Indian Coast Guard vessel ICGS Sarthak, an indigenously designed Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV), arrived at Suwaikh Port on December 9 as part of its Overseas Deployment (OSD) to the Gulf. The five-day visit aims to strengthen bilateral maritime ties, conduct professional exchanges and advance cooperative efforts under India’s SAGAR vision….
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Indian Navy’s Sagar Bandhu Aids Sri Lanka
New Delhi : As Cyclone-affected regions of Sri Lanka grapple with damage to infrastructure and urgent humanitarian needs, the Indian Navy has intensified its relief mission under Operation Sagar Bandhu. In a fresh deployment, four additional naval vessels INS Gharial, LCU 54, LCU 51 and LCU 57 were dispatched to…
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PM Modi Extends Navy Day Greetings, Lauds Indian Navy’s Courage
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt greetings to the Indian Navy personnel on the occasion of Navy Day, acknowledging their unwavering courage, discipline, and commitment to safeguarding the country’s maritime boundaries. His message reflected deep respect for the force that plays a vital role in ensuring national security and protecting…
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Khadi Steals the Show at Navyug Khadi Fashion Show
The Navyug Khadi Fashion Show, staged at the National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, presented a contemporary vision of Khadi on November 29, 2025. Organised by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) in collaboration with NIFT and FDCI, the event underlined the Prime Minister’s mantra …
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Indian Coast Guard Hosts Maiden Shipbuilding & IT Conference
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) hosted its maiden Shipbuilding, Indigenisation & IT Conference on November 27, 2025, in Madikeri, Karnataka, marking a pivotal step in strengthening India’s maritime capabilities. The event witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Coimbatore District Small Industries Association and Defence Innovation…
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“Strengthening Maritime Ties with Morocco”
Rear Admiral Mohamed Tahin, Inspector of the Royal Moroccan Navy, is on an official visit to India from 24–27 November 2025. The visit focused on deepening maritime cooperation included a bilateral meeting with Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, a wreath-laying at the National War Memorial and…
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Indian Navy Set to Commission Mahe ASW Craft
Mumbai — The Indian Navy will commission Mahe, the lead ship of the indigenously built Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai, on 24 November 2025. The ceremony is scheduled to be hosted by Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan and presided over by General Upendra Dwivedi,…
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INS Savitri, Seychelles Boost EEZ Surveillance Ties
Indian Naval Ship (INS) Savitri, an Offshore Patrol Vessel of the Indian Navy, arrived at Port Victoria, Seychelles, on 22 November 2025 to undertake a port call and a joint Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) surveillance with the Seychelles Coast Guard. Purpose of the Visit The port call forms part of…
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Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 to Begin on December 2
The Ministry of Education will host Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS) 4.0 from 2–10 December 2025 to celebrate deep civilisational ties between Tamil Nadu and Kashi. Coordinated by IIT Madras and Banaras Hindu University (BHU), the fourth edition advances the Prime Minister’s vision of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat through cultural exchange,…
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Indian Navy to Commission INS Mahe on Nov 24
Mumbai, Nov 24, 2025: The Indian Navy will commission Mahe, the first of eight Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai. The induction marks a key step in India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat drive in naval shipbuilding. Indigenous design tailored for littoral…