Abhilash Tomy, retired pilot of the Indian Navy, has returned triumphant to claim second position in the Golden Globe Race 2022, about five years after a previous GGR race nearly took his life.
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Proud of our rich maritime history: PM Modi on Navy Day
PM Modi extended greetings on the occasion of Navy Day and said that the force while “steadfastly” protecting the nation has distinguished itself with its humanitarian spirit.
Cable bridge collapses in Gujarat; death toll rises to 141
Over 140 people are feared dead after a nearly 100-year-old suspension bridge over the Machchhu River in Gujarat’s Morbi collapsed tonight.
PM Modi commissions ‘INS Vikrant’, first India-made aircraft carrier
In a major boost to India’s naval capabilities, Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioned INS Vikrant, India’s first made-in-India aircraft carrier, at a grand ceremony at Cochin Shipyard.
Chennai winds up repairs on US Navy ship
The repair work on the Larsen & Toubro owned US navy ship Charles Drew, which was berthed at a shipyard in Chennai, has been completed.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveils India-built ‘Surat’, ‘Udaygiri’ warships
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has launched India’s two indigenous-made warships, ‘Surat’ and ‘Udaygiri’ at the Mazagon Docks in Mumbai.
India marks 50th year of Navy Day; President Kovind, other ministers laud naval officers
The Western Naval Command has unfurled the world’s largest national flag – an Indian Tricolour – at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai, overlooking the historic Gateway of India, in honour of Navy Day 2021.
India, UK maiden tri-service exercise ends
The maiden bilateral tri-service drill being carried out by the India and the UK has ended in the Arabian Sea.
Indian, US naval chiefs agree to boost bilateral maritime ties
US Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Admiral Michael Gilday held a meeting with Indian Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh and discussed boosting overall bilateral maritime security ties.
Four-nation Malabar exercise kicks off
The high-voltage Malabar exercise featuring the navies of India, US, Japan and Australia began off the Guam coast yesterday amid concerns about China’s growing military muscle-flexing in the Indo-Pacific region.
