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Sunday, May 19, 2024
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Topic: Indian Navy

Next-gen destroyers on drawing board, Twin Engine Deck Based Fighters expected by 2032, says Navy

Ahead of Navy Day, Navy Chief Admiral R. Hari Kumar & Vice Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh talk about capability of Indian shipyards & vessels and aircraft being procured.

Navy chief says govt making efforts to bring back ex-Navy personnel on death row in Qatar

8 Indian nationals were on 26 October given death sentence by Qatar in an alleged case of espionage. An appeal has been filed in the case.

Navy appoints first woman commanding officer in naval ship, says chief Admiral R Hari Kumar

While addressing a conference ahead of Navy Day, Admiral Kumar said appointment was made in sync with the Navy's philosophy of 'all roles-all ranks' for female personnel.

Navy set to withdraw its ceremonial uniform ‘No.2’, replace it with half-sleeved shirt & trousers

‘No. 2’ worn during formal parades, commissioning of ships, court martials. The ‘8A’ or half-sleeved shirt & white trousers, is already worn by naval personnel during day-to-day duty.

Qatari court accepts appeals against death sentence handed down to 8 Indian Navy veterans

The eight Indians, who worked for a private firm that carried out projects with the armed forces of Qatar, are accused of leaking classified information to unauthorised parties.

‘Fragile security situation in South China Sea’ — Navy chief highlights danger to sea order

Owing to increased presence of multinational forces & differing interpretations of laws, there is fear that global commons can change to contested seas, Admiral R. Hari Kumar adds.

Appeals filed against death sentences handed down to Indian Navy veterans in Qatar, says MEA

MEA spokesperson says Qatari court's 'confidential' judgment has only been shared with veterans' legal team, and that embassy in Doha got 2nd consular access to detainees on 7 November.

Appeal filed against death sentence handed down to 8 Indian Navy veterans in Qatar, says MEA

The former Indian Navy personnel were given death sentence on 26 October. The Indian nationals, who worked with Al Dahra, were arrested in August last year in alleged espionage case.

Replacing ageing Cheetah/Chetak choppers to take at least 10 yrs, hopes pinned on LUH & leasing

State-run HAL can produce around 30 Light Utility Helicopters each year, which will then be divided between the three Services, it is learnt.

Not all is lost for India and Navy veterans on death row in Qatar. Remember Italian marines?

As India grapples with the lack of knowledge about the charges against the retired naval officers, it can leverage its strong ties with Qatar to reach a diplomatically favourable outcome.

On Camera

Ghatkopar hoarding collapse a typical Mumbai disaster—too many agencies, no one to blame

As per the BMC, there are 1,025 officially approved hoardings in the city right now. However, any Mumbaikar can tell you that number is a ludicrous underestimate.

India’s GDP to grow at 6.9% in 2024 — UN agency revises its January projection of 6.2%

Latest report by UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs says global growth to be faster than estimated earlier & India’s 'robust performance' to boost South Asia’s growth.

Spain denies port call to vessel carrying shipment of ‘arms to Israel from India’

The Spanish foreign minister says 'the Middle East does not need more weapons, it needs more peace'. Spain has been very critical of Israel’s offensive in Gaza.

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?