New Delhi, May 30 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi was briefed on the security situation in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), the operational readiness of the Indian Navy and emerging maritime challenges by outgoing Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi ahead of his retirement.

Admiral Tripathi called on the Prime Minister on Friday, days before he is due to retire from service on May 31 after a distinguished naval career.

According to the Indian Navy, the outgoing Navy Chief apprised the Prime Minister of the overall security environment in the IOR and the impact of evolving challenges and rapid technological developments in the maritime domain.

In a post on X, the Indian Navy said, "Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, CNS, called on Prime Mi...