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What is Indian Navy

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About Indian Navy

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,
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Latest Updates on Indian Navy

Mumbai boat accident: Body of missing boy found, death toll rises to 15

The incident occurred on December 18, when the Indian Navy lost control while undertaking engine trials in Mumbai Harbour due to an engine malfunction

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Updated On : 21 Dec 2024 | 3:25 PM IST

MDL delivers stealth frigate INS Nilgiri, warship INS Surat to Indian Navy

It is armed with supersonic surface-to-surface Brahmos missiles and 'Barak-8 medium-range surface-to-air missiles. The destroyer is fitted with indigenously developed anti-submarine weapons and sensor

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Updated On : 20 Dec 2024 | 8:00 PM IST

Mumbai boat accident: Naval driver lost control during trials, say police

Fourteen persons, including four on the Naval speedboat, were killed in the collision which caused the ferry carrying more than 100 passengers to sink in the Arabian Sea

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Updated On : 20 Dec 2024 | 4:39 PM IST

Toll in Mumbai ferry accident rises to 14, navy chief expresses condolence

The death toll in the Mumbai boat accident near Gateway of India that took place on Wednesday evening has risen to 14, BMC said.

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Updated On : 20 Dec 2024 | 7:18 AM IST

Craft-ferry crash: Death toll rises to 14; Navy orders Board of Inquiry

The Navy said Search and Rescue (SAR) efforts had continued through the night of December 18 - 19 in the vicinity of the accident. Two persons from the ferry are still reported to be missing

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Updated On : 19 Dec 2024 | 7:21 PM IST

Indian Navy Chief hosts deck reception aboard INS Mysore in Jakarta

Adm Muhammad Ali, Chief of Staff, Indonesian Navy, Senior Military Leadership of Indonesia, Ambassador of India in Indonesia, and members of the diplomatic community attended

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Updated On : 19 Dec 2024 | 11:59 AM IST

Mumbai boat accident: What caused the collision that killed 13 people?

Mumbai ferry accident: An FIR was filed at the Colaba police station in south Mumbai under relevant sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) against the Navy speedboat driver

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Updated On : 19 Dec 2024 | 11:20 AM IST

Mumbai boat accident: CM Fadnavis announces ex gratia of Rs 5 lakh

Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the Navy explained that the collision occurred when an Indian Navy craft lost control during engine trials in Mumbai Harbour due to an engine malfunction

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Updated On : 18 Dec 2024 | 11:46 PM IST

Indian Navy chief meets Indonesia's army commander to strengthen naval ties

According to the Indian Navy spokesperson, the discussions also aimed to strengthen information sharing, capacity building, and collaboration in the defense industry between India and Indonesia

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Updated On : 18 Dec 2024 | 2:12 PM IST

Kolkata-built INS Nirdeshak with 80% indigenous content commissioned today

According to an official statement by the Ministry of Defence, 'Nirdeshak' is the second vessel of the Survey Vessel (Large) Project

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Updated On : 18 Dec 2024 | 11:58 AM IST

Indian Navy to commission survey ship INS Nirdeshak at Vizag on Dec 18

The ceremony will be hosted by the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command and attended by distinguished guests, including senior naval officials and GRSE representatives

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Updated On : 13 Dec 2024 | 10:05 PM IST

Indian Navy to start 2025 by inducting last Scorpene sub, new stealth ship

Vagsheer, the sixth and final Scorpene-class submarine, and the first of seven Nilgiri-class stealth guided missile frigates are reportedly expected to be commissioned in January

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Updated On : 11 Dec 2024 | 5:47 PM IST

India's 2024 missile breakthroughs: Game-changing tech boosts defence might

India's defence strides in 2024 bring it closer to elite powers like the US, Russia, and China. Discover how groundbreaking missile tech is reshaping its nuclear deterrence and warfare edge

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Updated On : 10 Dec 2024 | 4:47 PM IST

Rajnath Singh attends commissioning ceremony of INS Tushil in Russia

The ships construction was closely monitored by an Indian team of specialists from the Warship Overseeing Team stationed at Kaliningrad, under the aegis of the Indian Embassy in Moscow

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Updated On : 09 Dec 2024 | 6:41 PM IST

INS Tushil 'among world's most advanced': How it'll boost Indian Navy power

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is on an official visit to Russia, where he will be the chief guest for the commissioning of the Indian Navy's INS Tushil stealth frigate on Monday

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Updated On : 09 Dec 2024 | 4:22 PM IST

Indian arms makers in Top 100 log $6.7-bn 2023 revenue, up 6%: Sipri

Hindustan Aeronautics, Bharat Electronics, and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders - the three Indian firms on Sipri's list of the world's 100 largest arms producers - are all defence public sector undertakings

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Updated On : 05 Dec 2024 | 11:42 PM IST

Adani Defence delivers 2nd Drishti-10 Starliner surveillance drone to Navy

Drishti 10 Starliner drone, manufactured by Adani Defence, is an advanced intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) platform with 36 hours endurance

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Updated On : 04 Dec 2024 | 3:52 PM IST

PM Modi extends greetings on Navy Day, salutes Indian Navy's valour

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also extended his greetings and warm wishes to all Indian Navy personnel

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Updated On : 04 Dec 2024 | 1:20 PM IST

US okays $1.2-bn MH-60R helicopter equipment sale to India: Why it matters

Indian Navy commissioned its first squadron of MH-60R Seahawk multi-role helicopters in March

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Updated On : 03 Dec 2024 | 3:06 PM IST

Indian Navy Day 2024: History, theme significance, and celebrations

The Indian Navy Day is an occasion to pay tribute to naval officers who play a vital role in safeguarding the nation on the coasts. Every year, Indian Navy Day is celebrated on December 4

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Updated On : 03 Dec 2024 | 2:52 PM IST