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The Naval ALH MK III (MR) was promptly launched in an ambulance role from INS Shikra after receiving an alert message regarding a French national with a suspected ophthalmic or neurological condition on board the container carrier. , India News, Times Now
Vice-Admiral Sanjay J Singh has been appointed as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command (WNC) in India. He succeeded Vice-Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, who was appointed as the Vice Chief of Naval Staff. Singh has a 37-year career in the Navy, serving on various ships and holding various command, training, and staff appointments.
On Wednesday, an Indian Navy Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) on a routine sortie off the coast of Mumbai made an emergency landing after experiencing a sudden loss of power and rapid loss of height.
A total of 3,500 applicants were selected to join the Navy out of which 3,474 sailors have already joined.