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Indian Navy’s INS Sudarshini reaches Morocco on Lokayan 26 deployment

New Delhi, April 16 (UNI) Indian Navy’s Sail Training Ship, INS Sudarshini, made port call at Casablanca, Morocco on April 15, as part of its ongoing transoceanic deployment under Lokayan 26.
The ship’s arrival at this prominent port marks an important milestone in the expedition and reflects Indian Navy’s sustained efforts to enhance maritime engagement in line with the vision of MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across the Region).
In a statement issued here, the Naval spokesperson said that the visit further underscores the strengthening of bilateral relations and naval cooperation between India and Morocco.

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JAMMU, 15 MAY (UNI):- Dr. Ajay Sharma, Senior Director and Unit Head Medical Oncology, BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi addressing the media during the Launch of Medical Oncology OPD Services, in Jammu on Friday. UNI PHOTO-R14U

JAMMU, 15 MAY (UNI):- Dr. Ajay Sharma, Senior Director and Unit Head Medical Oncology, BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi addressing the media during the Launch of Medical Oncology OPD Services, in Jammu on Friday. UNI PHOTO-R13U

JAMMU, 15 MAY (UNI):- Dr. Ajay Sharma, Senior Director and Unit Head Medical Oncology, BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi addressing the media during the Launch of Medical Oncology OPD Services, in Jammu on Friday. UNI PHOTO-R12U

JAMMU, 15 MAY (UNI):- Members of NSUI protest against NEET paper Scam outside Jammu university, in Jammu on Friday. UNI PHOTO-R9U

JAMMU, 15 MAY (UNI):- Members of NSUI protest against NEET paper Scam outside Jammu university, in Jammu on Friday. UNI PHOTO-R11U

JAMMU, 15 MAY (UNI):- Members of NSUI protest against NEET paper Scam outside Jammu university, in Jammu on Friday. UNI PHOTO-R10U

JAMMU, 15 MAY (UNI):- Commuters at a petrol pump after petrol and diesel prices hiked by Rs 3 per litre, the first increase in over the four years, amid rising global crude oil prices, in Jammu on Friday. UNI PHOTO-R8U

JAMMU, 15 MAY (UNI):- Commuters at a petrol pump after petrol and diesel prices hiked by Rs 3 per litre, the first increase in over the four years, amid rising global crude oil prices, in Jammu on Friday. UNI PHOTO-R7U

JAMMU, 15 MAY (UNI):- Commuters at a petrol pump after petrol and diesel prices hiked by Rs 3 per litre, the first increase in over the four years, amid rising global crude oil prices, in Jammu on Friday. UNI PHOTO-R6U

JAMMU, 15 MAY (UNI):- Commuters at a petrol pump after petrol and diesel prices hiked by Rs 3 per litre, the first increase in over the four years, amid rising global crude oil prices, in Jammu on Friday. UNI PHOTO-R5U

NEW DELHI, 15 MAY (UNI):-Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta distributes appointment letter to NDMC employees and medical cards during a function at the NDMC Convention Centre, in New Delhi on Friday. MP Bansuri Swaraj, Delhi Cabinet Minister Parvesh Verma, are also seen. UNI PHOTO RD8 By RANJAN DIMRI

NEW DELHI, 15 MAY (UNI):-Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta distributes appointment letter to NDMC employees and medical cards during a function at the NDMC Convention Centre, in New Delhi on Friday. UNI PHOTO RD3 By RANJAN DIMRI

NEW DELHI, 15 MAY (UNI):-Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta distributes appointment letter to NDMC employees and medical cards during a function at the NDMC Convention Centre, in New Delhi on Friday. MP Bansuri Swaraj, Delhi Cabinet Minister Parvesh Verma, are also seen. UNI PHOTO RD5 By RANJAN DIMRI