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2022 - 9 - 2

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Colonial St. George's Cross dropped for Chhatrapati Shivaji's seal ... (ThePrint)

Kochi: The Indian Navy Friday got its new “Indianised” naval ensign (Nishaan) which saw the colonial Saint George's Cross being replaced with a blue ...

The ensign was changed back to St George’s Cross with the addition of the Indian emblem in its intersection. However, the latter (Ensign and Distinguishing Flags) retained a touch of the British legacy — the red St. The design encompassed within the octagon has been taken from the Indian Naval crest, wherein the fouled anchor, which is also associated with colonial legacy, has been replaced with a clear anchor underscoring the steadfastness of the Indian Navy. Admiral Barboza later retired from the Indian Navy as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command. The tricolour is placed in the upper canton next to the staff. befitting the rich Indian maritime heritage”.

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How the Indian Navy's Ensign Evolved Over the Years (The Wire)

As the Indian Navy gets ready to get a new ensign today (September 2), a look back at the existing flag's colonial heritage and the British traditions which ...

Similar colonial traditions are prevalent in the Pakistani and Bangladeshi militaries, which shared a common culture with the British-Indian armed forces until Independence. Established in 1835 by members of the 74th Highland Regiment, the Ooty Hunt initially hunted Sambur deer, wild boar and the odd tiger. But three years later, in 2004, the naval ensign reverted to its original design with the George Cross, following complaints that its blue colour was indistinguishable from that of the sky and the ocean. “Hence, the overriding ambience in the service continues to be influenced by the RN, despite numerous operational changes over decades.” Meanwhile, over 75 years after Independence, India continued to perpetuate colonial traditions in the military. For, till the 2001 ensign change, in keeping with inherited naval tradition, two balls adorned all Rear-Admirals’ blue-coloured pennants; one ball identified Vice Admirals’; while no balls denoted the naval Chief of Staff.

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Shivaji Maharaj's rajmudra depiction replaces St George's cross on ... (Times Now)

Indian Navy's new insignia was unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of the commissioning of Indian Aircraft Carrier Vikrant in Kochi.

[Navy](/topic/navy)flag. The new [Indian Navy flag](/topic/indian-navy-flag)was unveiled ahead of the commissioning of the Indian Aircraft Carrier (IAC) [Vikrant](/topic/vikrant)at the hands of [PM Narendra Modi](/topic/pm-narendra-modi). [Narendra Modi](/topic/narendra-modi)on Friday, unveiled the new Naval ensign in Kochi, Kerala.

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Inspired by Shivaji Maharaj, New 'Nishaan' for Navy Unveiled by PM ... (News18)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday unveiled the new naval ensign or the 'Nishaan' that is inspired by the great Maratha Emperor, Chhatrapati Shivaji ...

In 2001, the Cross was replaced by the Navy crest. The Navy flag saw the Union Jack of Britain get replaced by the Indian Tricolour in the canton (top left corner) but Saint George’s Cross was retained. While the new design was kept under wraps till Thursday, the Prime Minister’s Office said “this will a burial of our colonial past”.

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PM Modi unveils new ensign of Indian Navy (Oneindia)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday unveiled a new ensign of the Indian Navy during the commissioning of the country's first indigenously built aircraft ...

The next change in ensign came in 2014 when "Satyamev Jayate" were placed under the national emblem at the centre of the St George's Cross. The Army and Air Force adopted their current ensigns in 1950. Indian naval ensign is also known as 'Nishaan' meaning symbol. A blue octagonal shape with the national emblem sits atop an anchor, superimposed on a shield with the navy's motto. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's fleet comprised "60 fighting ships and approximately 5,000 men. At present, the naval ensign has a red cross set on a white background, with the national emblem placed at the intersection and the Indian flag in the top left quadrant.

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Shield Design On Navy's New Ensign Inspired By Shivaji Maharaj: 5 ... (NDTV)

The Indian Navy today switched to a new ensign at the launch of the country's first homemade aircraft carrier INS Vikrant. One of the design elements ...

A blue octagonal shape with the national emblem sits atop an anchor, superimposed on a shield with the navy's motto. "Till today the Indian naval flags carried a sign of slavery, which has been replaced with a new one inspired by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, before he commissioned INS Vikrant. The navy said the blue octagonal shape represents the eight directions symbolising the Indian Navy's multidirectional reach and multidimensional operational capability.

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Indian Navy's new ensign unveiled: how it looks, what it means (The Indian Express)

The new ensign is a successor to the pre-Independence ensign of the Indian Navy, featuring the Saint George's Cross on a white background with the Tricolour in ...

The golden border surrounding the national emblem draws inspiration from the seal of Indian emperor Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and depicts steadfastness. The national emblem is encompassed by an octagonal shield and sits atop an anchor. The new ensign is a successor to the pre-Independence ensign of the Indian Navy, featuring the Saint George’s Cross on a white background with the Tricolour in the canton.

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FAQ: PM Modi Unveils Indian Navy Ensign; What Is the New Flag ... (The Quint)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday, 2 September unveiled a new Indian Navy ensign at the Commissioning event of INS Vikrant, the first indigenously ...

Meanwhile, New Zealand and Australia did away with the Saint George’s Cross in 1967 and 1968 respectively. This cross also serves as the flag of England, which was adopted by them and the city of London in 1190 to identify English ships entering the Mediterranean. Because the truth is worth it.) The Naval ensign saw a change in 2001. Moreover, another change was made in the flag. Most Commonwealth countries retained the Cross during their independence but several have now done away with featuring it on their naval ensigns. What is the new Naval ensign and its significance? Post Independence, on 15 August 1947, the Indian defence forces kept the British colonial flag and badges. Why did we do away with the previous ensign? In 2004, the ensign was changed back to the Saint George’s Cross following complaints that the new flag was indistinguishable because of the Navy crest merging with the sea and the skies. What is the significance of the new ensign? What is the new Indian Navy ensign?

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