The advanced frigates are a follow-on class of the P17 Shivalik class frigates with improved stealth features, advanced weapons, sensors and platform management systems.
President Droupadi Murmu has approved 76 Gallantry awards to Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces personnel on the eve of Independence Day 2023
Murmu highlighted India's presidency at the G-20 summit this year and said the grouping represents two-thirds of the world and India can nudge decision-making in trade and finance towards equitable progress.
Murumu is scheduled to arrive in Chennai on Saturday night. On the following day, she will be attending the convocation ceremony at the University of Madras.
The President will visit the Auroville International Township on August 8 and inaugurate the plenary session of a day-long conference, ‘Aspiring for the Supermind at the city of consciousness’.