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September 20, 2026 2:26 PM

India, Sri Lanka begin 13th bilateral maritime exercise SLINEX-26 in Visakhapatnam

The 13th edition of the India-Sri Lanka bilateral maritime exercise, SLINEX-26, is underway at Visakhapatnam from September 17 to 21, with the Indian and Sri Lankan navies participating in the exercise. The exercise began with the Harbour Phase and will be followed by the Sea Phase. The Indian Navy is participating with INS Kavaratti, an indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvette, and INS Jyoti, the Fleet Tanker. The Sri Lanka Navy is represented by SLNS Sindurala. Conceptualised in 2005, SLI...

August 13, 2026 6:41 PM

World Elephant Day 2026: India steps up efforts to tackle human-elephant conflict; Gaj Gaurav Awards conferred

India on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to elephant conservation with a focus on technology, habitat protection, community participation and coordinated efforts to address human-elephant conflict (HEC) as the national celebrations of World Elephant Day 2026 were held in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh presided over the celebrations, while Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan attended as the...

July 31, 2026 7:41 AM

Navy inducts indigenous diving support vessel ‘Nipun’ to strengthen deep-sea rescue capabilities

The Indian Navy on Thursday took delivery of 'Nipun', the second indigenous Diving Support Vessel (DSV) built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), marking another milestone in India's drive towards self-reliance in defence shipbuilding under the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' initiative. The vessel was formally delivered to the Navy at Visakhapatnam. Designed and constructed in accordance with the classification rules of the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), the ship has an indigenous content of nearly...

July 30, 2026 10:51 PM

Indian Railways approves Rs 299-crore Visakhapatnam coaching yard remodelling project

Indian Railways has approved a ₹299-crore project to remodel the Visakhapatnam Coaching Yard under the South Coast Railway, aiming to significantly enhance the station's operational capacity, improve train punctuality and upgrade passenger facilities at one of the country's busiest railway terminals. The comprehensive remodelling project includes the construction of additional railway lines and platforms, along with the installation of an Electronic Interlocking (EI) system to streamline trai...

July 10, 2026 10:24 PM

India is primary guarantor of peace and stability in Indian Ocean Region: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday asserted that India has emerged as the primary guarantor of peace and stability in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), highlighting the Indian Navy's pivotal role in safeguarding the country's maritime interests amid an increasingly complex global security environment. Addressing naval personnel during a Barakhana in Visakhapatnam on the eve of the commissioning of INS Mahendragiri, the sixth indigenous Project 17A stealth frigate, Singh praised the Navy for ...

May 1, 2026 4:03 PM

Visakhapatnam to power India’s AI ambitions with ₹15 billion Google Cloud hub: Vaishnaw

India is set to strengthen its position as a trusted global partner in electronics manufacturing and advanced technology, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said while attending the groundbreaking ceremony of the Google Cloud India AI Hub in Visakhapatnam. The ambitious project, backed by an estimated investment of $15 billion, is being developed in collaboration with Google Cloud, Adani ConneX, and Airtel Nxtra. It will feature a 1 GW hyperscale AI data centre, with the Andhra Pradesh government ...

April 28, 2026 3:14 PM

Foundation stone laid for Google Cloud India AI Hub in Visakhapatnam

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday laid the foundation stone for the Google Cloud India AI Hub in Visakhapatnam, marking a major step towards building large-scale digital and artificial intelligence infrastructure in the state. The ceremony was attended by Union Minister for Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu, and Jeet Adani. The Google Cloud India AI Hub is part of the Adani-Google-Airtel data centre project in Vizag, Google had earl...

April 27, 2026 9:52 PM

Vice President Radhakrishnan hails Andhra University’s legacy at centenary celebrations

Vice President India C. P. Radhakrishnan on Monday described Andhra University as a “melting pot of ideas and leadership” while addressing its centenary celebrations in Visakhapatnam. Speaking at the event, VP Radhakrishnan said the university has played a pivotal role in shaping generations of students over the past 100 years and contributing significantly to nation-building. He noted that the institution has not only witnessed history but actively participated in shaping it. Recalling th...

April 4, 2026 11:40 AM

Rajnath Singh lays foundation stone of tunnel in Visakhapatnam to boost naval research

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday laid the foundation stone for a state-of-the-art Large Cavitation Tunnel (LCT) facility at the Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL) in Visakhapatnam. The facility, being developed under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), is expected to significantly enhance indigenous capabilities in designing, developing and testing advanced naval systems, including ships and submarines. Addressing scientists and researchers, the Def...

February 19, 2026 10:30 AM

Rajnath Singh to inaugurate MILAN 2026 naval exercise in Visakhapatnam

The multilateral naval exercise MILAN 2026 will be formally inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday at the Samudrika Auditorium inside the Naval Base in Visakhapatnam. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi will also be present on the occasion. Earlier, on February 15, the MILAN Village was inaugurated by Eastern Naval Command Commander-in-Chief Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla. The harbour phase of MILAN 2026 commenced on Wednesday, marked by cultural performances and ...