India celebrates Navy Day every 4 December to mark the force's operation "Trident" during the India-Pakistan war in 1971.

Axar.az reports citing foreign media Prime Minister Narendra Modi has saluted the valour, nationalism, and professionalism of the country's Navy to mark the occasion of Indian Navy Day.

Extending his best wishes to Navy personnel and their families, the PM tweeted, "The Indian Navy fearlessly protects our coasts and also renders humanitarian assistance in times of need. We also remember India's rich maritime tradition over the centuries".