In a significant breakthrough, the officials of IGI Airport Police have arrested an airport ground operator for stealing a shipment of high-end mobile phones at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, said officials on Tuesday.
During the day, the Minister held important meetings with the Senior Minister of Singapore, Lee Hsien Loong as well as Philippe Tabarot, the Minister of Transport, France.
Taiwan detected 9 sorties of Chinese aircraft 8 vessels, and 2 official ships operating around its territory on Monday, a statement by Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) said.
Taiwan's Ministry of Transportation and Communications is considering amendments which will require vessels of all sizes to install automatic identification systems (AIS) in a bid to track ships near Taiwan's shores as well as prevent Chinese incursions, the Taipei Times reported.
Addressing the gathering on the occasion, MoS for Defence highlighted the Indian Navy's growing self-reliance. He underlined, "This launch is a defining moment in India's Naval history, showcasing our technological capabilities and unwavering commitment to self-reliance."
The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, is embarking on a three-day official visit from 24-26 March to Singapore to take part in the Singapore Maritime Week invited by the Government of Singapore.
Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth attended the launch ceremony of the GSL (Goa Shipyard Limited) Yard 1259, 2nd Frigate under Project 1135.6 being built for the Indian Navy in Vasco da Gama, Goa and highlighted GSL's commitment to 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat.'
Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration (CGA) issued a strong condemnation of China for supporting illegal fishing activities near Dongsha Islands in the South China Sea, as reported by Focus Taiwan.
The 4th National Sagarmala Apex (NSAC) meeting decided to boost port-led development and enhance the maritime infrastructure of the country. The meet reviewed the implementation status of key projects under the "Sagarmala", the flagship programme of the Ministry of Port Shipping & Waterw
The 7th UAE aid ship, the ''Zayed Humanitarian Ship'', docked at the Egyptian Port of Al Arish on Monday. Its arrival coincides with the holy month of Ramadan and ahead of the Zayed Humanitarian Day, in preparation for delivering aid to the Gaza Strip.
Two ships carrying 35,000 tonnes of rice from India and Vietnam have arrived at Chittagong port, Bangladesh Food Ministry said in a statement on Monday.