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India's ports now turn around ships in less than 1 day: Sarbananda Sonowal
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The summit aligns with the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision (MAKV) 2047, which seeks to position India among the world's leading maritime powers by strengthening shipbuilding, port infrastructure and financial resilience.
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Monsoon Session: Lok Sabha to discuss Scheduled Tribes reservation Bill fo
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks 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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Can India Match Vietnam's Maritime Success Without Financial Reform?
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 22: India, with a 7,516.6 km coastline and over 200 ports, is the 16th largest maritime nation globally. It has access to major sea routes, rapidly developing port infrastructure, and a vast, skilled maritime workforce. However, India's maritime sector con
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Despite geopolitical tensions, India's port sector expected to grow faster
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
India's port sector is expected to grow at a faster pace than many major global economies, despite global geopolitical tensions and uncertainties according to a recent report by PL Capital.
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Parliament passes Bills of Lading, replaces 169-years-old colonial-era shi
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The 'Bills of Lading, 2025' bill was passed by the Rajya Sabha, paving the way for Presidential Assent. Tabled by the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal, in the Upper House on Monday. It marks a watershed moment for India's maritime sector.
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2nd BIMSTEC Conclave discusses logistical links and intra-regional trade,
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
The Conclave was inaugurated by Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal and saw participation of delegations of the BIMSTEC member States, comprising officials, maritime experts, port authorities, private sector leaders, and regional development partners, the MEA note
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Sarbananda Sonowal envisions BIMSTEC Pact as blueprint to transform Bay of
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In his opening remarks, Union Minister Sonowal highlighted how the sea does not separate but rather connects the BIMSTEC countries.
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Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launches capacity-building initiatives w
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to a release from Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, the minister laid foundation stones for six projects with a total investment of more than Rs 116 crores with an aim to build new capacity for Visakhapatnam port. Key initiatives include the construction of a B-Ramp within
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Houthi rebels target Israel's Ben Gurion airport after Red Sea ship attack
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Houthi rebels in Yemen fired a missile at Israel's Ben Gurion airport and sank two ships in the Red Sea, escalating attacks to pressure Israel over Gaza. The US accused them of kidnapping sailors, while Israel responded with airstrikes on Yemeni ports, Al Jazeera reported.
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India's High Commissioner to UK highlights efforts to improve logistics in
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
India is creating new infrastructure, which makes the "efficient movement of goods from ports and within the country a priority," said India's High Commissioner to the UK, Vikram Doraiswami, highlighting the country's development of its logistics infrastructure
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India highlights maritime safety and gender inclusivity at the 134th Sessi
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Indian delegation, led by TK Ramachandran, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India, is participating in the 134th session of the Council of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) in London.
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Modi govt plans Rs 5,000 crore investment to develop Northeast waterways:
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday announced multiple initiatives by the government to boost the waterways and maritime sector in the region.
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