Union defence minister Rajnath Singh visited the Karwar Naval Base in Karnataka on Saturday to inaugurate key naval projects(PIB India/X)
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Among the major undertakings of the day, the defence minister flagged off the INS Sunayna as IOS SAGAR from the naval base. The ship is a part of India's vision of Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security Across the Regions (MAHASAGAR).(PIB India/X)
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According to Singh, the IOS SAGAR is “a reflection of India’s commitment to peace, prosperity & collective security in maritime domain.”(PIB India/X)
The IOS Sagar stands for Security and Growth for All in the Region. The initiative has a crew of 44 people from different friendly nations in the Indian Ocean region. (Ministry of Defence/X)
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The defence minister also interacted with naval officers involved in the IOS SAGAR mission. Apart from IOS Sagar, he also inaugurated infrastructure at the Karwar naval base under Project Seabird.(Rajnath Singh/X)
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(From L to R) Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence, Princess Anne, Princess Royal, Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Prince William, Prince George, Prince Louis, Catherine, Princess of Wales, and Princess Charlotte gathered on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on May 5, 2025. They stood united in tribute during the national anthem. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP)
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