Page 24 - Latest Updates on Indian Navy
Navy proactively deploying fleet to keep pirates at bay: Admiral R Hari
The Navy chief added that there have only been two incidents, so far, which prompted the marine warriors to conduct anti-piracy operations
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Indian Navy 'proactively' keeping pirates at bay: Admiral Hari Kumar
He expressed confidence that 'Drishti' would play a pivotal role in shaping future naval operations towards safeguarding India's national maritime interests in the Indian ocean region
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INS Kabra docks in Colombo, move aimed at boosting maritime cooperation
During the port call, the Commanding Officer, INS Kabra called on the Commander, Western Naval Area, Rear Admiral TSK Perera
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PM Modi hails Navy's heroic operation in rescuing sailors of merchant ship
The prime minister said the success of the Aditya L1 is a testament to India's power and prowess of Indian scientists. It is another great example," he said
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Indian Navy trying to hunt down pirates involved in hijacking attempt
The Indian Navy on Friday thwarted the attempted hijacking of Liberian-flagged vessel MV Lila Norfolk and rescued all its crew members
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Indian Navy intercepts vessel after attempted hijacking; rescues 21 members
The Navy deployed a warship, maritime patrol aircraft, helicopters and P-8I and long-range aircraft and Predator MQ9B drones following the incident involving MV Lila Norfolk
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Case involving Indians in Qatar: Legal team has 60 days to appeal, says MEA
Last month, the Court of Appeal in Qatar commuted the death sentence handed down to the Indians and sentenced them to prison for varying durations
 "Case involving Indians in Qatar: Legal team has 60 days to appeal, says MEA")
Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi assumes role of vice chief of Navy
Prior to taking charge as the vice chief, Vice Admiral Tripathi was serving as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command
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Indian Navy enhances Arabian Sea surveillance after vessel attacks
A commercial crude oil tanker, MV Sai Baba, that was on the way to India came under a suspected drone strike in the Southern Red Sea
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India in 2023 focused on acquiring new military platforms, weaponry
India also went on an overdrive in expanding its military engagement with like-minded countries in its neighbourhood and beyond in the face of China's relentless attempts to become a regional hegemon
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Indian Navy participates in Beypore International Water Fest in Kerala
INS Kabra of the Southern Naval Command was deployed at Beypore as part of the four-day event that began on Tuesday and concluded on Friday
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Pirates of West Asia: Why Navy regards Gateway of Tears as critical
Given the complexity of the situation for New Delhi, analysts are recommending seizing the initiative and establishing hegemony or collective security in the Red Sea
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Qatar court reduces punishment for 8 ex-Indian Navy veterans on death row
Relief for families as Qatar's Court of Appeal revises punishments for eight former Indian Navy seals in espionage case; detailed judgment awaited
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Chinese military irked by Indian naval ship's drills with Philippines navy
The Chinese military on Thursday said defence cooperation between different countries should not harm the interests of third countries and regional peace
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Navy intensifies maritime security ops in Arabian Sea following attacks
Notably, these measures are being taken in the wake of the attack by a suspected drone on merchant vessel MV Chem Pluto on December 23
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Defence minister commissions warship INS Imphal into Indian Navy in Mumbai
INS Imphal is the first Indian warship named after a city in the northeast
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Rajnath Singh vows to find attackers of navy ships from 'depth of seas'
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh promises action against those responsible for the drone attack on merchant navy ship and reassures the public on stringent measures taken to strengthen the Navy
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Navy deploys 3 warships in Arabian Sea amid attacks on merchant vessels
Saturday's drone attack on Liberian-flagged MV Chem Pluto came amid increasing concerns over various commercial vessels being targeted reportedly by Iran-backed Houthi militants in the Red Sea
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Initial probe reveal merchant vessel MV Chem Pluto being hit by drone: Navy
The Indian Navy's explosive ordnance disposal team on Monday carried out a detailed inspection of merchant vessel MV Chem Pluto on its arrival in Mumbai, two days after it was hit by a drone
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Indian Navy to commission Stealth Guided Missile Destroyer 'Imphal' on Tue
The event marks the formal induction into the Navy of the third of four 'Visakhapatnam' class destroyers, indigenously designed by the Indian Navy's in-house organisation, Warship Design Bureau
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