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Indian Navy: Maritime service branch of the Indian Armed Forces
The Indian Navy is the maritime branch of the Indian Armed Forces. The President of India is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Navy. The Chief of Naval Staff, a four-star admiral, commands the navy. As a blue-water navy, it operates significantly in the Persian Gulf Region, the Horn of Africa, the Strait of Malacca, and routinely conducts anti-piracy operations and partners with other navies in the region. It also conducts routine two to three month-long deployments in the South and East China seas as well as in the western Mediterranean sea simultaneously.

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Indian Navy Rescues 17 Crew of Ex-MV Ruen, 35 Somali Pirates Surrender | Oneindia News [Video]

Indian Navy Rescues 17 Crew of Ex-MV Ruen, 35 Somali Pirates Surrender | Oneindia News

Witness the incredible 40-hour operation by the Indian Navy as they rescue 17 crew members from the clutches of Somali pirates aboard the ex-MV Ruen. With swift and decisive action, the Indian Navy..

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Indian Navy Successfully Prevent Somali Pirates' Piracy Attempt Utilising ex-MV Ruen Vessel [Video]

Indian Navy Successfully Prevent Somali Pirates' Piracy Attempt Utilising ex-MV Ruen Vessel

Watch as the Indian Navy takes swift action to thwart Somali pirates' attempt to utilize the hijacked ex-MV Ruen vessel for piracy. Stay informed with the latest developments in maritime security as..

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Indian Navy Saves 21 Crew Members After Houtis Attacked Ship in Gulf of Aden| Oneindia News [Video]

Indian Navy Saves 21 Crew Members After Houtis Attacked Ship in Gulf of Aden| Oneindia News

The Indian Navy rescued 21 crew members, including an Indian national, from the True Confidence bulk carrier after it was hit by a missile in the Gulf of Aden. The US confirmed three fatalities in the..

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Indian Navy rescues ship under missile attack in Gulf of Aden | Oneindia News [Video]

Indian Navy rescues ship under missile attack in Gulf of Aden | Oneindia News

In a daring rescue operation, the Indian Navy has successfully evacuated 23 people, including 13 Indians, from a merchant vessel in the Gulf of Aden following a drone strike. The incident took place on..

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India-Maldives Row: Indian Navy to commission INS Jatayu at Lakshadweep's Minicoy islands | Oneindia [Video]

India-Maldives Row: Indian Navy to commission INS Jatayu at Lakshadweep's Minicoy islands | Oneindia

The Indian Navy is set to enhance its operational capabilities with the commissioning of INS Jatayu at the Minicoy islands in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, marking a significant advancement in..

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Indian Navy officers can now wear kurta-pyjama in messes in a decolonisation move | Oneindia News [Video]

Indian Navy officers can now wear kurta-pyjama in messes in a decolonisation move | Oneindia News

The Indian Navy has taken a significant step towards shedding its colonial past. The Navy has reportedly issued directives allowing officers and sailors to wear ethnic attire, specifically..

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Qatar Releases 8 Navy Men from Espionage Charges; 7 Return to India | Oneindia News [Video]

Qatar Releases 8 Navy Men from Espionage Charges; 7 Return to India | Oneindia News

India celebrates as Qatar releases eight Indian Navy personnel detained on espionage charges since 2022. The Ministry of External Affairs confirms their return, marking the end of a diplomatic saga...

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India Sends Ins Karanj To Sri Lanka As Chinese Spy Ship Approaches The Maldives| Oneindia News [Video]

India Sends Ins Karanj To Sri Lanka As Chinese Spy Ship Approaches The Maldives| Oneindia News

The INS Karanj, an Indian Navy submarine, received a ceremonial welcome in Colombo, signaling India's role as a key security provider in the Indian Ocean. The move coincides with China's PLA Navy..

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Indian Navy's INS Sumitra rescues fishing vessel Al Naeemi in Arabian Sea; second op | Oneindia News [Video]

Indian Navy's INS Sumitra rescues fishing vessel Al Naeemi in Arabian Sea; second op | Oneindia News

The Indian Navy's warship INS Sumitra has once again demonstrated its prowess in anti-piracy operations, successfully thwarting an attempt by armed Somali pirates to hijack the fishing vessel Al..

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Indian Navy's INS Sumitra rescues vessel hijacked by Somalian pirates in Arabian Sea | Oneindia News [Video]

Indian Navy's INS Sumitra rescues vessel hijacked by Somalian pirates in Arabian Sea | Oneindia News

The Indian Navy continues to demonstrate its prowess on the high seas, with the successful rescue of 17 crew members from an Iran-flagged fishing vessel MV Iman, which had been hijacked by Somalian..

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Indian navy captures 35 Somali pirates in anti-piracy operation; court extends custody till April 4

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Bulgaria president thanks PM Modi for Indian Navy’s anti-piracy operation

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Bulgarian President thanks India for rescuing its citizens from hijacked ship MV Ruen

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Navy to bring 35 Somali pirates to India for prosecution

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Rajnath inaugurates India Navy's first independent headquarters 'Nausena Bhawan' in Delhi

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INS Jatayu: Indian Navy to commission new base in Lakshadweep next week

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PM Modi arrives in Doha, to meet with Emir of Qatar

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Indian Navy officers, sailors can now wear kurta-pyjama in officer messes and institutes

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From death to jail to freedom: Qatar releases 8 Navy veterans

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In big win for India, Qatar frees Indian Navy veterans jailed on espionage charges

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Pakistani crew members thank Indian Navy for saving them from Somali pirates


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Indian navy rescues hijacked vessels in successful multilateral operation

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Indian warship secures safe release of hijacked Iranian fishing vessel off east coast of Somalia

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Indian Navy vigilant on hijacked ship with Indian crew near Somalia

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Indian Navy unveils new design for Admirals' Epaulettes influenced from Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

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