News for 'Port Trust'

Border row with India will take time to settle, open to talks: China

Border row with India will take time to settle, open to talks: China

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, in his meeting with Chinese counterpart Dong Jun in Qingdao on June 26, proposed that India and China should solve the "complex issues" under a structured roadmap comprising steps to de-escalate tensions along the frontiers and rejuvenate the existing mechanism to demarcate the borders.

Kolhapur: Thousands march to bring back Mahadevi from Vantara

Kolhapur: Thousands march to bring back Mahadevi from Vantara

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

Thousands of people participated in a 'silent march' in Kolhapur on Sunday, demanding that 36-year-old female elephant Mahadevi (also called Madhuri), be brought back from Vantara wildlife rescue, treatment, and rehabilitation centre in Gujarat's Jamnagar district.

Mumbai Port plans helibase for oil cos

Mumbai Port plans helibase for oil cos

Rediff.com11 Aug 2005

Mumbai Port Trust is planning to develop an alternate helibase at the dock premises to assist oil companies in their exploration activities.

Gammon emerges top bidder for Mumbai port

Gammon emerges top bidder for Mumbai port

Rediff.com29 Dec 2006

Gammon India and L&T were the only bidders left in the fray for the project

Duty sops planned for private ports

Duty sops planned for private ports

Rediff.com15 Sep 2003

Avoid adding new complexities, Rajnath tells China

Avoid adding new complexities, Rajnath tells China

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has conveyed to his Chinese counterpart Admiral Dong Jun that India and China should maintain the positive momentum in the bilateral ties and avoid adding new complexities.

India refuses to sign SCO document that skipped Pak terror

India refuses to sign SCO document that skipped Pak terror

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

In his address, Singh said there should be "no double standards" in combating terrorism and urged the SCO member nations to condemn the menace with unity.

Indian ports stuck with over 600 tonnes of toxic waste

Indian ports stuck with over 600 tonnes of toxic waste

Rediff.com18 Oct 2010

There are over 600 tonnes of hazardous substances in seven of India's 12 major ports.

Need to address de-escalation: Jaishankar in Beijing

Need to address de-escalation: Jaishankar in Beijing

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

India and China should build on 'good progress' in normalising the bilateral ties to address border-related issues including de-escalation, and it is essential to avoid 'restrictive trade measures and roadblocks', External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday during talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi.

Philippine port operator gets security nod

Philippine port operator gets security nod

Rediff.com4 Dec 2006

After a delay of four months, Indian intelligence agencies have given security clearance to International Container Terminal Services Inc

80 hazardous cylinders in Mumbai port premises

80 hazardous cylinders in Mumbai port premises

Rediff.com25 Jul 2010

The National Disaster Response Force, which is undertaking neutralisation of chlorine gas from cylinders at Mumbai Port Trust the gas leakage incident, said 80 more hazardous gas cylinders were found in the MPT premises in south Mumbai. Among the 136 cylinders lying in the MPT since 13 years -- one of which leaked on July 14 -- nearly 100 cylinders contained chlorine gas, the NDRF said.

Mumbai boat tragedy: 'People were screaming, crying'

Mumbai boat tragedy: 'People were screaming, crying'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

'In my career, I have never witnessed such an incident'

Yoga At The Gateway Of India

Yoga At The Gateway Of India

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

BSF, CISF and NCC personnel performed yoga along with students at the Gateway of India.

Mumbai: 1 killed, 3 injured in port fire

Mumbai: 1 killed, 3 injured in port fire

Rediff.com11 May 2011

One person was killed and three others were injured in a fire that broke out in a container yard near Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust at Uran in Navi Mumbai on Wednesday, resulting in an explosion, police said.

India to get 13th major port at Vadhavan in Maharashtra

India to get 13th major port at Vadhavan in Maharashtra

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

With development of the Vadhavan port, India will break into the countries with top 10 container ports in the world.

India accelerates Iranian port project after US-Iran thaw

India accelerates Iranian port project after US-Iran thaw

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

India's involvement in the port development was not strictly under the international sanctions that had been imposed on Iran.

Trump Has Become A Reset Button

Trump Has Become A Reset Button

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

Trump's sweeping tariffs and penalties on China-built ships have turned global shipping into the front line of economic war, observes Shyam G Menon.

Ferry sinks off Mumbai coast as Navy boat rams it; 13 killed, 99 rescued

Ferry sinks off Mumbai coast as Navy boat rams it; 13 killed, 99 rescued

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Two passengers died and 75 others were rescued after a speed boat crashed into a ferry off the Mumbai coast. The ferry, carrying 80 passengers and five crew members, was on its way to Elephanta Islands when the speed boat circled it before crashing into it. The Navy and Coast Guard launched a massive rescue operation, with 11 Navy boats, three Marine Police boats, and a Coast Guard boat deployed. Four helicopters were also involved in the search and rescue operation. Police, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority personnel, and local fishermen are assisting in the rescue efforts. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that seven to eight passengers remain missing.

Ceasefire, But Pakistan's Cyber War Continues

Ceasefire, But Pakistan's Cyber War Continues

Rediff.com26 May 2025

More than one million cybersecurity incidents were flagged within 10 days.

S Korean sailor killed in tanker blaze off Mumbai port

S Korean sailor killed in tanker blaze off Mumbai port

Rediff.com24 Mar 2012

Three persons were injured in a fire that broke out on Saturday in a boat off the Mumbai coast.

How India Won Back Maldives's Trust

How India Won Back Maldives's Trust

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

The avoidable stresses and strains in ties helped in one way. It showed for the entire region how a matured India handled diplomatic relations, especially with a smaller and suspicious neighbour, with practised dignity and patience, unruffled by provocations in word, deed and action, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

India, Sri Lanka to ink major defence pact 40 yrs after IPKF intervention

India, Sri Lanka to ink major defence pact 40 yrs after IPKF intervention

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

The two sides are also likely to firm up a currency swap framework and seal several other agreements including one on debt restructuring following talks between Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Disanayaka on April 5, people familiar with the matter said.

Another Russian found dead in Odisha, 3rd in fortnight

Another Russian found dead in Odisha, 3rd in fortnight

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

The Russian, identified as Milyakov Sergey, was found dead in a ship anchored at Paradip Port in Jagatsinghpur district.

Has US Averted India-Pakistan War?

Has US Averted India-Pakistan War?

Rediff.com2 May 2025

The 'mediation' by the United States from behind the scene on the diplomatic track appears to be once again working, which calls on both Delhi and Islamabad to show restraint and pull back from a military confrontation, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Govt may fund strategically important Iranian port

Govt may fund strategically important Iranian port

Rediff.com30 May 2014

JNPT, the country's largest container port at Navi Mumbai, and Kandla in Gujarat's Kutch, the largest port by total cargo, will come together to form a Special Purpose Vehicle to operate the terminal at Chabahar, under a revenue-share agreement with the Port and Maritime Organisation, Iran.

India throws open its ports to cruise tourism

India throws open its ports to cruise tourism

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

A task force, under the chairmanship of the secretary (tourism), with the secretary (shipping) as co-chairperson, has been constituted to promote cruise tourism in the country, reports Megha Manchanda.

Will Trump-Putin Reach A Deal On Ukraine?

Will Trump-Putin Reach A Deal On Ukraine?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

Putin is keen on establishing a good personal rapport with Trump and anchor a meaningful US-Russia partnership, realistic enough to accept that Trump is as good an American president as Russia would ever get, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

66 of 2,000 people on Goa cruise ship test Covid +ve

66 of 2,000 people on Goa cruise ship test Covid +ve

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

The cruise liner, where the Narcotics Control Bureau busted a high-profile rave party in October last year, was carrying hordes of New Year revellers.

Karnataka Cong MLA gets 7-yr jail for theft, illegal export of iron ore

Karnataka Cong MLA gets 7-yr jail for theft, illegal export of iron ore

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

A special court in Bengaluru has sentenced Congress MLA Sateesh Krishna Sail to seven years imprisonment and imposed hefty fines for theft and illegal export of seized iron ore from Belekeri port during 2009-10.

'It Was Madness'

'It Was Madness'

Rediff.com10 May 2025

'Even known names and social media handles went berserk by stating that Karachi has been attacked and an F-16 was shot down.'

Why did Iran eject India from port, oil field deals?

Why did Iran eject India from port, oil field deals?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

Iran's growing proximity to China may have also played a part.

'Tum Bhagwan Ke Dhoot Ho'

'Tum Bhagwan Ke Dhoot Ho'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

'Women and children were crying desperately for help.' 'We had to save them first.'

Lanka allows docking of Chinese ship at port amid India's concern

Lanka allows docking of Chinese ship at port amid India's concern

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

The ship will now arrive on August 16 and remain at the Hambantota port till August 22, they said.

The Scotsman Who Loves India

The Scotsman Who Loves India

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

'You have to separate the concept of India as a nation State which is very young and the Upanishadic wisdom which is timeless.'

Loveyapa Review: Love Yeah, Leads Pah!

Loveyapa Review: Love Yeah, Leads Pah!

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Khushi fares better in emotional scenes but her chemistry with Junaid has the passion of a toothpaste campaign, observes Sukanya Verma.

Infra assets worth over Rs 1.62 lakh cr to be monetised this fiscal: FinMin

Infra assets worth over Rs 1.62 lakh cr to be monetised this fiscal: FinMin

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Infrastructure assets worth over Rs 1.62 lakh crore are expected to be monetised during the current fiscal, Parliament was informed on Monday. The government had last year announced a Rs 6 lakh crore National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) to unlock value in infrastructure assets across sectors, ranging from power to road and railways in four years till 2025. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said about Rs 97,000 crore worth of public assets were monetised in the last fiscal (2021-22).

India, Sri Lanka sign major defence pact

India, Sri Lanka sign major defence pact

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a tri-services ceremonial welcome in Colombo, Sri Lanka, marking the first time such an honor has been bestowed upon a foreign leader. The welcome took place at the historic Independence Square, the venue for national day celebrations. Modi's visit comes as Sri Lanka shows signs of recovery from a recent economic crisis, with India playing a significant role in providing assistance. During the visit, both leaders are expected to discuss a range of issues, including defense cooperation, energy, and digital initiatives.

'Marwari' school of business keeps 3 generations of Ruia family under one roof

'Marwari' school of business keeps 3 generations of Ruia family under one roof

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Indian family-run business houses have in recent years seen ugly public spats between owners over control. But metals-to-ports conglomerate Essar's Ruia family seems to be an exception. Three generations of the Ruia family - founder brother Shashi and Ravi Ruia, their children and grandchildren - continue to live under one roof and jointly run the business empire.

China downplays India, US concerns as spy ship docks at Lankan port

China downplays India, US concerns as spy ship docks at Lankan port

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

China on Tuesday said the activities of its high-tech research vessel will not affect the security of any country and should not be 'obstructed' by any 'third party', as the ship berthed at Sri Lanka's strategic southern port of Hambantota amid Indian and United States concerns.