Friday, November 8, 2024

Tag: Indian Navy

Defence budget pegged at Rs 6.21 lakh crore for 2024-25

New Delhi: In a modest hike, the government on Thursday increased the defence budget to Rs 6.21 lakh crore for 2024-25 from last year's...

President Murmu approves 80 gallantry awards, other decorations to Armed Forces personnel

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday approved 80 gallantry awards including six Kirti Chakra and 16 Shaurya Chakra on the eve of the...

PM hails Navy’s heroic operation in rescuing sailors of merchant ship, success of Aditya L1

Jaipur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed as "heroic" the successful conduct of an operation by the Indian Navy to free a merchant...

Indian Navy intercepts merchant vessel after attempted hijacking; rescues 21 crew members including 15 Indians

New Delhi:  Indian Navy's elite marine commandos on Friday rescued all 21 crew members including 15 Indians from a bulk carrier after boarding it...

Sri Lanka to deploy naval vessel in Red Sea to fight Houthi attacks: President Wickremesinghe

Colombo: President Ranil Wickremesinghe has announced that Sri Lanka will provide a Navy vessel to fight attacks by Houthi rebels on merchant ships in...

Indian Navy enhances surveillance in Arabian Sea, Gulf of Aden

New Delhi: The Indian Navy has significantly enhanced its surveillance apparatus in the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Aden by deploying frontline destroyers...