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Sagarmanthan 2026: India Woos Maritime Investment and Expands Fleet Footprint

India engaged international maritime partners at Sagarmanthan 2026, courting Saudi investment for mega port projects such as Vadhavan and ex...

By Policy & Regulatory Editorial Desk 2026-10-09
Ports, Shipping & Waterways

PM Modi Advocates Rules-Based Maritime Order at Sagarmanthan Dialogue

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a free, open, and rules-based maritime order during the third edition of the Sagarmanthan Dialogue i...

By Policy & Regulatory Editorial Desk 2026-10-08
Ports, Shipping & Waterways

Sagarmanthan 2026: India Pushes Global Maritime Alliances

India opened the third edition of the Sagarmanthan dialogue, launching an industry execution coalition for the India-EU Green Shipping Corri...

By Policy & Regulatory Editorial Desk 2026-10-08
Ports, Shipping & Waterways

Dibrugarh Resumes Direct River Cargo to Bangladesh

Upper Assam has dispatched its first international river shipment since independence, sending 540 metric tons of methanol from Bogibeel to D...

By Policy & Regulatory Editorial Desk 2026-10-07
Ports, Shipping & Waterways

17th Pension Adalat Resolves 84% of Grievances, Unlocks Major Arrears

The 17th All India Pension Adalat resolved 84.2 percent of long-pending disputes, clearing major delayed dues including a single Rs 2.02 cro...

By Policy & Regulatory Editorial Desk 2026-10-07

Official Ports, Shipping & Waterways Gazettes & Notifications

ADD investigation imports of Certain Counterbalance Forklifts exported from China PR and Japan
Ministry of Commerce and Industry · 9th October 2026 · Extra Ordinary · Union Government
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PRESS RELEASE ON the 382nd  REPORT OF The Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports on "Reforms and Strengthening of the National Testing Agency (NTA)"
Rajya Sabha Secretariat · 9th October 2026 · Press Release · Union Government
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MPA, Stella Mary’s College Sign MoU for Industry-Academia Collaboration
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways · 9th October 2026 · Press Release · Union Government
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CVD ssr investigations imports of Copper Tubes and Pipes exported from Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam
Ministry of Commerce and Industry · 8th October 2026 · Extra Ordinary · Union Government
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SSR investigation on imports of Ceramic Tableware and Kitchenware excluding Knives and Toilets items from China PR
Ministry of Commerce and Industry · 8th October 2026 · Extra Ordinary · Union Government
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9th National Review Workshop begins in Bastar, focusing on translating the vision of ‘Sahkar se Samriddhi’ into tangible grassroots outcomes
Ministry of Cooperation · 8th October 2026 · Press Release · Union Government
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Indian Coast Guard conducts 12th National Maritime Search & Rescue Exercise (SAREX-2026) off Paradip coast in Odisha
Ministry of Defence · 8th October 2026 · Press Release · Union Government
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Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal Puts Global Partnerships, Youth & Women at the Heart of India's Maritime Future
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways · 8th October 2026 · Press Release · Union Government
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CVD investigation imports of Insoluble Sulphur exported from China PR
Ministry of Commerce and Industry · 7th October 2026 · Extra Ordinary · Union Government
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Anti Subsidy investigation imports of Uncoated Writing and Printing Paper exported from Indonesia
Ministry of Commerce and Industry · 7th October 2026 · Extra Ordinary · Union Government
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Frequently Asked Questions on Ports, Shipping & Waterways Regulations

What autonomy do major ports enjoy under the Major Port Authorities Act?

The Act replaced the Tariff Authority for Major Ports (TAMP), granting port boards the freedom to fix market-driven tariffs and enter PPP contracts directly.

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