Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 24: In a momentous celebration of athletic excellence and maritime unity, Padma Shri Dr. P.T. Usha, President of the Indian Olympic Association and Member of Parliament, inaugurated the National Maritime Games 2025 today at IMU, Palm Beach Road, Navi
The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, is embarking on a three-day official visit from 24-26 March to Singapore to take part in the Singapore Maritime Week invited by the Government of Singapore.
The Indian delegation was led by Muanpuii Saiawi, Joint Secretary (Disarmament and International Security Affairs), Ministry of External Affairs, and the EU delegation by Maciej Stadejek, Director for Security and Defence Policy, European External Action Service, as per the MEA statement.
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon visited Mumbai, where he boarded INS Surat, the latest Indian Navy destroyer. His visit coincided with the arrival of HMNZS Te Kaha, marking a step toward strengthening naval ties between New Zealand and India.
Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi reaffirmed India's commitment to international maritime regulations and sustainability at the Raisina Dialogue 2025, emphasising efforts to adopt green technology and reduce pollution in naval operations.
Speaking to ANI, General Yoshihide said, "I think there are various threats in maritime domains. For example, the Indo-Pacific region is bigger and can be separated into some sub-regions."
The 4th National Sagarmala Apex (NSAC) meeting decided to boost port-led development and enhance the maritime infrastructure of the country. The meet reviewed the implementation status of key projects under the "Sagarmala", the flagship programme of the Ministry of Port Shipping & Waterw
Two aircraft carriers, 'Charles De Gaulle' from France and India's 'Vikrant' along with destroyers, frigates, Indian scorpene class submarines and a maritime patrol aircraft will be participating in the exercise, according to a post by the Indian Navy.
Speaking to ANI on Tuesday, Azar commended the US decision to put pressure on the Houthis, stressing that it is crucial for Iran, the main perpetrator behind the Houthis, to understand that "they will pay the price as well."