21st Century Empire. Delhi On Alert

World News | Bloomberg | Monday August 6, 2018

China is building a very 21st century empire-one where trade and debt lead the way, not armadas and boots on the ground. If President Xi Jinping's ambitions become a reality, Beijing will cement its position at the center of a new world economic order spanning more than half the globe. Already, China has extended its influence far beyond that of th...

Union Cabinet Approves Stringent Anti-Piracy Law

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 2, 2018

The Union Cabinet today approved a bill provisioning death penalty or life imprisonment to those involved in piracy at sea, official sources said.

Jaish Terrorists Training In Deep Sea Diving To Hit Navy Warships: Sources

India News | Written by Vishnu Som | Wednesday July 18, 2018

Terror group Jaish-e-Mohammad may be planning to attack Indian Navy warships using deep sea divers, according to an intelligence alert that the Navy is seriously assessing.

Indian Navy Rescues 2 Crew Members From Floating Indonesian Dock

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 17, 2018

The Indian Navy today rescued two crew members stranded inside an Indonesian floating dock which got grounded off Thottappally beach in Alappuzha district, a Defence spokesman said today.

Retired Naval Captain Jailed In 7,000 Page Navy War Room Leak Case

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 11, 2018

A Delhi court today awarded seven-year rigorous imprisonment to retired Captain Salam Singh Rathore in an offshoot of the 2006 Navy War Room leak case, saying he did not deserve leniency as he has committed an offence against national security.

Indian Naval Officer Ready To Conquer "Golden Globe Race"

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday June 29, 2018

Naval officer Commander Abhilash Tomy, the only Indian to sail around the world non-stop and solo,is ready for his second solo circumnavigation.

India's INS Sahyadri Reaches Pearl Harbour For Strategic Exercise

India News | Wednesday June 27, 2018

Indian Naval Ship Sahyadri has reached the Pearl Harbour, Hawaii, to participate in the 26th edition of Exercise RIM of PACific (RIMPAC), the Navy said today.

In Daring Op, Navy Stops Burning Ship From Drifting Towards Bangladesh

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday June 16, 2018

In a daring and complex operation, a Sea King 42C helicopter winched down a Marco officer on a merchant vessel on fire to arrest its drift towards the International Maritime Border Line with Bangladesh.

Airports Authority, Navy To Enhance Safety, Capacity At Goa Airport

Goa News | Press Trust of India | Monday June 11, 2018

In a bid to enhance safety, efficiency and capability at the Goa airport, the the Airports Authority of India or AAI has decided to augment Navy air traffic control (ATC) facility in Panaji by sharing real time data of flights from Mumbai airport Air Traffic Control, an official release said.

Indian Navy Brings Back 38 Stranded Indians From Cyclone-Hit Yemen Island

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday June 7, 2018

Thirty-eight Indians were today brought back home by the Indian Navy, four days after they were rescued from the cyclone-hit Socotra island in Yemen.

State-Owned Firm May Implement Navy's Submarine Project

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday June 7, 2018

The Defence Ministry is likely to finalise in the next few days the broad contours of Indian Navy's ambitious project to build six advanced submarines under the multi-billion P-75 (I) programme.

Indian Navy Ship 'INS Kulish' Reaches Indonesia

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 6, 2018

A missile corvette and a maritime patrol aircraft of the Indian Navy today reached Indonesia, days after the two countries vowed to deepen maritime engagement.