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New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ) has officially surpassed the landmark milestone of handling 500 million tonnes of cargo, according to a company media release issued on Wednesday. The milestone serves as a primary indicator of the scale and execution pace within India's infrastructure sector. While the company took 16 years to reach its initial 100 million tonnes, every subsequent 100 million tonnes has been added at an accelerated rate. This ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), on Wednesday, said it has surpassed the landmark milestone of 500 million tonnes of cargo handled. From a single port-led vision in 1998 to a network spanning 19 ports and terminals across India and beyond, APSEZ has grown into a critical enabler of India's trade, industrial growth and global competitiveness. "Ports are not merely gateways for trade; they are gateways to national confidence, competitiveness ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH: A portion of the frontal section of Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira's house in Bholath, Kapurthala, was demolished on Monday by the office of the Block Development and Panchayat Officer (BDPO). Khaira, a strong critic of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, condemned the move, calling it the dangerous introduction of "bulldozer (Pila-Panja) politics" in Punjab by Mann under directions from AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, aimed at silencing criticism and democratic dissent. As the de ...Read More >
Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 23 (ANI): The Kamarajar Educational Trust, with support from the under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, distributed 10 electric "Pink Autos" to economically disadvantaged fisherwomen at Thoothukudi on Monday. The vehicles were formally handed over by Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, highlighting the government's focus on sustainable transport and women's economic empowerment in coastal regions. ...Read More >
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In a significant step toward strengthening maritime ties, the Indian Coast Guard's Offshore Patrol Vessel ICG Ship Sarthak arrived at Iran's strategic port of Chabahar on December 16, making it the first-ever visit by an Indian Coast Guard ship to the facility, as reported by CNN-News18. The port call, which will last until December 19, is part of the vessel's ongoing deployment to Gulf countries. Officials say the visit will provide a platform for professional interactions between Indian and I ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): Samsung Heavy Industries has taken a major step in offshore nuclear technology by developing a floating platform that can host small modular reactors, marking a shift in how nuclear power can be produced at sea, as per a report by Pulse, the English service of Maeil Business News Korea. The company said it secured approval in principle from the American Bureau of Shipping for the basic design of its Floating SMR platform. "The South Korean shipbuilder said ...Read More >
CHENNAI: By growing its merchandise exports by 19.38 per cent in November, India has proved that no global uncertainty, slump in demand in its markets or trade tariff can affect its shipments. India also does not need a trade deal with the US as the shipments to the country have grown 22.6 per cent in November despite reciprocal and punitive tariffs of 50 per cent. As per the government trade data released on Monday, merchandise exports in November were up 19.38 per cent to $38.13 billion again ...Read More >
ISRO scientists achieved a significant milestone with the LVM3-M5 rocket launch. The rocket successfully placed the CMS-03 communication satellite into its orbit. A crucial experiment involved reigniting the rocket's cryogenic stage after satellite separation. This innovation will allow for injecting multiple satellites into different orbits in future missions, enhancing flexibility. ISRO scientists have carried out a new experiment on the indigenously developed C25 cryogenic stage of the LVM3- ...Read More >
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up to lift off a communication satellite on November 2nd from Sriharikota, marking the much-awaited return of its Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM)-3 to the launch pad. The satellite CMS-03 weighs about 4400 kg and will be the heaviest communication satellite to be launched to the Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) from Indian soil. Satellites in Geosynchronous orbits have an orbital period that exactly matches Earth's rotation, which enables ...Read More >
Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Monday called upon representatives from 30 countries to share ideas for building a safer, stronger and... Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Monday called upon representatives from 30 countries to share ideas for building a safer, stronger and more prosperous maritime order. In a video address to the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2025, the country's premier international conference on maritime strategy, diplomacy, and cooperation, Adm ...Read More >
India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025 is a vision of India's maritime resurgence Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), India's largest port developer and operator, is set to showcase its role in shaping the nation's Blue Economy at the ensuing India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025. India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025 is taking place at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai from October 27-31. Adani Ports will showcase how technology, inclusion and indigenous innovation are powering the nation's jo ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 27 (ANI): The second edition of Sagarmanthan: The Great Oceans Dialogue began in Mumbai on Monday, bringing together global leaders, policymakers, industry experts, and scholars to discuss the future of the blue economy, maritime logistics, ports, shipping, and the international ocean economy. The three-day dialogue, from October 27 to October 29, being co-hosted by the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) and the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (Mo ...Read More >
These services are run using the Airbus A321LR aircraft. (Photo Credit: iStock) ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Air India launched non-stop flights between Delhi and Manila, the first direct India-Philippines route. * Flights operate five times weekly using Airbus A321LR with Business, Premium Economy, and Economy cabins. * Philippines allows Indian tourists visa-free entry for up to 14 days, boosting travel demand. Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch ...Read More >
In an exciting move to enhance watersports in Goa, Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte is rolling out uniform pricing and standardized kiosks for vendors. This initiative aims to eliminate unfair package deals and aggressive selling tactics that often frustrate visitors. Official watersports operators will receive prominent exposure on the Goa Tourism website, ensuring tourists can easily find legitimate services. Goa Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte has said the government will implement uniform rate ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Two years after the state government issued an order to set up the Turtle Conservation and Rehabilitation Centre in Guindy Park in Chennai, Tamil Nadu Coastal Restoration Mission has floated a tender for the construction of the centre at Rs 6.30 Crore. The centre will be constructed with the fund of Tamil Nadu: Strengthening Coastal Resilience and the Economy Project (TN-SHORE), which is a World Bank-aided project. Under the new centre, a rescue and treatment centre will be set up to ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam: Seafood exports to the European Union have increased by 20 per cent -- and exporters are widening their markets to offset the higher US tariff impact on exports from India. EU-bound exports reached 215,080 metric tonnes worth Rs 9,430 crore (US$ 1,125.6 million), led by shrimp, cuttlefish and squid in frozen form. Significantly, the EU has listed 102 new Indian fishery establishments for export from this country to European member countries. "Following the 50 per cent hike by th ...Read More >
"In cyber terms, these are not merely attacks on systems -- they are strikes on the very arteries of the global economy" - Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi Speaking at the Cyber Security Seminar, the CNS emphasised that as the seas become "data oceans" driven by "Smart ports, AI-driven logistics, and autonomous navigation," every vessel and port terminal is now a vulnerable floating computer network. Admiral Tripathi asserted that while the Internet of Things (IoT) drives efficiency, the correspondi ...Read More >
Chennai: Despite a full month of 50 per cent US tariffs, quite intriguingly, India's merchandise exports grew both yearly as well as sequentially in September. As per the government data, merchandise exports grew 6.75 per cent on a y-o-y basis and 3.64 per cent on a m-o-m basis. The exports to the US were down by just 11.9 per cent. Merchandise exports in September rose 6.75 per cent to $36.38 billion against $34.08 billion in the same month last year. September exports rose 3.64 per cent again ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: State govt on Wednesday launched new policies on export promotion, logistics and ESG (environment, social and governance), along with a Hi-Tech Framework. These initiatives are part of efforts to strengthen state's industrial base and attract investments aligned with its New Industrial Policy (NIP).Industries minister P Rajeeve said the initiatives are intended to consolidate Kerala's position as a destination for sustainable and technology-driven industries. He addressed a n ...Read More >
Chennai: The magnitude of oil spills in the oceans today demands swift and concrete action. It is not just the responsibility of a single nation, but a collective one, Coast Guard director-general (DG) Paramesh Sivamani said.At the 27th National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan (NOSDCP) meeting in the city on Sunday, Sivamani said the exercise would reaffirm the nation's commitment towards protecting the ocean. "This is a biennial exercise and is aimed at proving that the Coast Guard is well- ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 6 (ANI): The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) conducted the 10th edition of the National Level Pollution Response Exercise (NATPOLREX-X) alongside the 27th National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan (NOSDCP) & Preparedness Meeting on October 5 and 6, 2025, off the coast of Chennai, Tamil Nadu. This biennial flagship exercise is a cornerstone in strengthening India's preparedness to combat marine oil spills in accordance with the National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan ...Read More >
MUMBAI: India Inc's credit quality remains strong, supported by robust domestic consumption, robust balance sheets, and steady government-led spending. However, geopolitical risks arising mainly from the 50% US tariffs on several Indian goods could weigh on sectors such as marine, gems and jewellery, and textiles. Notably, credit ratios of companies remain largely stable. In H1 of FY26, Icra upgraded ratings of 214 firms while downgrading another 75, for a credit ratio of 2.9 times, an improvem ...Read More >
Monsoon rainfall trends caused the sudden surge of juvenile Indian oil sardines along Kerala's coast in 2024 and the subsequent ecological and economic fallout, according to a study by the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI). The study, published in Current Science, highlighted how climate-driven oceanographic changes shape the boom-and-bust cycles of this vital fishery, underscoring the urgent need for dynamic fishery forecast models and harvest rules, according to a commu ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The International Union for Conservation of Nature's (IUCN) World Conservation Congress 2025 adopted a motion on Thursday recognising India's first dugong conservation reserve in Tamil Nadu's Palk Bay as a global model for marine biodiversity conservation. The motion, proposed by the Omcar Foundation, received overwhelming support during electronic voting. Nearly 98% of countries and government agencies and 94.8% of NGOs, research institutions and organisations voted in favour. "The a ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu has sought a moratorium on loan and interest repayments for aqua sector companies, financial support for exporters, a Rs 100-crore corpus fund, and cold storage facilities to help the sector cushion the blow from the steep rise in US tariffs on Indian imports. Highlighting the loss from increase in US tariffs, Naidu said India's shrimp exports have taken a hit of about Rs 25,000 crore with about 50% of export orders cancelled. Furthe ...Read More >
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has appealed to the Union Government to come to the rescue of aqua farmers in the State, who are under severe distress due to the imposition of 50 per cent tariffs by the United States. He asked the Government to consider announcing a 240-day moratorium on loan and interest repayments, interest subsidies, and a temporary waiver of the 5 per cent GST on frozen shrimp. Calling for a national policy to protect the interests of aqua farmers, Naidu ...Read More >
Vijayawada, Sep 15 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has appealed to the Centre to support aqua farmers in Andhra Pradesh who are facing severe distress due to US-imposed tariffs. The Chief Minister urged the union Government to take decisions at the national level to protect aqua farmers from losses and requested measures to increase domestic consumption of aqua products. To this end, he has written separate letters to union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Commerce ...Read More >
KOCHI: In a significant push for the state's ambition to attract major investment projects, Bengaluru-based RCC Nutrafill will establish a food processing and life sciences products manufacturing facility at the KSIDC Industrial Park in Angamaly, Ernakulam. The H100-crore facility is slated to generate 500 direct and indirect jobs. RCC Nutrafill director Sai Devarajulu Prasad told TNIE, "The facility will include cold storage, warehousing, and R&D facilities along with the manufacturing of prod ...Read More >
Kerala's scenic hill station, Munnar, has secured a coveted spot among the top eight rural destinations in Asia, according to a recent ranking by digital travel platform Agoda. Known for its sprawling tea plantations, mist-covered hills, and tranquil surroundings, Munnar is attracting travelers seeking immersive experiences in nature away from India's bustling cities. Agoda's list, compiled from accommodation searches across eight Asian markets between 15 February and 15 August 2025, places Mal ...Read More >
A two-member Indian Coast Guard (ICG) delegation, led by Director General Paramesh Sivamani, is participating in the 4th Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS) in Rome, Italy, from September 11-12. The summit has drawn participation from 115 countries and international organisations, reinforcing its position as a leading platform for maritime cooperation. Hosted under the co-chairmanship of Italy and Japan, this edition of the CGGS focuses on strengthening multilateral efforts in maritime safety, ma ...Read More >
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