Indian Coast Guard to facilitate civil flights at Ratnagiri
By Raju Vernekar Mumbai: In a landmark move to enhance air connectivity of residents of Ratnagiri and adjoining area, Indian Coast Guard Air Station Ratnagiri and Maharashtra Airport Development Company Limited (MADC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 05...
Coast Guard rescues six fishermen in challenging overnight operation off Mangaluru
By Raju Vernekar Demonstrating exceptional courage, professionalism, and operational readiness, the Indian Coast Guard successfully rescued six fishermen from the distressed Indian Fishing Boat (IFB) “Manju Matha” in a challenging Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR)...
24 Indian crew members of “MT Marivex” rescued following missile attack off Oman Coast
By Raju Vernekar Mumbai: Demonstrating its unwavering commitment to the safety and welfare of Indian seafarers worldwide, the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC), Mumbai, coordinated closely with Omani authorities to ensure the successful rescue of 24 Indian...
Arid rocky terrain transformed into an oasis
By Raju Vernekar While acute water shortage in many parts of the state is annual feature during summer, an Ex Army Man Ramesh Kharmale, has created an oasis in rocky terrain of Dhamankhel Village of Junnar Taluka in Pune district of Maharashtra with dedicated labor...
“INS Trikand” at Mauritius National Day Parade
By Raju Vernekar Indian Naval Ship “Trikand” participated in the 58th Mauritius National Day celebrations on March 12, 2026 with a marching contingent, naval band and integral helicopter for the flypast at the National Day Parade at Champ de Mars, Port Louis. This...
“Defense Forces Vision 2047: A Roadmap for a Future-Ready Indian Military” released
By Raju Vernekar “Defense Forces Vision 2047: A Roadmap for a Future-Ready Indian Military” was released by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, at an event in South Block, New Delhi on March 10, 2026. Chief of Defense Staff General Anil Chauhan, Chief of the Naval Staff...
INSV Kaundinya Flagged-in at Naval Dockyard
By Raju Vernekar The Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Kaundinya, a traditionally constructed stitched sailing vessel of the Indian Navy, was ceremonially flagged in at Naval Dockyard in South Mumbai by Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth, on March 02 Monday....
“MILAN 2026” concludes with closing ceremony on board INS Vikrant
By Raju Vernekar The exercise “MILAN 2026”, the Indian Navy’s premier multilateral maritime exercise, culminated on 25 February 2026 with a closing ceremony conducted onboard India’s indigenous aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, off the coast of Visakhapatnam. The...