New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) India and Japan have signed their first bilateral agreement for the joint development of defence equipment, marking a significant step forward in their growing strategic and security partnership.According to Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the inaugural project under the agreement will focus on the development and licensed production of the UNICORN (Unified Complex Radio Antenna) shipborne communications mast, an advanced integrated mast system developed by Japan’s …
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Visakhapatnam, July 6 (IANS) A fisherman drowned after a boat carrying four fishers capsized off the Revu Polavaram coast in Andhra Pradesh’s Anakapalli district on Monday.According to police, three fishermen safely reached the coast. The accident occurred when the boat overturned and the fishermen fell into the rough sea.The body of the deceased fisherman was washed ashore. He was identified as Chodipalli Simhadri, of Revu Polavaram fishing village.Meanwhile, search continued for the second d…
Mumbai, July 6 (IANS) The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has intensified rescue and relief operations across several parts of Maharashtra as relentless rainfall continues to lash the state, severely disrupting normal life and triggering landslides, waterlogging, and transport disruptions. Meanwhile, the Indian Navy said that the Western Naval Command has been placed on high alert amid the continuing heavy rainfall and is fully prepared to assist the state administration whenever request…
New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) In a momentous occasion for Indian Navy and nation’s maritime traditions, the naval training ship INS Sudarshini sailed into New York Port on Sunday. INS Sudarshini, standing tall as the proud symbol of India’s maritime legacy, is currently on a historic 10-month maritime voyage.Its arrival in New York waters came as part of the vessel’s transoceanic expedition ‘Lokayan 2026’, reflecting Indian Navy’s commitment to strengthening maritime cooperation, building internation…
New York, July 5 (IANS) Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sudarshini sailed into the New York Harbour during the Parade of Sail, to represent India at Sail 250, commemorating the United States’ 250th anniversary, and the US International Naval Review.”Indian Navy at Sail250 / 4th of July Indian Navy’s Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini sailed into New York Harbour, proudly flying the Indian Tricolour during the Parade of Sail, representing India at the Sail 250 and US International Naval Review,” the Ind…
Aden, July 5 (IANS) A cargo vessel came under attack by unknown armed assailants off Yemen’s Red Sea coast on Sunday, triggering a distress alert, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said.In a statement posted on its X handle, the UKMTO said it had received a report of the incident about 30 nautical miles southwest of the port city of Hodeidah.It said authorities were investigating the incident and did not immediately provide details about the attackers, casualties or damage to …
Singapore, July 5 (IANS) Indian Naval Ships (INS) Udaygiri, INS Shakti and INS Kavaratti of the Eastern Fleet on Sunday concluded their port call at Singapore, made as part of the Indian Navy’s operational deployment to the region. The Indian warships’ deployment reaffirmed the maritime partnership between the two nations and a shared commitment to a secure, stable and collaborative maritime domain, according to an Indian Navy statement.”Eastern Fleet ships, INS Udaygiri, INS Shakti and INS Kava…
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated US President Donald Trump and the people of the United States on the 250th anniversary of the US Independence.“On behalf of 1.4 billion Indians, I extend my warmest congratulations to President Trump and the people of the United States on the historic 250th anniversary of your Independence,” PM Modi wrote on X.Emphasising the diplomatic and people-to-people ties between the two nations, PM Modi wrote, “India an…
New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) The 12th Meeting of the India–Malaysia Joint Sub-Committee on Defence Science, Technology and Industry Cooperation was held on Friday in New Delhi, where both countries reaffirmed their commitment to long-term cooperation and strengthening defence industrial ties.”The 12th Meeting of the India–Malaysia Joint Sub-Committee on Defence Science, Technology and Industry Cooperation was held on 3 July 2026 in New Delhi. The meeting was co-chaired by Dr. Vijay Namdeorao Zad…
Honolulu, July 3 (IANS) Indian Navy’s P-8I aircraft has arrived in Honolulu, Hawaii, to participate in the Rim of the Pacific Exercise RIMPAC 2026.“Indian Navy’s P-8I Long Range Maritime Reconnaissance and Anti-Submarine Warfare aircraft has arrived in Honolulu, Hawaii, to participate in the Rim of the Pacific Exercise – RIMPAC 2026,” the spokesperson of the Indian Navy wrote on X.The 30th edition of RIMPAC, one of the world’s largest multinational maritime exercises, is being conducted fr…