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The Indian Navy will commission INS Anjadip in Chennai on February 27. Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, the anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft enhances coastal security with advanced sonar, torpedoes and high-speed water-jet propulsion systems

The Indian Navy assumed command of Combined Task Force 154 under the Combined Maritime Forces in Bahrain, marking its first leadership of the multinational task force focused on maritime training, security, and regional collaboration

Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi reviewed the combat readiness of the Eastern Fleet during advanced operational drills in the Bay of Bengal and eastern Indian Ocean, highlighting the role of trained personnel and high operational preparedness amid evolving regional security challenges

INSV Kaundinya, the Indian Navy’s stitched sailing vessel built using traditional techniques, will embark on its maiden overseas voyage to Oman on December 29, symbolically retracing ancient maritime routes and reviving India’s historic shipbuilding and seafaring traditions

The 10th Indian Navy Marathon concluded in Visakhapatnam on Sunday, drawing over 17,000 runners, including athletes from 17 countries. Offering prize money exceeding Rs 10 lakh, the event underscored Vizag’s growing stature as a major sporting destination

The Indian Naval Band of the Eastern Naval Command enthralled visitors at Sarath City Mall with a multilingual musical concert held to commemorate the 1971 war victory. The stirring performance drew a strong response from families, youth and music lovers

President Droupadi Murmu greeted Navy personnel, veterans and families on Navy Day, praising their courage and vigilance in safeguarding India’s maritime borders. She highlighted the Navy’s role in defence, trade security, humanitarian missions and recalled its valour in the 1971 war

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urged global defence majors to partner with India’s rapidly expanding shipbuilding sector, highlighting its integrated design-to-delivery ecosystem. He said flagship projects, high indigenous content and policy reforms position India as a future global maritime hub

Islamabad’s move to acquire Chinese-built advanced Hangor-class submarines should prompt India to accelerate its efforts to enhance anti-submarine warfare capabilities

Two people died in separate road accidents in Nirmal and Kumram Bheem Asifabad districts on Saturday night. Purasthu Sai Charan and Sidam Bheemram lost their lives in two-wheeler and auto-rickshaw mishaps, while a police constable succumbed to earlier injuries.

Exercise Trishul, a major tri-service drill involving the Army, Navy, and Air Force, concluded with the amphibious Amphex 2025 operation off Gujarat’s coast. Top commanders said the exercise set new benchmarks in jointness, interoperability, and combat readines

Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi commissioned INS Ikshak in Kochi, the Indian Navy’s third indigenously designed Survey Vessel (Large). Built by GRSE, the ship features advanced hydrographic systems, women’s accommodation, and dual roles for survey and humanitarian missions, showcasing India’s Atmanirbhar defence capability

The Defence Acquisition Council, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, approved military hardware purchases worth Rs 79,000 crore for the Army, Navy, and Air Force, including Nag Missile System, landing platform docks, high-mobility vehicles, and advanced torpedoes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali aboard India’s first home-built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant off Goa, witnessing fighter jet operations, cultural performances, and a warship steam-past, lauding the Navy’s dedication and describing the experience as a special Diwali spent among servicemen

PM Modi praised the extraordinary coordination among the three services during Operation Sindoor, which compelled Pakistan to surrender. Addressing Navy personnel on INS Vikrant, he lauded armed forces’ valour and highlighted India’s progress against Maoist violence and defence self-reliance

The Indian and Indonesian navies are conducting Exercise Samudra Shakti in Visakhapatnam from October 14–17. Featuring INS Kavaratti and KRI John Lie, the drill enhances cooperation, interoperability, and shared maritime security efforts in the Indo-Pacific region

The Indian Navy is hosting a seminar on cyber threats to the maritime sector, featuring top ministries, defence experts, and start-ups. The event promotes cybersecurity collaboration, indigenous innovation, and secure maritime growth under national development visions

The Indian Navy has commissioned Androth, the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, in Visakhapatnam. Built indigenously by GRSE with 80 per cent local components, the vessel strengthens the Navy’s ASW capabilities for coastal and shallow-water operations.

Odisha-based Coratia Technologies has signed a Rs 66 crore deal with the Indian Navy to supply indigenous underwater robots—Jalasimha, Jaladuta, and Navya (ASV). Powered by AI and ML, these UWROVs enable sonar-based mapping and data analytics for defence and civil use.

The Indian Navy received INS Androth, the second of eight indigenously built ASW Shallow Water Crafts, from GRSE Kolkata. Equipped with modern ASW weapons and sonar, it boosts coastal defence and aligns with India's Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision in defence manufacturing