

India, Norway Firms Sign Maritime MoUs in Oslo
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, witnessed the signing of several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and a Memorandum of Intent (MoI) between Indian maritime firms and global partners at the Nor-Shipping 2025 event in Oslo. These agreements signal deeper cooperation in shipbuilding, offshore infrastructure, sustainable shipping, and digital maritime technologies.A major highlight was the MoI between Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE) and Germany’s Carsten Rehder Schiffsmakler und Rehder GmbH & Co. KG for the construction of four ..

India Showcases Maritime Vision at Nor-Shipping
Union Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal delivered the keynote address at the India Country Session, India@Nor-Shipping in Oslo, where he outlined India’s strategic maritime growth ambitions. He emphasised the nation’s favourable investment climate, shipbuilding capacity, green port initiatives, and innovative financing to position India as a leading maritime force.Speaking at the event, Sonowal stated that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, India is progressing towards the goals of Viksit Bharat and Atmanirbhar Bharat, with the maritime sector playing a pivotal role in enabl..

Aadhaar Logs 2.11 Billion Authentications in May
Aadhaar number holders completed over 2.11 billion authentication transactions in May 2025, pushing the cumulative total to more than 152.23 billion since the system's inception, according to data released by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI).This marks a notable increase over both April 2025 and May 2024, which recorded 2.01 billion authentications. The continued growth highlights Aadhaar's expanding role in digital governance, efficient welfare delivery, and as a key enabler of ease of living for millions across India.The UIDAI reported that its AI/ML-powered face authenti..