Indian Navy

UP, Gujarat men arrested for leaking naval information to Pakistani handlers: Karnataka Police

December 22, 2025 7:11 pm

The Malpe police booked the accused on charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Official Secrets Act.

Navy’s stitched ship to set sail, retrace ancient sea route to Oman

December 15, 2025 3:55 am

The project — part of an initiative to revive India’s rich maritime heritage — is being executed through a tripartite agreement between the Indian Navy, the Ministry of Culture and Goa-based shipbuilding company Hodi Innovations (OPC) Private Ltd.

Key part to be fixed before Dhruvs with Navy, Coast Guard fly again

December 11, 2025 9:14 am

Deck landing stress and exposure of mechanical components to the corrosive saline environment of the seas put naval helicopters through more gruelling tests, different from the choppers operated by land-based forces. The ALH naval variant awaits modification to a key component.

Navy Day 2025: Story of Operation Trident, the 1971 Bangladesh War operation commemorated today

December 04, 2025 2:27 pm

Navy Day 2025, Indian Navy Bangladesh War: What was Operation Trident, which led to Navy Day subsequently being observed on December 4?

No war, no peace: Navy’s new category in Indian Maritime Doctrine 2025

December 03, 2025 5:11 am

The Navy said the new doctrine aligns closely with India’s vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 and integrates key national initiatives such as Sagarmala, PM Gati Shakti, Maritime India Vision 2030, Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 and MAHASAGAR.

India’s third n-sub soon, in final stages of trial: Navy chief

December 03, 2025 5:14 am

A senior Navy officer said the Russian SSN is likely to be delivered in 2027-28. “We are pushing for 2027, but it may come by 2028,” the officer said.

Operation Sindoor | Offensive action threat major factor in Pakistan's ceasefire request: Vice-Admiral Swaminathan

December 02, 2025 8:21 pm

Vice Admiral K Swaminathan said that in a very short period, the Indian Navy had deployed more than 30 ships and submarines and India's frontline ships were poised for combat off the Makran coast under the umbrella of the aircraft carrier INS Vikrant battle group.

Cyclone Ditwah: IAF delivers 21 tonnes of relief material in Sri Lanka as India plans evacuation

November 30, 2025 2:20 am

On Saturday, two transport aircraft of the IAF – C-130J and IL-76 – delivered nearly 21 tonnes of relief material to Colombo as a part of India's humanitarian assistance extended to Sri Lanka.

India, US sign Rs 7,995-cr deal for MH60R Navy chopper support

November 29, 2025 4:20 am

The Indian Navy has procured 24 of these helicopters, manufactured by Lockheed Martin, under foreign military sales from the US government at an estimated cost of USD 2.4 billion, while 15 choppers have been inducted so far. The deal was signed in 2020.

Navy commissions ‘silent hunter’ INS Mahe; Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi says armed forces’ strength lies in synergy

November 25, 2025 2:00 am

INS Mahe is the first of the Mahe-class ASW-SWCs, a new generation of indigenous shallow-water combatants described as sleek, swift, and resolutely Indian.

India’s latest warship 'Mahendragiri' launched in Mumbai

September 01, 2023 10:41 pm

Vice President Dhankar lauded the latest addition to the naval fleet and said, “I am sure that Mahendragiri, once commissioned, will proudly fly the tiranga (national tricolour) across the oceans, as an ambassador of India's maritime might."

As part of Navy Week celebrations, personnel perform in Beating Retreat and Tattoo Ceremony

December 03, 2022 2:15 pm

Scorpene class submarine INS Vela commissioned in Mumbai ceremony

November 25, 2021 3:41 pm

After INS Vishakapatnam's commisioning on Sunday, INS Vela will be the second addition to the Indian Navy's warships.

Indian Navy MR merit list 2020 released, download now

February 21, 2020 5:54 pm

The Indian Navy has released the merit list for the Matric Recruitment (MR) for the April 2020 baatch. The candidates can check the merit list through the website- joinindiannavy.org

Vacancies in UPSC, Indian Navy, IOCL, BSF; jobs to apply this week

November 10, 2019 2:46 pm

The online application process for most of the vacant posts will be closed by this month. Have a look at the vacancies this week

Navy gears up as Cyclone Maha approaches Gujarat coast

November 06, 2019 1:00 pm

A total of 30 NDRF teams and 15 teams of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) have been deployed in various parts of Gujarat along with teams of doctors and nurses. District collectors have been asked remain alert to tackle any emergency.

Defence Minister commissions second Kalvari class submarine INS Khanderi

September 30, 2019 6:37 am

A crucial feature of the new submarine is that unlike previous requirement of 60 crew, its maximum requirement is 36 crew. It saves oxygen availability and increases its capacity to stay underwater for long periods.

How to download Indian Navy admit card for AA, SSR, MR exam

February 19, 2019 10:29 pm

The Indian Navy has released the admit cards for the post of matric recruit (MR), senior secondary recruit (SSR), artificer apprentice (AA) on its official website, joinindiannavy.gov.in

Merchant navy vessel MV Infinity One reports water ingress; Indian Navy says disaster averted

June 09, 2016 10:48 am

INS Trikand and CGS Amal were rushed to render help to MV Infinity one 20 Nm off Goa coast after the vessel had reported water ingress and dangerous list.

International Fleet Review 2016: Glimpses of Indian Navy's majestic display

February 06, 2016 5:57 pm

President Pranab Mukherjee inspected one of the largest maritime events in the recent past, as International Fleet Review 2016 (IFR 2016) took place off the Visakhapatnam coast on Saturday (February 6).

Can India match China's submarine power: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:21 pm

Reliance Defence to set up shipyard in Visakhapatnam

January 11, 2016 5:39 am

Mumbai, Jan 11 (ANI): Reliance Defence has signed an accord with Andhra Pradesh Government to set up a naval facility along the country’s coast with an initial investment of Rs.50 billion. Reliance Defence, a unit of billionaire Anil Ambani’s Reliance Infrastructure, plans to build submarines and aircraft carriers as well as to provide services including maintenance and refitting of ships at the facility. Reliance Chairman Ambani cited estimates saying the Indian navy could spend nearly 200 billion rupees annually over the next 15 years on acquisitions and fleet modernisation of submarines and aircraft carriers.

Admiral Dhowan commissions INS Kadmatt into Indian Navy

January 07, 2016 4:05 pm

Visakhapatnam, Jan 07 (ANI): Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral R.K. Dhowan, on Thursday commissioned INS Kadmatt into the Indian Navy and said the ship is indigenously designed by the Indian Navy's in-house organization. He assured that commissioning of INS Kadmatt marks yet another milestone in the journey towards self-reliance and Make-in-India. About 90per cent of the ship is indigenous and is equipped to fight in Nuclear, Biological and Chemical (NBC) warfare conditions.

India's first aircraft carrier INS Vikrant being broken up

November 21, 2014 5:37 pm