India's export ambitions need more than infrastructure, says BCBAAs India pursues its economic ambitions, the customs and logistics ecosystem will play a pivotal role in enhancing trade competitiveness an...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
CISF to integrate facial recognition data from major airportsThe Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is planning a nationwide data fusion centre in Delhi to integrate facial recognition data from...
22 Jun, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
West Bengal's Rs 4.39 lakh crore Budget under BJP aims to bury 'syndicate raj', woo investorsWest Bengal's new government unveiled a Rs 4.39 lakh crore budget prioritizing fiscal restructuring and job creation. Finance Minister Swap...
22 Jun, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
Shipping authority directs placement agencies to restrict deployment of Indians in conflict zoneIndian seafarers are being restricted from deployment to conflict zones. This directive follows a US military strike on a commercial vessel...
14 Jun, 2026, 07.19 PM IST
Will increase seafarer repatriations if needed: Shipping Ministry’s Mukesh MangalIndia plans to increase efforts to bring back its seafarers from West Asia if needed. Currently, 18,000 Indian seafarers are in the region....
11 Jun, 2026, 09.23 PM IST
India unveils Port Performance Index, maritime digital reforms to boost global competitivenessSarbananda Sonowal said, “We have introduced the Logistics Port Performance Index (LPPI) for FY 2024-25. It is a major step towards improvi...
29 May, 2026, 09.28 PM IST
Jairam Ramesh flags violation of FRA in clearance of Great Nicobar Island Project, urges action from Ministry of Tribal AffairsIn a letter addressed to Jual Oram, Ramesh argued that the project proceeds in direct violation of the Forest Rights Act (FRA) and the righ...
27 May, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
Sonowal unveils roadmap for maritime reforms, digital governance under Viksit Bharat 2047Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal is driving India's maritime sector forward. A comprehensive reform roadmap aims to boost ease of doing bu...
25 May, 2026, 09.44 PM IST
Ebola watch: Health Ministry directs states, UTs to bolster surveillanceIndia is enhancing its readiness for Ebola. The Union Health Ministry has directed states to boost surveillance and hospital preparedness. ...
22 May, 2026, 07.52 PM IST
Rules for faster full and final settlement, annual leave encashment & other provisions are already effective under new labour code even without state government notification, know what it meansNew labour code provisions are now effective across India from November 21, 2025. Employee benefits like faster full and final payments and...
22 May, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
Cyprus pitches itself as base for Indian firms expanding in Europe, announces Mumbai trade hubOn September 1, 2026, Cyprus will establish a trade office in Mumbai, aiming to open new pathways for Indian entrepreneurs into European ma...
21 May, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
CBIC allows remote clearance for sea cargoThe Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has introduced new procedures for vessel entry and departure. Customs officers will now gra...
21 May, 2026, 01.11 AM IST
No Ebola case in India yet, centre reviews preparedness after WHO declares global health emergencyIndia's Health Ministry held a high-level meeting to assess preparedness for Ebola Virus Disease following a WHO declaration. Officials con...
20 May, 2026, 09.45 PM IST
AAIB suggests formal framework for collaboration involving itself, DGCA, defence authoritiesA near-miss incident involving an Air India plane and an Indian Navy helicopter at Port Blair airport has prompted a key recommendation. Th...
19 May, 2026, 09.50 PM IST
India monitors Ebola outbreak in DRC, Uganda; preparedness measures strengthenedIndia is closely watching the Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. The nation is enhancing its surveillance...
18 May, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
Labour Ministry notifies final rules for the Wage Code & Industrial Relations CodeWith Friday’s notification, the government has paved the way for the fixing of floor wages in India under the Code on Wages and setting up ...
08 May, 2026, 10.37 PM IST
India steadily positioning itself as competitive maritime nation: Shipping secretaryIndia is strengthening its position as a maritime power. Policy changes, infrastructure growth, and private sector engagement are driving t...
29 Apr, 2026, 11.14 AM IST