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UP CM Yogi Adityanath extends greetings to Indian Navy personnel and families, praising their courage, dedication, and role in national security and humanitarian efforts on Navy Day, December 4.

CM Yogi Adityanath Lauds Indian Navy on Navy Day

CM Yogi Praises Indian Navy on Navy Day

UP CM Yogi Adityanath extends greetings to Indian Navy personnel and families, praising their courage, dedication, and role in national security and humanitarian efforts on Navy Day, December 4.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday extended greetings to Indian Navy personnel and their families on the occasion of Navy Day, praising their courage, commitment and contribution to national security.&nbsp;
In a message in Hindi posted on X, Adityanath said the Navy remains vigilant round the clock to safeguard the country's maritime borders and ensures the nation's security with "indomitable courage, valour and dedication".
&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="hi" dir="ltr"&gt;देश की समुद्री सीमाओं की रक्षा में दिन-रात तत्पर, अपने अदम्य साहस, शौर्य और निष्ठा से राष्ट्र की सुरक्षा सुनिश्चित करने वाले भारतीय नौसेना के सभी वीर जवानों एवं उनके परिजनों को &lsquo;भारतीय नौसेना दिवस&rsquo; की हार्दिक बधाई एवं शुभकामनाएं।&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;समुद्री सीमाओं के अडिग प्रहरी होने के साथ ही&hellip; &lt;a href="https://t.co/uRqJeh9jTc"&gt;pic.twitter.com/uRqJeh9jTc&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/myogiadityanath/status/1996380172636008647?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;December 4, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;
He said the country takes pride in its Navy, which not only protects the maritime frontiers as an "unwavering sentinel" but also plays a leading role in humanitarian service, disaster management and global peace efforts.&nbsp;
"Jai Hind!" the chief minister signed off his message.&nbsp;
December 4 is celebrated as Navy Day to commemorate the force's very successful naval actions in the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971.&nbsp;

The Indian Navy commissioned ‘Androth’, its second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, at the Naval Dockyard, boosting coastal defence and showcasing India’s shipbuilding strength with over 80% indigenous components.

Indian Navy Commissions 'Androth' ASW Shallow Water Craft

Androth Commissioning: Navy's ASW Capabilities Boosted

The Indian Navy commissioned &lsquo;Androth&rsquo;, its second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, at the Naval Dockyard, boosting coastal defence and showcasing India&rsquo;s shipbuilding strength with over 80% indigenous components.

The Indian Navy on Monday commissioned 'Androth', the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft during a ceremonial event at the Naval Dockyard here.
According to the Navy, the induction of Androth will enhance its overall Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) capabilities, particularly for operations in coastal and shallow waters.
The event was presided over by Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Naval Command (ENC), in the presence of senior naval officers and shipyard representatives.
&ldquo;The commissioning of Androth marks another major step in the Navy&rsquo;s ongoing efforts toward indigenisation and capability enhancement,&rdquo; said an official press release from the ENC.
Indigenously built by a Kolkata-based company, the vessel embodies India&rsquo;s growing shipbuilding prowess with over 80 per cent locally sourced components.&nbsp;

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissioned stealth frigates INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri under Project 17A at the Eastern Naval Command.

Indian Navy inducts two advanced stealth frigates, strengthens maritime power

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissioned stealth frigates INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri under Project 17A at the Eastern Naval Command.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday commissioned two multi-mission stealth frigates, INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri, in Visakhapatnam at the Eastern Naval Command of the Indian Navy.
Udaygiri and Himagiri come from the Indian Navy's latest state-of-the-art Project 17 A and the commissioning marks the first occasion when two frontline surface combatants constructed at two different shipyards were commissioned simultaneously.
This development underscores the growing maritime importance of India&rsquo;s eastern seaboard.
Udaygiri and Himgiri are follow-on ships of the Project 17 (Shivalik) class frigates, and both the vessels incorporate significant improvements in design, stealth, weapon and sensor systems, capable of executing a full spectrum of maritime missions in 'blue water' conditions, according to Defence officials.&nbsp;

GRSE launches ‘Ajay’, the 8th and final anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft for the Indian Navy, enhancing coastal defense capabilities.

GRSE Launches Final Anti-Submarine Warship for Indian Navy

GRSE's 'Ajay' Warship Launched for Indian Navy

GRSE launches &lsquo;Ajay&rsquo;, the 8th and final anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft for the Indian Navy, enhancing coastal defense capabilities.

Defence PSU Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd on Monday launched the eighth and last ship, in a series of anti-submarine warfare shallow water crafts, built for the Indian Navy.
The ship, named Ajay, was launched by Priya Deshmukh, wife of Vice Admiral Kiran Deshmukh, chief of materiel of the Indian Navy, who was the chief guest at a function in Kolkata.
The Kolkata-based warship maker has built eight anti-submarine warfare shallow water crafts for the Indian Navy, a GRSE official said.
These ships are versatile platforms and can participate in a variety of operations, he said.
The GRSE official also said these ships are designed and built with low draughts and are thus capable of coastal operations, he said.
They are equally capable of low-intensity maritime operations and laying mines, he said.
"These 77.6-metre-long and 10.5-metre-wide warships are also capable of full-scale sub-surface surveillance in coastal waters and can carry out operations against surface platforms as well," he said.
They can carry out coordinated anti-submarine operations with aircraft.
These warships pack a lethal anti-submarine suite comprising lightweight torpedoes, ASW rockets and mines, the official added.

INS Tabar rescued MT Yi Cheng 6 after a fire in its engine room caused power loss. The crew and navy worked together to control the blaze, highlighting the Indian Navy's rapid response and coordinated efforts.

INS Tabar Rescues MT Yi Cheng 6 After Engine Room Blaze

The swift response of the Indian Navy's INS Tabar rescued MT Yi Cheng 6 following an intense engine room fire. Navy personnel collaborated with the vessel's crew, reducing the fire's intensity and showcasing impressive emergency management in the Gulf of Oman.

INS Tabar's Daring Rescue of MT Yi Cheng 6

The Indian Navy's INS Tabar responded swiftly to a distress call from MT Yi Cheng 6, which suffered a fire in its engine room while en route to Oman. Thirteen naval personnel teamed with the tanker's crew to successfully control the fire.&nbsp;

The Indian Navy has deployed a stealth frigate to assist a Palau-flagged vessel which encountered a major fire in its engine room, a spokesperson said on Monday.
The vessel, which carried 14 crew members of Indian origin, was on its way to Shinas in Oman after transiting from Gujarat's Kandla.
According to the Navy spokesperson, stealth frigate INS Tabar, currently deployed in the Gulf of Oman, responded to a distress call from MT Yi Cheng 6 on Sunday.
"The vessel with 14 crew members of Indian origin, transiting from Kandla in India to Shinas, Oman, experienced a major fire in the engine room and total power failure onboard," the spokesperson said.
The fire-fighting team and equipment from INS Tabar were transferred onboard by the ship's boat and helicopter, he added.
"Thirteen Indian naval personnel and five crew members of the stricken tanker are currently involved in fire-fighting operations, with the intensity of fire onboard reduced drastically," the spokesperson said in a social media post.

A terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, killed 26 people, including Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, a young Indian Navy officer. The attack targeted tourists and has sparked nationwide outrage, with political leaders condemning the violence.

Navy officer from Karnal killed in Pahalgam terror attack days after wedding

A terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, killed 26 people, including Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, a young Indian Navy officer. The attack targeted tourists and has sparked nationwide outrage, with political leaders condemning the violence.

Married just a few days ago, 26-year-old Indian Navy officer Lieutenant Vinay Narwal was holidaying with his wife in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam when terrorists shot him dead.
Hailing from Bhusli village in Karnal district, Narwal's family was presently living in Karnal city.
The Indian Navy also confirmed Narwal's death in the terror attack.
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Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CNS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CNS</a>, and all Personnel of the Indian Navy are shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Lt Vinay Narwal who fell to the dastardly terror attack in Pahalgam. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family during this moment of unimaginable grief.&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/4x5OH7zUmq">pic.twitter.com/4x5OH7zUmq</a>
&mdash; SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) <a href="https://twitter.com/indiannavy/status/1914891969429692761?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 23, 2025</a></blockquote>
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"Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, #CNS, and all Personnel of the Indian Navy are shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Lt Vinay Narwal who fell to the dastardly terror attack in Pahalgam. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family during this moment of unimaginable grief.
"The #IndianNavy also stands in solemn solidarity with all others that lost their lives in this heinous act of violence.Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims' families and we pray for the swift recovery of those injured," the Navy said in a post on X.
Narwal's neighbour Naresh Bansal said the officer had recently got married.
"After the marriage, everyone was celebrating and in a happy mood. And now suddenly this sad news comes," he said about the terror attack incident.
Another neighbour Seema recalled that there were grand celebrations at his home and not just the Narwal family, but the entire neighbourhood was celebrating after the wedding.
She told reporters in Karnal that Narwal did his engineering and later cleared the exams to became an officer in the Indian Navy.
"They were planning a honeymoon in Switzerland, but decided to go to Kashmir instead taking into account the leave he had...We can't imagine what his family is going through," she said.
"....We saw videos where a girl was crying and pleading with the terrorists to kill her too but they told her they were sparing her so that she can tell (PM Narendra) Modi what happened," she said without elaborating.
At least 26 persons -- mostly tourists -- were killed by terrorists on Tuesday at the Baisaran meadows in Pahalgam in one of the worst terror attacks on civilians in Kashmir in the past many years.

The Cabinet Committee on Security has cleared India's biggest fighter jet deal, approving the purchase of 26 Rafale Marine aircraft for the Indian Navy under a ₹63,000 crore agreement with France.

CCS approves Rs 63,000 crore Rafale Marine deal for Indian Navy

The Cabinet Committee on Security has cleared India's biggest fighter jet deal, approving the purchase of 26 Rafale Marine aircraft for the Indian Navy under a ₹63,000 crore agreement with France.

In a landmark decision, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on Tuesday approved India's largest-ever fighter jet deal, sanctioning the purchase of 26 Rafale Marine combat aircraft for the Indian Navy.&nbsp;
According to official sources, the deal, worth over Rs 63,000 crore, will be executed under a government-to-government agreement with France. The contract includes 22 single-seater and four twin-seater Rafale Marine jets, along with a comprehensive package for fleet maintenance, logistical support, personnel training, and indigenous manufacturing components under offset obligations.
Deliveries of the Rafale M jets are expected to begin approximately five years after the deal is signed. These fighters will be deployed on INS Vikrant, India&rsquo;s first indigenous aircraft carrier, and will operate alongside the Navy&rsquo;s existing MiG-29K fleet.&nbsp;
The Indian Air Force (IAF) currently operates 36 Rafale jets at its Ambala and Hashimara bases, and this new deal is expected to further enhance the IAF&rsquo;s capabilities. This includes upgrades to its "buddy-buddy" aerial refuelling system, enabling around 10 IAF Rafale aircraft to refuel others mid-air and extend their operational range.
Defence establishment sources also indicated that the deal will likely include ground-based equipment and software upgrades for the IAF's existing Rafale fleet. The Navy, meanwhile, will need to install specialised systems on its aircraft carriers to accommodate the 4.5-generation Rafale jets. While the MiG-29Ks will continue to operate from INS Vikramaditya, the Rafale Marine induction is anticipated to provide a significant boost to naval airpower.
Looking to the future, the Indian Navy is also preparing for the induction of indigenous fifth-generation fighter jets being developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The planned twin-engine deck-based fighter aircraft will serve as the naval counterpart to the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) under development for the Indian Air Force, further strengthening India's self-reliance in defence technology.

India strengthens its naval power with the commissioning of INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, and INS Vaghsheer, all built indigenously, marking a significant leap in defense self-reliance and shipbuilding expertise.

India commissions INS Surat, Nilgiri, Vaghsheer to strengthen naval power

India strengthens its naval power with the commissioning of INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, and INS Vaghsheer, all built indigenously, marking a significant leap in defense self-reliance and shipbuilding expertise.

Indian Navy warships INS Surat, INS Nilgiri and INS Vaghsheer were commissioned at the Naval Dockyard here in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday.
The commissioning of the three frontline naval combatants will strengthen the country's efforts towards being a global leader in defence and augment its strength towards self-reliance, PM Modi said in a post on X on Tuesday. 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
The commissioning of three frontline naval combatants underscores India's unwavering commitment to building a robust and self-reliant defence sector. Watch LIVE from Mumbai. <a href="https://t.co/d1fy14qcrT">https://t.co/d1fy14qcrT</a>
&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1879408088672866519?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The Navy described the commissioning of the three major combatants as a historic occasion.
INS Nilgiri, the lead ship of the Project 17A stealth frigate class, represents a significant advancement over the Shivalik-class frigates.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Mumbai, Maharashtra: Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated three advanced naval combatants-INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, and INS Vaghsheer- to the nation at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai (Source: ANI/DD) <a href="https://t.co/eP7XaNLp4I">pic.twitter.com/eP7XaNLp4I</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1879420334941896965?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Designed by the Indian Navy&rsquo;s Warship Design Bureau and built at the Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), it incorporates advanced features for enhanced survivability, seakeeping and stealth, reflecting the next generation of indigenous frigates.
It features advanced stealth technology and reduced radar signatures. It is equipped with modern aviation facilities and can operate multiple helicopter types, including the newly inducted MH-60R.
INS Surat, the fourth and final vessel of the Project 15B stealth destroyer class, is a follow-on to the Kolkata-class destroyers.
It incorporates improvements in design and capability, making it a critical addition to the Navy's surface fleet.
Like INS Nilgiri, it has also been designed by the Warship Design Bureau and constructed at the MDL.
INS Vaghsheer is the sixth and final submarine under the Scorpene-class Project 75. It is a diesel-electric submarine designed for multiple roles, including anti-surface warfare, anti-submarine warfare, and intelligence gathering.
It features modular construction, enabling future upgrades such as air independent propulsion technology.
The commissioning of these vessels marks a significant step in India's defence self-reliance and indigenous shipbuilding capabilities.
All the three platforms have been designed and built entirely in India, reflecting the country's growing expertise in defence production.
These combatants have undergone extensive trials and are now fully operational, ready to enhance the Navy's maritime strength, according to officials.

The accident led to the loss of 13 lives, including a Naval personnel and two from the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) on board the Naval craft, the Navy said.

13 dead, 99 rescued after Navy boat rams into ferry off Mumbai coast

The accident led to the loss of 13 lives, including a Naval personnel and two from the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) on board the Naval craft, the Navy said.

The Mumbai police on Thursday said the ferry &lsquo;Neel Kamal&rsquo; that capsized after being hit by a Navy craft off the Gateway of India had a capacity of 90 passengers but had over 100 persons on board.
Thirteen persons, including Navy personnel and two contractual naval employees, were killed in the accident on Wednesday afternoon and 98 were rescued.
According to the documents issued by the Maharashtra Maritime Board concerning the boat, it had permission to carry 84 passengers and 6 crew members but the ferry was carrying over a hundred persons, a police official said.
Police have gathered all the documents related to the boat, he said.
A case has been registered against the Navy craft driver at the Colaba police station, the official said.
The BNS sections invoked in the FIR included those related to causing death by negligence, actions that endanger the personal safety or life of others, rash or negligent navigation of a vessel and acts of mischief that cause wrongful loss or damage to individuals or the public.
There were two German nationals and one Canadian on board &lsquo;Neel Kamal&rsquo; at the time of the mid-sea collision and they were safely rescued, he said.
Cops have so far recorded the statements of nine persons who were rescued by the Indian Navy, Coast Guard, Mumbai police and CISF teams and identification of all the 13 bodies has been done, he said.
The accident-affected Naval craft is in the custody of the Indian Navy and police will demand it whenever needed for the investigation, he said.
Meanwhile, the mangled passenger ferry has been taken to &lsquo;Bhaucha Dhakka&rsquo; (a wharf near Dockyard Road) in south Mumbai, another official said.
Of the 113 persons on board both vessels, 13 died and 98, including two injured, were rescued. There were six persons on board the Navy craft, of which two survived, officials have said. Efforts are underway to trace two missing passengers, they have said.

Prior to taking over as the Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, he had served as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command. 

Dinesh Kumar Tripathi named Indian Navy Chief. Who is he?

 Prior to taking over as the Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, he had served as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command. 

Prior to taking over as the Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, he had served as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command.

Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, who currently serves as the Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, has been named as the next Indian Navy Chief and will be taking the position on April 30. On the same day, the current chief of the Indian Navy, &nbsp;Admiral R Hari Kumar, will be retiring from the service.&nbsp;
"The government has appointed Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, PVSM, AVSM, NM, presently serving as the Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, as the next Chief of the Naval Staff with effect from the afternoon of April 30, 2024. The present Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral R Hari Kumar, PVSM, AVSM, VSM retires from service on April 30," the Ministry of Defence press release said.
Who is Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi? Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi was born on May 15, 1964. He was commissioned into the Executive Branch of the Indian Navy on July 01, 1985.&nbsp;
Being a Communication and Electronic Warfare specialist, Tripathi has had a long and distinguished service spanning nearly 39 years.&nbsp;
Prior to taking over as the Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, he had served as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command.
"VAdm DK Tripathi has commanded Indian Naval Ships Vinash, Kirch and Trishul. He has also held various important operational and staff appointments, which include Fleet Operations Officer of the Western Fleet; Director of Naval Operations; Principal Director, Network Centric Operations; and Principal Director, Naval Plans at New Delhi," the release stated.
He has also held various important operational and staff appointments which include Fleet Operations Officer of the Western Fleet, Director of Naval Operations, Principal Director Network Centric Operations and Principal Director of Naval Plans at New Delhi.
As Rear Admiral, he served as Flag Officer Commanding of the Eastern Fleet.
He also served as Commandant of the prestigious Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala.
An alumnus of the Sainik School Rewa and NDA Khadakwasla, Vice Admiral Tripathi has undergone courses at the Naval War College, Goa and Naval War College USA He is a recipient of the Ati Vishist Seva Medal (AVSM) and Nau Sena Medal (NM).&nbsp;

The vessel, FV Al Kambar, was approximately 90 nautical miles southwest of Socotra when nine pirates reportedly boarded it.

Indian Navy frees 23 Pakistanis from vessel hijacked by pirates

The vessel, FV Al Kambar, was approximately 90 nautical miles southwest of Socotra when nine pirates reportedly boarded it.

The Indian Navy has freed an Iranian fishing vessel that was hijacked by pirates and rescued its crew of 23 Pakistani nationals, following "intense coercive tactical measures" as part of an anti-piracy operation at sea that lasted for more than 12 hours, officials said.
Following Friday's operation, specialist teams from the Navy undertook a thorough sanitisation and seaworthiness check of the fishing vessel in order to escort it to a safe area for resuming normal fishing activities, according to an official statement shared by a Navy spokesperson.
The Navy said late on Friday evening that it was engaged in an operation to free the fishing vessel from pirates. Nine armed pirates had reportedly boarded the vessel.
The hijacked vessel was intercepted on Thursday, the Navy said.
"INS Sumedha intercepted FV 'Al Kambar' during early hours of Friday and was joined subsequently by the guided missile frigate INS Trishul," it said.
"After more than 12 hours of intense coercive tactical measures as per the SOPs, the pirates on board the hijacked fishing vessel were forced to surrender. The crew, comprising 23 Pakistani nationals, have been safely rescued," the Navy added.
The fishing vessel was approximately 90 nm (nautical miles) southwest of Socotra when the pirates reportedly boarded it, it said.
The Indian Navy said it remains committed to ensuring maritime security in the region and the safety of seafarers, "irrespective of the nationalities".
The Socotra Archipelago is in the northwest Indian Ocean near the Gulf of Aden.
The Navy will take "affirmative action" to ensure a safer and more secure Indian Ocean Region, its chief, Admiral R Hari Kumar, told a press conference on March 23 while citing the anti-piracy and other maritime security operations undertaken by the naval force in the preceding 100 days under "Op Sankalp".
As part of the maritime security operations, the Navy has undertaken anti-piracy, anti-missiles and anti-drones operations. A total of 110 lives -- 45 Indians and 65 foreign nationals -- were saved during "Op Sankalp" in that 100-day period, according to a PPT presentation given by a naval officer before the Navy chief's press conference.
It was also mentioned in the presentation that from November last year till March, "more than 90 maritime incidents have happened", including 57 drone or missile attacks or sightings and 39 incidents of piracy, hijacking and suspicious approaches.
Also watch: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/indian-navy-responds-to-piracy-attack-again-deploys-warships-in-arabian-sea-1711729049846">Indian Navy responds to piracy attack again, deploys warships in Arabian Sea</a>

The Indian Navy deployed its warships in the Arabian Sea for the rescue of an Iranian fishing vessel that has been hijacked by nine pirates. 

Indian Navy responds to piracy attack again, deploys warships in Arabian Sea 

The Indian Navy deployed its warships in the Arabian Sea for the rescue of an Iranian fishing vessel that has been hijacked by nine pirates.&nbsp;

The Indian Navy again showcased its prompt response after its warships intercepted a hijacked Iranian vessel in the Arabian Sea.
The fishing vessel was boarded by 9 armed pirates around 90 nautical miles southwest of Socotra late on March 28.
The Indian Navy in its official handle on X stated that two Naval ships, who were deployed in the Arabian Sea for maritime security operations, were diverted to intercept the hijacked fishing vessel.
The statement further said that the operation to rescue the crew and hijacked vessel is currently underway.&nbsp;
"Inputs received on a potential piracy incident onboard Iranian Fishing Vessel 'Al-Kambar' late evening on #28Mar 24, approx 90 nm South West of Socotra," it said.
"Two Indian Naval ships, mission deployed in the #ArabianSea for #maritimesecurityoperations were diverted to intercept the hijacked FV, reported to have been boarded by nine armed pirates. The hijacked FV has been intercepted on #29Mar 24. The operation is currently underway by the Indian Navy towards rescue of hijacked FV &amp; its crew."
"IndianNavy remains committed to ensuring #maritimesecurity in the region &amp; safety of the seafarers, irrespective of the nationalities," it said.

On 16th March, the navy intercepted the ship, which had been hijacked in December 2023 and was under the control of the Somalian Pirates.

Indian Navy releases visuals of dramatic rescue ops in Arabian Sea, leading to surrender of Somalian pirates 

Indian Navy releases visuals of dramatic rescue operation in Arabian Sea 

On 16th March, the navy intercepted the ship, which had been hijacked in December 2023 and was under the control of the Somalian Pirates.

The Indian Navy on 17th March released photos and visuals of MARCOS commandos rescuing 17 crews on board the hijacked merchant vessel Ruen and coercing 35 Somalian pirates into surrender in the Arabian Sea.
On 15th March, the navy had intercepted the ship, which had been hijacked in December 2023 and was under the control of the Somalian Pirates.&nbsp;
The Navy said that it received information during routine surveillance and was able to track the moment of MV Ruen. It then directed INS Kolkata to intercept the ship approximately off Somalian coast.
"Kolkata intercepted Ruen in the morning of 15 Mar 24, and confirmed the presence of armed pirates through a ship-launched drone," it said in a statement.
"In a reckless hostile act, the pirates shot down the drone and fired at the Indian Naval warship. In a calibrated response iaw International Laws, Kolkata disabled the ship's steering system and navigational aids, forcing the Pirate Ship to stop," it added.
"INS Kolkata undertook precisely measured actions while maintaining her position close to the Pirate Ship and also engaged in forceful negotiations, which resulted in the Pirates surrendering and releasing the pirate ship MV Ruen and its original crew present onboard," it said.&nbsp;
The navy said it would assess the seaworthiness of Ruen and will safely bring the vessel to India which is carrying 37,800 tonnes of cargo estimated at around 1 million dollars.
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The Indian Navy warship intercepted a cargo ship hijacked by Somali pirates in the high seas off the east coast of Somalia. 

Indian Navy foils attempts by Somali pirates to hijack ships

The Indian Navy warship intercepted a cargo ship hijacked by Somali pirates in the high seas off the east coast of Somalia.

The Indian Navy has foiled attempts by a group of Somali pirates to hijack ships in the high seas off the east coast of Somalia as it intercepted their vessel, officials said on Saturday.
The armed pirates had sailed out on board a cargo ship named Ruen that was hijacked around three months ago, they said.
"The ex-MV Ruen, which had been hijacked by Somali pirates on 14 December, was reported to have sailed out as a pirate ship towards conducting acts of piracy on high seas," the Navy said.
The vessel was intercepted by an Indian Navy warship on March 15, it said.
The Navy said the pirates opened fire on the Indian warship, which took appropriate actions in self-defence as per international law and to counter piracy and used minimal force to neutralise the pirates' threat to shipping and seafarers.
"The pirates onboard the vessel have been called upon to surrender and release the vessel and any civilians they may be holding against their will," the Navy said in a statement.
"The Indian Navy remains committed to maritime security and safety of seafarers in the region," it added.
On Friday, the Navy said an Indian warship and a long-range maritime patrol aircraft extended assistance to a Bangladeshi-flagged cargo vessel after it was hijacked.
It said the safety of the crew held hostage by the armed pirates was ascertained and the Indian Navy warship continued to maintain its presence in close vicinity of the vessel till its arrival in the territorial waters of Somalia.
In the last few weeks, the Indian Navy has extended assistance to a number of merchant vessels in the Western Indian Ocean following attacks on them.
The Indian Navy, earlier this month, foiled a piracy attempt on an Iranian-flagged fishing vessel having a crew of 11 Iranian and eight Pakistani nationals along the east coast of Somalia.
In January, Indian warship INS Sumitra rescued 19 Pakistani crew of an Iranian-flagged fishing vessel after it was attacked by pirates off the east coast of Somalia.
The Navy on January 5 thwarted an attempted hijacking of the Liberian-flagged vessel MV Lila Norfolk in the North Arabian Sea and rescued all its crew members.
Liberian-flagged vessel MV Chem Pluto, with 21 Indian crew members, was the target of a drone attack off India's west coast on December 23.
The Navy has already enhanced the deployment of its frontline ships and surveillance aircraft for maritime security operations in view of the maritime environment in the critical sea lanes, including in the North and Central Arabian Sea.
There have been mounting global concerns over Houthi militants launching a series of attacks on cargo vessels in the Red Sea in the last few months.&nbsp;
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The Indian Navy rescued 21 crew members, including an Indian national, after their cargo vessel was reportedly attacked by Houthi rebels in the Gulf of Aden

Indian Navy rescues 21 crew members of vessel hit by Houthis in Gulf of Aden

The Indian Navy rescued 21 crew members, including an Indian national, after their cargo vessel was reportedly attacked by Houthi rebels in the Gulf of Aden.

Indian warship INS Kolkata has rescued 21 crew members, including one Indian national, after their Barbados-flagged cargo vessel was hit by a missile in the Gulf of Aden, a Navy spokesperson said on Thursday.
The crew members had abandoned bulk carrier MV True Confidence after it caught fire following the attack on Wednesday.
INS Kolkata, deployed for maritime security operations in the Gulf of Aden, arrived at the scene of action at 4.45 pm and rescued 21 crew members, including one Indian national, from a life raft using its integral helicopter and boats, Navy spokesperson Commander Vivek Madhwal said.
Critical medical aid was provided to the injured crew by the ship's medical team, he said.
The rescued crew, including the critically injured personnel, have been evacuated to Djibouti by INS Kolkata.
The Indian Navy warship swiftly responded to the maritime incident in Gulf of Aden, Madhwal said.
The Barbados-flagged vessel was reportedly hit by a drone approximately 55 nm south west of Aden resulting in the fire on board and critical injuries to some of the crew members forcing the crew to abandon the ship, he said.
The fresh incident came amid increasing global concerns over attacks on various commercial vessels in the Red Sea by the Houthi militants.
In the last few weeks, the Indian Navy has extended assistance to a number of merchant vessels in the Western Indian Ocean following attacks on them.&nbsp;

India plans to build a new Naval base in Lakshadweep as country's troops withdraw from Maldives.

India to build naval base in Lakshadweep after Maldives demands troop withdrawal

India plans to build a new Naval base in Lakshadweep as country's troops withdraw from Maldives.

With India-Maldives relations at a historic low, New Delhi announced plans to build a naval base 130 kilometers away from the island nation. The base has been named INS Jatayu and will be built on the southernmost island in the Indian archipelago of Lakshadweep.
Walking a diplomatic tightrope between India and China, Maldives has ordered all Indian troops to leave the country before March 15.
After the latest round of bilateral talks, India said on February 2 that a "set of mutually workable solutions" was agreed upon with the Maldives for continuing the operations of Indian aviation platforms in the island nation.
The Maldives' proximity to India -- barely 70 nautical miles from the island of Minicoy in Lakshadweep and 300 nautical miles from the mainland's western coast -- and its location at centre of commercial sea lanes running through the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), gives it significant strategic importance.
The development comes days after Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, widely seen as a pro-China leader, in his maiden address to Parliament on February 5 announced that the first group of Indian military personnel will be sent back from the island nation before the deadline.
(With PTI inputs)
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Only solid tone kurta with length just up to the knee and cuffs at sleeves with buttons or cuff-links will be allowed. The pyjama can be matching or contrasting with elastic waistband and side pockets.

Kurta-pyjama allowed at Navy messes in bid to shed 'colonial era vestiges'

Only solid tone kurta with length just up to the knee and cuffs at sleeves with buttons or cuff-links will be allowed. The pyjama can be matching or contrasting with elastic waistband and side pockets.

The Indian Navy has issued orders to allow officers and sailors to wear the ethnic kurta-pyjamas with sleeveless jackets in officers&rsquo; messes and sailors&rsquo; institutes.
The move is aimed at shedding &ldquo;vestiges of the colonial era&rdquo; and &ldquo;Indianise&rdquo; military traditions.
According to a Times of India report, there are strict guidelines about the colour, cut and shape of the attire. Only solid tone kurta with length just up to the knee and cuffs at sleeves with buttons or cuff-links will be allowed. The pyjama can be matching or contrasting with elastic waistband and side pockets.
A &ldquo;matching pocket square&rdquo; can be used in the sleeveless and straight-cut waistcoat or jacket.
There are similar instructions for women officers who want to wear &ldquo;kurta-churidaar&rdquo; or &ldquo;kurta-palazzo&rdquo;.
The new dress code, however, is not applicable for warships or submarines, an officer said.
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The Indian Navy is scheduled to hold the first phase of Combined Commanders Conference from March 6 to 7. 

India to build naval bases in Agatti and Minicoy Islands in Lakshadweep

The Indian Navy is scheduled to hold the first phase of Combined Commanders Conference from March 6 to 7.&nbsp;

India is planning to build naval bases Agatti and Minicoy Islands in Lakshadweep. The move is aimed at expanding the country's naval footprints following Prime Minister Narendra Modi&rsquo;s visit to Lakshadweep.
According to a Hindustan Times reports, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is expected to be on board INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant task forces to inaugurate a naval base in Minicoy in the first week of March.
The Indian Navy is scheduled to hold the first phase of Combined Commanders Conference from March 6 to 7.&nbsp;
The government is also planning a major makeover of Lakshadweep islands to boost tourism.
As the first step toward bringing more tourists to the islands, the administration is improving the connectivity.
Fly19 and Spice Jet have already got the necessary clearances for flight operations to Agatti Island.
As more airlines line up to start operations, the Agatti Island airport is going for a major expansion.
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According to an official, construction major L&amp;T has been given the contract for the Rs 4,500 crore expansion works where the runway will be extended to 2,800 meters.
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Indian Navy successfully foiled yet another hijacking attempt by pirates in east coast of Somalia, rescuing 11 Iranians and 8 Pakistani nationals on board a fishing vessel

Indian Navy thwarts another hijacking attempt off Somalian coast  

Indian Navy successfully foiled yet another hijacking attempt by pirates on east coast of Somalia, rescuing 11 Iranians and 8 Pakistani nationals on board a fishing vessel

Indian Navy successfully foiled yet another hijacking attempt by pirates in east coast of Somalia, rescuing 11 Iranians and 8 Pakistani nationals on board a fishing vessel

The Indian Navy thwarted yet another hijacking attempt by pirates along the east coast of Somalia on February 2.
A total of 11 Iranian and 8 Pakistani nationals were rescued on board FV Omari, an Iranian-flagged fishing vessel, after INS Sharada fended off the seven Somalian pirates.
The Navy said that INS Sharada, which was already engaged in anti-piracy operations, coerced the pirates into releasing the hostages unharmed.
"IndianNavy foils another #Piracy attempt along East coast of Somalia. #FVOmari, an Iranian 🇮🇷 Flagged Vessel, had been boarded by seven pirates who had taken the crew as hostages," Navy&nbsp; spokesperson said in a statment.
"Information regarding piracy attempt on Fishing Vessel was monitored on 31 Jan 24. Indian Naval RPA, undertaking surveillance in the area, successfully located FV Omari, &amp; #INSSharda deployed for anti-piracy mission in the region was diverted to intercept the boat. INS Sharda intercepted the vessel in early hours of 02 Feb 24 and used her integral helo and boats to coerce the pirates for safe release of crew along with the vessel," they said.
Meanwhile, Union Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt informed the Lok Sabha earlier in the day that the navy units are being deployed to Djibouti, Gulf of Aden, and the North Arabian Sea to provide security to the merchant vessels amid rising concerns over Houthi militants' attack.
Responding to a question, Bhatt said the Navy is also sharing information with friendly foreign countries to identify the sources and players involved in the attacks.

In a second operation within hours, the Indian Navy rescued 19 Pakistani nationals on board a shipping vessel hijacked by Somali pirates.

Indian Navy rescues 19 Pakistanis on vessel hijacked by Somali pirates

In a second operation within hours, the Indian Navy rescued 19 Pakistani nationals on board a shipping vessel hijacked by Somali pirates.

Indian Naval Ship Sumitra on January 29 rescued 19 Pakistani nationals on board a fishing vessel, Al Naeemi, from Somali pirates in the Arabian Sea.
The Iranian-flagged vessel had been boarded by pirates who took the crew hostage.
In a statement, the Indian Navy said that it intercepted the hijacked vessel through coercive posturing and deployed helicopters and boats to secure the release of the crew.
The operation was carried out hours after INS Sumitra thwarted a piracy bid by rescuing another Iranian-flagged MV Iman.&nbsp;
"Having thwarted the Piracy attempt on FV Iman, the warship has carried out another successful anti-piracy ops off the East Coast of Somalia, rescuing Fishing Vessel Al Naeemi and her Crew (19 Pakistani Nationals) from 11 Somali Pirates," said Indian Navy spokesperson on X.
"This rescue of hijacked Vessels, through swift, persistent and relentless efforts by Mission Deployed #IndianNavy warship in the Southern Arabian Sea approx 850 nm West of Kochi, also prevents misuse of Fishing Vessels as Mother Ships for further acts of Piracy on Merchant Vessels," the spokesperson added.
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