The sixth of seven stealth frigates under the ₹45,000-crore Project 17A, the warship is named after the Mahendragiri mountain range in the Eastern Ghats (PTI)

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Updated on Jul 12, 2026 11:13 am IST

Navy gets new stealth frigate as Rajnath Singh commissions INS Mahendragiri

Designed in-house by the Indian Navy's Warship Design Bureau (WDB) and built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai, Mahendragiri is the sixth ship of the Project 17A class of stealth frigates. The vessel reflects India's growing expertise in indigenous warship design and construction.

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Updated on Jul 11, 2026 07:51 pm IST

Indian Navy’s Drishti-10 Starliner drone crashes off Porbandar coast

The Indian Navy and Army inducted the Drishti-10 Starliner drones to strengthen intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities. (adanidefence.com)

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Published on Jul 08, 2026 08:43 pm IST

Indian Navy foils piracy attack on merchant ship in Gulf of Aden; crew safe

As INS Trikand approached the vessel, the suspected pirates fled the area.

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Updated on Jul 02, 2026 03:27 pm IST

Military reforms are not a one-man act

Newly appointed Chief of Defence Staff General NS Raja Subramani receives Guard of Honour, at the South Block Lawns, in New Delhi.

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Published on Jun 23, 2026 08:21 am IST

Dunagiri, Sanshodhak, Agray: Indian Navy's 3 new ships add varied capabilities

INS Dunagiri, newly commissioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port in Kolkata on Sunday, June 21.

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Updated on Jun 22, 2026 06:32 pm IST

India will be ‘nirnayak’, says PM as 45 naval platforms are under construction

PM Modi participated in the tri-commissioning ceremony of INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak and INS Agray into the Indian Navy in Kolkata, West Bengal.

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Published on Jun 21, 2026 12:21 pm IST

After 36 years, Indian Navy retires Sea King Bravo fleet

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Published on Jun 15, 2026 04:46 am IST

US navy helps rescue 14 crew members after Indian vessel sinks off Oman coast

FILE: A tanker, left, and a car carrier are anchored at sea in the Gulf of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from the coast near Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates. (AP/PTI)

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Updated on Jun 15, 2026 12:05 am IST

Lko’s Nausena Shaurya Sangrahalaya: Submarine hunters, ship-borne guns and more on show

The TU 142 maritime reconnaissance aircraft, a part of the museum (HT Photo)

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Published on Jun 03, 2026 08:41 pm IST

Shaurya Chakra-awardee MARCOS commando killed in Kangra road mishap

Amit Singh Rana, the victim. (File)

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Published on Jun 03, 2026 07:48 am IST

'Busted myth of short wars': Navy chief on US-Iran conflict in West Asia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, right, exchanges a handshake with outgoing Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi during a meeting.

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Updated on May 31, 2026 02:12 pm IST

Nausena Shaurya Vatika will inspire youth, says Yogi Adityanath

Defence minister Rajnath Singh, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath, and Deputy CMs Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak during the inauguration ceremony of ‘Nausena Shaurya Vatika’, in Lucknow on Saturday. (@rajnathsingh X/ANI Photo)

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Published on May 31, 2026 06:46 am IST

Indian Navy's aggressive posture during 'Operation Sindoor' crippled Pak trade

New Delhi, May 26 (ANI): Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi virtually inaugurates new squadrons at the Indian Naval Academy, on Tuesday.

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Published on May 30, 2026 10:38 pm IST

Rajnath Singh inaugurates Naval memorial Nausena Shaurya Vatika in Lucknow

Addressing the event, chief minister Yogi Adityanath said tanks that helped the Indian Army win wars should be installed at important intersections across the state. (PTI)

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Published on May 30, 2026 04:18 pm IST

Navy rolls back much-hyped plan to indigenise ranks

The proposal to replace colonial titles with Indian ranks was unveiled almost three years ago and backed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Updated on May 30, 2026 10:52 am IST

Nausena Shaurya Vatika: Rajnath, Yogi to inaugurate landmark in Lko today

An exhibit at the Nausena Shaurya Vatika (HT Photo)

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Updated on May 29, 2026 10:42 pm IST

Punjab: Mai Bhago alumna Nisha commissioned as Sub-Lieutenant in navy

Nisha is the daughter of Dinesh Chander, a senior assistant at Punjabi University, Patiala. (HT)

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Published on May 29, 2026 08:11 pm IST

Indian Navy hails Gurindervir Singh after historic 10.09s national record

Ranchi, May 24 (ANI): Indian Navy Officer Gurindervir Singh, sets a new national record in the 100m sprint with a timing of 10.09 seconds at the ongoing 29th National Federation Cup Athletics Championships, in Ranchi on Sunday.

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Published on May 24, 2026 08:12 pm IST

CBI books retired Navy captain in disproportionate assets case

In its first information report (FIR), filed on May 15 but made public on Wednesday, CBI has alleged that Wadhwa was “involved in corrupt practices and acquired substantial immovable assets disproportionate to his known sources of income”.

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Published on May 20, 2026 09:31 pm IST

UN event highlights India-Oman maritime ties through maiden voyage of stitched sail vessel

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Published on May 16, 2026 11:57 am IST

Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan appointed next chief of Western Naval Command

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Published on May 11, 2026 06:22 am IST

Centre names Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani next CDS, Vice Adm Swaminathan navy chief

Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani (retd) will assume office on May 30, succeeding Gen Anil Chauhan. And Vice Adm Krishna Swaminathan (R) takes charge on May 31, replacing Adm Dinesh K Tripathi.

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Published on May 10, 2026 07:06 am IST

Recollecting legends and lores about India’s forces

All three salutes are performed with the right hand raised to the forehead. In the army case, the palm faces outwards. In the navy, it faces down. In the air force, it’s angled upwards. (HT Archive)

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Published on May 09, 2026 09:09 pm IST

Navy chief Tripathi on farewell visit to Southern Naval Command in Kochi

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Published on Apr 20, 2026 06:11 pm IST

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