India, Aug. 28 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reaffirms the Navy's growing role not just in maritime security but also in safeguarding India's economic lifeline

The world today is undergoing a radical change, no longer the peacetime is peaceful and the danger is lurking round the corner, especially when you are in international waters. From braving the Houthi pirates pirates to avoiding the crossfire of warring nations, maritime shipping is no longer a safe vocation. To protect and thwart the attacks on India's maritime interests, Indian Navy has a bigger role to play. This is what Defence Minister Rajnath Singh underscored as he commissioned two indigenously built stealth frigate - INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri - at the Eastern Naval Co...