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"India strongly condemns attacks on merchant ships from any quarters": MEA
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Speaking during the weekly press briefing, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India opposes attacks on merchant shipping "from any quarters" and confirmed that several Indian nationals have been affected in recent incidents.
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Union Home Minister emphasizes need to establish robust port security fram
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
During the meeting, Shah emphasised the need to establish a robust port security framework nationwide. He directed that security measures be implemented in a graded, risk-based manner, taking into account vulnerabilities, trade potential, location, and other relevant parameters.
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Amit Shah convenes meeting for constitution of dedicated body for security
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has convened a meeting for the constitution of a dedicated body, the Bureau of Port Security (BoPS), for the security of vessels and port facilities.
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Parliament passes Merchant Shipping Bill, 2025 after Rajya Sabha adoption
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The bill is a landmark legislation aimed at modernising India's maritime framework, aligning domestic laws with international best practices & International Maritime Organisation (IMO) conventions, ensuring that India's maritime sector remains equipped, ready and relevant to the contempo
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Parliament passes two landmark Maritime Bills in single day
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The Lok Sabha cleared the 'Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024', aimed at streamlining maritime governance with a modern and internationally compliant approach.
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Monsoon Session: Lok Sabha to move key bills for passage
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Union Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal will move the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024, to update and unify existing law to align with international maritime treaties. The Union Ports Minister will also move the Indian Ports Bill, 2025, for passage in the Lok Sabha. Read More
Sarbananda Sonowal to move Merchant Shipping bill in Lok Sabha, further co
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal will move 'The Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024' to update and unify existing law to align with international maritime treaties.
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Amit Shah to move resolution in Lok Sabha for 6-month extension of Preside
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will move a resolution to extend President's rule in the ethnic violence-hit state of Manipur for a period of six months.
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Monsoon Session: Lok Sabha to discuss Scheduled Tribes reservation Bill fo
Updated : 1 year ago IST
On the fifth day of the monsoon session of Parliament, Lok Sabha on Friday is set to consider key legislations for passage, including the Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes in Assembly Constituencies of the State of Goa Bill and the Merchant Shipping Bill.
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Monsoon Session: Lok Sabha to discuss Scheduled Tribes reservation Bill fo
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal will move The Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024 for consideration and passage.
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Sarbananda Sonowal unveils advanced machinery to enhance shipbuilding capa
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) Sarbananda Sonowal visited the Cochin Shipyard and unveiled advanced machinery to enhance the country's shipbuilding capacity.
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Bill for expanding eligibility criteria for ownership of merchant vessels
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024, was introduced in LS by Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal.
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