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October 29, 2025 9:34 AM

PM Modi to attend Global Maritime CEO Forum in Mumbai today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Mumbai today to participate in key sessions of India Maritime Week 2025, being held at the NESCO Exhibition Centre. At around 4:00 p.m., the Prime Minister will address the Maritime Leaders Conclave and chair the Global Maritime CEO Forum, the flagship event of the week-long gathering. The Global Maritime CEO Forum will bring together chief executives of global maritime companies, major investors, policy-makers, innovators, and international partners to ...

October 27, 2025 10:19 PM

Nitin Gadkari stresses need for innovative ship financing at India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Monday addressed the India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai, where he underscored the importance of adopting innovative financial models to accelerate growth in India’s maritime sector. Speaking on the theme “Innovative Mechanisms for Ship Financing,” Gadkari called for greater private sector participation and creative funding strategies to strengthen India’s maritime infrastructure and competitiveness. Highlighting that India�...

October 27, 2025 10:05 PM

Amit Shah inaugurates ‘Deep Sea Fishing Vessels’, calls it milestone for cooperative-based Blue Economy

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday inaugurated ‘Deep Sea Fishing Vessels’ under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) at Mazgaon Dock, Mumbai, marking a major step towards modernising India’s marine fisheries sector and strengthening the cooperative movement along the nation’s coastline. The event was attended by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, and Union Minister of State for Cooperation Murlidhar Mohol. ...

October 27, 2025 2:27 PM

India poised to create new maritime history, says Amit Shah at India Maritime Week 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that India’s maritime position, democratic stability, and naval capabilities are playing a crucial role in bridging the Indo-Pacific and the Global South while contributing to development, security, and environmental sustainability through its growing maritime presence. Addressing the inauguration of the fourth India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai, Shah highlighted India’s rich maritime legacy, noting that historical evidence of trade from the anci...

October 20, 2025 3:55 PM

UK PM Keir Starmer extends wishes on Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday extended warm greetings to people across Britain and the world on the occasion of Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas. Recalling his recent visit to India, Starmer said he lit a diya in Mumbai as a symbol of devotion, joy, and renewed friendship between the two nations. "Wishing Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs across Britain a joyful and peaceful Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas. Earlier this month, I lit a diya in Mumbai as a symbol of devotion, joy, and renewed bonds. ...

October 7, 2025 3:19 PM

PM Modi to inaugurate Navi Mumbai airport, Mumbai Metro Line-3, and launch integrated mobility app on Wednesday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Maharashtra on 8–9 October, with major engagements in Navi Mumbai and Mumbai, including the inauguration of the Phase 1 of Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), the final phase of Mumbai Metro Line-3, and the launch of the “Mumbai One” integrated mobility app. The visit underscores the government’s focus on modern infrastructure, urban mobility, and skill development in the state. Navi Mumbai International Airport On Wednesday, PM Modi will u...

October 3, 2025 10:11 PM

Ashwini Vaishnaw, Japanese Minister review progress of Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train project in Surat and Mumbai

Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw and Japan’s Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport & Tourism Hiromasa Nakano on Friday reviewed the ongoing works of the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) Project, India’s first bullet train corridor. The Japanese Minister was accorded a traditional Garba welcome at Surat International Airport, where local leaders, including MP Mukesh Dalal, Mayor Daxesh Mavani, senior railway officials, and representatives from NHSRCL were pres...

September 11, 2025 2:25 PM

Rajnath Singh flags off historic all-women Tri-Service sailing expedition ‘Samudra Pradakshina’ from Mumbai

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday virtually flagged off ‘Samudra Pradakshina’, the world’s first Tri-service all-women circumnavigation sailing expedition, from the iconic Gateway of India in Mumbai. Addressing the event virtually from South Block, Singh hailed the expedition as a “glowing symbol of Nari Shakti, the jointness of the three Services, Aatmanirbhar Bharat, and India’s global vision.” He described the mission as not just a sailing voyage but also a “spiritual ...

August 20, 2025 9:39 AM

All 582 passengers stuck in Mumbai Monorail rescued, MMRDA to probe incident

All 582 passengers stuck in the Mumbai Monorail near Mysore Colony between Chembur and Bhakti Park were rescued by the Mumbai Fire Brigade of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) with the help of snorkel (ladder) vehicles on Tuesday. The rescue operation was successfully completed by the Mumbai Fire Brigade. According to BMC, a Monorail train (RST-4) was halted between Chembur and Bhakti Park, near Mysore Colony station, due to a technical glitch around 6:15 p.m. Passengers on the mono...

June 15, 2025 10:52 AM

NEP 2020 key to making India a global education hub: Dharmendra Pradhan

Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan said on Saturday that National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 envisions India as a global study destination, offering premium education at an affordable cost. He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of positioning India as a global knowledge hub the country is encouraging top international universities to establish campuses here, while empowering Indian higher education institutions to expand globally. He was speaking at an event titled ‘M...