Minicoy

Strengthening the operational prowess of the Indian Navy within the strategically vital Lakshadweep Islands, a significant development unfolded on Wednesday -- the commissioning of a naval base at Minicoy, now designated as 'INS Jatayu'.

The Indian Navy will commission Naval Detachment Minicoy as INS Jatayu on March 6, a move that seeks to "incrementally augment" security infrastructure at the strategically important Lakshadweep Islands, according to officials.

Lakshadweep is just the perfect destination for your next escape; Here's why

As per the official website of the Union territory, entry to Lakshadweep is governed by the Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi Islands (Restriction on Entry and Residence) Rules, 1967.

Even as India is looking to promote the Lakshadweep islands for tourism, India is now planning to develop a new airfield at the Minicoy Islands there that would be capable of operating military aircraft, including fighter jets, along with commercial

Two more Indian beaches have made it to the list of the cleanest beaches in the world, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said today.

The Indian Navy engaged in search and rescue operations in Cyclone Ockhi-hit seas off Kerala and Lakshadweep extended help by giving fuel to a foreign vessel stranded off Minicoy Island.

The Indian Navy has provided humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to people affected by cyclone Ockhi in Lakshadweep, a Defence spokesperson said here today.

As Kerala and Tamil Nadu struggle with the aftermath of Cyclone Ockhi, the search and rescue efforts are on to trace those missing and stranded. Though the cyclonic storm - which has weakened - has moved away from Lakshadweep and is headed towards the coast of Maharashtra, 100-odd fishermen are reported missing and 16 people have died in Kerala and...

The Navy today said 10 of its ships and eight aircraft were involved in the continuing search and rescue operations in the southeast Arabian Sea and Lakshadweep and Minicoy islands following Cyclone Ockhi.

Strengthening the operational prowess of the Indian Navy within the strategically vital Lakshadweep Islands, a significant development unfolded on Wednesday -- the commissioning of a naval base at Minicoy, now designated as 'INS Jatayu'.

The Indian Navy will commission Naval Detachment Minicoy as INS Jatayu on March 6, a move that seeks to "incrementally augment" security infrastructure at the strategically important Lakshadweep Islands, according to officials.

Lakshadweep is just the perfect destination for your next escape; Here's why

As per the official website of the Union territory, entry to Lakshadweep is governed by the Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi Islands (Restriction on Entry and Residence) Rules, 1967.

Even as India is looking to promote the Lakshadweep islands for tourism, India is now planning to develop a new airfield at the Minicoy Islands there that would be capable of operating military aircraft, including fighter jets, along with commercial

Two more Indian beaches have made it to the list of the cleanest beaches in the world, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said today.

The Indian Navy engaged in search and rescue operations in Cyclone Ockhi-hit seas off Kerala and Lakshadweep extended help by giving fuel to a foreign vessel stranded off Minicoy Island.

The Indian Navy has provided humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to people affected by cyclone Ockhi in Lakshadweep, a Defence spokesperson said here today.

As Kerala and Tamil Nadu struggle with the aftermath of Cyclone Ockhi, the search and rescue efforts are on to trace those missing and stranded. Though the cyclonic storm - which has weakened - has moved away from Lakshadweep and is headed towards the coast of Maharashtra, 100-odd fishermen are reported missing and 16 people have died in Kerala and...

The Navy today said 10 of its ships and eight aircraft were involved in the continuing search and rescue operations in the southeast Arabian Sea and Lakshadweep and Minicoy islands following Cyclone Ockhi.