The Lok Sabha has passed the Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2024, which aims to modernize regulations governing the responsibilities, liabilities, rights, and immunities of carriers involved in the transportation of goods by sea.
According to the DGCA, Indian carriers will operate 25,610 weekly flights to and from 129 airports during the summer period, which runs from March 30 to October 25, 2025.
Additionally Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the USS Harry S Truman carrier strike group -- currently operating in the Red Sea -- to extend its deployment by at least a month, according to two defence officials
The 100 Days TB Elimination campaign launched on December 7, last year nationwide and in Meghalaya has accelerated TB detection, treatment and awareness.
The French Carrier Strike Group, led by FNS Charles de Gaulle, is participating in the Varuna exercise with the Indian Navy from March 19 to 22, 2025, strengthening bilateral military cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.
The dominance of foreign airlines on international routes presents a significant growth opportunity for Indian carriers, according to a report by rating agency ICRA.
Two aircraft carriers, 'Charles De Gaulle' from France and India's 'Vikrant' along with destroyers, frigates, Indian scorpene class submarines and a maritime patrol aircraft will be participating in the exercise, according to a post by the Indian Navy.
The Indian Navy is acquiring 26 Rafale Marine aircraft to enhance the capabilities of the indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya. The acquisition was in the final stages of being cleared by the cabinet committee on security.
India and Indonesia have agreed to begin negotiations on the BrahMos supersonic missile deal, with Indonesian teams expected to visit India soon for the talks. One important requirement for the missile deal with Indonesia will be approval from Russia, sources said.