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India needs to build dual-use ports on war footing. It’s critical for trade and security interests

It is no secret that China has over the past decade mounted an all-out effort to encircle India in the Indian Ocean region by securing access to foreign ports for dual use.

A tale of two protests in Kerala. And Adani’s Vizhinjam port at the heart of it

Led by priests of the Latin Catholic Church, protestors have been camping on site for 136 days now & clashes have so far seen as many as 80 people injured & a police station attacked.

Tajpur, set to be Bengal’s 1st deep sea port, could become ‘maritime gateway for eastern region’

To be developed by Adani Group, the port will be built on unused land with no need to demolish, remodel existing structure, making it state's 1st greenfield port in close to 50 years.

India’s Covid crisis is threatening to stall port operations, could affect global supply chains

Around 21.9 million tons of cargo is scheduled to arrive in May but with labor shortages and force majeure at some ports, many of the vessels could see discharge delays.

Chaos hits Indian ports as coronavirus lockdown hurts operations

Shipping ministry has advised ports they may consider Covid-19 as grounds for invoking force majeure, absolving companies from meeting contractual commitments.

This Modi govt proposal could ease Mumbai, Kolkata space crunch, bring much-needed revenue

Shipping Ministry has identified 9,000 acres of port land in Kolkata, Mumbai & Gujarat that it hopes to lease out to private developers.  

Cruise giant looks to expand in Southeast Asia as China leads industry boom

Demand for cruising, once confined largely to retirees, is outpacing the rest of the leisure sector as keener prices and a wider range of stopoffs and activities broaden its appeal.

Our harbours may be vulnerable for 20 years, and Indian Navy can’t do much

Indian Navy’s sole remaining mine-sweeping and mine-hunting vessel is due for de-commissioning soon.

Indian ports are clogging up with coal as railway capacity struggles to keep up

India’s infrastructure lacks the capacity needed for an expanding economy and increasing consumption.

India’s grip on strategic port in Iran loosens as China enters the picture

The next trigger for increasing geopolitical tensions between India and China could be the port of Chabahar,1,800 kilometers from Tehran in Iran.

On Camera

Telangana spoke up for Muslim vendor who was attacked. South is different from the North

A poor Muslim man from Kurnool, selling khoya buns during the Medaram Jatara in Telangana, was harassed by some YouTubers and surrounded by a mob over allegations of 'food jihad'.

Venezuela crude returns to India’s oil basket. But only as ‘supplementary’ supply

Indian refiners are testing Venezuelan barrels again as Russian supply sinks, but analysts say volumes will remain limited due to refinery constraints & supply capacity.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.