Defence Minister interacts with crew of Navika Sagar Parikrama-II on eve of International Women’s Day
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Defence Minister interacts with crew of Navika Sagar Parikrama-II on eve of International Women’s Day

The Hindu  

On the eve of International Women’s Day, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday, via video conference, interacted with the two women Naval officers — Lt. Cdr. “During the interaction, the Defence Minister lauded the courage, dedication, and resilience of the NSP-II crew, who have embarked on this challenging voyage as part of India’s continued efforts to showcase Nari Shakti in high-endurance missions,” the Navy said in a statement. He congratulated the crew for the remarkable milestones of crossing Point Nemo — the world’s most isolated waters — and sailing through the Drakes Passage, one of the most treacherous water bodies, it stated. The Minister acknowledged the invaluable role of women in bolstering national security and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to expanding opportunities for women in the defence sector, the Navy added.

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Sail out to sea on Women’s Day in Kochi; Nefertiti calls
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Sail out to sea on Women’s Day in Kochi; Nefertiti calls

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: Women love travelling as much as men do. And what better way to celebrate International Women’s Day than to sail out to the sea and bask in the gloriously setting sun, surrounded by crystal blue water, while relaxing on the sun deck. On the occasion of the Women’s Day on March 8, cine actress Athira Harikumar will lead 150 …

From globetrotting all-women crew to neutral language, Indian Navy is moving towards gender inclusivity
4 months, 1 week ago

From globetrotting all-women crew to neutral language, Indian Navy is moving towards gender inclusivity

Firstpost  

From an inspiring all-women crew on a mission to circumnavigate the Earth to opening roles like ship commander for women officers to gender-neutral language that removes subconscious bias- here’s how the Indian Navy is attempting to boost women empowerment INSV Tarini, led by an all-women crew, has made its first international stop in Australia in its journey to circumnavigate the …

Navy's INSV Tarini reaches Australia's Fremantle after 39-day voyage
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Navy's INSV Tarini reaches Australia's Fremantle after 39-day voyage

India Today  

The Indian Navy's INSV Tarini, which is undertaking a global circumnavigation expedition, Navika Sagar Parikrama 2, arrived at its first port of call in Australia's Fremantle at around 2.30 pm on November 9. The expedition, with two intrepid women officers, Lieutenant Commanders Dilna K and Roopa A onboard the ship, was flagged off by Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral …

Female naval officers seek to become first Indian duo to sail around the world
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Female naval officers seek to become first Indian duo to sail around the world

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The sea is calling.” Lt Cdr Roopa and Lt …

Two women Navy officers return after historic transoceanic expedition
11 months ago

Two women Navy officers return after historic transoceanic expedition

The Hindu  

The Indian Naval Sailing Vessel INSV Tarini returned to her base port at Goa on April 21 after a historic transoceanic expedition of nearly two months by two women officers of the Indian Navy, the first from India to accomplish such a feat, the Navy said on Monday. After 22 days of navigating through the unpredictable elements of the Indian …

Year-ender 2023: 10 women who created history in Indian defence forces this year
1 year, 3 months ago

Year-ender 2023: 10 women who created history in Indian defence forces this year

Live Mint  

From receiving a gallantry award to taking charge of key roles in combat unit — women in the Indian defence forces continued to break the glass ceiling in 2023. Commander Prerna Deosthalee is set to be the first woman officer of the Indian Navy to command the Indian Naval Warship, the Indian Navy’s Western Fleet posted on X in December. …

INSV Tarini returns to Goa after 188-day voyage
1 year, 10 months ago

INSV Tarini returns to Goa after 188-day voyage

The Hindu  

Indian Naval Sailing Vessel Tarini with a six-member crew entered Goa harbour on Tuesday, reaching India after successfully completing a 17,000 NM trans-ocean inter-continental voyage after 188 days. The six-member crew was received at the jetty by Chief Minister of Goa Dr. Pramod Sawant, Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Irani, and Navy Chief Admiral R. Hari Kumar. …

First batch of Agniveers, including 272 women, of the Indian Navy passes out at INS Chilka
1 year, 11 months ago

First batch of Agniveers, including 272 women, of the Indian Navy passes out at INS Chilka

India Today  

The first batch of 2,585 Agniveers, including 272 women, of the Indian Navy, passed out from the portals of INS Chilka in Odisha in a first of its kind- ceremonial night passing out parade held on Tuesday under the aegis of Southern Naval Command. The passing out parade marks, not only the successful culmination of 16 weeks of their ab-initio …

Navy's all-women crew completes maritime reconnaissance, surveillance mission in North Arabian Sea
2 years, 7 months ago

Navy's all-women crew completes maritime reconnaissance, surveillance mission in North Arabian Sea

India TV News  

Highlights An all-women crew of the Indian Navy has completed a surveillance mission in the North Arabian Sea The mission was completed on August 3 The squadron is commanded by Cdr S K Goyal, a Qualified Navigation Instructor An all-women crew of the Indian Navy has completed a maritime reconnaissance and surveillance mission in the North Arabian Sea onboard a …

After almost 25 years, women deployed aboard Indian warships
4 years ago

After almost 25 years, women deployed aboard Indian warships

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Navy has deployed four women officers on warships after a hiatus of almost 25 years, with the service focusing on steadily opening more roles to them, people familiar with the development said on Monday. “Two women officers each have been assigned duties aboard INS Vikramaditya and INS Shakti. While Lieutenant Commander Priyanka Chaudhary and Lieutenant Sivi Bhardwaj are …

Women deployed aboard Indian Navy warships after almost 25 years
4 years ago

Women deployed aboard Indian Navy warships after almost 25 years

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Navy has deployed four women officers on warships after a hiatus of almost 25 years, with the service focusing on steadily opening more roles to them, people familiar with the development said on Monday. To mark Women’s Day, the navy on Monday released a video shot aboard INS Shakti with messages from the two women officers posted on …

In a historic first, 2 women officers to be posted on Indian navy warship, will fly helicopters
4 years, 6 months ago

In a historic first, 2 women officers to be posted on Indian navy warship, will fly helicopters

India TV News  

In a move that will redefine gender equality in the Indian Navy, two women officers have been selected to join as 'observers' or airborne tacticians in the helicopter stream. Sub Lieutenant Kumudini Tyagi and Sub Lieutenant Riti Singh will be the first women airborne combatants in the Indian Navy who will operate helicopters onboard warships. Sub Lieutenant Kumudini Tyagi and …

In Historic First, 2 Women Officers Set to Join Crew of Frontline Indian Navy Warships
4 years, 6 months ago

In Historic First, 2 Women Officers Set to Join Crew of Frontline Indian Navy Warships

News 18  

In a historic first, two women officers — Lieutenant Kumudini Tyagi and Sub Lieutenant Riti Singh — will be deployed as “Observers” onboard Indian Navy warships as part of the ship’s crew, paving the way for women air combatants to operate from frontline warships. Sub Lieutenant Kumudini Tyagi and Sub Lieutenant Riti Singh are part of a group of 17 …

In a first, women might be considered in non-officer ranks by the Indian Navy
6 years, 4 months ago

In a first, women might be considered in non-officer ranks by the Indian Navy

Op India  

With the enrollment of women in non-officer cadre being one of the top agenda’s of the three-day Naval Commanders’ conference that concluded Friday, Navy’s Chief Admiral, Sunil Lanba confirmed that women may be able to join the Indian Navy as sailors in the future. While addressing the Naval Commanders on Friday, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman asked the top-brass of the …

Six-women crew of INSV Tarini honoured with Nav Sena Gallantry medals
6 years, 7 months ago

Six-women crew of INSV Tarini honoured with Nav Sena Gallantry medals

Op India  

The six-woman officers of the Indian Navy who accomplished a historic circumnavigation of the globe earlier this year have all been awarded Nao Sena medals on the eve of the Independence Day. 6 women officers of the Indian Navy, who successfully circumnavigated the globe on Indian Naval Sailing Vessel Tarini have been awarded the Nav Sena Medal #IndependenceDay2018 pic.twitter.com/VatNO8KmJ3 — …

Indian Navy's first all-women crew welcomed post circumnavigating the globe, expedition took over 8 months
6 years, 10 months ago

Indian Navy's first all-women crew welcomed post circumnavigating the globe, expedition took over 8 months

Firstpost  

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba today welcomed the Indian Navy’s six member all-women crew who arrived here after circumnavigating the globe in over eight months on board the naval vessel INSV Tarini. Panaji: Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Indian Navy chief admiral Sunil Lanba welcomed the Indian Navy’s six member all-women crew who arrived after …

INSV Tarini: Navy's all-women crew reach Goa after circumnavigating globe
6 years, 10 months ago

INSV Tarini: Navy's all-women crew reach Goa after circumnavigating globe

Deccan Chronicle  

Panaji: Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Navy chief Admiral Sunil Lanba on Monday welcomed the Indian Navy's six-member all-women crew who arrived in Panaji after circumnavigating the globe in over eight months on board the naval vessel INSV Tarini. They completed the feat in the 55-foot sailing vessel, INSV Tarini, which was inducted into the Indian Navy on February 18, …

Indian Navy women out to circumnavigate globe are heroes, says Australian Minister
7 years, 4 months ago

Indian Navy women out to circumnavigate globe are heroes, says Australian Minister

The Hindu  

The all-woman crew of an Indian Navy sail boat was on Wednesday hailed as “heroes” by the State government of Western Australia for taking up an incredibly challenging expedition of circumnavigating the globe. The six-member crew of the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel Tarini, led by Lieutenant Commander Vartika Joshi, started their maiden voyage on September 10 from Goa and is …

Narendra Modi lauds Indian Navy's all-women team set to circumnavigate globe in September
7 years, 6 months ago

Narendra Modi lauds Indian Navy's all-women team set to circumnavigate globe in September

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the nation is proud of the six women officers of the Indian Navy who will embark next month on a mission to circumnavigate the globe New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the nation is proud of the six women officers of the Indian Navy who will embark next month on …

Going beyond symbolism
10 years, 1 month ago

Going beyond symbolism

The Hindu  

On its 66th Republic Day, during a mighty parade in the national capital, India showcased “woman power” with all-women contingents of the three Services for the first time. On a batch of petitions filed in 2003 by women officers demanding an end to the discriminatory practice, the Delhi High Court in March 2010 granted their just and fair claim for …

Indian Navy starts training 3 women officers to sail around globe
11 years, 2 months ago

Indian Navy starts training 3 women officers to sail around globe

Firstpost  

Three women officers of the Indian Navy are set to be trained for a prospective all-women crew circumnavigation of the globe on board the navy’s yacht, said a release from the Ministry of Defence. The Indian Naval Sailing Vessel Mhadei, the yacht that has completed at two solo circumnavigations until now, was flagged off from Cape Town on 4 January …

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