Prez Murmu greets peole on Rakhi Purnima
New Delhi, Aug 30: President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted the countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan. “Best wishes to all the countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan. The festival symbolizes the undying love of brother and sister,” the President wrote on X (formerly) Twitter. She also appealed to take a pledge to create a more secure environment for the women in the country. Extending his greetings, Vice President Dhankar wrote on X, “Warm greetings on Raksha Bandhan! RakshaBandhan embodies the beautiful bond of love that binds brothers and sisters.” “On this auspicious occasion, let us resolve to stand by our ‘Nari Shakti’ as they commit to take Bharat to greater glory. May this festival add to the happiness in our lives,” Dhankhar. Taking to X, Prime Minister wrote, “Happy Raksha Bandhan to all my family members. This auspicious festival dedicated to the unbreakable trust and immense love between sisters and brothers is a sacred reflection of our culture.” (PTI)
New Frigate to be launched this week
New Delhi, Aug 30: Mahendragiri, the last frigate built under Project 17A, will be launched at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd in Mumbai on September 1, the Indian Navy said on Wednesday. It will be launched by Sudesh Dhankhar, wife of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, it said. Mahendragiri, named after a mountain peak in eastern Ghats located in Odisha, is the seventh ship of the Project 17A frigates. These warships are follow-ons of the Project 17 class frigates with improved stealth features, advanced weapons and sensors. ”The newly christened Mahendragiri is a technologically advanced warship and stands as a symbol of India’s determination to embrace its rich naval heritage, while propelling itself towards a future of indigenous defence capabilities,” the navy said. Project 17A ships have been designed in-house by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau. (PTI)