port modernisation

India is pivoting towards Europe as traditional partnerships become unreliable. The burgeoning India-Italy relationship, spearheaded by Prime Ministers Modi and Meloni, is central to this strategy. This partnership is building crucial economic architecture, including the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor and a potential EU Free Trade Agreement, positioning Europe as India's primary strategic focus.

Visakhapatnam becomes a key hub for Indian Railways' freight modernization with the inauguration of its first 9000 HP electric locomotive maintenance depot. This marks the start of a four-depot network for these powerful, domestically manufactured locomotives, ensuring sustained performance through a 35-year lifecycle partnership with Siemens.

The 2026 election results in Bengal are a watershed moment that goes beyond simply altering the ruling party; it highlights the disintegration of a longstanding political regime. The BJP's sweeping triumph, driven by issues of illegal crossings and adjustments to voter lists, reflects a rising call for firmer governance.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveiled a roadmap for southern India's transportation, highlighting a proposed bullet train network connecting key cities like Amaravati, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru, Pune, and Mumbai. This initiative aims to foster economic integration by drastically reducing travel times.

In a communication to all zones, the Railway Board has directed them to conduct detailed inspections of train rakes and prepare time-bound action plans to address deficiencies in passenger amenities.

Saudi Arabia has launched five new rail logistics routes to accelerate cargo movement and reduce transport costs, connecting Gulf ports with key economic hubs. This initiative aims to enhance supply chain efficiency, ease highway congestion, and position the Kingdom as a vital link in global trade under Vision 2030.

P.K. Sekarbabu, seeking a third term in Harbour, campaigns with a blend of his anthem and intimate appeals to voters. He highlights DMK's welfare schemes while addressing concerns about port modernization and livelihoods. His opponents criticize the incumbent for unaddressed local issues, while new candidates face challenges in a small constituency.

Tata Group's senior leadership visited Dhamra Port to explore long-term logistics solutions, coinciding with the berthing of its first Cape Size iron ore vessel for Tata Steel. The visit highlighted Dhamra's capability to handle large bulk cargo and support India's steel sector, with discussions focusing on capacity augmentation and modernization.

On most days, India's economic heartbeat is invisible. It does not pulse through stock exchanges or policy corridors but across vast, restless waters where ships move quietly between continents. Yet, when conflict erupts in narrow choke points like the Strait of Hormuz, that invisible system becomes the country’s most visible vulnerability. The ongoing tensions have done exactly that, forcing India to confront a reality it has long managed but rarely foregrounded.

Various developmental works including port modernisation, port-led industrialisation and coastal community development projects to the tune of Rs 46,745 crore are being planned in Andhra Pradesh as part of the port-led development projects, said an official release on Friday.

Even as the Visakhapatnam Port Trust (VPT) continues to encourage the participation of private players in its ongoing modernisation march, VPT chairman Ajeya Kallam indicated that the modernization process may cost more than 1000 to 1,500 unskilled and class-4 employees their jobs.

If everything goes as planned by the Visakhapatnam Port Trust (VPT) authorities, modernisation of port will be complete by 2019.

Kerala's 2026 elections are a promise war. LDF, UDF, and NDA offer welfare, jobs, and growth. Welfare is now a baseline. Parties compete on scale and delivery. Voters seek sustainability and governance. Promises target all sections. Implementation is the real test amid fiscal challenges. This election is a referendum on competing models.

Union minister of ports, shipping, and waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, said around 120 projects worth more than 1 lakh crore have been identified under the Sagarmala scheme in Andhra Pradesh.