PM Modi pays tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, recalls historic Tricolour hoisting in Port Blair

December 30, 2025 4:44 PM

PM Modi pays tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, recalls historic Tricolour hoisting in Port Blair

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, recalling the historic moment when he hoisted the Indian Tricolour in Port Blair on December 30, 1943, describing the act as a powerful symbol of courage, valour and organised resolve. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said the event remains a lasting reminder that freedom is achieved not merely through aspiration, but through strength, hard work, justice and collective determination. “On this very day, Dece...

Indian Coast Guard rescues 2 crew members from stranded U.S. vessel off Andaman & Nicobar Islands

July 11, 2025 1:21 PM

Indian Coast Guard rescues 2 crew members from stranded U.S. vessel off Andaman & Nicobar Islands

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on Thursday rescued two crew members from a U.S.-flagged sailing yacht stranded near Indira Point, off the coast of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The yacht, Sea Angel, issued a distress alert after encountering rough sea conditions. According to the ICG, the vessel’s sail had been torn off and its propeller was entangled in ropes. The two crew members onboard included one American and one Turkish national. In a post on X, the ICG said: “On 10 Jul 25, at 115...