indian coast guard

The indian coast guard has commissioned ICGS Achal, the fifth Adamya-class fast patrol vessel, enhancing its coastal security and offshore asset protection. Built with 60% indigenous content at Goa Shipyard Ltd for Rs 473 crore, the vessel signifies India's growing self-reliance in defence manufacturing and will undertake diverse maritime operations.

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Bengaluru couple Danish Abdi and Vrushali Prasade made history by completing a side-by-side open-water swim from Sri Lanka to India across the Palk Strait. The duo covered nearly 32 kilometers in 10 hours and 45 minutes, starting from Talaimannar and reaching Dhanushkodi. Their remarkable feat was achieved with strict safety supervision and has garnered widespread appreciation online.

India's indigenous C-295 transport aircraft assembly is ahead of schedule, with the first India-built plane spotted at Tata's Vadodara plant. This marks a significant step in replacing aging IAF fleets, with further orders expected for the Navy and Coast Guard, bolstering India's defense manufacturing capabilities.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met his Italian counterpart Guido Crosetto in Delhi, reinforcing the India-Italy strategic partnership. They exchanged a bilateral military cooperation plan for 2026-27 and explored defence industrial collaboration. Concurrently, the indian coast guard discussed advanced shipbuilding projects and maritime information exchange with an Italian delegation, including Fincantieri representatives.

The Bombay high court ordered the release of 50 stranded crew members from three vessels off Mumbai's coast, prioritizing human life over commercial interests. Justices emphasized that keeping the crew on board was illegal, especially given their depleting food and water supplies. The court criticized owners for their inaction, stating the crew suffered worse than starvation.

India's Defence Acquisition Council has greenlit defense deals worth approximately Rs 2.38 lakh crore to bolster military capabilities. Key acquisitions include advanced air defense systems for the Army, medium transport aircraft and the S-400 missile system for the Air Force, and heavy-duty air cushion vehicles for the Coast Guard, significantly enhancing national security.

Election Commission convened with top officials from poll-bound states and their neighbors to bolster election preparedness. The focus was on ensuring peaceful polls by strengthening border security and curbing illegal activities like cash, liquor, and drug smuggling. All agencies were directed to maintain heightened vigilance to prevent violence and inducements.

The indian coast guard has announced a recruitment notification for the positions of Navik (General Duty), Navik (Domestic Branch), and Yantrik. The online application process will be open from September 8 to 22. Applicants must be between 18 to 22 years old, with certain age relaxation for reserved categories.

The approval for additional S-400 ‘Sudarshan’ systems, which had helped neutralise Pakistani missiles during last year’s conflict in May and had also to its credit the world’s longest-range kill of an enemy aircraft, has come at a time when IAF teams are in Russia to receive the fourth squadron under the earlier contract for five such systems. The fourth system is likely to arrive by May while the fifth squadron is expected by Dec.

The indian coast guard has opened online applications for 170 Assistant Commandant posts in the General Duty and Technical branches for the 2027 batch. The registration window, live at joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in, will remain open until July 23, 2025. Eligible candidates must meet prescribed educational criteria and follow a multi-stage selection process outlined in the official notification.

The indian coast guard has released the admit cards for the Yantrik 02/2019 examination. The candidates can download the Yantrik admit card from the official website - joinindiancoastguard.gov.in.