India's Submarine Dilemma

Hydrography (underwater geography) prevents the Indian Navy for opting for an all-conventional, or all-nuclear submarine fleet.Ajai Shukla reports. IMAGE: The Scorpene submarine. Photograph: ANI......

Cyclone Yaas: 20 lakh evacuated; 4 dead

Cyclone 'Yaas', packing winds of up to 130-145 kmph, whiplashed the country's eastern coasts on Wednesday, dumping heavy rain, damaging houses and farmlands, and leaving at least four persons......

49 years after its greatest triumph, navy starved of funds

The navy finds itself fighting for relevance, with navy planners lamenting that its share of the budget has dropped dramatically.Ajai Shukla reports. IMAGE: Admiral Karambir Singh, the Chief of......

3 killed, over 1,000 trees uprooted as Cyclone Nivar hits TN

At least three people were killed in Tamil Nadu, over 1,000 trees uprooted and some low-lying areas marooned due to water-logging following heavy rains on Thursday as severe cyclonic......

Mumbai welcomes Queen's Baton Relay

The Queen's Baton Relay for next month's Commonwealth Games on Friday arrived at the Naval Dockyardin Mumbaiamid much fanfare. The Baton was welcomed at the Lion Gate by Admiral Superintendent......