Gujarat: VGRC to open new doors of opportunities in Surat's textile sectorThe Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference will accelerate industrial growth in South Gujarat. This event aims to attract investments, connect...
27 Apr, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
Govt to boost Maritime Development Fund to ₹70,000 crore, nearly triple budget allocationThe Indian government is significantly increasing the Maritime Development Fund to ₹70,000 crore, aiming to bolster the maritime sector. Th...
14 Aug, 2025, 11.33 PM IST
Kiren Rijiju cites 1997 resolution, urges end to Rajya Sabha disruptions; 53 hours lost in current sessionUnion Minister Kiren Rijiju voiced concerns about repeated disruptions in the Rajya Sabha, referencing a 1997 resolution and appealing for ...
08 Aug, 2025, 10.46 AM IST
Parliament passes The Coastal Shipping BillAmidst opposition protests, Parliament has passed The Coastal Shipping Bill, 2025, aiming to boost domestic shipping and national security....
07 Aug, 2025, 03.41 PM IST
Lok Sabha passes Merchant Shipping (Amendment) BillThe Lok Sabha passed the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024, amidst opposition protests, aiming to modernize maritime legislation and address Ind...
06 Aug, 2025, 02.57 PM IST
Monsoon Session of Parliament: Economic bills on tax, shipping and minerals likely to be discussedParliament's Monsoon session is set to begin. Several economic bills are lined up for discussion. These bills focus on tax reforms and ship...
21 Jul, 2025, 01.16 PM IST
Lok Sabha passes Coastal Shipping Bill 2024; will give fillip to maritime commerce, says SonowalThe Lok Sabha has passed the Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024, aimed at regulating vessels trading in Indian coastal waters. Union Minister Sarb...
03 Apr, 2025, 10.08 PM IST
Coastal Shipping Bill introduced in Lok Sabha amid dinThe Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024, aimed at promoting coastal trade and encouraging Indian-flagged vessels operated by Indian citizens, was i...
02 Dec, 2024, 03.07 PM IST
Both Houses set to resume today after failing to conduct substantial business in first week of ParliamentThe Indian Parliament will resume on Monday at 11 am after disruptions in the first week. Opposition protests continue over the Adani issue...
02 Dec, 2024, 08.59 AM IST
FM Nirmala Sitharaman to move Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha tomorrowUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to move the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, in Lok Sabha, targeting amendments to maj...
01 Dec, 2024, 12.20 PM IST
India readies a sea change for domestic shipping as well as global shipping through key billsIndia will soon introduce two new shipping bills in parliament. These aim to grow coastal shipping and ease regulations. The bills address ...
25 Nov, 2024, 07.10 PM IST
Govt lists 15 bills including waqf bill for winter session of ParliamentThe Indian government has prepared 15 bills for the winter Parliament session, including five new ones. Key proposals include amendments to...
22 Nov, 2024, 01.44 AM IST
Plan in works to merge coastal shipping with inland waterwaysUnder the new bill, Indian ships will not require separate licences. It will be presumed that they have got approvals when the vessel is re...
17 Oct, 2024, 11.11 PM IST
Shipping Corporation, GE Shipping shares rally up to 5% ahead of Cabinet meeting todayShares of Shipping Corporation of India and Great Eastern Shipping Company rose on the BSE amid reports that the Centre may approve the Coa...
16 Oct, 2024, 11.42 AM IST
Cabinet nod likely on Coastal Shipping Bill in Dec; to boost coastal cargo movement: MandaviyaThe Coastal Shipping Bill, 2020, which proposes to do away with the requirement of trading licence for Indian flag vessels for coastal trad...
15 Nov, 2020, 11.34 AM IST
Centre proposes mandating license for foreign vessels engaged in coastal shipping in IndiaForeign vessels engaged in coastal shipping in India may be required to obtain a license from the Director-General of Shipping, besides bui...
29 Oct, 2020, 09.13 PM IST
Bill on 101 National Waterways to be in Parliament this session: GadkariDevelopment of waterways that are found feasible for navigation would commence from 2016-17. Multi-modal hubs would boost industry, employm...
09 Apr, 2015, 04.09 PM IST