Indian Navy

Military should be kept out of politics in order to have a 'vibrant democracy', says Army chief Bipin Rawat

The Army chief said that politics was slowly inching its way into the discourse and it should be avoided.

Dec 7, 2017

Cyclone Ockhi update: Over 20 killed in India and Sri Lanka; Defence Minister Sitharaman to visit affected states

The cyclone Ockhi has so far claimed 13 lives in neighbouring Island nation Sri Lanka which equals to the death toll of 13 from Tamil nadu and Kerala combined.

Dec 3, 2017

Cyclone Ockhi: Brave rescue operations by forces [VIDEO]; but 102 fishermen still out at sea off Kerala

The death toll caused by heavy rains in Kerala and Tamil Nadu reached 16 on Saturday morning as Cyclone Ockhi battered the southern coast, bringing normal life to a standstill.

Dec 2, 2017

Cyclone Ockhi: At least 8 dead in Tamil Nadu, Kerala; storm to intensify as it heads towards Lakshadweep

More than 100 fishermen and 50 boats have gone missing in both Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Read on to know more.

Dec 1, 2017

Shubhangi to be first woman pilot in Indian Navy; Astha, Roopa and Sakthi join Naval Armament Wing

Post their Naval Orientation course, all the four had passed out of the Ezhimala Naval Academy at grand function on November 22, which observed presence of Naval chief Admiral Sunil Lanba.

Nov 23, 2017

India creates world record by successfully test firing BrahMos from Su-30 fighter jet

BrahMos, which is one of the heaviest missiles in the world, is already used by the Indian Navy and Indian Army.

Nov 22, 2017

Indian Navy's remote-controlled aircraft crashes near Kochi base before Venkaiah Naidu's visit

It is being suspected that the UAV crashed as a result of engine failure.

Nov 21, 2017

Lethal combo: India to test fire BrahMos from Su-30 fighter jets this week

BRAHMOS which travels almost three times faster than the speed of sound and has a range of up to 300 km. Read to know more.

Nov 14, 2017

India rubbishes Russian media report claiming Indian Navy allowed US officials board INS Chakra

The INS Chakra has been taken on lease from Russia for 10 years.

Nov 11, 2017

Defence Ministry to acquire 111 choppers for Indian Navy under strategic partnership model

The 111 choppers will be procured at the cost of Rs 21,738 crore. Read on to know more.

Nov 1, 2017

Ministry of Home Affairs relaxes Arms Rules; makers get lifetime licence

The government has liberalised the Arms Rules. Read on to know how it will benefit the arms manufacturers and the Indian military.

Oct 31, 2017

Indian Army sentences soldier to 2 months in prison for crossing LoC during 2016 surgical strikes

Chandu Babulal Chavan, who was posted with 37 Rashtriya Rifles, claimed he accidentally crossed the LoC Indian Army conducted the surgical strike on militant bases across the border in September 2016.

Oct 26, 2017

Here's why the Indian Navy is flexing its muscles in Indian Ocean Region

The Indian Navy is deploying 'mission-ready warships' and aircraft in the Indian Ocean region. Read on to know why and how will it help India.

Oct 26, 2017

US decides to release Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System to India ahead of Rex Tillerson's visit

The move ahead of Tillerson's visit to India is an indication of the resolve of both countries to strengthen their ties to combat global terrorism together.

Oct 18, 2017

India, Russia to hold first tri-service combat exercise

This is the first time that India has deployed personnel from the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force together for a military drill with any nation. Read on to know more about the upcoming exercise.

Oct 17, 2017

Nirmala Sitharaman commissions INS Kiltan: 7 things to know about the indigenous warship

INS Kiltan, first major indigenously built warship is a big boost to the Make In India initiative. Here are seven points you need to know about this warship.

Oct 16, 2017

Indian Navy fires sailor for undergoing sex change operation

The sailor underwent the gender reassignment in Mumbai in 2016 as she felt that she was "a woman trapped in a man's body". Read on to know why the sailor was sacked.

Oct 10, 2017

Trump administration 'strongly supports' sale of F-16 and F-18 fighter jets to India

Lockheed Martin and Tata have announced a joint venture to manufacture F-16 fighter planes. Saab has also announced a joint venture with Adani last week for Gripen.

Sep 8, 2017

Indian Navy's all-women crew to circumnavigate globe from September 10: All you need to know

This is the first-ever circumnavigation of the globe by an all-women crew of the Indian Navy.

Sep 6, 2017

Mumbai rains: City crawls back to normalcy after witnessing heaviest rainfall in 12 years

Mumbai is slowly recovering after the heaviest rains in 12 years left it crippled. Read on to know more

Aug 30, 2017