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'Wings Of Gold' For Sub Lt Astha Poonia, 1st Woman Fighter Pilot In Navy: 5 Points
Sub Lieutenant Astha Poonia has become the first woman to enter the fighter pilot stream of the Indian Navy. She may fly the MiG-29K one day. Women are already serving as pilots and officers in maritime reconnaissance roles in the Indian Navy.
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Sub Lt Astha Poonia Becomes 1st Woman To Be Trained As Navy Fighter Pilot
Sub Lieutenant Astha Poonia has become the first woman to be trained as a fighter pilot of the Indian Navy. She may eventually fly the MiG-29K or the naval version of the Rafale fighter jet off India's aircraft carriers.
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On International Women's Day, Indian Navy Salutes 2 Women Officers Circumnavigating Globe
On the occasion of International Women's Day 2025, the Indian Navy shared a video showcasing the journey of two women officers who are currently sailing in the South Atlantic Ocean aboard the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini.
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2 Women Navy Officers Set To Sail Around The World For 8 Months
Two women officers of the Indian Navy -- Lt. Cdr Roopa A. and Lt. Cdr Dilna K. -- on Wednesday embarked from Goa on a challenging mission to circumnavigate the globe in over eight months.
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"Now We Have Got Women Sailors Also": Navy Seeks Rank Nomenclature Change
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar on Tuesday said they have approached the Defence Ministry for an approval of changing the nomenclature of various ranks as they now have women sailors also.
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10 Trailblazing Women Who Made History In Indian Armed Forces This Year
The Indian Army is actively promoting the participation of women officers by implementing inclusive policies to encourage their enlistment and service in the force.
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Navy Ranks To Be Renamed To Reflect Indian Culture, Says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asserted his government is committed to increasing the strength of women in the armed forces and said Indian Navy ranks would be renamed according to the country's culture.
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Navy Appoints 1st Woman Commanding Officer In Naval Attack Ship
The Indian Navy has appointed the first woman commanding officer in a naval ship in sync with its philosophy of 'all roles-all ranks' for female personnel, Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar said on Friday.
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Gang of 7 Foreigners Duped Over 600 Indian Women Of Lakhs Using Instagram: Cops
Seven foreigners staying in Delhi and a local associate have been arrested for allegedly duping over 600 women in India of lakhs of rupees after befriending them on social media using fake identities, the Noida Police said on Wednesday.
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WPL 2023, MI vs UPW: UP Warriorz End Mumbai Indians' Winning Run
UP Warriorz snapped formidable Mumbai Indians' winning run in the Women's Premier League with a five-wicket victory, after the Uttar Pradesh side extracted more out of a tricky pitch in Navi Mumbai on Saturday.
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Over 7,000 Women Personnel Serving In Army: Government
Over 7,000 women personnel are serving in the Indian Army at present followed by 1,636 in the Indian Air Force and 748 in the Navy, according to details provided by the government in Lok Sabha on Friday.
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WPL 2023, GG vs MI: Harmanpreet Kaur-Led Mumbai Indians Outplay Gujarat Giants By 143 Runs In Opening Game
Mumbai Indians thrashed Gujarat Giants by 143 runs in a completely one-sided match as the much-anticipated inaugural Women's Premier League began in Navi Mumbai on Saturday.
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Opening All Branches To Women Officers From Next Year: Navy Chief
The Indian Navy is looking at opening all its branches for women from next year, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar said on Saturday.
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In A First, Indian Navy Inducts 341 Women Sailors Under Agniveer Scheme
The Indian Navy has given assurances to the government that it will become 'Atmanirbhar' (self-reliant) by 2047, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar said today.
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Entry Of Women Candidates Permitted In Certain Branches Of Indian Navy University: Centre To Delhi High Court
The Centre has told the Delhi High Court that entry of women candidates in certain branches of the Indian Navy University has now been permitted.
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'Wings Of Gold' For Sub Lt Astha Poonia, 1st Woman Fighter Pilot In Navy: 5 Points
Sub Lieutenant Astha Poonia has become the first woman to enter the fighter pilot stream of the Indian Navy. She may fly the MiG-29K one day. Women are already serving as pilots and officers in maritime reconnaissance roles in the Indian Navy.
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Sub Lt Astha Poonia Becomes 1st Woman To Be Trained As Navy Fighter Pilot
Sub Lieutenant Astha Poonia has become the first woman to be trained as a fighter pilot of the Indian Navy. She may eventually fly the MiG-29K or the naval version of the Rafale fighter jet off India's aircraft carriers.
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On International Women's Day, Indian Navy Salutes 2 Women Officers Circumnavigating Globe
On the occasion of International Women's Day 2025, the Indian Navy shared a video showcasing the journey of two women officers who are currently sailing in the South Atlantic Ocean aboard the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini.
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2 Women Navy Officers Set To Sail Around The World For 8 Months
Two women officers of the Indian Navy -- Lt. Cdr Roopa A. and Lt. Cdr Dilna K. -- on Wednesday embarked from Goa on a challenging mission to circumnavigate the globe in over eight months.
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"Now We Have Got Women Sailors Also": Navy Seeks Rank Nomenclature Change
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar on Tuesday said they have approached the Defence Ministry for an approval of changing the nomenclature of various ranks as they now have women sailors also.
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10 Trailblazing Women Who Made History In Indian Armed Forces This Year
The Indian Army is actively promoting the participation of women officers by implementing inclusive policies to encourage their enlistment and service in the force.
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Navy Ranks To Be Renamed To Reflect Indian Culture, Says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asserted his government is committed to increasing the strength of women in the armed forces and said Indian Navy ranks would be renamed according to the country's culture.
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Navy Appoints 1st Woman Commanding Officer In Naval Attack Ship
The Indian Navy has appointed the first woman commanding officer in a naval ship in sync with its philosophy of 'all roles-all ranks' for female personnel, Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar said on Friday.
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Gang of 7 Foreigners Duped Over 600 Indian Women Of Lakhs Using Instagram: Cops
Seven foreigners staying in Delhi and a local associate have been arrested for allegedly duping over 600 women in India of lakhs of rupees after befriending them on social media using fake identities, the Noida Police said on Wednesday.
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WPL 2023, MI vs UPW: UP Warriorz End Mumbai Indians' Winning Run
UP Warriorz snapped formidable Mumbai Indians' winning run in the Women's Premier League with a five-wicket victory, after the Uttar Pradesh side extracted more out of a tricky pitch in Navi Mumbai on Saturday.
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Over 7,000 Women Personnel Serving In Army: Government
Over 7,000 women personnel are serving in the Indian Army at present followed by 1,636 in the Indian Air Force and 748 in the Navy, according to details provided by the government in Lok Sabha on Friday.
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WPL 2023, GG vs MI: Harmanpreet Kaur-Led Mumbai Indians Outplay Gujarat Giants By 143 Runs In Opening Game
Mumbai Indians thrashed Gujarat Giants by 143 runs in a completely one-sided match as the much-anticipated inaugural Women's Premier League began in Navi Mumbai on Saturday.
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Opening All Branches To Women Officers From Next Year: Navy Chief
The Indian Navy is looking at opening all its branches for women from next year, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar said on Saturday.
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In A First, Indian Navy Inducts 341 Women Sailors Under Agniveer Scheme
The Indian Navy has given assurances to the government that it will become 'Atmanirbhar' (self-reliant) by 2047, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar said today.
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Entry Of Women Candidates Permitted In Certain Branches Of Indian Navy University: Centre To Delhi High Court
The Centre has told the Delhi High Court that entry of women candidates in certain branches of the Indian Navy University has now been permitted.
