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Indian Coast Guard Busts International Oil Smuggling Racket in Sea-Air Operation off Mumbai

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The Indian Coast Guard successfully dismantled a sophisticated oil smuggling syndicate in a coordinated sea-air operation, intercepting three vessels off Mumbai and highlighting India’s enhanced maritime security capabilities against international crime.

INS Ikshak Commissioned: Indian Navy Boosts Hydrographic and Maritime Power with Indigenously Built Survey Vessel

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The Indian Navy commissioned INS Ikshak, a significant addition to its Survey Vessel (Large) class, on November 6, 2025, in Kochi. With over 80% indigenous content, the ship reinforces India’s self-reliance in defense manufacturing. Designed for hydrographic surveys and emergency relief, INS Ikshak symbolizes India’s transition to a builder’s navy.