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India’s warship double boost to Navy

India strengthens maritime security with the commissioning of two indigenous stealth frigates, while Project-75(I) promises submarines with unmatched underwater endurance, redefining naval deterrence in the Indian Ocean. The Indian Navy took a

August 28, 2025

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INS Nistar Unveiled: Inside India’s First Indigenous Diving Support Vessel

The ship’s Sanskrit name, meaning liberation, highlights its key role in boosting India’s deep-sea rescue abilities—rare among global navies…writes Manan Bhatt The Indian Navy today commissioned INS Nistar, which is India’s first

July 18, 2025

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Indian Defence Delegation Meets French Officials

French officials confirmed that the meeting marked the formal launch of the Rafale Marine programme — a key development in Indo-French naval cooperation as India seeks to bolster the maritime capabilities of

June 22, 2025

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Tableaux highlights India’s progress

The banner reads “Empowered Women, Prosperous Families, Strong Nation,” encapsulating the initiative’s essence in uplifting lives and strengthening the nation…reports Asian Lite News The presentation of tableaux at the Republic Day Parade

January 26, 2025

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Navy displays three newly commissioned frontline combatants

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is in attendance as the Chief Guest, reflecting India’s historic ties with Indonesia…reports Asian Lite News India marked its 76th Republic Day with a grand parade down Kartavya

January 26, 2025

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Indian Navy’s Combat Systems for New Scorpenes

Indian Navy is negotiating a deal with Mazagaon Dockyards which will partner with the French Naval Group to build three more Scorpenes for the Indian Navy after it gets its first six

July 30, 2024

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Indian Navy Helps Pakistani Crew Onboard Iranian Fishing Vessel

INS Sumedha intercepted fishing vessel Al Rahmani and medical specialists provided medical assistance to the crew. Indian Navy has responded to a distress call and provided critical medical assistance to a Pakistani

May 4, 2024

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Indian Navy Thwarts Hijack Bid by Somali Pirates

In a daring operation to safeguard maritime security, the Indian Navy successfully thwarted Somali pirates from using a ex-merchant vessel Ruen to hijack ships traversing the region, the Indian Navy spokesperson said.

March 16, 2024

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Indian Navy Set to Commission New Base in Lakshadweep

Indian Navy set to commission INS Jatayu naval base in Lakshadweep, to enhance operational capability The Indian Navy is all set to commission the naval detachment in Minicoy as INS Jatayu in

March 2, 2024

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After flak over inaction, Chinese Navy escorts cargo ships in Red Sea

Experts noted that despite being considered a world power and having a naval base in Djibouti (near the area of the incident), did not respond to the distress call from merchant vessel

February 3, 2024

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