In a first, Antony goes to Saudi Arabia on key defence visit
February 11th, 2012 - 6:08 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) As part of India's larger geopolitics and global security strategy, A.K. Antony will pay a two-day visit from Monday to Saudi Arabia, the first ... Read more...
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Antony witnesses Indian Navy’s battle readiness exercise
February 8th, 2012 - 10:37 pm ICT by IANS
Visakhapatnam, Feb 8 (IANS) India's lone aircraft carrier, INS Viraat, may be over 50 years old, but the latest refit that it went through in 2009-10 has made it a ... Read more...
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Russia completes final trials of Indian frigate
February 8th, 2012 - 2:34 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, Feb 8 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Yantar shipyard in Russia's European exclave of Kaliningrad has completed the final tests of a missile frigate for the Indian Navy, an official said.Russia ... Read more...
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When the Indian armed forces put down a Maldivian coup
February 7th, 2012 - 8:07 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) The regime change in Maldives Tuesday had many oldtimers recalling Operation Cactus in November 1988 when the Indian armed forces went into the archipelago nation ... Read more...
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Ahead of naval war game, Antony reviews national security
February 6th, 2012 - 8:50 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Ahead of his visit to Visakhapatnam to witness a major naval war game in the Bay of Bengal beginning Tuesday, Defence Minister A.K. Antony Monday ... Read more...
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With China watching, India, Seychelles to up anti-piracy efforts
February 2nd, 2012 - 8:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Amid China's increased foray into the picturesque Indian Ocean archipelago nation, Seychelles has assured India that it remains its key developmental partner and sought ... Read more...
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Fusion music to debut at Beating Retreat
January 28th, 2012 - 5:10 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) For the first time, fusion music will be part of the Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk Sunday, marking the culmination of the 63rd ... Read more...
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Vice Admiral Thapliyal is Indian Navy chief of personnel
January 27th, 2012 - 9:11 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Vice Admiral Anurag G. Thapliyal, a senior Indian Navy officer with vast operational experience, Friday took over as the Chief of Personnel at the naval ... Read more...
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Indian Navy inducts second sail training ship
January 27th, 2012 - 5:41 pm ICT by IANS
Kochi, Jan 27 (IANS) INS Sudarshini a three-masted barque, the second sail training ship of the Indian Navy, was commissioned by Vice Admiral K.N. Sushil, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval ... Read more...
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4 navy officers in dock over social websites indiscretion
January 26th, 2012 - 9:11 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Being active on social networking sites like Facebook and Orkut has landed four Indian Navy officers in trouble after they gave away critical service ... Read more...
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Naval band chief celebrates silver jubilee
January 26th, 2012 - 1:41 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Indian Navy's Master Chief Petty Officer Ramesh Chand Katoch, who led the brass band at the Republic Day parade here, marched down Rajpath for the ... Read more...
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44 NCC cadets on 600-km ocean sailing expedition (With Images)
January 25th, 2012 - 6:32 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) Using only sail boats and without any mechanical propulsion, a team of 44 National Cadet Corps (Naval Unit) students, including 12 girls, has launched itself on ... Read more...
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Sea Harrier tyre burst hits Goa airport flights
January 23rd, 2012 - 10:06 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Jan 23 (IANS) Air traffic at Goa's Dabolim airport was disrupted for nearly an hour Monday evening after a tyre of an Indian Navy Sea Harrier jet burst, an ... Read more...
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Russia hands over Nerpa nuclear submarine to India
January 23rd, 2012 - 1:07 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Jan 23 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia's K-152 Nerpa nuclear-powered attack submarine has been handed over to the Indian Navy, a RIA Novosti correspondent reported Monday.In line with the contract worth ... Read more...
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INS Viraat team wins Western Fleet Regatta (With Images)
January 22nd, 2012 - 6:14 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Jan 22 (IANS) Twelve teams representing Indian naval ships Sunday fought it out at for the top spot at the Western Fleet Pulling Regatta (WEFREG) with the team representing ... Read more...
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India to get Russian aircraft carrier by December
January 17th, 2012 - 7:09 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Jan 17 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A Russian aircraft carrier which is being refurbished for the Indian Navy will begin sea trials in May for the first time in two decades ... Read more...
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Ready for any challenge: Indian Army chief
January 15th, 2012 - 6:09 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) The Indian Army is ready to face any challenge, external or internal, as it is equipped with ultra-modern technology, the head of the 1.13 million-strong ... Read more...
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TV actor Abhinav Shukla prefers small roles over lead
January 10th, 2012 - 2:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) Television actor Abhinav Shukla, known for playing Dev in "Geet...Hui Sabse Parayi", is happy doing small, but pivotal roles because he wants some time for ... Read more...
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Navy rescues 11 fishermen, Andhra coast on high alert (Lead)
December 29th, 2011 - 10:59 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Dec 29 (IANS) An Indian Navy helicopter Thursday rescued 11 fishermen trapped in the Bay of Bengal as the official machinery in the coastal Andhra geared up to face ... Read more...
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Russian nuclear sub ready for India transfer
December 28th, 2011 - 6:31 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Dec 28 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia's Nerpa nuclear submarine has finished sea trials and is now ready to be leased to the Indian Navy in the next few days, an ... Read more...
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Navy helicopter evacuates crew from Iranian vessel (With images)
December 28th, 2011 - 4:18 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Dec 28 (IANS) A Sea King helicopter from naval air station INS Shikra here was launched by the Indian Navy Tuesday for casualty evacuation of a crew member onboard ... Read more...
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Indian Army officer under scanner after honey-trapped by Pakistan (Lead)
December 20th, 2011 - 10:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) In a major embarrassment, a lieutenant colonel from the Indian Army was reportedly caught in a "honey trap" by Pakistani intelligence agencies that forced him ... Read more...
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President reviews naval fleet (Lead)
December 20th, 2011 - 4:58 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Dec 20 (IANS) President Pratibha Patil Tuesday praised the Indian Navy and said the anti-piracy missions undertaken by the navy and the Coast Guard have earned them the ... Read more...
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Russian-built, BrahMos-fitted frigate set for Indian Navy induction
December 16th, 2011 - 2:50 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Dec 16 (IANS) Equipped with BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, INS Teg, a Russian-built frigate for the Indian Navy, will set sail once its Indian crew arrives and takes over ... Read more...
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Leased Russian n-submarine to set sail for India this month end
December 15th, 2011 - 11:30 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) India is all set to add teeth to its submarine fleet when a potent silent-killer in the form of a leased Russian nuclear-powered vessel ... Read more...
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Naval woman kills self at Metro station
December 14th, 2011 - 8:46 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 14 (IANS) A 45-year-old woman in the Indian Navy died after jumping before an approaching Metro train here Wednesday, police said.Maninder Kaur, a resident of west Delhi's ... Read more...
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BAE bags $91 mn order to supply Hawk spares
December 12th, 2011 - 6:21 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) British aircraft major BAE Systems has won a $91 million deal to supply spares and ground support equipment to the Indian Air Force (IAF) and ... Read more...
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Fire in Indian Navy chopper; 13 on board safe
December 12th, 2011 - 6:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) Thirteen servicemen had a miraculous escape when a fire that broke out on board an Indian Navy helicopter at Mangalore airport was quickly doused, an ... Read more...
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India announces PM’s visit to Russia Dec 15-17
December 8th, 2011 - 6:28 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) India Thursday formally announced that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will go on a three-day visit to Moscow Dec 15-17 for a summit meeting with ... Read more...
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India, Russia to focus on n-energy, defence during summit
December 7th, 2011 - 8:50 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) India and Russia will focus on expanding nuclear energy cooperation and building on their long-standing military ties during the three-day visit of Indian Prime ... Read more...
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Russian n-sub for Indian Navy coming soon: Envoy
December 7th, 2011 - 7:27 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) India's bid to have a Russian-built nuclear-powered submarine in its fleet on a 10-year lease will fructify in the next few months, with Russian ... Read more...
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Anti-Kudankulam relay fast continues for 50th day
December 6th, 2011 - 4:36 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Dec 6 (IANS) The relay fast against Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KNPP) set up in Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu continued for the 50th day Tuesday, with former naval ... Read more...
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Indian Navy to induct 24 long range maritime reconnaissance aircraft
December 5th, 2011 - 8:13 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) The Indian Navy will acquire 12 more long range maritime reconnaissance (LRMR) aircraft in addition to the 12 Boeing P-8I aircraft already ordered or ... Read more...
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Brand new Indian Navy with long legs by 2027: Admiral Verma
December 2nd, 2011 - 11:57 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) India will have "a brand new" navy with "long legs" at sea, with force levels of 150-odd warships and 500-odd air fleet, navy chief Admiral ... Read more...
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China’s anti-ship missile, submarine threats: Indian Navy
December 2nd, 2011 - 11:20 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) China's new anti-ship ballistic missile, if fully functional, posed a "different category of threat" and certainly requires "a different measure to counter it," Navy chief ... Read more...
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