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What is Indian Navy

Indian Navy

About Indian Navy

What is Indian Navy

The Indian Navy is the naval branch of the Indian Armed Forces — the other two forces included in safeguarding the country are the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force. The President of India is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Navy, while the Chief of Naval Staff commands the Navy.
 
The primary objective of the Indian Navy is to protect the country's maritime borders and help in the expansion of its forces. The naval body, whose establishment can be traced back to the 17th century, is bestowed with various responsibilities. From defeating threats to developing indigenous systems and weapons,
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Navy's INS Brahmaputra severely damaged in fire, 1 sailor missing

In the afternoon on Monday, the ship experienced severe listing to one side (port side), the release said. "Despite all efforts, the ship could not be brought to the upright position

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Updated On : 22 Jul 2024 | 10:07 PM IST

With an eye on the Indian Ocean, China planning radar base in Sri Lanka

The radar base will focus on monitoring the activities of the Indian Navy, apart from attempting to evaluate India's strategic assets in South India

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Updated On : 07 Apr 2023 | 10:48 AM IST

Legal process for former Indian Navy sailors in Qatar started: MEA

India has been given consular access to the eight men on a couple of occasions, and some of their relatives were allowed to meet them

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Updated On : 06 Apr 2023 | 7:27 PM IST

First lot of women officers to join Army's artillery regiments this month

The Centre has approved the Indian Army's decision to induct women officers in the artillery regiments, Minister of State for Defence, Ajay Bhatt informed the Lok Sabha on March 31

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Updated On : 06 Apr 2023 | 12:05 PM IST

First batch of 2,585 Agniveers graduate after four months of training

Rajya Sabha MP PT Usha, a noted former athlete, and cricketer Mithali Raj were present at the historic programme. Among those passing out were 272 female Agniveers

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Updated On : 28 Mar 2023 | 9:34 PM IST

Efforts on to secure release of former Navy personnel from Qatar: MEA

The Qatari authorities have not yet publicly made any charges against the Indians who were working for private firm Dahra Global Technologies and Consultancy Services

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Updated On : 16 Mar 2023 | 8:18 PM IST

US: Indian Navy's P8I aircraft reaches Guam for Exercise Sea Dragon

The exercise scheduled from March 15-30, 2023, would stress on coordinated anti-submarine warfare amongst the participating countries, the Indian Navy said

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Updated On : 16 Mar 2023 | 11:19 AM IST

Indian Navy announces instituting two trophies in memory of Late Gen Rawat

The Indian Navy on Wednesday announced instituting two awards in the memory of India's first Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat.

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Updated On : 16 Mar 2023 | 7:29 AM IST

TROPEX-23: Indian Navy completes four-month-long war exercise

Culmination of TROPEX-23 brings to end an intense operational phase for the Indian Navy that commenced in November 2022

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Updated On : 09 Mar 2023 | 11:13 PM IST

Goa: Navy, IAF choppers deployed to fight Mhadei fires; 28 doused, 3 active

The fires that have broken out in Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary in Goa are being kept under control through the joint efforts of the Indian Navy, Indian Air Force and the forest department

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Updated On : 09 Mar 2023 | 2:41 PM IST

Indian Navy chopper makes emergency landing off Mumbai coast; 3 rescued

An Indian Navy Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) on a routine sortie with three personnel on board made an emergency landing off the Mumbai coast on Wednesday, an official said

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Updated On : 08 Mar 2023 | 12:35 PM IST

LIVE: Death toll due to explosion at building in Dhaka rises to 15

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Updated On : 07 Mar 2023 | 8:39 PM IST

Indian Navy successfully test-fires BrahMos; hits target with precision

Indian Navy successfully test-fired the BrahMos missile launched from a warship in the Arabian Sea, an official said, adding the missile managed to hit its target with precision

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Updated On : 05 Mar 2023 | 11:32 PM IST

Indian Navy successfully test-fires the BrahMos supersonic missile

BrahMos missile flies at a speed of 2.8 Mach or almost three times the speed of sound

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Updated On : 05 Mar 2023 | 11:28 PM IST

Top headlines: Subway's sale draws Goldman, US-India navies hold 6th meet

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Updated On : 05 Mar 2023 | 8:29 AM IST

US, Indian navies hold sixth meeting on aircraft carrier technology

However, the Indian Navy is keen to work with the US Navy and to pick up its operational practices and expertise in carrier-borne operations

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Updated On : 04 Mar 2023 | 10:20 PM IST

We want to cooperate, work together in maritime domain: Indian Navy Chief

Highlighting the ever-changing technology in the field of modern warfare, Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar on Saturday underscored the importance of cooperation and working together

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Updated On : 04 Mar 2023 | 3:41 PM IST

Indian Navy's INS Vikramaditya carrying out sea trials post-refit

The 45,000-tonne aircraft carrier could hold as many as twenty MiG-29K fighters, along with utility helicopters, on its flight deck

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Updated On : 27 Feb 2023 | 3:00 PM IST

India's ancient maritime journey to be recreated by 2025: Sanjeev Sanyal

The ship will be about 20-metre long, will have no GPS and would be similar to the ships made in ancient days when India had close connections with Southeast Asia via maritime trade, he said

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Updated On : 27 Feb 2023 | 7:38 AM IST

SC to hear plea by ex-servicemen for payment of OROP arrears in one go

A group of ex-servicemen moved the Supreme Court seeking a direction to the Centre that arrears of the One Rank-One Pension scheme be paid to all eligible pensioners

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Updated On : 26 Feb 2023 | 8:27 PM IST