GENDER NEUTRALITY IN INDIAN NAVY

Indian companies are prioritizing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives, with varying levels of women's representation across roles highlighted in a Manpower Group survey. Administrative and operational roles show higher fem...

Indians drive outbound remittances, preferring foreign airlines due to underdeveloped domestic industry. Improving connectivity and tourism infrastructure is vital to boost domestic tourism. Developing skills and promoting gender-neutral employment ...

On the International Day for Women in Diplomacy, UNGA President Dennis Francis honored Hansa Mehta, an Indian feminist leader and diplomat, for her pivotal role in making the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) more inclusive. Mehta success...

There can be a debate on whether, after the run up that hotel stocks saw in the last three years, are they cheap or not, and whether one should buy them now. But when it comes to tourism and the possibility that it will grow at a much faster rate, t...

An Indian Navy Ship (INS) swiftly responded to a distress call from fishing vessel INFAN DHAS, which had experienced engine failure. INS Kulish arrived at the location, approximately 75 nautical miles east of Port Blair, and its technical team succe...

A passing out parade was held to celebrate the graduation of the 102nd Helicopter Conversion Course (HCC) and the completion of stage I training of the 4th Basic Helicopter Conversion Course (BHCC) at Naval Air Station - INS Rajali, Arakkonam, Tamil...

Former RBI Governor Subbarao calls for reforming and reinventing Indian civil services, highlighting the need to restore integrity and professionalism. He emphasizes the significance of political neutrality and a cooling-off period for officials ent...

The Indian Air Force has bolstered its fighter aircraft fleet with the induction of the Rampage long-range supersonic air-to-ground missiles, capable of striking targets up to 250 km away. This missile, known as the High-Speed Low Drag-Mark 2 missil...

Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force women officers completed a challenging sailing expedition in the Arabian Sea, preparing for the Around the World Sailing Competition. They showcased physical prowess, mental fortitude, and navigational skills, inspir...

Following its decision to grant permanent commission to women short service commission officers in the Army, Navy, and Air Force, the Supreme Court has extended its scrutiny to the ICG, emphasizing gender equality in all branches of the armed forces...

The Indian Navy has successfully thwarted Somali pirates from using the hijacked cargo ship Ruen for acts of piracy. The navy intercepted the vessel, which had been taken over by pirates in December, and took action in accordance with international ...

Former Navy Chief Admiral L Ramdas was 90 and was suffering from health issues related to old age. Ramdas, who was admitted to the hospital on March 11, breathed his last Friday morning, his daughter Sagari R Ramdas said.

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar on Tuesday said they have approached the Defence Ministry for an approval of changing the nomenclature of various ranks as they now have women sailors also. He also expressed hope that since gender neutralit...

Indian Navy aims to become 'atmanirbhar' force by 2047. Achieved indigenisation, manufacturing submarines and ships. Brahmos missile being inducted. Agniveer recruitment program. Exploring Vizhinjam port. Considering reordering INS Vikrant type carr...

A special bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justice Hima Kohli heard the plea of Commodore Seema Chaudhary, a resident of Ambala in Haryana, that she was wrongfully denied the permanent commission (PC) in the Indian Navy. Chaudhary ...

The Supreme Court criticized the Centre for not granting permanent commission to women officers in the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), similar to the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The court emphasized equality and stated that it would not confine its interve...

The naval tableau at the parade at Kartavya Path on January 26 will also showcase the Navy's "unwavering" commitment to 'Nari Shakti' with an overarching focus on women in all roles and across all ranks, officials said on Wednesday.

In a historic achievement, Captain Geetika Koul of the Snow Leopard Brigade has become the first woman medical officer of the Indian Army to be deployed at the world's highest battlefield of Siachen.

The bench granted the Army time till March 31, 2024 for drawing up a policy pursuant to an earlier direction on career progression of women officers, and listed their plea in the first week of April next year. Some women Army officers have alleged d...