The 7th edition of India-France Joint Military Exercise SHAKTI commenced today, at Umroi, in a fully developed and modern Foreign Training Node in Meghalaya. Notably, the Exercise is scheduled to be conducted from 13th to 26th May 2024. The Opening Ceremony of the joint exercise was attended by H.E. Thierry Mathou, Ambassador of France to India and…
The Yachting Association of India (YAI) Senior Nationals Sailing Championship – 2024 is being conducted from 12 – 18 May 24 by the Indian Naval Watermanship Training Centre (INWTC), Mumbai supported by Indian Naval Sailing Association (INSA), Naval Headquarters. The event is a National ranking event for all Senior Olympic classes. The races are taking place in…
As part of the outreach programme ‘Samadhan Campaign’ of Department of Ex-servicemen Welfare, Secretary (Ex-servicemen Welfare) Dr Niten Chandra visited the border areas in the northeast state of Sikkim and took stock of the various welfare schemes for the veterans on Monday,13 May 2024. In a major move to further bolster the financial security of…
Indian Coast Guard (ICG) apprehended a fishing vessel Aai Tuljai, with four crew members onboard, about 27 nautical miles southwest of Mumbai on May 12, 2024. An ICG Fast Patrol Vessel and an Interceptor Boat apprehended the suspected vessel involved in illegal diesel smuggling. After a thorough search of the vessel, a cache of approximately…
Two Indian Naval ships Delhi and Shakti under the command of R Adm Rajesh Dhankhar, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet arrived at Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia as part of the Indian Navy’s Operational Deployment. The ships were accorded a warm welcome by the Royal Malaysian Navy and the High Commission of India in Malaysia. During the port call,…
Polling in the fourth phase of General Elections of India recorded an approximate voter turnout of 67.25%. The same shall continue to be updated by the field level officers as polling parties keep returning and will be available PC wise (along with respective AC segments) live at VTR App, as was the case in earlier…
Director General Defence Intelligence Agency (DG DIA) Lieutenant General DS Rana has proceeded on an official visit to the United Republic of Tanzania. The aim of this visit, scheduled from 13-15 May 2024, is to further reinforce the robust defence ties between the two nations and discuss opportunities for regional security collaboration. During his visit,…
On completion of rigorous sea training, a Valedictory Dinner for the 106 Integrated Officer Trainees Course (IOTC) was held onboard First Training Squadron (1TS) on 09 May 24. Vice Admiral V Srinivas, Flag Officer Commanding-in- Chief, Southern Naval Command was the Chief Guest for the event. 99 sea trainees including international trainees successfully completed training…
Indian Naval Ship (INS) Kiltan arrived at Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam on 12 May 24 and received a warm welcome by Vietnam People’s Navy and Indian Embassy. The visit is part of the Operational Deployment of the Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet. This visit is poised to further strengthen the longstanding friendship and cooperation between the…
The 5th meeting of India-UAE Joint Committee on Consular Affairs (JCCA) was held on 14th May 2024 in New Delhi. Notably, the Indian delegation was led by Shri Muktesh Pardeshi, Secretary (CPV & OIA), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. While, the UAE delegation was led by H.E. Mr. Khaled Belhoul, Permanent Secretary of…
