New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) The Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has played a pivotal role in the construction of ‘INS Taragiri’ — the fourth stealth frigate under Project 17A — which was commissioned into the Indian Navy recently, the Maharatna PSU said on Saturday.The 6,670-tonne frigate was commissioned in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at Visakhapatnam.Designed by the Navy’s Warship Design Bureau and built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, the vessel is equip…
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Visakhapatnam, April 3 (IANS) The Indian Navy commissioned its stealth frigate INS Taragiri on Friday at a grand ceremony, attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, marking a defining moment in India’s maritime security and sovereignty.Following the commissioning of the warship, Rajnath Singh hailed the development as a symbol of India’s rising defence prowess and the nation’s journey towards a self-reliant naval power.He said the INS Taragiri’s commissioning sends a message of peace a…
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Indonesia has entered into an agreement with India to buy the BrahMos missile system, its Defence Ministry spokesperson Rico Ricardo Sirait said on Monday.Rico told the Reuters news agency that the agreement was “part of Indonesia’s modernisation of military hardware and defence capabilities, especially in the maritime sector”.BrahMos, a company co-owned by the Indian and Russian governments, has been in discussions with Indonesia for the sale of the cruise missile. T…
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Indian Air Force helicopters flying with the flag of Operation Sindoor marked a striking moment during the Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path on Monday, paying tribute to India’s decisive military action last year against high-value terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.The Tri-Services tableau of the Indian Defence Forces, themed ‘Operation Sindoor: Victory Through Jointness’, was also showcased on the occasion. The tableau symbol…
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu, along with European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the Chief Guests for the Republic Day celebrations, were welcomed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the saluting base at Kartavya Path. As part of the tradition, the President and the Chief Guests were escorted to Kartavya Path by the President’s Bodyguard, ‘Rashtrapati ke Angarakshak’, the seniormost regiment of the Indian Army. Reviving…
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu presided over the 77th Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path, New Delhi, by unfurling the national flag and led the nation in commemorating the historic day. The National Flag was unfurled amidst the playing of the National Anthem, followed by a thunderous 21-gun salute performed using indigenous 105-mm Light Field Guns.President Murmu, along with European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen…
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the 77th Republic Day celebrations by paying homage to the fallen heroes at the National War Memorial in New Delhi on Monday. Upon his arrival, he was received by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.In a solemn ceremony, PM Modi laid a wreath at the memorial, leading the nation in honouring the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the country.The Inter-Services Guards, made up of one officer and 21 inner guards (seven from each ser…
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) The Ministry of Defence has finalised the lineup of 30 vibrant tableaux that will be showcased in the 77th Republic Day Parade in the national capital on Monday, Ministry officials said on Thursday. This year’s procession along the Kartavya Path will feature a blend of 17 states and Union Territories alongside 13 Union Ministries and Departments.The Rashtriya Rangshala Camp is set up for the fabrication of Republic Day tableaux on Friday and on Monday (January 26) at the…
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) As part of the nationwide celebrations commemorating 150 years of the iconic national song ‘Vande Mataram’, the Indian Army Symphony Band presented a special musical performance at Central Park in Connaught Place on Tuesday, captivating audiences in the heart of the national capital.The performance paid homage to the national song, ‘Vande Mataram’, which played a pivotal role in inspiring India’s freedom movement and continues to resonate as a symbol of national unity, p…
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday shared a glimpse of a special invitation, handcrafted by artisans from the North Eastern states, for guests invited to the ‘At Home’ event being hosted by her on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day.President Murmu shared a short film on the invitation kit on her social media handle, and wrote: “Here’s a glimpse of the specially designed ‘At Home’ invitation that has been sent from the President of India to the guests for the 77th Repu…