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Vice Admiral Arun Kumar Singh retired as Commander-in-Chief of the Navy's Eastern Naval Command in 2007. A nuclear and missile specialist trained in the former Soviet Union, he was also DG Indian Coast Guard.
    The Indian Navy said that their ships Satpura, Sahyadri, Shakti and Kirch are participating in the 20th edition of the naval exercise in consonance with Indias Act East Policy and growing ties among the three countries. (Photo: Representational Image)Opinion
    Periscope: Give Indian Navy its due

    Indian warships are generally not named after historical figures, but after rivers, mountains, ports, weapons and...

    11 Feb 2017 12:42 AM IST

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing at the launch of a new mobile app BHIM to encourage e-transactions during the Digital Mela at Talkatora Stadium in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)Opinion
    Digital India: Avoid hitting icebergs

    Media reports indicate that over 97 per cent of the demonetised money has been deposited in banks.

    14 Jan 2017 1:33 AM IST

    Italian coastguard and naval ships, a vessel from the European Unions anti-smuggling mission and private aid groups rescued the people from seven boats in the central Mediterranean. (Photo: Representational Image/AFP)Opinion
    Periscope: Red alert - Chinese ships in our backyard

    China has made quick strategic moves to encircle India while advancing its growing interests.

    16 Dec 2016 12:35 AM IST

    Indian army soldiers patrol near the Line of Control in Nowshera sector, about 90 kilometers from Jammu. (Photo: AP)Opinion
    Explore new options as Pak won't change

    Since September 29, a total of 26 cross-LoC firing incidents have emanated from Pakistan.

    13 Oct 2016 12:38 AM IST

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: PTI)Opinion
    Periscope: Military needs Modi

    Hopefully, Mr Modi may give military good news during Diwali.

    18 Sept 2016 12:29 AM IST

    Prime Minister Narendra ModiOpinion
    Periscope: Baloch card - Swipe at China & Pak

    Mr Modi must be given due credit, but he has only made a start and cannot afford to rest on his oars.

    26 Aug 2016 12:47 AM IST

    An aerial photo shows a part of the disputed Spratly group of islands, in the South China Sea. (Photo: AFP)Opinion
    Periscope: Watch China, it may be eyeing Andamans

    Hence, freedom of navigation in the SCS is vital for India's economic growth.

    13 July 2016 12:42 AM IST

    Periscope: Decoding Chinas posturing warOpinion
    Periscope: Decoding China's posturing war

    A new competition for large Coast Guard ships has begun.

    14 Jun 2016 12:54 AM IST

    Periscope: Growing reach of the sea dragonOpinion
    Periscope: Growing reach of the sea dragon

    Presently $5 trillion worth of ship-borne trade passes through the SCS annually.

    8 April 2016 12:51 AM IST

    Periscope: Modi must realise Indias defence destinyOpinion
    Periscope: Modi must realise India's defence destiny

    Clearly the time has come for Prime Minister Modi to take crucial decisions to attract FDI.

    12 March 2016 12:27 AM IST

    Chetak choppers of Indian Navy fly past the Talwar-class frigate of Indian Navy, INS Teg, during the International Fleet Review in Visakhapatnam on Saturday. (Photo DC)Opinion
    Periscope: Safe seas, safer India

    The Indian Navy was represented by over 70 warships, 34 aircraft and submarines.

    12 Feb 2016 1:29 AM IST

    Security beefed up at Pathankot Air Force base during the visit of PM Narendra Modi (Photo: PTI)Opinion
    Periscope: Postscript Pathankot

    We have again become the laughing stock of the world.

    13 Jan 2016 1:35 AM IST

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