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| | PM highlighted a recent landmark decision to invest approximately 17,000 crore rupees to transform Thoothukudi’s VOC Port into a World-Class Mega Container and Green Energy Hub, capable of accommodating ultra-large container vessels CHENNAI : Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for various development projects worth over ₹13,000 crore across Tamil Nadu. The initiatives included those in the road and rail transport and petroleum sectors. |
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| | New facilities to boost EXIM cargo handling, seafarer welfare and cruise passenger experience CHENNAI: The Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, inaugurated four key infrastructure projects at Chennai Port Authority on October 11, 2026, involving a total investment of ₹158.17 crore. The projects are aimed at strengthening cargo-handling capabilities, improving facilities for seafarers and enhancing services for cruise passengers. |
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| | PARADIP: Paradip Port Authority (PPA) has reaffirmed its commitment to implementing the One Nation One Port (ONOP) Initiative aimed at standardising port procedures, streamlining operations and improving the ease of doing business across India’s major ports. |
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| | CHENNAI: Kamarajar Port Limited (KPL) celebrated its 27th Corporate Day on Sunday, marking 27 years of growth, transformation and contributions to India’s maritime sector. The occasion celebrated the port’s legacy of achievements while reaffirming its commitment to strengthening port infrastructure, enhancing operational efficiency and supporting the nation’s economic progress. |
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| | GANDHINAGAR : Gujarat Maritime University (GMU) has successfully concluded a specialised Capacity Building Programme on Maritime Law, Governance, and Administration for Group ‘A’ officers of the Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA), India. Conducted from September 28 to October 8, 2026, the programme aimed to strengthen professional knowledge and institutional capabilities in maritime legislation, regulatory frameworks, governance and administration. |
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| | NEW DELHI: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Sunday condemned attacks on two commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz region, including a drone attack on tanker MT Petro Dolphin that left two Indian seafarers missing, and called for immediate de-escalation and resolution of the ongoing conflict through dialogue and diplomacy. |
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| | SOHAR: A drone attack on tanker MT PETRO DOLPHIN at Sohar Anchorage off the coast of Oman on October 11 has left two Indian seafarers missing, while nine other Indian crew members have been successfully rescued and reported safe, according to Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal. |
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| | KOLKATA: Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. (GRSE), a Navratna DPSU under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, on Saturday highlighted the landmark achievement of launching ‘Shreyas’, the third of four Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs) being built by the shipyard for the Indian Navy. |
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| | NEW DELHI: The Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) has reported strong operational performance for September 2026, with more than 13,833 trains operated across the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) network and freight movement exceeding 19,716 million Gross Tonne Kilometres (GTKM). |
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| | UDAIPUR : Container Corporation of India Limited (CONCOR) has expanded its domestic logistics network with the successful launch of a new containerised rail freight service connecting CMCK (Khemli, Udaipur) in Rajasthan with ICDW (Whitefield, Bengaluru) in Karnataka. |
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| | LONDON: Ships have been struck in the Strait of Hormuz nearly every day this month, according to the International Maritime Organization. Between Oct. 1 and Tuesday, nine ships – mostly crude oil tankers – were struck in the Strait of Hormuz or off the coast of Oman, according to the IMO. Two additional ships were hit since, with one struck on Wednesday and another struck on Friday, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations. |
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| | FLORIDA: The United States military announced on Saturday that it had disabled a Panama-flagged commercial cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman after the crew allegedly ignored warnings and attempted to breach Washington’s naval blockade against Iran, amid escalating tensions across regional shipping corridors. |
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| | RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has said it will “firmly” retaliate against an attack on Riyadh’s international airport on Saturday in which at least 12 people were killed, as Yemen’s Houthis claimed a new attack on Saudi’s main air hub on Sunday which resulted in fresh injuries. |
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| | BEIJING: China’s economic growth forecast for 2026 has been raised, as strong high-tech exports partly offset continued weakness in domestic consumption and investment. AI-related exports support growth; China vulnerable to downside risk Property downturn continues to restrain consumption, investment Ageing population, weak domestic demand to weigh on growth trajectory
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