President Murmu's Historic Submarine Sortie on INS Vaghsheer

President Droupadi Murmu undertook a historic submarine sortie on INS Vaghsheer at the Karwar naval base, Karnataka, on December 28, 2025. She became the second Indian President to achieve this, demonstrating India's indigenous defence capabilities.

• President Murmu embarked on INS Vaghsheer at Karwar Naval Base, Karnataka.
• She is the second Indian President to undertake a submarine sortie.
• INS Vaghsheer is an indigenous Kalvari-class diesel-electric submarine.
• The sortie underscores India's growing maritime security and defence indigenisation.
• Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi accompanied the President.
• The event highlights the operational readiness of the Indian Navy.

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