PM Modi dedicated three new frontline naval ships—INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, and INS Vaghsheer—to the nation during their commissioning at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai. INS Surat is a Guided Missile Destroyer, among the largest and most advanced in the world. INS Nilgiri is a next-generation frigate with advanced features that improve survivability, seakeeping, and stealth. It represents a major step in India’s naval capabilities. INS Vaghsheer is a submarine built with the help of France’s Naval Group, showcasing India`s growing expertise in submarine technology. These ships strengthen India`s naval defense and reflect the country’s progress in building advanced military technology domestically.
15 January, 2025 03:24 PM IST |

A grade L1 fire erupted in the ONGC colony of Bandra East today on Saturday. The incident took place at around 2:36 pm and it gutted around 20 to 25 huts. "The blaze was reported to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation`s (BMC) Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) at 2:59 pm," the officials said. Following the information, the Mumbai Fire Brigade officials rushed to the spot and declared the blaze to be a Level I fire call at 2:57 pm, they said. So far no injuries have been reported in the incident, the officials said. 
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