VICE ADMIRAL K SWAMINATHAN
Lok Sabha Speaker election today: NDA’s Om Birla wins key Parliament post
Lok Sabha Speaker Elections: In a historic election on Wednesday, Om Birla was re-elected as Lok Sabha Speaker after a motion by Prime Minister Narendra Modi received overwhelming support. Despite the opposition INDIA bloc fielding Congress' K Suresh, Birla secured the majority vote. This marks the fifth instance of a Speaker serving beyond one Lok Sabha tenure. The election underscores the evolving political dynamics and the opposition's strategic attempts to assert influence in the new parliamentary session, setting the stage for future interactions.
Vice Admiral K Swaminathan assumes charge as vice chief of Navy
Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, specialized in communication and electronic warfare, assumed office as Vice Chief of the Naval Staff in New Delhi. His illustrious career includes commanding various naval vessels and receiving prestigious awards.
Vice Admiral Dinesh Tripathi appointed as next Indian Navy chief
Tripathi is presently the Vice Chief of Navy Staff after having done multiple important assignments in his around 40-year-long vast career and he will assume his new office on April 30.
J-K's PAGD slams Centre over its handling of farmers' protest; supports nationwide bandh
PAGD, an amalgam of five political parties -- National Conference, People's Democratic Party, CPI(M), CPM and Awami National Conference (ANC) -- was formed in 2019 for restoration of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir.
Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi takes over as Vice Chief of Naval Staff
succeeding his role as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command. Commissioned into the Indian Navy in 1985, Vice Admiral Tripathi specializes in Communication and Electronic Warfare.
Vice-Admiral Sanjay Singh takes over as Western Naval Command chief in Mumbai
Vice-Admiral Sanjay J Singh has been appointed as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command (WNC) in India. He succeeded Vice-Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, who was appointed as the Vice Chief of Naval Staff. Singh has a 37-year career in the Navy, serving on various ships and holding various command, training, and staff appointments.
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Indian Navy actively working to expedite induction of minesweepers: Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi
Vice Admiral Tripathi said that the Navy has resorted to alternative measures but acknowledged that those have their limitations. "Of course, can they do the job that minesweepers do? Obviously not. Nevertheless, these measures will suffice until the arrival of minesweepers," adding that the Navy remains operationally ready during such transitional periods.
Bangladesh Navy chief Admiral M Nazmul Hassan visits Western Naval Command
In Mumbai, the Admiral interacted with Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command and discussed issues of mutual interest including increased cooperation in maritime operations, training and infrastructure accretion.
J-K was a laboratory for BJP, entire country risks Kashmirisation: Mehbooba Mufti
"There is, indeed, an attack on the idea of India. It was most evident when they abrogated Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir and put its leaders, including three former chief ministers, in jail", said Mufti. "J-K was a laboratory. What we see in Delhi today, by way of the central ordinance, started much earlier in our state. Unfortunately, few people understood it back then", alleged Mufti, who heads the People's Democratic Party.
Industrialist Karumuttu T Kannan no more, condolences pour in
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Governor R N Ravi, Chief Minister M K Stalin and others offered their condolences to the bereaved family. Condoling the philanthrophist's death, Sitharaman said, "... An eminent industry leader he also administered several educational institutions."
Stalwart of cinema world: PM Modi condoles demise of noted film director K Viswanath
"Saddened by the passing away of Shri K. Viswanath Garu. He was a stalwart of the cinema world, distinguishing himself as a creative and multifaceted director. His films covered various genres and enthralled audiences for decades. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti," PM Modi said in a tweet.
Agnipath: Govt stands firm on roll out, lull after storm in states
There was a comparative lull after the stormy protests which rocked several states during the past four days including Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana and Telangana, while peaceful agitations were held in several places.
An admiring nation bids adieu to Rahul Bajaj
Industrialist Baba Kalyani and his immediate family, parliamentarian Supriya Sule, Pune police commissioner Amitabh Gupta, Pune district collector Rajesh Deshmukh and Parag Sancheti, chairman of Sancheti Group of Hospitals, among others, were present at the cremation ground.
Vice Admiral Swaminathan new Chief of Staff of Western Naval Command
A recipient of Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and Vishisht Seva Medal, he has held several key operational, staff and training appointments in his career, including the command of missile vessels INS Vidyut and Vinash, the missile corvette INS Kulish; the guided missile destroyer INS Mysore and aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya.
A floating island: Onboard India's first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant
The largest and most complex warship built in the country, opened its 'doors' to mediapersons Friday in Kochi after its maiden sea trial successfully concluded on August 8.
Indian Ocean Region will feel ripple effects of power rivalry in western Pacific: Vice Admiral Tripathi
"There is considerable churn in the geopolitical situation in the IOR and broader Indo-Pacific. As great power rivalry intensifies in western Pacific, the IOR will feel its ripple effects. No doubt," Tripathi said at a webinar.
Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi assumes charge as Director General Naval Operations
On promotion to the rank of Vice Admiral in June 2019, Tripathi was appointed the Commandant of the prestigious Indian Naval Academy at Ezhimala in Kerala, the Navy noted. The Flag Officer is a specialist in communication and electronic warfare and has served on frontline warships of the Navy as Signal Communication Officer and Electronic Warfare Officer.
Navy shifts from re-active to pre-emptive mode: Vice Admiral
Mission success and safety need to be viewed as complementary to each other, said Vice Admiral A K Chawla, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command.
Situation in Kerala improving, rescue ops almost complete: Vice Admiral Luthra
Floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains have claimed 210 lives in Kerala since August 8 and displaced over 7.14 lakh people from their homes.
Three follow-on Water Jet Fast Attack Craft launched
The Water Jet Fast Attack Craft are powered by the latest 4000-series of MTU engines, along with advanced machinery control system.
NDA continues with UPA policy of downgrading presence at Shangri La Dialogue
Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh is expected to lead the Indian delegation for the 2015 Asia Security Summit.
International Coastal Cleanup Day to be observed tomorrow
Nearly 1,800 city residents and around 2,000 naval personnel are expected to participate in the coastal cleanup drive, which is themed 'fighting for trash free seas'.
Vice-Admiral S Lanba appointed Southern Naval Command chief
Vice-Admiral S Lanba, in line to be the next Navy chief in 2016, was today appointed as the chief of the Southern Naval Command (SNC).
Navy to host international fleet review at Visakhapatnam in 2016
Vice Admiral Satish Soni said that the Indian Navy will be hosting the international fleet review in February 2016 at Visakhapatnam.
Vice Admiral Sunil Lanba appointed new Naval Vice Chief
Lanba will take over as Navy chief in May 2016, when Admiral Robin Dhowan, who took over as the head of the force in April this year, retires.
Met PM before accepting Navy Chief's resignation: Antony
Describing the Navy Chief as a "very good Admiral" and a "fine human being", the Defence Minister said he is "sad" about the whole development.
Navy Chief Admiral Devendra Kumar Joshi resigns after third accident in seven months
Defence Ministry accepted his resignation and ordered that Vice Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Dhowan should take over as the Acting Chief.
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