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Message to Pak? Navy Day to be celebrated in Arabian Sea this year
The Indian Navy has announced that Navy Day 2025 will be celebrated in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, with festivities centred on the Arabian Sea, a strategic maritime zone critical to India's security. The choice of venue underscores the Navy's operational focus in the region and aligns with post-Operation Sindoor initiatives, which showcased its readiness to launch swift and effective operations in the Arabian location was finalised after considerable deliberation, in line with the government's initiative to celebrate significant national events across different regions, according to Defence Ministry sources. Last year, the celebrations were held off the coast of Puri in the Bay of Navy was fully prepared and capable of striking select targets at sea and on land, including Karachi, when India launched Operation Sindoor against Pakistan in response to the Pahalgam terrorist attack. The Navy maintained continuous surveillance and maritime dominance, and its forward deployment compelled Pakistan to remain in a defensive posture, mostly confined to harbours or areas close to the coast. Following Operation Sindoor, the Navy has been focused on strengthening its fleet with more powerful warships and submarines, bolstered by a planned investment of Rs 4,000 to Rs 5,000 Day is observed annually on December 4 to commemorate 'Operation Trident', a key naval offensive during the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War. This operation showcased the Navy's capabilities as Indian naval missile boats inflicted substantial damage on Karachi harbour, establishing a pivotal moment in the conflict and reinforcing the Navy's role in national Navy Day celebrations encompass a series of engaging activities to demonstrate the Navy's capabilities. These include operational demonstrations with naval ships, submarines, and aircraft, offering thrilling displays of their advanced capabilities. Fly-pasts by naval aircraft, including fighter jets and helicopters, further highlight the Navy's precision and prowess. Such events not only entertain but also educate the public on the Navy's vital role in national event will also feature ship open days, providing the public, especially schoolchildren, with the opportunity to explore naval warships and gain insight into the life of naval personnel.- EndsMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Thiruvananthapuram
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Delhi Confidential: Aam & Khaas
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor's annual 'mango and chaat party', a get-together of MPs and other leaders on the lawns of his official residence in the Capital, went international this year with the presence of a large number of diplomats, reflecting the MP's recent engagements with foreign countries as part of the outreach programme post-Operation Sindoor. Another big difference from previous years was the absence of senior Congress leaders who used to be among prominent guests at the event. Some of Tharoor's colleagues from Kerala — Benny Behanan, Hibi Eden and Dean Kuriakose (Congress), John Brittas and V Sivadasan (CPM) and N K Premachandran (RSP) — showed up at his party. Also present were Mahua Moitra (TMC) along with her husband and former MP Pinaki Misra, T Sumathy (DMK), Milind Deora (Shiv Sena-Shinde) with his wife Pooja Shetty, K Laxman and Rekha Sharma (BJP), among others. Amid the ongoing Hindi-Marathi row, senior BJP MP Nishikant Dubey had to face the ire of angry Maharashtra women MPs outside the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. The women MPs, led by Congress's Varsha Gaikwad, surrounded Dubey as he was coming out of the Lower House and shouted at him: 'You are against Maharashtra? Who are you planning to thrash?' Dubey walked away calmly but the group followed him to the MPs' canteen. Varsha again shouted at the BJP MP as he came out of the canteen. A visibly embarrassed Dubey was seen trying to pacify the Congress leader saying 'it's not like that…' The Maharashtra MPs were angry about Dubey's reported remark that 'those who beat up Hindi speakers would be thrashed by the public wherever they go'.
News18
3 days ago
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Oppn Infighting On Display In Bid To Corner Govt On Pahalgam Attack, Bihar SIR, Dhankhar Issues
Last Updated: As evident in Parliament's Business Advisory Committee gathering, the challenge for the opposition INDIA bloc is to appear united The Business Advisory Committee (BAC) in Parliament convened with a single agenda: discussing post-Operation Sindoor developments. The government agreed to allocate 16 hours for discussions in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. The Trinamool Congress, along with the Aam Aadmi Party, insisted there should be no resolution for the discussion. The opposition aims to corner the government on two key points during the debate: 1. Are the claims by US President Donald Trump that he brokered a ceasefire between Pakistan and India true? 2. Where are the terrorists who carried out the April 22 Pahalgam massacre? The government did not disagree on the resolution aspect, but the opposition parties had their differences. Sources indicate that many MPs were displeased with the Congress's insistence that the PM must speak. Other opposition leaders, especially those from AAP, believed this would allow the PM to dominate the discussion for more than an hour and undermine the opposition's efforts. They preferred the Prime Minister to observe while they attacked him. However, the government has different plans, and it is expected that the PM will intervene. The opposition aims to present a strong front but also wants to corner the government on the Bihar SIR electoral roll review issue, which is crucial for the TMC due to the upcoming West Bengal polls in 2026. It has already framed the issue as an attempt to marginalise Bengalis. Trinamool is submitting 11 notices on this matter and demands an immediate discussion. Sources reveal that during the BAC meeting, the issue of Jagdeep Dhankhar's sudden resignation as Vice President was raised by Congress's Jairam Ramesh, questioning why he wasn't allowed to deliver a farewell speech. This drew criticism from several opposition MPs, who believe that since Dhankhar was uncivil to Ramesh and others, no sympathy should be shown to him. In fact, some MPs appeared angry with the Congress and Jairam Ramesh for seemingly being lenient towards Dhankhar. Ahead of the significant discussion next week, the challenge for the opposition INDIA bloc is to appear united, which is easier said than done. view comments First Published: July 23, 2025, 17:27 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
