RK Dhowan

Three-day Navy Commanders' Conference to begin on Thursday

A three-day Naval Commanders` Conference will be held here from Thursday. The conference is being held following a very successful International Fleet Review (IFR) organized by the Navy in Visakhapatnam in February.

Apr 20, 2016, 14:46 PM IST

Navy maintains spirit of secularism: RK Dhowan

Amid raging debate on religious intolerance in the country, Navy Chief Admiral RK Dhowan on Thursday asserted that his force was "totally secular".

Dec 04, 2015, 01:00 AM IST

No gender bias in Indian Navy, says its chief

Indian Navy Chief Admiral RK Dhowan on Thursday said they will prepare themselves for the future when women can be on ships.

Nov 26, 2015, 17:28 PM IST

Lanka calls for new maritime security arrangements for IOR

Sri Lanka is wiling to take the lead in forming a multilateral forum with UN support to ensure the maritime security of the Indian Ocean.

Nov 24, 2015, 01:04 AM IST

Manohar Parrikar seeks report from service chiefs on wider women role

 Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has directed the three service chiefs to come out with a detailed report encapsulating the ways in which role of women can be increased in armed forces besides the challenges and the infrastructural changes needed in this regard.

Oct 22, 2015, 14:15 PM IST

Indian Navy Chief to visit Australia

In another boost for defence ties with Australia, Indian Navy Chief Admiral RK Dhowan will be the country from October 2-7 for meetings with its top leadership, an official statement said on Friday.

Oct 02, 2015, 15:51 PM IST