PM renames Shipping Ministry to 'Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways'

'Work is being done so that the country's sea area emerges as an important part of Atmanirbhar Bharat', Modi said

About 63,000 passengers, crew onboard ships from China not allowed to disembark

Of these 63,000 crew and passengers onboard these ships, 56,000 reached the major ports

The highest growth of 19.66 per cent was registered by Kamarajar Port.

In-flight connectivity norms will also cover maritime transport.

This is the first time that the negotiations have happened in a cordial way.

Three major ports including Visakhapatnam Port plan to pick up government stake in the company.

A plan is under way to sell the 23-storey prime property to raise funds for the cash-strapped airline.

Shipping ministry has allowed India's largest oil firm to import one cargo of crude oil from US every month.

To promote cruise tourism, an action plan is also on anvil that will bring India at par with international standards.