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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, the Indian Navy operates above, on and under the surface of the ocean to help create a secure maritime environment.
 
Every year, various job opportunities are made available in the Indian Navy. To be eligible for several Indian Navy jobs, you need mandatory 12+ qualification from any government-recognised board or university. There are two methods for applying — NDA (National Defence Academy) entry and Indian Naval Academy entry.

When is Navy Day celebrated?
 
Navy Day is celebrated in India on December 4. On the eve of December 4, the Indian Navy organises a Beating Retreat and Tatoo Ceremony at the Gateway of India in Mumbai.
 
Why is Navy Day celebrated?
 
Navy Day is celebrated to invoke the memory of the launch of Operation Trident during the Indo-Pak war in 1971. The day is celebrated as a mark of reverence to those who were martyred in the war.
 
What was Operation Trident?
 
Operation Trident was conducted in the night intervening December 4 and 5 when the Navy launched an attack on the Pakistan Naval Headquarters in Karachi. India drowned four Pakistani vessels and ravaged the Karachi harbour fuel fields. The operation killed over 500 Pakistani Navy personnel, while the Indian side suffered no losses. 
 
Operation Trident was followed up with another attack by the Indian Navy, code-named Operation Python. Again, India did not suffer any losses in the offensive and managed to damage Pakistani fleet tanker PNS Dacca beyond repair while causing them to lose the Kemari Oil Storage facility as well.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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