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The Hindu
31-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
186 Naval cadets graduate from INA
A total of 186 trainees passed out from the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, in a grand passing-out parade (POP) held on Saturday, marking the completion of their ab-initio training in the Spring Term 2025. The graduates included midshipmen from the 107th and 108th Indian Naval Academy courses, trainees of the 38th and 39th naval orientation courses (extended), 40th naval orientation course (regular), and the 41st naval orientation course (Coast Guard). Cadets from four friendly foreign nations were among the graduating officers. Vice Admiral V. Srinivas, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command, reviewed the ceremonial parade, attended by senior officers including INA Commandant Vice Admiral C.R. Praveen Nair and other dignitaries. Midshipman Nakul Saxena received the President's Gold Medal for standing first in the course. The Rajya Raksha Mantri Trophy for the Most Promising Cadet was awarded to Tanzanian trainee Midshipman Kiondo Michael Florence. Midshipman Nithin S. Nair won the FOC-in-C (South) Trophy for topping the ex-National Defence Academy trainee list. Cadet Pawar Rohit Prakash received the CNS Gold Medal for best performance in the Naval Orientation Course (Extended), while Cadet Rajnish Singh received the same honour for the (Regular) course. Cadet Kommu David won the Director General Coast Guard Trophy. The Cheetah Squadron was adjudged the Champion Squadron for overall excellence. Vice Admiral Srinivas lauded the cadets for their military bearing and smart turnout, congratulating medal winners and the Champion Squadron. He emphasised the value of integrating foreign trainees as a means of fostering international naval cooperation and underlined India's growing stature in global naval training. Following the parade, the dignitaries shipped stripes on the graduates and interacted with their families. The new officers will now move on to various naval establishments and ships to continue their specialised training.
The Hindu
09-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
IOS Sagar returns to Kochi with personnel of nine friendly navies, coast guards
Indian naval personnel and 44 personnel of nine friendly navies and coast guards from Asia and Africa on board Indian Navy's Indian Ocean Ship Sagar (IOS Sagar) returned to Kochi on Thursday evening after completing a month-long voyage to south-west Indian Ocean region nations and Africa. Having jointly operated the vessel with their Indian counterparts, they and Indian Navy personnel called at five countries in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) during the past month. The crew, who were from Comoros, Kenya, Madagascar, Maldives, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, and Tanzania, jointly manned the ship alongside the Indian Navy crew, signifying the motto of 'One Ocean One Mission,' said a communication. The foreign personnel had undergone training at the Southern Naval Command here before sailing on board IOS Sagar, amid, among others, the growing influence of China in the region, the renewed threat of piracy, and the continued threat from Houthi rebels to global shipping. Escorted by two fast-interceptor crafts, the vessel was received by the Indian Naval Band. Vice Admiral V. Srinivas, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command, was present. The vessel had been flagged off by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh from Karwar on April 5. During deployment, the ship called at Dar-es-Salaam, Nacala, Port Louis, Port Victoria, and Male. The key highlights of the mission included joint naval exercises, professional and cultural exchanges, and joint EEZ surveillance of key IOR nations — Tanzania, Mozambique, Mauritius, and Seychelles. Strengthening regional maritime cooperation between India and African nations, the ship participated in AIKEYME 2025, alongside the Navy's INS Chennai and INS Kesari, an exercise that was jointly hosted by India and Tanzania from April 13 to 18. It provided an opportunity for the crew of lOS Sagar to participate in the joint harbour phase and also interact with the participating navies. At Mozambique, collaborative activities and community engagements were held to promote operational synergy and interoperability with the Mozambique Navy. The crew of IOS Sagar interacted with the Mauritius Police Force and also undertook coordinated patrols with the Mauritius Coast Guard. A visit to Port Victoria, Seychelles, was marked with cross deck visits, training exchange, joint Yoga sessions, and maritime engagement with the Seychelles Defence Force. The ship held collaborative maritime security and regional outreach missions at Maldives prior to entering Kochi, the release said.
Hans India
01-05-2025
- Hans India
Legal Awareness Seminar Marks International Workers' Day in Gadwal
Gadwal: On the occasion of International Workers' Day, a Legal Awareness Seminar was organized on Thursday by the District Legal Services Authority at the district headquarters. Principal Senior Civil Judge V. Srinivas attended the event as the chief guest. During the seminar, Judge Srinivas interacted with workers and inquired about their issues. He explained various labor laws and emphasized the importance of possessing Labor Cards and e-Shram Cards. He stated that these cards enable workers to access government welfare schemes and benefits. He advised workers not to trust middlemen and instead utilize MeeSeva centers for official services. He also encouraged them to submit their grievances in written form to the District Legal Awareness Seminar so that appropriate legal help can be provided. Assistant Labor Officer Venu Gopal, Advocates Moin Pasha, V. Rajender, B. Srinivasulu, Lakshmana Swamy, and others were present at the program.
