Day: January 8, 2026

New Delhi | The Passing Out Parade (POP) of the 02/25 batch of trainees will be held at INS Chilka on January 8, 2026, marking the successful completion of 16 weeks of intensive ab-initio training. This rigorous training programme equips recruits with the discipline, resilience, and professional competence required to meet the demands of modern naval operations. The passing-out batch comprises around 2,700 trainees, including approximately 2,100 Agniveers, of whom over 110 are women. The ceremony represents a significant milestone as the Agniveers and other trainees formally begin their journey…

New Delhi | The Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS) has commenced a Long Range Training Deployment (LRTD) to South East Asia, marking an important phase in the training curriculum of the 110th Integrated Officers’ Training Course (IOTC). The deployment comprises four ships—INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata, and Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Sarathi—which will undertake scheduled port calls at Singapore, Indonesia, and Thailand. The mission is aimed at providing officer trainees with extensive operational, professional, and cross-cultural exposure while at sea. Beyond training, the deployment reinforces India’s sustained…

New Delhi |  Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said that inspirational personalities such as Late Lieutenant General Srinivas Kumar Sinha continue to guide the government in pursuing a clear and firm policy on issues related to India’s sovereignty. In a video message delivered at a memorial lecture marking the birth centenary of Lt Gen S.K. Sinha, the Defence Minister paid rich tributes to the distinguished Army officer, diplomat, and administrator, describing him as a soldier-statesman who always placed the nation above all else. “Lt Gen Sinha’s unwavering loyalty, integrity,…

New Delhi | The Indian Navy is set to achieve a historic milestone in 2026 with the commissioning of 19 new warships, representing the largest single-year force accretion in its history. The move underscores India’s accelerating push towards maritime self-reliance and a stronger blue-water navy amid evolving security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. This unprecedented expansion reflects the growing maturity of India’s indigenous shipbuilding ecosystem. Once hampered by import dependence and lengthy construction cycles, domestic shipyards have significantly enhanced efficiency, enabling faster delivery of technologically advanced platforms aligned with the…