India, March 29 -- The 14th edition of the Indian - Russian bilateral naval exercise Indra began on Friday and will continue till April 2, the Ministry of Defence said.

The six-day exercise is being held in Chennai.

"Since its inception in 2003, Exercise INDRA epitomises the long-term strategic relationship between the two Navies," the Ministry of Defencce said in a statement.

Symbol Of Maritime Cooperation

The exercise has evolved into a symbol of maritime cooperation, showcasing the two nations' commitment to enhancing naval interoperability and operational synergy.

"The exercise is being conducted in two phases - Harbour phase from 28 to 30 Mar 25 at Chennai, and Sea phase from 31 Mar to 02 Apr 25 in Bay of Bengal," the statement ...