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In a first, 2 classmates to be chiefs of Indian Army and Navy together
Hailing from the Sainik School Rewa in Madhya Pradesh, Admiral Tripathi and Lt Gen Dwivedi were together in the school from class 5.
![Army Chief Designate Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi and Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi(File) Army Chief Designate Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi and Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi(File)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/30/148x111/fghj_1719709628176_1719709637916.jpg)
Published on Jun 30, 2024 06:40 AM IST
ANI |
Navy officer arrested for involvement in fake South Korea visa racket
Indian Navy lieutenant commander arrested for sending people to South Korea on tourist visas with forged documents, charging ₹10 lakh each. Manhunt on for five others involved.
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Updated on Jun 29, 2024 07:52 AM IST
Indian Navy Agniveer Recruitment 2024: Apply for MR Musician posts
Indian Navy Agniveer Recruitment 2024 registration begins at joinindiannavy.gov.in. The direct link to apply is given here.
![Indian Navy Agniveer Recruitment 2024: Apply for MR Musician posts (joinindiannavy.gov.in) Indian Navy Agniveer Recruitment 2024: Apply for MR Musician posts (joinindiannavy.gov.in)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/22/148x111/_87f2abf8-56ee-11ea-8541-e1442385f8f3_1719050648493.jpg)
Published on Jun 22, 2024 03:35 PM IST
HT Education Desk | Edited by Papri Chanda
Trio booked for duping 13 job aspirants of ₹45 lakh
Ghatkopar police hunt for 3 suspects who duped 13 people of ₹45 lakh promising Navy jobs. Accused identified as Rahul Singh, Nitin Kashyap, Shekhar Mishra.
![HT Image HT Image](https://images.hindustantimes.com/images/app-images/2021/10/148x111.png)
Updated on Jun 07, 2024 06:42 AM IST
Vice-Admiral Gurcharan Singh takes charge as NDA Commandant
A specialist in gunnery and missiles, the flag officer has held several appointments, both afloat and ashore, including serving onboard Indian naval ships Ranjit and Prahar
![Vice Admiral Gurcharan Singh (R) assumed the office from Vice Admiral Ajay Kocchar. (HT PHOTO) Vice Admiral Gurcharan Singh (R) assumed the office from Vice Admiral Ajay Kocchar. (HT PHOTO)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/25/150x84/Vice-Admiral-Gurcharan-Singh--R--assumed-the-offic_1716667090795.jpg)
Updated on May 26, 2024 08:04 AM IST
Kaamya Karthikeyan, 16, becomes youngest Indian to scale Mt. Everest
Kaamya Karthikeyan was accompanied by her father, Commander S Karthikeyan of the Indian Navy, and both successfully summited Mt. Everest.
![Kaamya Karthikeyan Himalayan endeavours commenced in 2015 with a trek to Chandrashila Peak at the age of seven.(source: kids chaupal) Kaamya Karthikeyan Himalayan endeavours commenced in 2015 with a trek to Chandrashila Peak at the age of seven.(source: kids chaupal)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/23/148x111/Screenshot_2024-05-23_121509_1716446712875_1716446723607.png)
Published on May 23, 2024 02:25 PM IST
Indian Navy helps fishing vessel with Pakistani crew in Arabian Sea
INS Sumedha provides urgent medical aid to Iranian fishing vessel with 20 Pakistani crew.
![Indian Navy provides urgent medical aid to Iranian fishing vessel in Arabian Sea.(X/Indian Navy) Indian Navy provides urgent medical aid to Iranian fishing vessel in Arabian Sea.(X/Indian Navy)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/04/148x111/GMts5J9WMAAeP_6_1714804479327_1714804498837.jpeg)
Published on May 04, 2024 12:39 PM IST
India tests new weapon to boost navy’s anti-submarine warfare capability
The new weapon, with the supersonic missile-assisted release of torpedo (SMART) system, was tested at the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast.
![The indigenous weapon system has been tested earlier too. (DRDO) The indigenous weapon system has been tested earlier too. (DRDO)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/01/148x111/The-indigenous-weapon-system-has-been-tested-earli_1714551666494_1714553914174.jpg)
Updated on May 01, 2024 02:28 PM IST
Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan takes over as navy’s vice chief
Commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 1, 1987, the officer is a specialist in communication and electronic warfare and has held several key appointments in his career including the navy’s chief of personnel
![Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan inspects a guard of honour (Indian Navy Photo) Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan inspects a guard of honour (Indian Navy Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/01/150x84/Vice-Admiral-Krishna-Swaminathan-inspects-a-guard-_1714548425591.jpg)
Published on May 01, 2024 12:57 PM IST
How Indian Navy rescued oil tanker from Houthi missile attack
Indian Navy destroyer rescued the crew of MV Andromeda Star after a Houthi missile assault.
![Indian Navy rescues crew of MV Andromeda Star after missile attack by Houthi militants(Indian Navy) Indian Navy rescues crew of MV Andromeda Star after missile attack by Houthi militants(Indian Navy)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/04/28/148x111/indian_navy_1714316757083_1714316757333.png)
Updated on Apr 29, 2024 12:30 AM IST
Indian Air Force, Navy induct Rampage missiles in fighter aircraft fleet
Rampage long-range supersonic air-to-ground missiles can hit targets at around 250 Km.
![IAF's Su-30 MKI fighters IAF's Su-30 MKI fighters](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/04/27/148x111/IAF_1704859214346_1714221370708.jpeg)
Published on Apr 27, 2024 07:03 PM IST
ANI |
Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi to be India’s next chief of naval staff
Tripathi was the Western Naval Command chief before he was appointed as the navy’s vice chief in January 2024
![Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi. (Sourced image.) Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi. (Sourced image.)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/04/19/150x84/Vice-Admiral-Dinesh-K-Tripathi---Sourced-image--_1713494160026.jpg)
Updated on Apr 19, 2024 08:06 AM IST
Vice Admiral Dinesh Tripathi to be next chief of naval staff
He will take charge on April 30 after present Naval chief Admiral R Hari Kumar, retires from service.
![Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice Admiral Dinesh Tripathi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice Admiral Dinesh Tripathi.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/04/19/148x111/Dinesh_K_Tripathi_1713491650267_1713491656238.jpeg)
Updated on Apr 19, 2024 07:41 AM IST
Indian Navy seizes 940kg drugs in Arabian Sea in 1st interdiction as CMF Member
INS Talwar of Indian Navy seized 940 kg of drugs in Arabian Sea as part of operation led by Combined Maritime Forces, a 42-nation naval partnership.
![INS Talwar was operating in support of the Canadian-led Combined Task Force (CTF) 150 (X/CMF_Bahrain) INS Talwar was operating in support of the Canadian-led Combined Task Force (CTF) 150 (X/CMF_Bahrain)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/04/16/150x84/INS-Talwar-was-operating-in-support-of-the-Canadia_1713270830815.jpg)
Updated on Apr 16, 2024 06:07 PM IST
Steel cut for navy’s first fleet support ship in indigenisation boost
Hindustan Shipyard is expected to deliver the first vessel to the navy in mid-2027, with the rest to follow at the rate of one every 10 months thereafter
![Defence secretary Giridhar Aramane presided over the first ‘steel cutting’ ceremony and also laid the foundation stone for augmentation of slipways (X/SpokespersonMoD) Defence secretary Giridhar Aramane presided over the first ‘steel cutting’ ceremony and also laid the foundation stone for augmentation of slipways (X/SpokespersonMoD)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/04/10/150x84/Defence-secretary-Giridhar-Aramane-presided-over-t_1712756382891.jpg)
Published on Apr 10, 2024 07:10 PM IST
Karnataka's Karwar base gets naval pier, residential accommodation
Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral R Hari Kumar inaugurated a major pier and residential accommodation at Karwar Naval Base in Karnataka on Tuesday.
![The Pier 3 Offshore Patrol Vessel Pier is 350m long, capable of berthing OPVs, large survey vessels and Mine Counter Measure Vessels.(ANI) The Pier 3 Offshore Patrol Vessel Pier is 350m long, capable of berthing OPVs, large survey vessels and Mine Counter Measure Vessels.(ANI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/04/10/148x111/ANI-20240409141318_1712730928437_1712730936412.jpg)
Published on Apr 10, 2024 02:53 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Yamini C S
Somali Pirates case: Mumbai cops seek Pakistan’s help to bolster case
The Indian Navy, as a part of its anti-piracy ops, intercepted the hijacked vessel forced the nine pirates to surrender and rescued the 23 Pakistani nationals
![A case was registered against the pirates on Wednesday. A case was registered against the pirates on Wednesday.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/04/06/148x111/A-case-was-registered-against-the-pirates-on-Wedne_1712345045779_1712378516635.jpg)
Updated on Apr 06, 2024 10:12 AM IST
9 more Somali pirates arrested by Indian Navy handed over to Mumbai police
Indian Navy rescued 23 Pakistani crew members from Somali pirates aboard Iranian fishing vessel Al Kambar. Nine pirates arrested in Mumbai.
![Indian Navy rescued 23 Pakistani crew members from Somali pirates Indian Navy rescued 23 Pakistani crew members from Somali pirates](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/04/04/148x111/-p-35-captured-Somalian-pirates-heading-to-Mumbai-_1710874364517_1712204482371.jpg)
Updated on Apr 04, 2024 09:52 AM IST
Navy rescues Pakistani crew from hijacked vessel, 9 pirates being brought to city for legal action
After more than 12 hours of ‘intense coercive tactical measures’ as per the standard operating procedures, the pirates on board the hijacked fishing vessel were forced to surrender. The crew, comprising 23 Pakistani nationals, have been safely rescued
![Navy rescues Pakistani crew from hijacked vessel, 9 pirates being brought to city for legal action Navy rescues Pakistani crew from hijacked vessel, 9 pirates being brought to city for legal action](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/03/30/150x84/-p-Navy-rescues-Pakistani-crew-from-hijacked-vesse_1711827252120.jpg)
Updated on Mar 31, 2024 07:12 AM IST
‘India Zindabad’: Pak crew rescued from hijacked Iranian ship | Watch
Following the operation, the Indian Navy announced that the nine surrendered pirates are being transported to India for additional legal proceedings.
![The Indian Navy on Friday successfully rescued an Iranian fishing vessel that had been hijacked, with a crew of 23 Pakistanis. (Yogesh Naik/Hindustan Times) The Indian Navy on Friday successfully rescued an Iranian fishing vessel that had been hijacked, with a crew of 23 Pakistanis. (Yogesh Naik/Hindustan Times)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/03/30/148x111/Screenshot_2024-03-30_194129_1711807898671_1711807910346.png)
Published on Mar 30, 2024 08:15 PM IST
Navy rescues 23 Pakistan crew from hijacked Iranian ship
The Iranian-flagged FV AI-Kambar was intercepted by INS Sumedha on March 29, the Navy's statement said.
![The Indian Navy said the pirates on board the ship were made to surrender. The Indian Navy said the pirates on board the ship were made to surrender.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/03/30/148x111/Navy_1711768437677_1711768443477.jpg)
Updated on Mar 30, 2024 09:40 AM IST
Navy deploys warships to thwart piracy bid of Iranian vessel in Arabian sea
The inputs of the potential piracy attack of the Iranian vessel with crew, which is likely to be Pakistani, were received late evening on Thursday.
![The operation is currently underway by the Indian Navy towards rescue of hijacked FV(X/ @indiannavy) The operation is currently underway by the Indian Navy towards rescue of hijacked FV(X/ @indiannavy)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/03/29/148x111/GJ2IYZmXwAAFqzz_1711726408815_1711726438890.jpg)
Published on Mar 29, 2024 09:20 PM IST
Indian Navy hands over 35 Somali pirates to Mumbai police
The police said after hijacking MV Ruen, which had around 17 crew members, the pirates demanded ₹500 crore as ransom to free the ship and the crew.
![Mumbai, India. Mar 23,2024 : INS Kolkata, with the 35 apprehended pirates returned to Mumbai and handed over the Pirates to the Mumbai police for further legal action in accordance with Indian laws, specifically the Maritime Anti Piracy Act 2022. Mar 23,2024. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) Mumbai, India. Mar 23,2024 : INS Kolkata, with the 35 apprehended pirates returned to Mumbai and handed over the Pirates to the Mumbai police for further legal action in accordance with Indian laws, specifically the Maritime Anti Piracy Act 2022. Mar 23,2024. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/03/23/150x84/Mumbai--India--Mar-23-2024---INS-Kolkata--with-the_1711220393944.jpg)
Updated on Mar 24, 2024 02:34 AM IST
‘No Indian ship attacked but situation in Red Sea volatile’: Navy Chief
The navy, which has more than 10 warships deployed in the region, has thwarted several piracy attempts in and around Arabian Sea during the last 100 days.
![Indian Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar said the Houthis have been targeting vessels linked to Israel and ships sailing under the flags of some Western countries (ANI) Indian Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar said the Houthis have been targeting vessels linked to Israel and ships sailing under the flags of some Western countries (ANI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/03/23/150x84/Indian-Navy-chief-Admiral-R-Hari-Kumar-said-the-Ho_1711219192786.jpg)
Updated on Mar 24, 2024 12:35 PM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
Navy chief vows to ensure safety of Indian Ocean region amid piracy attacks
Will take affirmative action to ensure safer Indian Ocean Region: Navy chief on anti-piracy ops
![Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar(PTI) Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar(PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/03/23/148x111/Screenshot_2024-03-23_154942_1711189201076_1711189234812.jpg)
Published on Mar 23, 2024 03:53 PM IST
PTI |
Warship INS Kolkata carrying 35 pirates reaches Mumbai
Warship INS Kolkata carrying 35 pirates, apprehended off Somalia coast, reaches Mumbai
![The pirates have been handed over to the local police for further legal action.(HT photo/Raju Shinde) The pirates have been handed over to the local police for further legal action.(HT photo/Raju Shinde)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/03/23/148x111/Somalia_1711168249305_1711168257330.jpeg)
Updated on Mar 23, 2024 10:03 AM IST
PTI |
The Indian Navy’s anti-piracy operations are geopolitically vital
The northern Indian Ocean has witnessed a burst of activity recently. However, the Navy’s increasing presence in NIO is driven by more than just anti-piracy.
![New Delhi, Mar 21 (ANI): Indian Navy's INS Tir and INS Sujata participate in the second edition of a joint maritime exercise India Mozambique Tanzania (IMT) Tri-Lateral (TRILAT) being held from March 21-29. (ANI Photo)(Indian Navy) New Delhi, Mar 21 (ANI): Indian Navy's INS Tir and INS Sujata participate in the second edition of a joint maritime exercise India Mozambique Tanzania (IMT) Tri-Lateral (TRILAT) being held from March 21-29. (ANI Photo)(Indian Navy)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/03/22/148x111/ANI-20240321210-0_1711104197348_1711104218885.jpg)
Published on Mar 22, 2024 04:16 PM IST
PM Modi's reply after Bulgarian president lauds Indian Navy for ‘MV Ruen’ rescue
Narendra Modi said India is committed to protecting freedom of navigation and combating piracy and terrorism in the Indian Ocean.
Published on Mar 19, 2024 09:27 AM IST
Admiral who defended the nation and Constitution
Admiral Laxminarayan Ramdas made a difference wherever he was. His leadership shone regardless of the arena he was in.
![Admiral Laxminarayan Ramdas was awarded a Vir Chakra for bravery in the 1971 war with Pakistan (PTI)(HT_PRINT) Admiral Laxminarayan Ramdas was awarded a Vir Chakra for bravery in the 1971 war with Pakistan (PTI)(HT_PRINT)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/03/18/148x111/Admiral-Laxminarayan-Ramdas-was-awarded-a-Vir-Chak_1710772880415_1710772912718.jpg)
Published on Mar 18, 2024 09:49 PM IST
Problematics | As the crow flies
Centuries ago, one dropped pebbles into a jar to be able to drink water. This week, another smart crow is looking for an optimum flight path
![Representational Image. Representational Image.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/03/18/148x111/Crossword_HT_Problematics_1710741254674_1710741255149.jpg)
Published on Mar 18, 2024 11:32 AM IST