Page 3 - Latest Updates on Indian Navy
Indian Navy has steadfastly protected our nation, says PM Modi on Navy Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended greetings on Navy Day and said the force has distinguished itself with its humanitarian spirit
 "Indian Navy has steadfastly protected our nation, says PM Modi on Navy Day")
Navy to open all branches for women from next year: Chief of Naval Staff
The Indian Navy is looking at opening all its branches for women from next year, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar said on Saturday
 "Navy to open all branches for women from next year: Chief of Naval Staff")
Next aircraft carrier might also be a small one, says Admiral Kumar
Successive navy chiefs have publicly stated that INS Vishal, the expected name for IAC-2, would be a 65,000-tonne carrier that would embark 55-60 aircraft
Proposed procurement of predator drones from US under process: Navy chief
The case for the proposed procurement of a fleet of Predator drones from the US is under process, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar said on Saturday
 "Proposed procurement of predator drones from US under process: Navy chief")
President Murmu to witness Navy's Operational Demonstration in Vizag
For the first time, the main Navy Day event is being organised outside New Delhi, but President of India Droupadi Murmu will join the celebrations as the guest of honour
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Two new fast interceptor crafts to be inducted in Navy's Bengal area
Two new fast interceptor crafts will be inducted in the Indian Navy's Bengal area, taking its total fleet strength at Kolkata to eight, a top official said on Friday
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Best of BS Opinion: Dharavi's human factors, Fighting naval battle & more
Here are the top BS Opinion articles of the day
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Fighting the naval battle
China's navy is the fastest-growing in the world, but a formidable adversary to rein in its might in the Indo-Pacific is taking shape
 "Fighting the naval battle")
Chinese intrusions into Indian Ocean not uncommon, says Indian Navy
The Indian Navy on Wednesday said it keeps surveillance over the Indian Ocean Region where "the Chinese intrusions are not uncommon"
 "Chinese intrusions into Indian Ocean not uncommon, says Indian Navy")
India seeks consular access to 8 ex-navy officers detained in Qatar: MEA
India said it has sought further consular access to eight of its former navy officers under detention in Qatar for nearly three months
 "India seeks consular access to 8 ex-navy officers detained in Qatar: MEA")
INS Trikand, INS Sumitra take part in bilateral exercise with Oman Navy
Activities undertaken during the harbour phase included professional interactions between Indian Navy and Royal Navy of Oman operations teams and friendly sports fixtures between the two navies
 "INS Trikand, INS Sumitra take part in bilateral exercise with Oman Navy")
Navy proposes operationalising Indian Ocean partnership initiative
The Indian Navy had already created a bouquet of initiatives and structures to manage the Indian Ocean
Women permitted in certain branches of Indian Navy University: Centre to HC
The high court was informed that now the Indian Navy is recruiting women candidates under the Indian Navy University Entry Scheme in the executive branch's general service (X) cadre
Third, and the biggest, edition of coastal defence exercise from today
"Coastal security being a major sub-set of coastal defence, the concept of 'Exercise Sea Vigil' is to activate the coastal security apparatus across India," stated the Ministry of Defence
 "Third, and the biggest, edition of coastal defence exercise from today")
Testing, evaluation facility for sonar systems for Navy launched by DRDO
The SPACE facility is based on the concept design and requirements projected by NPOL and has been constructed by L&T Shipbuilding, Chennai
Deal with fishermen in more humane way: Indian Navy to Lankan peers
The Indian Navy has urged its Sri Lankan counterpart to adopt a more humane approach towards Indian fishermen
 "Deal with fishermen in more humane way: Indian Navy to Lankan peers")
Navy Chief Kumar arrives in Tokyo for quadrilateral naval Exercise Malabar
Exercise Malabar includes sophisticated naval drills, in which the navies of The US, India, Japan, and Australia, practice engaging a hostile power
Indian Navy must remain combat ready and credible force: CNS Admiral
He was addressing the naval commanders' conference that concluded on Thursday after deliberations for four days
Revisit denial to disclose report on armed forces' pay: CIC to PMO
The Central Information Commission has directed the Prime Minister's Office to "revisit" its refusal to disclose under the RTI a 14-year-old report on the pay and pension of armed forces personnel
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Andhra cadre IAS Giridhar Aramane takes charge as new defence secretary
Seasoned bureaucrat Giridhar Aramane assumed charge as the new defence secretary at a time the government has been focusing on modernising the three services
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