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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy 09 Oct 2026, 06:59 PM IST

Cochin Shipyard Begins Steel Cutting for 70-Tonne Tug Order from Svitzer Denmark

Cochin Shipyard has marked the start of construction on a new series of 70-tonne bollard pull tugs for Svitzer A/S of Denmark, a contract that underscores India’s growing role in specialised maritime manufacturing. The TRAnsverse-class vessels are designed for demanding close-quarter operations and are expected to serve a wide range of ship types in difficult weather and tidal conditions.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy09 Oct 2026, 03:29 PM IST

Cochin Shipyard Begins Steel Cutting for 70-Tonne Bollard Pull Tugs for Svitzer A/S

Cochin Shipyard has commenced steel cutting for a new series of 70-tonne bollard pull tugs being built for Svitzer A/S of Denmark, marking a fresh export-linked order for India’s shipbuilding sector. The TRAnsverse-class vessels are designed for demanding close-quarter operations and are intended to serve a wide range of ship sizes and operating conditions, including difficult weather and tidal environments.

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National Governance & Policy09 Oct 2026, 02:12 AM IST

Cusat shifts classes online as chickenpox cases surge, postpones exams

Cochin University of Science and Technology has moved all classes on its Thrikkakara and Marine campuses online until October 16 after a sharp rise in chickenpox infections among students. The university has also asked infected students to leave hostels and postponed scheduled examinations as it moves to contain further spread.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy06 Oct 2026, 08:07 AM IST

CIAL’s User Fee Draws Scrutiny as Kochi Airport Expansion Needs Come Into Focus

The user fee at Kochi’s airport operator, Cochin International Airport Ltd., is facing renewed scrutiny amid questions over whether passengers are paying for routine operations rather than long-term capacity expansion. Critics argue the levy would be easier to justify if it were clearly tied to a second runway, a project that could strengthen the airport’s future growth case. The debate highlights a broader policy tension in Indian aviation: how airports balance user charges, infrastructure financing and public acceptance.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy05 Oct 2026, 08:28 PM IST

CIAL User Fee Faces Renewed Scrutiny as Critics Question Airport Priorities

The user fee collected at Kochi’s Cochin International Airport Ltd. is drawing fresh scrutiny amid questions over whether passengers should continue paying without a clearer long-term infrastructure payoff. Critics argue the levy would be easier to justify if the airport authority were using it to finance a second runway, a project seen as central to future capacity and operational resilience.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace09 Oct 2026, 12:29 AM IST

Trump, Hegseth Unveil Arsenal-2 Shipyard in Maryland

President Donald J. Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced a new shipyard project, Arsenal-2, at a ceremony held at the future site in Sparrows Point, Maryland. The initiative signals a renewed push to expand U.S. naval industrial capacity at a time of heightened concern over shipbuilding bottlenecks, fleet readiness, and strategic competition at sea.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace08 Oct 2026, 09:20 PM IST

Trump, Hegseth Unveil Arsenal-2 Shipyard in Maryland

President Donald J. Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced plans for a new shipyard, Arsenal-2, at the future site in Sparrows Point, Maryland, framing the project as a strategic industrial expansion for U.S. naval power. The announcement signals a renewed federal emphasis on shipbuilding capacity, defense manufacturing, and maritime readiness at a time of intensifying global competition.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace08 Oct 2026, 10:15 AM IST

Trump, Hegseth Unveil Arsenal-2 Shipyard Plan in Maryland

President Donald J. Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced plans for a new shipyard, Arsenal-2, at Sparrows Point, Maryland, in a move framed as part of a broader effort to rebuild U.S. naval industrial capacity. The project underscores renewed attention to shipbuilding, maritime logistics and defence manufacturing at a time of intensifying strategic competition and persistent pressure on American industrial supply chains.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace08 Oct 2026, 04:17 AM IST

Trump, Hegseth Unveil Arsenal-2 Shipyard in Maryland as U.S. Pushes Industrial Expansion

President Donald J. Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced a new shipyard project, Arsenal-2, at Sparrows Point, Maryland, in a move framed as part of a broader effort to rebuild American maritime and defence-industrial capacity. The announcement signals renewed federal attention on shipbuilding, supply-chain resilience and strategic manufacturing at a time of intensifying global competition.

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National Governance & Policy07 Oct 2026, 11:23 PM IST

Rajnath Singh launches first Fleet Support Ship, lays keel of FSS-5 at Hindustan Shipyard

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday launched the first Fleet Support Ship and laid the keel of FSS-5 at Hindustan Shipyard, underscoring a major step in India’s naval logistics build-out. He said the programme would significantly strengthen the Navy’s reach, endurance and operational effectiveness across the Indian Ocean Region.

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Mazagon Dock Drops Thoothukudi Shipyard Plan After Land Constraint Emerges

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders has decided not to proceed with its proposed shipyard project in Thoothukudi after the availability of land emerged as the central obstacle, according to people familiar with the matter. The issue arose because Mazagon Dock and Hyundai were understood to be seeking the same land parcel, complicating the project’s viability and prompting a reassessment.

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