Indian Navy creates history, two women officers to join warship's crew
New Delhi: In a historic stance that will redefine gender equality in the Indian Navy, the force has deployed two women officers on warships as part of the crew.
Indian Navy to deploy 2 women officers in warships for the first time
New Delhi/IBNS: In a first, the Indian Navy has deployed two women officers--Sub Lieutenant Kumudini Tyagi and Sub Lieutenant Riti Singh--on Navy warships as part of the crew.
Indian Customs seizes smuggled textiles worth Rs 3.3 crore on fishing trawler to Bangladesh
Diamond Harbour/West Bengal: On the basis of specific intelligence, a fishing trawler was intercepted by the officers of the Commissionerate of Customs (Preventive) West Bengal in the wee hours of Sunday which was coming from Diamond Harbour towards Sagar Island.
Supertanker MT New Diamond catches fire again: Indian Navy
New Delhi/IBNS: A second fire broke out on the fully loaded supertanker MT New Diamond, that was ablaze just a few days ago off the coast of Sri Lanka, the Indian Navy said on Monday.
Indian Navy participates in cooperative exercises with USS Nimitz carrier strike group
New Delhi/IBNS: In an attempt to improve cooperation between the United States and Indian maritime forces, the Indian navy on Monday conducted a passage exercise with the US Navy's USS Nimitz carrier strike group on the Indian Ocean.
Indian Navy repatriates 687 stranded Nationals from Iran
Thoothukudi/UNI: Indian Navy repatriated 687 Indian Nationals to VOC Port here after they have been stranded in Iran owing to Coronavirus-related travel restrictions.
India, Japan hold joint naval exercise in Indian Ocean amid stand-off with China
New Delhi/IBNS: India and Japan on Saturday held a joint naval exercise in the Indian Ocean involving two naval ships each from both the countries, said a media report.
26 sailors tested positive for COVID-19, says Indian Navy
Mumbai/IBNS: At least 26 sailors at the Western Naval Command in Mumbai have tested positive for COVID-19, Indian Navy has confirmed on Saturday, said media reports.
Coronavirus outbreak in India: 21 Indian Navy personnel test positive
Mumbai/UNI: As many as 21 Indian Navy personnel tested positive for COVID -19 within naval premises on Mumbai, officials said.
Indian Navy supports fight against Covid19 in Port Blair
New Delhi/IBNS: Reaching out to those in need during the Covid-19 crisis, Naval Air Station (NAS) Utkrosh and Material Organisation (Port Blair) carried out food distribution in Port Blair.
Indian Naval Sailing Vessels Mhadei & Tarini set sail for Bay of Bengal Offshore sailing expedition
Panaji/UNI: Indian Naval Sailing Vessels Mhadei and Tarini set sail for the Bay of Bengal Offshore sailing expedition from the Indian Naval Ocean Sailing Node at Goa on Saturday.
INS Netaji Subhas celebrates birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
Kolkata/UNI: INS Netaji Subhas, Naval Station here today celebrated the 124th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose with floral tributes on his statue situated at the centre of the station.
Indian Naval ships Kirpan, Airavat reach Kidderpore docks
Kolkata/IBNS: As part of Navy Day celebrations, Indian Naval Ships Kirpan and Airavat are in Kolkata.
Navy Day: Why India celebrates this day?
New Delhi/IBNS: As India celebrates its Navy Day on Wednesday, IBNS looks back at its history to trace the significance of the day. This year's Navy Day also comes on the heels of Sub-Lieutenant Shivangi of Indian Navy becoming the first naval woman pilot as she joined operational duties at its base in Kochi two days ago.
PM Narendra Modi wishes nation on Indian Navy Day
New Delhi/IBNS: Wishing the Indian Navy on its special day, PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the contribution of the forces has made the nation stronger and safer.