China appoints naval commander as defence minister 2 months after Li's ouster

China on Friday named naval commander General Dong Jun as the new defence minister, two months after the summary dismissal of General Li Shangfu without any explanation. IMAGE: China's Defence......

Don't target Muslims: Wife of Navy officer killed in Pahalgam

"We don't want people going after Muslims and Kashmiris," Himanshi Narwal said on Thursday, stoic and firm as she mourned her husband, Naval officer Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, who was gunned down in......

Sulking western naval command chief may quit soon

Western Navy Commander Vice Admiral Shekhar Sinha, who was superseded by Admiral Robin Dhowan in the appointment of Navy chief on Thursday, is understood to be unhappy and is contemplating putting......

They Took The Tiranga Around The World

Lieutenant Commanders Roopa A and Dilna K from the Indian Navy have stamped India's name on the high seas.Sailing across four continents, 3 oceans and 3 capes, they are home after 8 months. IMAGE:......

Durand Cup: Army veterans jump from 65-floor tower to celebrate homecoming

IMAGE: The 132nd edition of the tournament is set to take place between August 3 and September 3. Photograph: Kind courtesy ISL Media On a rainy Tuesday afternoon at the slush-filled Maidan, the......

What you learn when you sail around the world

'I have realised that to be happy, you don't need luxury in life.''Simple things in life make you happy.' IMAGE: The crew was led by Lieutenant Commander Vartika Joshi. Lieutenant Commanders......

Abhilash Tomy Challenges The Oceans Again

'When I crossed that point where I had the accident, I felt light and that was a very physical experience. I felt something leave me.'Shyam G Menon chronicles the voyages of that incredible Indian......