In a major boost to India's maritime security, the Indian Navy has commissioned INAS 335 'Ospreys', its second squadron of MH-60R 'Romeo' multirole helicopters, at INS Hansa in Goa. Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Dinesh Tripathi, presided over the ceremony. Commanding Officer, Captain Dhirendra Bisht, described the new squadron as the 'eyes, ears and first hunters of the fleet,' emphasising their critical role in anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and surveillance in the Indian Ocean Region.
The show, hosted by Gaurav Sawant, features insights from Senior Pilot Lt Commander Prakhar Bhargava, Vice Admiral Shekhar Sinha (Retd), and Rear Admiral Philipose G Pynumootil (Retd) on how these 'flying frigates' will counter growing Chinese naval activity.
In an exclusive interview with India Today, legal expert Harish Salve discussed the constitutional crisis in West Bengal following Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's refusal to resign despite losing her seat and the decisive mandate against her party.
An India Today ground report from Tehran details the ongoing conflict, its impact on the city's infrastructure and how Iranians have gathered at Enghelab Square to demonstrate solidarity and unity amid war.
The Congress state unit in Tamil Nadu held an online meeting and decided to extend support to TVK. Congress is seeking a power-sharing agreement and is likely to demand two cabinet portfolios, along with a few board and corporation chairman posts, and other government roles such as trust members and directors.
Watch as India Today's Geeta Mohan brings this exclusive ground report from Iran's fourteenth-century Golestan Palace, which was damaged during the US-Israel airstrikes on Tehran.
