President Murmu takes dived sortie onboard INS Vaghsheer on Western Seaboard

December 28, 2025 5:25 PM

President Murmu takes dived sortie onboard INS Vaghsheer on Western Seaboard

President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday undertook a dived sortie onboard INS Vaghsheer, an indigenous Kalvari-class submarine, on the Western Seaboard, marking a rare operational engagement by the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. Accompanied by Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, the President embarked the submarine at Karwar Naval Harbour in Karnataka and spent over two hours interacting with the crew and witnessing operational demonstrations at sea. Notably, she is only the...

Strong Navy in Indian Ocean Region is our top priority: Rajnath Singh

January 15, 2025 5:46 PM

Strong Navy in Indian Ocean Region is our top priority: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday reaffirmed the government's commitment to enhancing national security and achieving self-reliance in the defence sector. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony for three advanced naval assets—INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, and INS Vaghsheer—Singh outlined India's focus on modernizing its armed forces and implementing defence reforms by 2025. "Improving India's security system and achieving self-reliance in the defence sector has been the priority of the ...

‘Unwavering commitment to building robust, self-reliant defence sector’, PM Modi dedicates naval combatants to nation

January 15, 2025 4:06 PM

‘Unwavering commitment to building robust, self-reliant defence sector’, PM Modi dedicates naval combatants to nation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday dedicated three frontline naval combatants — INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, and INS Vaghsheer — to the nation during a commissioning ceremony at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai. “These naval combatants will strengthen our efforts to become a global leader in defence and further our pursuit of self-reliance,” PM Modi said. He emphasized that their commissioning reflects India's commitment to building a robust and self-reliant defence sector. The event was...

PM Modi to dedicate three cutting-edge naval combatants to nation on Wednesday

January 14, 2025 9:04 PM

PM Modi to dedicate three cutting-edge naval combatants to nation on Wednesday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will commission three naval combatants—INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, and INS Vaghsheer—during a ceremony at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai on Wednesday. INS Surat, the fourth and final ship of the P15B Guided Missile Destroyer Project, is one of the most advanced destroyers globally. It features modern weapon and sensor systems and has network-centric capabilities. The ship is designed to support various helicopter operations, including the Chetak, ALH, Sea King, and ...