Navy’s car expedition covering ‘entire coastline’ flagged off from Kolkata

Navy’s car expedition covering ‘entire coastline’ flagged off from Kolkata

Naval Officer-in-Charge, West Bengal, Commodore Rituraj Sahu flags off ‘Sam No Varunah’ coastal car rally conducted by Navy, at INS Netaji Subhas in Kolkata on Sunday, March 26, 2023. | Photo Credit: PTI An Indian Navy-organised car expedition covering the entire 7,500-km coastline to encourage sea consciousness was flagged off from Kolkata on March 26 […]

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Extra-regional fishing fleets present in Indian Ocean: Navy

Extra-regional fishing fleets present in Indian Ocean: Navy

All vessel movements on the high seas are monitored by the Navy. Photo for representation. | Photo Credit: The Hindu More than 200 Chinese fishing vessels have been monitored in the Indian Ocean in the first half of this year, according to the Indian Navy, even as illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing continues to […]

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Extra-regional fishing fleets present in Indian Ocean: Navy

Illegal fishing rampant in Indian Ocean, says Navy

The Navy’s records show 392 reported incidents of illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing monitored in the Indian Ocean in 2021, compared to 379 incidents in 2020. The Navy’s records show 392 reported incidents of illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing monitored in the Indian Ocean in 2021, compared to 379 incidents in 2020. More […]

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Indian Navy shooting | Do we need to sail through rough sea, ask Tamil Nadu fisherfolks

Indian Navy shooting | Do we need to sail through rough sea, ask Tamil Nadu fisherfolks

The recent incident where Indian Navy personnel shot at an Indian fishing boat injuring one fisherman has sent shock waves throughout the fishing community.  They are convinced it is a case of the fence preying on the crop and say it makes them feel vulnerable. The recent incident where Indian Navy personnel shot at an Indian […]

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Watch | A drone that can carry people

Watch | A drone that can carry people

A Pune-based defence manufacturing start-up has made a heavy-lift utility drone. The drone can carry a human being. Sagar Defence Engineering named this drone as ‘Varuna’. The drone will soon be inducted into the Indian Navy. The drone was designed keeping the requirements of Indian Navy in mind. This drone can transfer storage and personnel […]

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Morning Digest: September 21, 2022

Morning Digest: September 21, 2022

China remains a formidable challenge, says Navy chief China remains a formidable challenge and has increased its presence not only along India’s land borders, but also in the maritime domain by leveraging anti-piracy operations to normalise its naval presence in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), Navy chief Admiral R. Hari Kumar said. Speaking at a separate event, Army chief General […]

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Resting in Visakhapatnam’s Rajiv Smruthi Bhavan is the last of Navy’s Sea Harrier jet fighters

Resting in Visakhapatnam’s Rajiv Smruthi Bhavan is the last of Navy’s Sea Harrier jet fighters

We take a first look at the Sea Harrier Museum in Visakhapatnam, set to open in the next two weeks We take a first look at the Sea Harrier Museum in Visakhapatnam, set to open in the next two weeks The Indian Navy bid adieu to its Sea Harrier jet fighters, known for their short […]

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Indian Navy received over 3 lakh applications under Agnipath scheme so far

Indian Navy received over 3 lakh applications under Agnipath scheme so far

The Indian Navy has received 3.03 lakh applications under the Agnipath military recruitment scheme till Friday, the Defence Ministry said on Saturday. The Indian Navy had on July 2 begun the recruitment process under the scheme. “A total of 3,03,328 applications received so far for Agniveer in the Indian Navy…3,03,328 applications received as on July […]

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Working to tackle drug traffickers: Coast Guard D-G Pathania

Working to tackle drug traffickers: Coast Guard D-G Pathania

On his first visit to Kerala after taking over as the Director-General of Indian Coast Guard, V.S. Pathania spoke on the maritime force’s capabilities, goals and plans. Excerpts: There seems to be a rise in drug trafficking on the seas of India’s maritime interest going by the recent hauls made by you. How rampant is […]

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