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The Indian navy has released the INCET Answer Key 2026 for the Civilian Entrance Test (INCET) 01/2025 recruitment examination. Candidates can access the provisional answer key and master question paper on the official website, joinindiannavy.gov.in, to raise objections. The objection window is open from May 29 to June 11, 2026, with a fee of Rs 100 per objection

INS Kolkata thwarted a potential pirate attack on merchant vessel MV Mashallah 1 in the Western Indian Ocean. The Indian navy warship, on anti-piracy patrol, swiftly deployed its helicopter for surveillance and conducted boarding operations, ensuring the safety of the ship and its crew. This intervention highlights the navy's commitment to protecting vital shipping lanes.

Indian navy INCET 2025: The Indian navy has opened the challenge mechanism for candidates who appeared in the INCET-01/2025 civilian recruitment examination and re-examination. Candidates can access the portal from May 29 to June 11, 2026, to review the master question paper, indicative answer key and cancelled questions. Objections can be submitted online with a fee of Rs 100 per question. Valid objections will lead to refunds after bank charge deductions. Final decisions on challenges will be made by subject experts.

Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) and Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) are revolutionizing naval operations and civilian sectors with their stealth, persistence, and risk reduction capabilities. Navies are investing heavily in these platforms for surveillance, mine warfare, and reconnaissance, while also finding dual-use applications in disaster response and oceanographic research.

A Navi Mumbai journalist, Sandhya Jain, suffered severe injuries in a hit-and-run accident on Palm Beach Road after a speeding motorcyclist ran a red signal. The culprit remains uncaught due to poor CCTV camera quality, preventing identification of the motorcycle's license plate. This incident highlights concerns about the effectiveness of the city's surveillance system.

Bengaluru airport has surpassed Mumbai in domestic passenger numbers for April. This shift sees Bengaluru become India's second-busiest domestic airport. Mumbai remains second overall due to international traffic. Delhi continues to be the busiest airport. This change is driven by Mumbai's runway limitations and the new Navi Mumbai airport absorbing growth.

Inside INS Kolkata, the Indian navy warship that foiled a piracy threat in the Indian OceanThe Indian navy on Wednesday successfully foiled a suspected piracy attempt near merchant vessel MV Mashallah 1 in the Western Indian Ocean, once again putting spotlight on India’s growing maritime surveillance and rapid response capabilities in one of the world’s most strategically sensitive sea routes. The operation was carried out by Indian Naval Ship (INS) Kolkata, which is currently deployed in the Western Indian Ocean near the Gulf of Aden as part of the navy’s anti-piracy mission.

As part of its commitment to strengthening naval power, the United States is embarking on an impressive campaign to re-establish battleships, with plans to launch 15 by 2055. Equipped with nuclear power, these colossal ships will enhance offensive firepower and enable superior command-and-control capabilities, supplementing existing carrier fleets.

Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd launched 'Sanghamitra', the first of four next-generation offshore patrol vessels for the Indian navy. These significantly larger and more capable NGOPVs boast enhanced endurance and firepower, measuring 113 meters in length and displacing 3,000 tonnes. The vessel is designed for diverse maritime operations including coastal protection, interdiction, and humanitarian assistance.

Iran's threats to close the Strait of Hormuz with kamikaze boats pose a major global shipping risk. Despite US efforts to neutralize Iran's navy, its small, fast, and hard-to-target mosquito boats, armed with rockets and missiles, remain a significant menace.

As tensions loom in the Strait of Hormuz, British sailors aboard the RFA Lyme Bay stand ready, gearing up for a crucial mine-clearing operation that could pave the way for peace between the US and Iran.

China is reportedly nearing the launch of its largest naval support vessel, a massive ship designed to bolster its growing blue-water capabilities. Images reveal significant construction progress, suggesting a potential completion by year-end and service entry between 2027-2028. This development underscores China's expanding naval ambitions.

Indian navy SSC IT Officer Recruitment 2026: Indian navy has released the SSC Executive Information Technology Branch notification for the Jan 2027 Course, announcing 15 vacancies. Eligible unmarried male and female candidates can apply online from 16 May 2026 to 01 June 2026 via joinindiannavy.gov.in. Applicants must meet academic criteria, including 60 per cent marks in English at Class 10 or 12 and qualifying degrees in IT-related fields. Selection will be based on shortlisting and SSB interview, followed by training at INA Ezhimala.

Conor McGregor received one of the strangest gifts of his career after former navy SEAL Rob O'Neill handed him a glove allegedly worn during the 2011 Osama bin Laden raid. The bizarre exchange blended military mythology, celebrity spectacle and UFC bravado, arriving as McGregor prepares for his long-awaited return to the octagon against Max Holloway later this year.