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IN PHOTOS: Naval Commanders’ Conference 2026 in Delhi

The first edition of the biannual Naval Commanders’ Conference 2026 concluded on Friday in New Delhi, an official statement said. Pics/Defence PRO 

Updated 1 month ago

The four-day conference, held from April 14 to 17, focused on key areas including operational preparedness, infrastructure, logistics, and human resources, along with an assessment of the current global security environment. Pics/Defence PRO

IN PHOTOS: Indian Navy commissions advanced stealth frigate INS Taragiri

In a significant boost to India's maritime capabilities and self-reliance in defence, the Indian Navy on Friday commissioned its latest stealth frigate, INS Taragiri, at Visakhapatnam. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh presided over the commissioning ceremony. PICS/PIB

Updated 1 month ago

The four-day conference, held from April 14 to 17, focused on key areas including operational preparedness, infrastructure, logistics, and human resources, along with an assessment of the current global security environment. Pics/Defence PRO

IN PHOTOS: One killed after 7.4-magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia

Updated 1 month ago

The early-morning tremor in the Molucca Sea between the Sulawesi and Maluku island groups triggered waves up to 75 centimetres (2.5 feet) high . Pics and text/AFP

IN PHOTOS: Standout performances that ruled the stage at NH7 Weekender in Pune

Updated 2 months ago

As the final notes faded at NH7 Weekender in Pune on Sunday, here are the performances that truly stole the spotlight and electrified the audience (Pic/Special arrangement)

In Photos: Israeli warplanes pound Tehran and Beirut

Updated 2 months ago

Pic/AFP

IN PICS: US torpedo sinks Iranian frigate IRIS Dena in Indian Ocean

Updated 2 months ago

Healthcare workers treat critically wounded crew members rescued from the warship. PIC/AFP

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IN PICS: Indian Navy assumes leadership of key multinational maritime task force

Updated 3 months ago

The change of command ceremony was held on Wednesday at Combined Maritime Forces headquarters in Manama, Bahrain. PIC/BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

IN PHOTOS: PM Modi and President Herminie launch India–Seychelles Joint Vision

Updated 3 months ago

President Herminie is on a six-day visit to India. Pics/PTI

IN PICS: Indian Navy delivers bridges to support Sri Lanka’s reconstruction

Updated 3 months ago

Indian Naval Ship Gharial arrived in Colombo on Thursday, carrying the bridges. Pic/Defence PRO

IN PICS: Navy deploys 4 more warships to deliver relief materials to Sri Lanka

Updated 5 months ago

The deployment includes INS Gharial and three Landing Craft Utility (LCU) vessels — LCU 54, LCU 51 and LCU 57 — which have been tasked with transporting critical Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) supplies. Pic/Defence PRO

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