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.

Indian Navy to build TU 142 Aircraft museum in Kolkata

Kolkata, Dec 3 (UNI) To motivate young school children to join Indian Navy, it will set up a permanent TU 142 aircraft museum in Kolkata on the lines of the Vizag Naval museum, said Naval Officer-in-Charge, West Bengal, Commodore Suprobho De.

Sub Lieutenant Shivangi becomes first woman pilot in Navy

New Delhi/IBNS: Sub Lieutenant Shivangi became the first woman pilot in the Indian Navy after successfully completing her graduation course.

Indian Navy deploys diving team for search and recovery of vehicle at Sevok

New Delhi, Jul 22 (IBNS): The Indian Navy deployed a specialised diving team from Eastern Naval Command on sunday on request from the state government for search and recovery of an ill-fated vehicle that met with an accident earlier in the month near coronation bridge at Sevoke. 

Indian Navy launches Operation Sanklap in Gulf of Oman

New Delhi, Jun 20 (UNI) Indian Navy on Thursday launched operation Sanklap by deploying its stealth guided missile destroyer INS Chennai and patrol vessel INS Sunayna in the Gulf of Oman to re-assure Indian Flagged Vessels operating and transiting through the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman following the maritime security incidents in the region.

Admiral Karambir Singh, PVSM, AVSM, ADC Chief of the Naval staff

New Delhi, May 31 (IBNS): Admiral Karambir Singh assumed command of the Indian Navy today  (31 May 19) as the 24th Chief of the Naval Staff.

Admiral Karambir Singh becomes new Indian Navy Chief

New Delhi, May 31 (UNI): Admiral Karambir Singh on Friday assumed the charge of Chief of Indian Naval Staff at a ceremony in South Block here.

Indian Navy will conduct first Indian Navy Entrance Test for Officers in Sept

New Delhi, May 14 (IBNS): The Indian Navy is introducing computer-based examination for the selection of Direct Entry Officers after graduation.

Indian Navy inducts 4th Scorpene class submarine

New Delhi, May 6 (UNI): Indian Navy on Monday inducted the fourth scorpene class submarine INS Vela constructed by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited.

Indian Naval Diving team joins search operation in Imphal River

New Delhi, May 1 (UNI) Indian Naval Diving team on Wednesday joined the search operations in an effort to locate the missing personnel in Imphal river in Manipur.

Indian maritime forces on high alert following terror attacks in Sri Lanka

Rameswaram, Apr 22 (UNI) The Indian maritime forces were kept on high alert along the South-eastern coast of Tamil Nadu after a string of powerful bomb attack that killed more than 200 people in Sri Lanka on Sunday.

INS Shikra hosts Naval Investiture Ceremony

New Delhi, Apr 10 (IBNS): The Naval Investiture Ceremony for 2019 was held at the naval helicopter base INS Shikra of Western Naval Command (WNC), Mumbai on 10 Apr 19.

Indian Navy continues humanitarian efforts in cyclone-hit Mozambique

New Delhi, Mar 22 (IBNS): The ships of the first training squadron of the Indian Navy (Sujata, Sarathi and Shardul) are currently undertaking humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations at Port Beira in Mozambique since Mar 18.