The award was given to the officer during the National Security Guard Seminar on Wednesday for two of his innovations -- "Agniastra- Multi Target Portable Remote Detonation System" and "Shatrunash- Handlheld EMP Gun."
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on Thursday winched five salvage team members and an aircrew diver onto the burning Singaporean-container vessel MV Wan Hai 503 to facilitate towing operations.
Sri Lanka Army Chief Lt Gen Lasantha Rodrigo visited Delhi, paid tribute to Indian soldiers at the National War Memorial and reviewed a ceremonial Guard of Honour at South Block, highlighting strong defence ties between the two countries.
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The Taiwan Government thanked the Indian Navy and Coast Guard for quickly rescuing crew members from the vessel Wan Hai 503 and expressed hope for the safe return of the missing and speedy recovery of the injured.
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"Indian Coast Guard ships continue to fight the fire and attempt to bring the inferno on the container ship MV WAN HAI 503 under control off the Kerala coast. Visible flames have reduced, and thick smoke continues to emanate as of 1700 hrs today," the Indian Coast Guard said.
According to Yu Jing, Chinese and Taiwanese crew members were among those onboard MV Wan Hai. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson wished for successful search operations and speedy recovery for injured crew members.