Athens, June 7 (IANS) India’s ambitious Project 18 programme is steadily taking shape as what is expected to be one of the most powerful surface combatant projects ever undertaken by the Indian Navy, according to a recent report. The report by Greek City Times noted that the next-generation destroyer is evolving into a much larger cruiser-class warship designed to meet the demands of future maritime warfare.The proposed platform has expanded significantly in size and capability compared to exi…
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Bhubaneswar, June 4 (IANS) Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) Y.B. Khurania inaugurated a state-level multi-agency coastal security seminar, stating that the deliberations in the day-long workshop would generate valuable insights and recommendations to further strengthen Odisha’s coastal security framework. The one-day workshop witnessed participation from 18 agencies, including the Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, port authorities, the Directorate of Fisheries, officials from neighbourin…
Kolkata, June 3 (IANS) Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Limited is keenly awaiting the signing of the contract for Next Generation Corvettes (NGCs) for the Indian Navy, officials said on Wednesday.The Navy wants eight of these warships.Though nearly everything has been finalised for this project worth nearly Rs 40,000 crore, a final approval from the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) is awaited.GRSE emerged as the lowest bidder for the project and is likely to bag the order for f…
Bhubaneswar, May 31 (IANS) Odisha Governor Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati has appointed IPS officer Ananya Awasthi as the Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to the Governor, making her the first woman officer to serve in the prestigious position.According to an official statement, a formal induction ceremony was held at Lok Bhavan on Sunday, where Governor Kambhampati welcomed Awasthi to her new assignment as the Police ADC. Senior officials of the Governor’s Secretariat were present on the occasion.It is pertinent…
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Krishna Swaminathan reaffirmed his commitment on Sunday to ensure that the Indian Navy maintains the highest level of operational readiness and combat effectiveness for protecting the nation’s security and economic interests. He also emphasised the importance of ‘JAI’ – Jointness, Atmanirbharata (self-reliance), and Indigenisation.Admiral Krishna Swaminathan took charge as the Chief of Navy Staff after taking the handover from Admiral…
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi talked to athletes Gurindervir Singh and Animesh Kujur, both of whom broke the national record thrice, lauding them for the “exemplary work”, while expressing confidence that both of them will take the country to new heights. Addressing the 134th episode of his monthly radio programme, ‘Mann Ki Baat’, PM Modi said, ” In various parts of the country, our fellow citizens are doing remarkable work in the intersat og the nation and society, and w…
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Outgoing Indian Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi handed over the charge to Admiral Krishna Swaminathan as he bid farewell to the military service. Speaking to the reporters, Admiral Tripathi said, “It has been my honour and pleasure to be at the helm of India’s Navy, Indian Navy, every Indian’s Navy.” “Over the past few years, whenever the nation called, the Navy delivered. We saw it during Operation Sindoor, which still continues, and we are seeing it now during Op…
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) General N.S. Raja Subramani took charge as the new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) on Sunday, succeeding General Anil Chauhan, who retired from the service on May 30. Ahead of assuming charge as CDS, Gen Subramani laid a wreath at the National War Memorial, paying tributes to those who sacrificed their lives on the line of duty. He was then accorded a Guard of Honour at the South Block Lawns.Speaking to the reporters, CDS Gen Subramani said, “I am honoured to assume charge …
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General N.S. Raja Subramani on Sunday reaffirmed his commitment to protecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of India, as well as effectively implementing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of JAI — Jointness, Atmanirbharta, and Innovation. Gen Subramani took charge as the new CDS on Sunday, succeeding General Anil Chauhan, who retired from the service on May 30.Ahead of assuming charge as CDS, Gen Subramani laid a wreath at th…
Gandhinagar/Vadodara, May 30 (IANS) Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV), India’s first and only Central university dedicated to transportation and logistics education, is expanding its academic, research and industry-linked programmes as Vadodara prepares to host the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) for the Central Gujarat region. Established on December 6, 2022, under the guidance of the Central government and with the support of the state government, the university has emerged as a spe…