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  • Andhra Floods: Indian Navy Rescues Over 180 Personnel As Relief Ops Continue |

    Vijayawada: Indian Navy’s relief and rescue operations in flood-affected areas of Andhra Pradesh continued on Friday under the aegis of Eastern Naval Command. Naval helicopters undertook extensive flying operations such as airdropping food packets, medical kits and water bottles to stranded individuals.

    Flood Relief Teams (FRTs) are actively evacuating people to safety and distributing food to affected households. Over 180 personnel have been rescued by these flood relief teams.

    Heavy rainfall has caused severe flooding in Andhra Pradesh, with roads and houses submerged. The continuous rain, triggered by a land-based cyclone, resulted in heavy precipitation over just 24 hours, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). This extreme weather was fuelled by moisture from the Arabian Sea and heat from the eastern parts of the country.

    The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), along with central forces and local officials, is working to provide relief. The flooding, caused by a cyclonic storm in the Bay of Bengal, has led to rising water levels at the Prakasam Barrage and inundation in several regions.

    Earlier, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan along with State Minister Nara Lokesh interacted with locals at Vijayawada to take stock of the situation. Soon afterwards, Union Minister Chouhan and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan held a press conference and said that the situation in Vijayawada is unprecedented and there has been a lot of crop damage also in the area, with 2 lakh farmers affected.

    “The situation in Vijayawada is unprecedented. The area received 400mm of rainfall in a short time, such a thing has never happened before. I thank CM Chandrababu Naidu along with his team is working 24/7. The Central government is providing all help to the state. The loss of human lives has been minimal. Teams of NDRF are working here. MPs MLAs, and ministers are engaged in work here,” he said.

    “Food packets, milk and water are being dropped to stranded people using drones. Sanitation work is being done at war footing. Animal husbandry teams are also working continuously. Home Minister Amit Shah ji has sent a team here to study how water discharged can be increased from 70-year-old Prakasam Barrage. There has been a lot of crop damage also in the area, 2 lakh farmers affected. Work has started to assess the extent of damage,” Chouhan said.

    Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, who reviewed the situation at the Andhra Pradesh Disaster Management Authority, also added that protecting lives and property is a top priority.

    Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan announced on Wednesday that drones are being used to provide food and water to flood-affected areas in the state. He also donated Rs 1 crore to the Chief Minister Relief Fund (CMRF).

    “Drones are being operated to supply food and water in flood-affected areas. Yesterday, I announced a donation of 1 crore rupees to the CM Relief Fund,” Kalyan said. 

  • In A First, Two Sainik School Classmates To Be Chiefs Of Indian Army And Navy |

    For the first time in Indian military history, two classmates, Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi and Admiral Dinesh Tripathi, will be service chiefs of Indian Army and Navy. Hailing from the Sainik School Rewa in Madhya Pradesh, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi and Army Chief Designate Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi were together in the school from class 5th-A in the early 1970s. The roll numbers of the two officers were also around each other, as Lt Gen Dwivedi’s roll number was 931 and Admiral Tripathi’s was 938.

    Their bonding was strong from the initial days in the school and they remained in touch all along, even though they were in different forces. A defence official who knows both the officers said that strong friendships among the senior leadership in the military matter a lot in strengthening the working relationship between the forces.

    “This rare honour of nurturing two prodigious students, who would go on to lead their respective Services 50 years later, goes to Sainik School, Rewa, in Madhya Pradesh,” Defence Ministry Spokesperson A Bharat Bhushan Babu said in a tweet.
    The appointments of the two classmates have also come around the same time, in a gap of around two months.

    Admiral took over the command of the Indian Navy on May 1, while Lt Gen Dwivedi would be taking over his new appointment tomorrow. Lt Gen Dwivedi has had a long tenure as the Northern Army Commander where he has had long exposure to the ongoing operations in the military standoff on the LAC in eastern Ladakh.

    Born on July 1, 1964, Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi was commissioned into the Jammu & Kashmir Rifles of the Indian Army on December 15, 1984.

  • As Part Of South China Sea Deployment, INS Kiltan Arrives In Brunei | India News

    MUARA: Indian Naval Ship Kiltan arrived at Muara, Brunei and was accorded a warm welcome by the Royal Brunei Navy. The visit is part of Operational Deployment of the Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet to the South China Sea. This visit is poised to further strengthen the friendship and cooperation between the two maritime nations, the Ministry of Defence informed a press release.

    The visit by Indian Naval Ship Kiltan is focused on professional interactions, sports fixtures, social exchanges and community outreach reflecting the shared values ​​of both nations and navies. The visit will conclude with a Maritime Partnership Exercise at sea between the Indian Navy and Royal Brunei Navy. The two navies will undertake tactical evolutions which will bolster interoperability and exchange of best practices.

    INS Kiltan is the third of four P28 Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Corvettes indigenously designed and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, the Ministry of Defence also said. Earlier on May 20, INS Delhi, INS Shakti and INS Kiltan arrived in Manila, Philippines, to further strengthen the longstanding friendship and maritime cooperation between the two countries. Moreover, the visit was part of the Operational Deployment of the Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet to the South China Sea.

    During the visit, personnel from both navies engaged in a wide range of professional interactions, including Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE), sports fixtures, cross-deck visits, cultural visits, and collaborative community outreach programmes. Tensions between China and the Philippines have escalated over the Scarborough Shoal as Manila has taken a more assertive approach in disputed areas.

    Approximately 220 kilometres off the coast of the Philippines and within its exclusive economic zone (EEZ), the shoal is a traditional fishing ground used by multiple nations and located close to important shipping channels. Under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), an EEZ extends about 370 km from a country’s coast.

    China has claimed almost the entire South China Sea rejecting claims from other nations, including the Philippines, and an international ruling that states that these claims have no legal basis, according to an Al Jazeera report.

    Brunei, Malaysia, and Vietnam also claim the parts of the sea. India and the Philippines formally established diplomatic relations in November 1949, shortly after both countries gained independence.

    The relations between the two countries have been cordial and muted. Indian Navy and Coast Guard ships regularly visit the Philippines. The participation of officers of the armed forces of both countries in various specialized training courses in each other’s countries has intensified as have visits by National Defence College delegations.

  • Indian Navy’s Daring Operation In Arabian Sea: 35 Pirates Surrender, 17 Crew Members Rescued |

    New Delhi: In a daring display of prowess, the Indian Navy executed a meticulously planned operation in the Arabian Sea, culminating in the surrender of 35 pirates and the safe rescue of 17 crew members from a distressed vessel. The operation, spearheaded by the Indian warship INS Kolkata, unfolded over 40 intense hours, showcasing the Navy’s unwavering commitment to maritime security and humanitarian rescue missions.

    A Showdown In High-Seas 

    The drama unfolded nearly 2600 km from the Indian coast, where the INS Kolkata intercepted the pirate ship Ruen, which had been commandeered by Somali pirates months prior. With precision and determination, the Indian Navy halted the pirate vessel’s advance, compelling its crew to surrender through calculated manoeuvres and strategic pressure.

     

    #INSKolkata, in the last 40 hours, through concerted actions successfully cornered and coerced all 35 Pirates to surrender & ensured safe evacuation of 17 crew members in the evening today #16Mar 24 from the pirate vessel without any injury.#INSKolkata had carried out the… https://t.co/eKxfEdMRES pic.twitter.com/tmQq2fG8yE
    — SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) March 16, 2024

     

    Multi-Faceted Rescue Effort

    The success of the operation was not solely attributed to INS Kolkata’s valor. It was supported by a formidable array of assets, including the INS Subhadra, HALE RPA drones, P8I maritime patrol aircraft, and elite MARCOS PRAHARs airdropped by C-17 aircraft. This coordinated effort ensured the swift and safe evacuation of the distressed vessel’s crew, leaving no room for error or compromise.

    Securing The High Seas

    Beyond the immediate rescue mission, the Indian Navy took decisive steps to sanitize the vessel, eliminating any threat posed by illegal arms, ammunition, or contraband. This proactive measure underscores India’s commitment to upholding international maritime laws and combating piracy in one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes.

    Navy’s Resolute Stand Against Piracy

    The confrontation with the pirate vessel serves as a resolute message from India, signaling its determination to safeguard maritime interests and protect seafarers navigating through perilous waters. By swiftly neutralizing the pirate threat and ensuring the safety of those aboard the distressed vessel, the Indian Navy reaffirms its status as a formidable guardian of the seas.

  • INS Jatayu: Indian Navy To Commission New Base In Lakshadweep Soon

    The base at Minicoy Islands is designed with capabilities similar to INS Baaz in the Andamans and will enhance the Navy’s presence in the Arabian Sea.

  • Amid Chinese `Spy` Vessel`s Movement Towards Maldives, Indian Navy Sends Its Submarine To Sri Lanka

    INS ‘Karanj’ – a submarine of the Indian Navy arrived at the port of Colombo yesterday on a formal visit. The visiting submarine was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in the precision of naval traditions.

  • 8 former Indian Navy officers sentenced to death in Qatar, ‘shocked’ India will challenge the decision

    8 former Indian Navy officers sentenced to death in Qatar, 'shocked' India will challenge the decision

    Symbolic photo.

    New Delhi:

    Eight Indians were sentenced to death on Thursday (26 October) in the Arab country Qatar. All of them are accused of espionage. Eight months ago, 8 former Indian Navy officers were arrested in Qatar on charges of espionage. This arrest took place in September last year. In this case, the Indian Foreign Ministry has issued a statement saying that we are surprised by the decision of death penalty. A detailed decision is awaited.

    The Ministry of External Affairs said, “We are in touch with the family members and the legal team and are exploring all legal options.” We consider this matter very important and are keeping a close eye on it. Will continue to provide all consular and legal assistance. Will also raise the decision with Qatari authorities.

    The ministry said that due to the confidential nature of the proceedings in this case, it would not be appropriate to make any further comments at this time.

    Accused of spying for Israel

    All these officers have worked on different posts in the Indian Navy. He is accused of spying for Israel. Reputed officers are also included in these 8 people. He once commanded major Indian warships. Presently Dahra was working for Global Technologies and Consultancy Services. This is a private firm, which provides training and related services to the armed forces of Qatar.

    These are the names of 8 Indians

    The names of these eight former marines are Captain Navtej Singh Gill, Captain Birendra Kumar Verma, Captain Saurabh Vashishtha, Commander Amit Nagpal, Commander Purnendu Tiwari, Commander Sugunakar Pakala, Commander Sanjeev Gupta and Sailor Ragesh. All of them were arrested from their local residence for questioning on charges of espionage. According to the report, the bail petitions of these 8 Indians have been rejected several times. Qatari authorities had extended his custody. On Thursday, Qatar’s court sentenced death to 8 Indians.

    Citing official Indian sources, news agency ANI said that Indian agencies will now take up the matter at the highest possible level. But the Qatar government has not shown any signs of leniency on this issue. Sources told the news agency that former Indian Navy officers are suspected to be implicated by Pakistani intelligence agencies.

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