Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian Women’s Hockey Team for winning the Silver Medal at the Women’s Asia Cup 2025, praising their determination and team spirit. He expressed pride in their achievement and wished them success in the future.
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President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of the Federative Republic of Brazil is set to visit India from February 18 to 22, 2026, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During his visit, President Lula will attend the 2nd AI Impact Summit and engage in high-level diplomatic and business
The Sagarmala project, a major initiative by the Indian Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, has significantly enhanced India's maritime trade through strategic investments. By focusing on five key sectors—port modernization, port connectivity, port-led industrialization, coastal community development, and coastal shipping & inland water transport—the project
The Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority is developing container and coal berths at Balagarh to handle up to 2.7 MMTPA, lowering logistics costs and creating 2,600 jobs. Funded through EPC and PPP, it's set for completion in 2028. Source: Original Link
To reduce dependency on foreign shipping and bolster the indigenous fleet, the Government of India has introduced substantial maritime policy reforms. Enacting the Merchant Shipping Act, 2025, the reforms include modernizing the legal framework and introducing financial schemes to support the Indian shipbuilding sector. The measures further enhance maritime safety