Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi assumed command of the Indian Navy as the 26th Chief of the Naval Staff on Tuesday. He succeeds Admiral R Hari Kumar, who retires upon superannuation, after an illustrious career in the Indian Navy.
The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Admiral R Hari Kumar, presented gallantry and distinguished service awards to Naval personnel on behalf of President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday.
Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral R Hari Kumar inaugurated a major pier and residential accommodation at Karwar Naval Base in Karnataka on Tuesday, the Ministry of Defence informed in a press release.
The two sides also held discussions on the present situation in the Indian Ocean region, with emphasis on the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden and the need for collaborative efforts towards ensuring peace, stability and maritime security.
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar met the Indian Air Force pilots of C-17 transport aircraft on Saturday who were involved in an anti-piracy mission in the Indian Ocean under Operation Sankalp.
"This is the Indian Ocean, named after us, and if we don't take action, then who will? Bhartiya Nau Sena will take affirmative action to ensure there is safety and security in the Indian Ocean," he added.
Vowing further naval interventions to secure distressed shipping assets on the high seas, Navy Chief, Admiral R Hari Kumar on Saturday flagged concerns over the resurfacing of piracy as an 'industry' to gain from 'disorder in the region'.
Adm R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff, and Kala Hari Kumar, President of the Naval Welfare and Wellness Association (NWWA), embarked on a significant three-day visit to the Eastern Naval Command, Visakhapatnam, on March 21-23, according to the Ministry of Defence.
According to the Ministry of Defence, a total of 2,630 Agniveers, including 396 women Agniveers, passed out in a post-sunset ceremony reviewed by Adm. R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff. V Adm V Srinivas, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command, was the conducting office
The commissioning ceremony marked a pivotal milestone in India's naval capabilities, with INS Jatayu poised to play a crucial role in enhancing maritime domain awareness and bolstering the Indian Navy's sustenance and surveillance capabilities in the region.