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Will Rs 25,000-crore Tajpur port project become reality? BJP's rise to power in Bengal revives hopes
West Bengal | May 06, 2026, 02:30 PM ISTBJP registered a massive victory in the West Bengal Assembly elections, accumulating 207 seats in the 294-member House and ending the Trinamool Congress’s 15-year rule.
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Russian oil tanker Aqua Titan bound for China arrives in India, first of seven ships diverted
India | Mar 22, 2026, 01:02 PM ISTRussian oil tanker, Aqua Titan, arrived at Mangaluru after being diverted from its original route to China. It is the first of several such vessels now heading to India.
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Iran strikes oil storage tanks at Oman's Salalah Port using drones, massive fire erupts | Watch
World | Mar 12, 2026, 08:16 AM ISTIran reportedly launched drone attacks on oil storage tanks at Oman's Salalah Port, causing massive fire and smoke. Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq expressed strong displeasure to the Iranian leadership, urging respect for Omani territory.
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Beyond charging: 5 Surprising ways to use your smartphone’s USB-C port
Technology | Dec 26, 2025, 05:20 PM ISTBeyond charging, your USB-C port is a hub for productivity. Here's how you can unlock its full potential with these 5 clever ways.
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PM Modi inaugurates Vizhinjam Port: 'Event will give sleepless nights to many' | Top Quotes
India | May 02, 2025, 12:23 PM ISTPM Modi said that in the future coastal cities will be center of India's economic growth. He lauded the Adani Group for building the Vizhinjam Port.
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Vizhinjam port: PM Modi inaugurates India's first transshipment hub | Key features, significance
India | May 02, 2025, 11:44 AM ISTLocated in Thiruvananthapuram, the deep-sea port is India’s first dedicated container transshipment hub which will aid in enhancing connectivity and provide a global platform to India in maritime trade.
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5 Key things to know before porting your number from Jio to Airtel
Technology | Nov 14, 2024, 08:19 PM ISTSwitching from Jio to Airtel could enhance your mobile experience if Airtel’s coverage, plans, and benefits meet your requirements. By understanding these factors beforehand, you’ll have a smoother transition without surprises.
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Vadhavan: PM Modi to inaugurate India's largest port project in Palghar today | Know all about it
Maharashtra | Aug 30, 2024, 12:07 PM ISTJointly developed by Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) and Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB), the Vadhavan Mega port is expected to significantly boost India’s cargo handling capacity by 2030, strengthening its strategic importance in global trade.
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Chinese research vessel, over which India raised concerns, departs from Maldives
World | Feb 28, 2024, 11:22 PM ISTThe Chinese research vessel Xiang Yang Hong 3 docked on February 23 in Thilafushi, about 7.5 km to the west of Male despite India's concerns over alleged surveillance. The China-friendly Maldives government said the ship won't conduct any research in Maldivian waters.
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'On alert, employees safe': Adani Group on safety of Israel's Haifa Port amid war with Hamas
Business | Oct 09, 2023, 08:44 PM IST"We have taken measures to ensure safety of our employees and all of them are safe," said the Adani Group's spokesperson. Over 700 people have been killed in Israel after Hamas launched a barrage of rockets.
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China not allowed to use Hambantota Port for military purposes: Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe
World | Aug 16, 2022, 08:46 PM ISTSri Lanka can be said to have fallen into a debt trap, sinking deeply into debt before effectively handing over the port’s control to China
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Op Samudra Setu: Indian Navy's ship leaves Port of Male with Indian citizens
News | Jun 21, 2020, 10:53 PM ISTIndian Navy Ship (INS) Airavat left Port of Male in Maldives for Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu) after embarkation of 198 Indian citizens.
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Coronavirus scare: high alert in New Mangalore port, airport
India | Mar 03, 2020, 07:00 PM ISTWith the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) virus spreading to more countries and two more confirmed cases reported in India, the seaport and airport in Mangaluru have been put under high alert, officials said on Tuesday.
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Countdown for the launch of India's Cartosat-3 satellite in progress
India | Nov 26, 2019, 11:41 AM ISTAccording to Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the countdown for the launch of PSLV-XL rocket carrying India's Cartosat-3 and 13 nanosatellites from the US began at 7.28 a.m. The rocket is scheduled to blast off from the second launch pad at 9.28 a.m. on Wednesday.
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Andhra Pradesh government cancels agreement for Machilipatnam port
India | Aug 09, 2019, 07:04 AM ISTIn another major decision, Andhra Pradesh government on Thursday cancelled the concession agreement for development of Machilipatnam port.
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Sri Lanka formally hands over Hambantota port to China
World | Dec 09, 2017, 06:17 PM ISTFormer Sri Lankan Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayaka, last year had said that the island country owed China $8 billion.
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To counterpoise China, Sri Lanka to offer port development to India
World | Apr 19, 2017, 07:46 AM ISTSri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe will reportedly be on India visit in the last week of April, with an agenda to review bilateral ties ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit in May to take forward economic cooperation.
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Nitin Gadkari says alternatives to port corporatisation underway
Jun 05, 2015, 06:05 PM ISTMumbai: With employees opposing ports corporatisation, Union Shipping Minister Nitin Gadkari today said attempts are being made to find alternatives to upgrade ports and their services, beyond bringing them under the purview of the Companies
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India-Iran strategic Chabahar port to be operational by December 2016
India | May 24, 2015, 04:53 PM ISTNew Delhi: India expects the strategic Chabahar port in Iran, which will give sea-land access to Afghanistan bypassing Pakistan, to be operational by December next year, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said.Notwithstanding objections from the United
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Govt to start work on 12 smart cities at major ports with 50,000 crore investment
India | Feb 22, 2015, 02:39 PM ISTNew Delhi: Road transport minister Nitin Gadkari has said the government is working on an ambitious plan to build one smart city each at the country's 12 major ports. The plan estimates total investment of