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Ship Turnaround Time At Indian Ports Now Less Than A Day: Minister
The Indian ports have significantly improved operational efficiency, with the average turnaround time for ships reduced from 4 days to less than 1 day, outperforming many advanced nations
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Parliament Passes Bill To Simplify, Update Framework For Shipping Documents
The Bills of Lading Bill, 2025, which was passed by the Lok Sabha in March this year, was passed in the Rajya Sabha by a voice vote in the absence of the Opposition, who staged a walkout in the post-lunch session.
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Parliament Monsoon Session Highlights: Parliament Passes Bills Of Lading Bill To Simplify Legal Framework For Shipping Documents
In this Monsoon Session, the Congress is likely to seek a response to US President Donald Trump's claims about mediating a ceasefire between India and Pakistan in May.
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"Misleading To Make India-US Relations About China": S Jaishankar
S Jaishankar was responding to a question on how much of the India-US relationship is defined by its stance on China.
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Tesla Set to Open India Showrooms in July With Made-in-China EVs
Tesla's first set of cars have arrived in India — Model Y rear-wheel drive SUVs shipped from Tesla’s China factory. Tesla is set to open its first showroom in Mumbai as early as mid July, which will be followed by one in New Delhi, according to the people familiar with the matter.
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On Iran's Hormuz Strait Closure Plan, Union Minister's Oil Supply Assurance: 5 Points
India is closely tracking oil trends after reports indicated Iran plans to close the Strait of Hormuz following the US attack on three nuclear sites. The Strait is a key shipping route, through which a fifth of global oil and gas supply flows.
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Top Officer Told To Monitor Liberian Shipwreck Every 2 Hours: Minister
The Directorate General of Shipping has been directed to monitor the situation arising out of the capsizing and sinking of a Liberian cargo ship off the Kerala coast, at every two hours, Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Monday.
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Apple Exported $17 Billion in iPhones From India Last Year, Minister Says
US President Donald Trump’s levies on China — and his threat to impose a further 50 percent tariff — could push Apple to move more manufacturing toward India and countries in Southeast Asia. Still, a complete shift away from the company’s longtime manufacturing hub is unlikely in the short term.
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Defence Minister To Inaugurate Indian Ocean Ship SAGAR At Karwar Naval Base
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday inaugurated various infra projects at Karwar naval base in Karnataka.
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Indian Ports Bill, 2025 To Be Introduced In Lok Sabha Today
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, is set to introduce 'The Indian Ports Bill, 2025' in the Lok Sabha on Friday, according to the list of the business.
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US Sanctions Not To Hit India Oil Trade, Says Russian Minister
Last month, the US slapped new sanctions against Russia's energy trade. The sanctions targeted Russian oil producers Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas as well as 183 vessels that have shipped Russian oil.
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Greece To Impose Fee On Cruise Passengers To Mykonos And Santorini
Greece plans to impose a 20-euro levy on cruise ship visitors to the islands of Santorini and Mykonos during the peak summer season, in a bid to avert overtourism, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Sunday.
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Spain Denies Permission To Dock Ship Carrying Arms To Israel
Spain has refused permission for a ship carrying arms to Israel to dock at a Spanish port, Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said on Thursday.
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S Jaishankar Praises Iranian Counterpart On Release Of Indians On Seized Ship
India has urged Iran to release 17 Indians onboard a Portuguese cargo vessel seized by the Iranian military, and Tehran was quite responsive, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday.
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"Like-Minded Countries Of Indo Pacific Should Be Doing More": S Jaishankar
India has a long and distinguished maritime tradition whose civilisational imprint is still visible in this region, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday as he hailed the docking of an Indian Coast Guard ship here signified the deepe
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Ship Turnaround Time At Indian Ports Now Less Than A Day: Minister
The Indian ports have significantly improved operational efficiency, with the average turnaround time for ships reduced from 4 days to less than 1 day, outperforming many advanced nations
-
Parliament Passes Bill To Simplify, Update Framework For Shipping Documents
The Bills of Lading Bill, 2025, which was passed by the Lok Sabha in March this year, was passed in the Rajya Sabha by a voice vote in the absence of the Opposition, who staged a walkout in the post-lunch session.
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Parliament Monsoon Session Highlights: Parliament Passes Bills Of Lading Bill To Simplify Legal Framework For Shipping Documents
In this Monsoon Session, the Congress is likely to seek a response to US President Donald Trump's claims about mediating a ceasefire between India and Pakistan in May.
-
"Misleading To Make India-US Relations About China": S Jaishankar
S Jaishankar was responding to a question on how much of the India-US relationship is defined by its stance on China.
-
Tesla Set to Open India Showrooms in July With Made-in-China EVs
Tesla's first set of cars have arrived in India — Model Y rear-wheel drive SUVs shipped from Tesla’s China factory. Tesla is set to open its first showroom in Mumbai as early as mid July, which will be followed by one in New Delhi, according to the people familiar with the matter.
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On Iran's Hormuz Strait Closure Plan, Union Minister's Oil Supply Assurance: 5 Points
India is closely tracking oil trends after reports indicated Iran plans to close the Strait of Hormuz following the US attack on three nuclear sites. The Strait is a key shipping route, through which a fifth of global oil and gas supply flows.
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Top Officer Told To Monitor Liberian Shipwreck Every 2 Hours: Minister
The Directorate General of Shipping has been directed to monitor the situation arising out of the capsizing and sinking of a Liberian cargo ship off the Kerala coast, at every two hours, Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Monday.
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Apple Exported $17 Billion in iPhones From India Last Year, Minister Says
US President Donald Trump’s levies on China — and his threat to impose a further 50 percent tariff — could push Apple to move more manufacturing toward India and countries in Southeast Asia. Still, a complete shift away from the company’s longtime manufacturing hub is unlikely in the short term.
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Defence Minister To Inaugurate Indian Ocean Ship SAGAR At Karwar Naval Base
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday inaugurated various infra projects at Karwar naval base in Karnataka.
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Indian Ports Bill, 2025 To Be Introduced In Lok Sabha Today
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, is set to introduce 'The Indian Ports Bill, 2025' in the Lok Sabha on Friday, according to the list of the business.
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US Sanctions Not To Hit India Oil Trade, Says Russian Minister
Last month, the US slapped new sanctions against Russia's energy trade. The sanctions targeted Russian oil producers Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas as well as 183 vessels that have shipped Russian oil.
-
Greece To Impose Fee On Cruise Passengers To Mykonos And Santorini
Greece plans to impose a 20-euro levy on cruise ship visitors to the islands of Santorini and Mykonos during the peak summer season, in a bid to avert overtourism, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Sunday.
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Spain Denies Permission To Dock Ship Carrying Arms To Israel
Spain has refused permission for a ship carrying arms to Israel to dock at a Spanish port, Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said on Thursday.
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S Jaishankar Praises Iranian Counterpart On Release Of Indians On Seized Ship
India has urged Iran to release 17 Indians onboard a Portuguese cargo vessel seized by the Iranian military, and Tehran was quite responsive, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday.
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"Like-Minded Countries Of Indo Pacific Should Be Doing More": S Jaishankar
India has a long and distinguished maritime tradition whose civilisational imprint is still visible in this region, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday as he hailed the docking of an Indian Coast Guard ship here signified the deepe
