Iran asks US to prove it wants peace by lifting blockade"Iran is prepared to give diplomacy another chance if we see strong evidence of a sincere desire on the part of the US to achieve a just an...
22 Oct, 2026, 06.51 AM IST
AMFI reshuffle: NSE may get largecap status, SBI Fund Management may become midcap in H1 CY27Nuvama expects NSE to enter the largecap category and SBI Funds Management to become a midcap in AMFI’s H1 CY27 reshuffle. Bosch, Siemens E...
05 Oct, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
In Iowa, soaring cancer rates emerge as a key midterms issueCancer has emerged as an unusual bipartisan campaign issue in Iowa’s midterm races as the state confronts the second-highest cancer rate in...
29 Sep, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
Delhi set to roll out electric-solar Yamuna cruises; Sarbananda Sonowal reviews workAs per an official statement, the project—located upstream of the Wazirabad Barrage between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur—is set to offer a gree...
18 Nov, 2025, 09.29 PM IST
Four kilometre stretch of Yamuna to be developed for cruise tourismThe Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) and Delhi government have agreed to develop a four-kilometre portion of the Yamuna river for...
12 Mar, 2025, 02.52 PM IST
Soon you could enjoy a Yamuna water taxi in Delhi at these locationsThe Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) is all set to partner with the Delhi government to develop a 4-kilometre stretch of the Yamu...
11 Mar, 2025, 02.44 PM IST
Delhi Govt plans to revitalise River Yamuna with solar-powered ferry, cruise service to boost tourismThe Delhi government is set to launch a ferry and cruise service along a 7-8 km stretch of the Yamuna River to boost tourism and promote su...
02 Mar, 2025, 05.10 PM IST
Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurates new inland waterways terminal at Jogighopa; 110 MT of coal, stone chips sent to BangladeshUnion Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the Inland Waterways Terminal at Jogighopa, Assam, sending the first shipment to Bangladesh. ...
18 Feb, 2025, 07.03 PM IST
German warships await orders on crossing sensitive Taiwan StraitTwo German warships are awaiting orders from Berlin to potentially pass through the Taiwan Strait next month, a move that could escalate te...
19 Aug, 2024, 01.28 PM IST
Government expects investment worth Rs 3.39 lakh cr during Maritime India Summit"The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW) is in process of finalising more than 487 MoUs for investments worth approx Rs 3.39...
01 Mar, 2021, 08.20 PM IST
After navigating pandemic shocks, MoPSW sets sail for Ramayana cruise, increased ship recycling worksFrom the shipping ministry being rechristened as Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) to initiatives for boosting inland water...
30 Dec, 2020, 04.20 PM IST
Shipping Ministry waives off waterway usage charges to promote inland waterwaysThe shipping ministry on Friday said it has waived off waterway usage charges in a bid to promote inland waterways as a cheaper mode of tra...
24 Jul, 2020, 06.11 PM IST
Investment in 17 entities under shipping ministry hiked to Rs 5,778 cr for FY'20Blue economy refers to sustainable use of marine resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods and jobs while preserving the health o...
03 Feb, 2019, 12.46 PM IST
NGT notice to Centre, Delhi government on Yamuna water taxi projectThe Authority has sought permission to construct eco- friendly "water taxi project" on Yamuna, declared as National Waterway 110 under Nati...
12 Sep, 2016, 04.33 PM IST
WB government proposes to introduce inland waterways servicesWest Bengal government has proposed to introduce inland waterways services along 12 rivers in West Bengal to reduce congestion on roads.
27 Aug, 2015, 04.10 PM IST
China to step up investments in infrastructureNDRC approved 34 billion yuan ($5.56 billion) for transportation infrastructure, which included railways, roads, airports and waterways.
22 Feb, 2015, 02.37 PM IST
Inland waterways bill to be introduced in Parliament: Nitin GadkariGadkari said that Centre would introduce Inland Waterways Bill to convert 110 Indian rivers into transport channels during forthcoming Parl...
10 Feb, 2015, 10.08 PM IST