Rajnath Singh highlights Indian Navy’s growing strength, calls for harnessing maritime potential for prosperity

October 6, 2026 12:52 PM

Rajnath Singh highlights Indian Navy’s growing strength, calls for harnessing maritime potential for prosperity

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday highlighted the Indian Navy’s growing combat capabilities and indigenous platforms, calling for India to harness its maritime potential to advance economic growth, national prosperity and strategic strength. Addressing a Barakhana organised by the Eastern Naval Command in Visakhapatnam, Singh commended naval personnel for safeguarding India’s maritime interests and acknowledged the support and sacrifices of their families. He said the Navy had emerg...

Eastern Naval Command to conduct Operational Demonstration at Visakhapatnam on Jan 4

December 31, 2024 3:36 PM

Eastern Naval Command to conduct Operational Demonstration at Visakhapatnam on Jan 4

The Eastern Naval Command (ENC) of the Indian Navy is set to conduct a grand 'Operational Demonstration' at Rama Krishna Beach in Visakhapatnam on January 4, 2025. The event will highlight the Navy’s combat capabilities, featuring tactical  manoeuvres, air power displays, and simulated combat operations. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will be the chief guest for the demonstration, which will be hosted by Vice-Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief...