"Earlier, Naval ships Jalashwa and Magar had evacuated 2,874 Indians from Maldives and Sri Lanka and brou ...More

"Earlier, Naval ships Jalashwa and Magar had evacuated 2,874 Indians from Maldives and Sri Lanka and brought them to Kochi and Tuticorin ports," said Puneet Chadha, Defence PRO for Gujarat. ...Less

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said of the 687 persons who arrived here today, 651 were fishermen ...More

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said of the 687 persons who arrived here today, 651 were fishermen from Tamil Nadu, while 36 others hailed from Kerala. ...Less

The two ships- Nishank and Akshay - were among the key naval assets that were at the forefront of several ...More

The two ships- Nishank and Akshay - were among the key naval assets that were at the forefront of several key missions and crucial maritime operations. The Navy will bid farewell to the two ships at a ceremony in Mumbai, officials said on Wednesday. ...Less

Under the provisions of the pact, the DG Shipping has envisioned certification of Indian Navy personnel i ...More

Under the provisions of the pact, the DG Shipping has envisioned certification of Indian Navy personnel in accordance with the International STCW (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers) conventions. The STCW sets qualification standards for personnel on seagoing merchant ships. ...Less

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi is visiting Indonesia from December 15-18 to bolster bilatera ...More

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi is visiting Indonesia from December 15-18 to bolster bilateral defense relations. He will meet with Indonesian defense officials to discuss maritime security, joint training, and enhanced operational collaboration. The visit coincides with the ongoing 43rd India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol, highlighting the growing maritime partnership between the two nations. ...Less

The SC said that denial of permanent commission to SSC women in Navy who have served the nation is a grav ...More

The SC said that denial of permanent commission to SSC women in Navy who have served the nation is a grave injustice. This judgment follows a verdict by the Apex Court in favour of permanent commission for women in Indian Army. A permanent commission entitles an officer to serve in the Navy till he/she retires unlike short service commission (SSC). ...Less

At least 15 Indian crew members are on board a Liberian-flagged vessel hijacked near Somalia's coast. The ...More

At least 15 Indian crew members are on board a Liberian-flagged vessel hijacked near Somalia's coast. The Indian Navy is closely monitoring the situation and has established communication with the crew. The vessel was hijacked by unknown armed personnel, prompting the Indian Navy to launch a Maritime Patrol Aircraft and divert INS Chennai to assist ...Less

The Indian Navy's stealth frigate, INS Tabar, has been deployed to assist the Palau-flagged MT Yi Cheng 6 ...More

The Indian Navy's stealth frigate, INS Tabar, has been deployed to assist the Palau-flagged MT Yi Cheng 6, which suffered a major engine room fire in the Gulf of Oman. The vessel, carrying 14 Indian crew members en route from Kandla to Shinas, experienced a total power failure. ...Less