India, May 29 -- Two women officers of the Indian Navy dropped anchor at Goa's Mormugao Port on Thursday, completing a double-handed circumnavigation of the world in just a little over eight months.

"Yes, we made it," said Lt Commander Dilna K and Lt Commander Roopa A, who achieved the feat, as their yacht, Indian Navy Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini, reached the port for the flag-in ceremony attended by defence minister Rajnath Singh.

Rajnath Singh praised the two officers for facing the physical and mental obstacles head-on after setting sail on INSV Tarini on October 2, 2024, overcoming them with strength.

"You must document the experiences of this journey with the same spirit with which you completed it. Record your bitter-sweet exper...