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BHUBANESWAR: Amid the flare-up over BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's controversial statements linking former CM Biju Patnaik to the CIA, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Odisha Day on Wednesday wrote to chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi praising Biju, calling him a symbol of strength and courage. In his letter from his Dibrugarh camp office, Modi wrote, "This is the soil that nurtured the great Biju Patnaik, whose life epitomises strength, courage and an unwavering commitment to nation-building. Biju Bab ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam: In a major boost to indigenous warship building and strengthen maritime capabilities, the fifth ship of Nilgiri Class (Project 17A) Dunagiri (Yard 3023) and the last Survey Vessel (Large) ship Sanshodhak (Yard 3028), steered by the Indian Navy's Warship Design Bureau, were delivered to the Indian Navy. Built at Garden Reach Shipbuilding and Engineers Ltd (GRSE), the ships are equipped with not just indigenous content but also advanced systems. The induction of these warships mark ...Read More >
T'puram: BJP-led NDA has come out with a bouquet of promises, from women empowerment to free cooking gas, high-speed rail and AIIMS, if voted to power in Kerala in assembly elections. BJP national president Nitin Nabin released the election manifesto on Tuesday.BJP said women from BPL families will get an arogya suraksha card, with which they can buy groceries and medicines worth Rs 2,500 every month. It also promised two free LPG cylinders a year (one each during Onam and Christmas) to poor fam ...Read More >
Panaji, Mar 31 (PTI) Deputy Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti on Tuesday said the recent global developments reaffirm the need for a strong navy and with rising strategic competitions and conflicts, the Indian Navy remains the prime manifestation of the country's maritime power. He was addressing a gathering during the launch of the first Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) built by Goa Shipyard Limited in Vasco. "India's identity as a maritime nation is defined by its g ...Read More >
The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Tuesday released its manifesto for the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, outlining a detailed roadmap for the state's development, sector-specific economic growth, and welfare initiatives for women and poor families if voted to power. The manifesto was released by BJP national president Nitin Nabin at a function held in Thiruvananthapuram. It promises financial support for women and senior citizens, along with a high-speed rail project and the est ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], March 31 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Kerala on Tuesday released its election manifesto outlining a detailed roadmap for the state's development, sector-specific economic growth, and welfare initiatives for women and poor families if voted to power in the upcoming assembly polls. The manifesto, unveiled by the party's national president Nitin Nabin and state party chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar, positions Kerala as a preferred global tourism desti ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Kerala on Tuesday released its election manifesto outlining a detailed roadmap for the state's development, sector-specific economic growth, and welfare initiatives for women and poor families if voted to power in the upcoming assembly polls. The manifesto, unveiled by the party's national president Nitin Nabin and state party chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar, positions Kerala as a preferred global tourism destination while aiming to develop the ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], March 31 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Kerala on Tuesday released its election manifesto outlining a detailed roadmap for the state's development, sector-specific economic growth, and welfare initiatives for women and poor families if voted to power in the upcoming assembly polls. The manifesto, unveiled by the party's national president Nitin Nabin and state party chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar, positions Kerala as a preferred global tourism desti ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: In a big boost to India's maritime strength amid the increasing presence of China in the Indian Ocean Region, the Indian Navy on Monday received deliveries of two warships, including a stealth frigate, and one large survey ship from Garden Reach Shipbuilding and Engineers Ltd (GRSE) in Kolkata in just one day.While Dunagiri is the fifth warship of Nilgiri class made under the Project 17A and delivered to the Navy in the last 16 months, Agray is the fourth of eight Arnala class anti-su ...Read More >
Titagarh Rail Systems has secured a contract from Balmer Lawrie & for the appointment as a lessor to provide two BFNS22.9 rakes on an operating lease basis. The scope of work includes supplying two rakes comprising 43 wagons each, along with 4% spare wagons, with each wagon having a carrying capacity of 64.89 MT. These rakes will be deployed for transportation of HR coils, sheets, and plates over the Indian Railways network, as per the latest approved designs of Research Designs and Standards O ...Read More >
Sonowal, who was in Tuticorin to oversee port operations, inaugurated over Rs 160-core projects , including VOC maritime heritage museum focussing on historical legacy of the port, a few road projects improving transportation, digital twin project for AI-driven operations and maintenance. The minister also laid foundation stone of projects worth Rs 1,340 crore such as setting up of 8 MW wind farm with 5 MW storage, 2 MW green hydrogen facility and 2 MW ground mounted solar plant, along with an ...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 >
Udupi Deputy Commissioner T.K. Swaroopa said here on Tuesday that all tourist boats in the district should submit the necessary documents and register with the tourism department within 45 days and obtain permission to operate. The boat operators should obtain permission from the departments of port, police, coastal security police, local authorities, and the tourism department, she said. Holding a meeting in her office to review safety measures in view of the death of two tourists in a boat t ...Read More >
The Indian Navy commissioned its 11th ship of the year, the naval diving support craft A20, at the Kochi naval base. This modern catamaran vessel, featuring advanced diving systems and a recompression chamber, will significantly enhance underwater preparedness and serve as a force multiplier. It also reinforces India's role in providing diving expertise and salvage assistance to friendly nations. Kochi, The naval diving support craft, A20, meant to enhance underwater preparedness and to serve a ...Read More >
KOCHI: The first indigenously designed and built Diving Support Craft (DSC) was commissioned into the Indian Navy at a ceremonial event in Kochi on Tuesday. It marked the vessel's formal induction into active service, thus, strengthening the Navy's underwater operations, salvage, and clearance capabilities. DSC A20 is a modern catamaran-hull vessel, equipped with advanced diving systems and state-of-the-art underwater video monitoring, recording and tracking facilities. The craft is also fitted ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Indian Navy commissioned DSC A20, the first of the five Diving Support Craft (DSC), built indigenously by M/s Titagarh Rail System Limited, during a ceremony held at Naval Base, Kochi, on Tuesday. As per the MoD, the Craft features a catamaran hull form, the ship offers superior stability, enhanced deck area, improved seakeeping characteristics, and has a displacement of approximately 390 tons. Fitted with state-of-the-art Diving Equipment, the vessel would play a vital role in ...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 >
New Delhi: State-run BEML Limited has announced to the exchanges that it has signed a strategic MoU with Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL) to unlock dedicated financial support for India's domestic maritime manufacturing ecosystem. Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL), is India's first maritime sector-specific Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC). It was formally registered as an NBFC with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on June 19, 2025. SMFCL is a Mini Ratna Category-I ...Read More >
NEW DELHI (AP) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday at an annual summit and agreed to diversify mutual economic ties, as the United States presses India to revise its decades-old partnership with Russia. The 23rd Russia-India Summit comes at a pivotal moment as the U.S. pushes for a Ukraine peace deal while seeking global cooperation. It will test New Delhi's efforts to balance relations with Moscow and Washington as the nearly four-y ...Read More >
NEW DELHI (AP) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday at an annual summit and agreed to diversify mutual economic ties, as the United States presses India to revise its decades-old partnership with Russia. The 23rd Russia-India Summit comes at a pivotal moment as the U.S. pushes for a Ukraine peace deal while seeking global cooperation. It will test New Delhi's efforts to balance relations with Moscow and Washington as the nearly four-y ...Read More >
Swan Defence and Heavy Industries (SDHI) has secured its first major shipbuilding deal since taking over and reviving the Pipavav shipyard, signing a letter of intent (LoI) with Norway's Rederiet Stenersen for the construction of six 18,000 dwt chemical tankers worth about $220m. The agreement includes an option for six additional vessels of the same class. The IMO Type II ships will be built at SDHI's Pipavav facility in Gujarat, India's largest shipyard by dry dock capacity, which restarted o ...Read More >
MUMBAI: While prime minister Narendra Modi stressed that it was the right time for investors to put money in India's maritime sector, the chief economic advisor (CEA) to the government of India V Anantha Nageswaran on Wednesday said that the country's GDP growth in FY 2025-26 would surpass the estimation of 6.3% and would be around 7%. Both were speaking at functions during India Maritime Week, being held from October 27 to 31 in Mumbai. The maritime week also saw a few key memorandums of unders ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 30 (PTI) Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday said 600 memorandums of understanding (MoUs) worth Rs 12 lakh crore investment proposals in the shipping sector were signed at India Maritime Week 2025. Addressing the media, the ports, shipping and waterways minister said India is going to become a superpower in the maritime sector. He said CEOs of 11 global shipping companies participated in India Maritime Week 2025 (IMW 2025), which started on October 27 at the Bombay Exhibi ...Read More >
Mumbai: Mazagon Dock Shipbuilding Ltd (MDL) plans to build amphibious warships in Gujarat after signing a binding deal with Swan Defence and Heavy Industries at India Maritime Week Summit this week. They will bid jointly for four landing platform dock vessels worth around Rs 33,000 crore that the defence ministry plans to tender soon.Biju George, director (shipbuilding), MDL, said, "Our agreement is not just an MoU but a legal contract. Under this, Swan Defence's dock at Pipavav (Gujarat) will h ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 28 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the Maritime Leaders Conclave and chair the Global Maritime CEO Forum at the ongoing India Maritime Week 2025 at the NESCO Exhibition Centre in Mumbai on October 29. Announcing his attendance in the event, PM Modi called it a "great forum" for collaborations in the maritime sector. "Looking forward to being in Mumbai tomorrow, 29th October, to attend programmes relating to the ongoing India Maritime Week 2025. I wil ...Read More >
New Delhi: During the flagship India Maritime Week 2025 (1MW 2025) held in Mumbai, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), India's premier defence shipyard and a Navratna company under the Ministry of Defence, has signed an exclusive Teaming Agreement (TA) with Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited (SDHI), India's largest shipbuilding and heavy fabrication company, for collaboration in the design and construction of Landing Platform Docks (LPD5) for the Indian Navy. The Defence Acquisition ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Oct 28 (IANS) Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara said on Tuesday that there is nothing wrong with the demand for a Dalit Chief Minister. "What's wrong with holding a Dalit convention? Earlier, the high command had asked us to postpone it for certain reasons, and we had agreed. In the interest of the party, the Dalit community has always stood with the Congress," he said. The state Home Minister pointed out that to maintain this unity, the party needs to hold such conventions fr ...Read More >
Mumbai: Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders (MDL) on Tuesday signed an agreement with Swan Defence and Heavy Industries for collaboration in the design and construction of Landing Platform Docks (LPDs) for the Indian Navy. The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) last week accorded approval for the acquisition of LPDs - a critical capability addition for the Indian Navy to undertake amphibious operations, and deliver humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) missions. Swan Defence and Heavy Industr ...Read More >
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said the USD 5 billion Great Nicobar Island Development Project will significantly boost India's maritime trade, multiplying its global share in the sector. Speaking at the inauguration of India Maritime Week 2025, Shah said India's democratic stability, naval strength, and strategic position between the Indo-Pacific and the Global South make it a rising maritime power. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said the USD 5 billion Great Nicobar Island De ...Read More >
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