The Indian Navy officially inaugurated its newest naval base, "INS Jatayu," on Wednesday at Minicoy island in Lakshadweep, aiming to enhance its operational capabilities in the strategically ...

The INS Jatayu Naval Base at Minicoy is north of the 9-degree channel. It is the busiest shipping route in the world. About 80 to 90 per cent of the trade passes through this route. This trade ...

Govt approval follows commissioning of naval base INS Jatayu at Minicoy in March, which along with the two airfields will help in monitoring the crucial sea lines of communication in the region.