Nine fishermen saved from sinking boat off Valsad coast by Indian Coast Guard
By Raju Vernekar The Indian Coast Guard Air Station Daman received a distress call that due to technical fault, a fishing boat with 09 fishermen was sinking off Valsad coast in Gujarat on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. With mishap posing an imminent threat to the lives of...
ICG rescues 170 people in Flood Relief Operations in Gujarat and Dadra & Nagar Haveli
By Raju Vernekar Mumbai, July 25, 2026: Demonstrating its unwavering commitment, the Indian Coast Guard Air Station (ICGAS), Daman, recently rescued nearly 170 people stranded in floods at different locations in Gujarat and Dadra & Nagar Haveli. The operations...
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...