Sonowal unveils Rs 1,500 crore plan to build Puri International Cruise Terminal

IANS | November 3, 2026 9:29 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal unveiled a Rs 1,500 crore development plan for the Puri International Cruise Terminal on Tuesday, to be taken up by the Paradip Port Authority (PPA) in partnership with the Odisha government, according to an official statement issued by the Ministry.

India and France discuss climate finance, COP31 priorities

IANS | November 3, 2026 9:12 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) India and France on Tuesday discussed biodiversity conservation, energy transition, climate finance and priorities for COP31 while reiterating committment to strengthening cooperation through the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI).