Navy officer who airlifted pregnant women in Kerala flood awarded
Commander Vijay Varma, a pilot in the Indian Navy, has been awarded the Nao Sena Medal for gallantry. Varma had rescued 24 survivors, including two pregnant women, during the 2018 Kerala floods. The Nao Sena Medal was also conferred on Naval Commander Abhilash Tomy, who had suffered a back injury while participating in the Golden Globe Race 2018.