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The expedition will include crossing the equator twice and rounding the three Great Capes, i.e. Cape Leeuwin in Australia, Cape Horn in South America and the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa.

We will be the forerunners of the Indian Army Sailing Vessel (IASV) Triveni and showcase the power of Indian tri-Services, “ said Squadron Leader Shraddha Raju, who will be part of the all-women sailing team to circumnavigate the globe on IASV Triveni, set for expedition on September 11. 

Ms. Raju has 11 years of experience as a technical officer, who worked on Sukhoi-30 aircraft. In a first for the Indian Armed Forces, 10 women officers from the Army, Navy and Air Force are set for a sailing expedition to circumnavigate the globe on Triveni, covering 21,600 nautical miles. 

According to the expedition leader, Lieutenant Colonel Anuja Varudkar, this is a milestone in India’s maritime journey and a shining example of Nari Shakti in uniform as the Indian Armed Forces are jointly leading a circumnavigation mission for the first time. With 21 years of experience in the Services, Lt. Col. Varudkar said, “The mission is basically the synergy between all three Services. We all bring distinct skill sets gained during our intense training to fulfil the mission.”

Tri-services all-woman team to circumnavigate the globe on IASV Triveni

The team comprises five Army officers, one Naval officer and four Air Force officers, who went through training for the last two and a half years, including a training expedition to Seychelles, covering 10,000 nautical miles. 

“We were trained in several sections, including navigation, communication, scuba diving, basic medicals and first aid. Crisis handling, fatigue management, weather readings, and mechanical work were all part of the training,” said Captain Prajakta Nikam. 

The challenging part

The expedition will include crossing the equator twice and rounding the three Great Capes, i.e. Cape Leeuwin in Australia, Cape Horn in South America and the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa. “The most challenging part for the team will be Drake Passage, known for rough seas and strong currents,” said Navy spokesperson Captain Mehul Karnik. 

The expedition is planned for eight to nine months, including a visit to four foreign ports — Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, and South Africa — and returning to Mumbai in May 2026. 

Triveni, a 50-foot yacht built indigenously in Puducherry, is an embodiment of Atmanirbhar Bharat. Equipped with modern navigation and communication systems, it has already logged 10,000 nautical miles in training and is now set to take on the global challenge.

Naval constructor, Lt. Commander Priyanka Gusain, said, “We will be meeting the diaspora and, in a way, also strengthen our diplomatic relations.” Ms. Gusain has eight years of experience in the Navy.

Working round-the-clock for 13 days in treacherous conditions, BRO personnel cleared a 14-km road stretch

The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has restored the critical Gulabgarh-Chashoti road in the Kishtwar region of Jammu and Kashmir that was washed away in torrential rains and subsequent landslides in August, cutting off numerous remote villages in the Jammu division for almost two weeks.

BRO’s 118 Road Construction Company (RCC), led by Maj Jivitesh Razora, launched a restoration effort from the Chashoti side of the route, which is to the north of Gulabgarh. Working round-the-clock for 13 days in treacherous and unforgiving conditions, battling unstable hillsides and mountains of debris, BRO personnel cleared a 14-km road stretch.

The damage had rendered the road completely impassable, creating a crisis for local communities who depend on it for daily supplies, medical emergencies and essential travel.

While the 118 RCC tackled the more extensive damage from Chashoti, the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) initiated clearance from the Gulabgarh end, opening a 7-km stretch. The combined effort of the two agencies ensured that the entire 21-km damaged route was made motorable in record time.

According to BRO officials, the challenge was immense and the initial days were fraught with danger due to the risk of further landslides. The BRO had come as life saviours for the local residents who had been completely cut off for almost two weeks.

“The swift and efficient operation by the 118 RCC not only highlights the strategic importance of the Border Roads Organisation in maintaining connectivity in India’s most challenging terrains, but also reaffirms their role as a force for national integration and a critical support system for civilian populations in times of natural calamity,” a BRO officer said.

There are various joint military exercises held with both countries, with which India has had strong bilateral relations

Amidst a trade war with the US over levy of heavy tariffs on Indian goods and a strategic outreach towards Russia, Indian troops have proceeded to both countries, which happen to be arch rivals, for joint military exercises.

An Indian Armed Forces contingent comprising 65 personnel departed for the Mulino Training Ground at Nizhniy in Russia on September 9, to participate in ZAPAD – 2025, a multilateral military exercise being conducted from September 10-16.

An Indian Army contingent is already at Fort Wainwright in Alaska, USA, to participate in the 21st edition of Exercise Yudh Abhyas – 20025, an India – US joint military drill being held from September 1 to 14.

There are various joint military exercises held with both countries, with which India has had strong bilateral relations. While India – Russia relations have been historically deep-rooted, with the bulk of India’s military equipment being of Soviet / Russian origin, military ties with the US began developing in the early years of this century and moved on to a strategic level involving weapon sales as well as drills.

Relations with the US, however, deteriorated over the past few months over tariffs. During this period, Prime Minister Modi proceeded to Beijing to attend the SCO summit, where he met Russian President Vladimir Putin as well as Chinese President Xi Jinping. The visit, the first in seven years, as well as positive statements from China, was widely seen as reaching out to Russia and China to counter the challenge from the US.

The Indian contingent proceeding to Russia comprises 57 Indian Army personnel along with seven personnel from the Indian Air Force and one from the Indian Navy. The Indian Army contingent is being led by a battalion of the Kumaon Regiment along with troops from other arms and services.

ZAPAD 2025 is aimed at enhancing military cooperation, improving interoperability and providing a platform for participating armies to exchange tactics, techniques and procedures in the domains of conventional warfare and counter-terrorism operations.

The exercise will focus on joint company level operations in open and plain terrain, wherein troops will undertake missions ranging from joint planning, tactical drills, and special arms skills. It will offer a valuable opportunity to hone joint operational capabilities, integrate emerging technologies, and operate in a multinational combat environment.

On the other hand, the Indian contingent in the US comprises personnel from a battalion of the Madras Regiment, will train alongside US soldiers from its 11th Airborne Division involving a spectrum of tactical drills, including heliborne operations, employment of surveillance resources and unmanned aerial systems, rock craft, mountain warfare, casualty evacuation, combat medical aid and the integrated use of artillery, aviation and electronic warfare systems.

In addition, subject-matter experts from both armies will conduct working groups on critical domains such as UAS and Counter-UAS operations, information warfare, communications and logistics, execute tactical manoeuvres and conduct live firing.

Statements issued by the Ministry of Defence in regard to these drills state that such activities will further strengthen defence cooperation and foster camaraderie between India and the other two countries, improve capabilities and enhance preparedness for multi-domain challenges.

Indra Navy, Vostok, Monsoon, Avia Indra and SCO Peace Mission are other joint exercises that India undertakes with Russia, where as Tiger Triumph, Malabar, Vajra Prahar, Tarkash, Sea Dragon, Red Flag and Cope India form the basket of other bilateral or multilateral exercises held periodically with the US and its allies.

The bench said the monthly ex gratia amounts were fixed in 2017 and should be revised upward “particularly bearing in mind the current inflation”.

The Supreme Court Thursday asked the Centre to consider enhancing the monetary compensation and insurance cover of cadets who are medically boarded out after suffering varying degrees of disabilities during military training, and come up with a scheme for resettling those who had recovered.

A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and P K Mishra, which had taken suo motu cognisance on August 18 of The Indian Express reports published on August 11, Thursday perused a status report filed by the government.

The bench said the monthly ex gratia amounts were fixed in 2017 and should be revised upward “particularly bearing in mind the current inflation”.

On August 18, the top court had also sought to know if the cadets had any medical insurance benefits. On Thursday, the top court said that ASG Aishwarya Bhati, appearing for the Centre, “pointed out that there is an insurance scheme in place under which compensation is provided in case of death or disablement…”

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India-European Union (EU) Security and Defence Cooperation meeting took place in New Delhi today. Co-chaired by Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh and Chair of Political & Security Committee of EU Mrs Delphine Pronk, the meeting focused on capacity building, capability enhancement and emerging challenges.

The delegation, which is on its maiden visit to India, was also briefed on Information Fusion Centre-Indian Ocean Region. 🇮🇳

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