Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissions indigenous stealth frigate INS Mahendragiri in Visakhapatnam

Jul 11, 2026

Named after the Mahendragiri mountain range in the Eastern Ghats, the frigate symbolises resilience, strength and unwavering resolve. As the first Indian Naval warship...

"Andhra emerging as new powerhouse for India's defence": Rajnath Singh at INS Mahendragiri commissioning

Jul 11, 2026

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday termed Andhra Pradesh a critical new nerve-centre for the country's defence infrastructure, while commissioning the stealth frigate...

Indian Ocean Region more challenging than ever, says Rajnath Singh ahead of INS Mahendragiri commissioning

Jul 10, 2026

Addressing the naval officers and sailors, the Defence Minister said, "Your work is closely connected to the Indian Ocean Region. How important this region...

"Matter of pride and honour": Navy Chief on commissioning of indigenous stealth frigate INS Mahendragiri

Jul 11, 2026

Addressing the gathering during the commissioning ceremony, CNS Swaminathan said it was "a matter of pride and honour" for the Navy that Defence Minister...

Indian Navy set to commission sixth indigenous Project 17A stealth frigate Mahendragiri on July 11

Jul 06, 2026

Named after the Mahendragiri mountain range in the Eastern Ghats, the frigate symbolises resilience, strength and unwavering resolve. As the first Indian Naval warship...

ISRO successfully conducts short duration hot test of Semicryogenic Engine

Apr 26, 2025

A short-duration hot test of the Semicryogenic Engine was successfully conducted at the test facility in ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Mahendragiri, Odisha, on April...