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National Governance & Policy 16 Oct 2026, 03:19 AM IST

Green Visakha Seeks Cancellation of Data Centre Permissions After Rally in Visakhapatnam

Green Visakha has moved to press for the cancellation of permissions granted for proposed data centre projects in Visakhapatnam, escalating a local environmental and land-use dispute into a sharper policy challenge for Andhra Pradesh authorities. The demand comes a day after a public rally, signalling sustained civic pressure over the ecological and regulatory implications of large-scale digital infrastructure on the city’s coast.

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National Governance & Policy16 Oct 2026, 02:18 AM IST

Rajnath Singh to Launch Navy’s Fleet Support Vessel in Vizag on October 6

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will launch a Fleet Support Vessel for the Indian Navy in Visakhapatnam on October 6, underscoring New Delhi’s push to expand indigenous naval shipbuilding. The vessel is part of a five-ship programme awarded in 2023 to Hindustan Shipyard Limited under a ₹19,000-crore contract for 45,000-tonne Fleet Support Ships.

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National Governance & Policy08 Oct 2026, 10:36 AM IST

Defence Minister Launches Fleet Support Ship-1 at HSL in Vizag, Boosting India’s Naval Build Capacity

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched Fleet Support Ship-1 at Hindustan Shipyard Limited in Visakhapatnam, marking a significant addition to India’s naval shipbuilding pipeline. The upgraded Slipway-4, with extended length and higher load-bearing capacity, is expected to expand HSL’s ability to build and launch vessels of up to 45,000 DWT, strengthening domestic maritime manufacturing.

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National Governance & Policy07 Oct 2026, 06:54 PM IST

Defence Minister Launches Fleet Support Ship-1 at HSL in Vizag, Signalling a Bigger Push for Naval Industrial Capacity

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has launched Fleet Support Ship-1 at Hindustan Shipyard Ltd in Visakhapatnam, underscoring the government’s intent to deepen India’s maritime manufacturing base. The upgraded Slipway-4, paired with a goliath crane, is now positioned to support the construction and launch of vessels of up to 45,000 DWT, a capacity expansion with implications for naval logistics, shipbuilding productivity and industrial scale.

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National Governance & Policy07 Oct 2026, 04:14 PM IST

Two Arrested as 13 Navy Personnel Among 18 Under Scanner in Alleged Leaks to Pakistan Operatives

Two people, including a civilian driver for naval officers and a sailor posted at the Visakhapatnam Naval Base, have been arrested in a widening counterintelligence probe into alleged leaks to Pakistan intelligence operatives. Officials say 18 people are under scrutiny, including 13 Navy personnel, in a case that raises serious concerns about insider access, digital contact, and the security of sensitive military installations.

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National Governance & Policy07 Oct 2026, 01:22 PM IST

Defence Minister Launches Fleet Support Ship-1 at HSL in Vizag, Signalling a Push in India’s Naval Industrial Base

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched Fleet Support Ship-1 at Hindustan Shipyard Limited in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday, underscoring the government’s effort to deepen domestic shipbuilding capacity and strengthen maritime logistics. The upgraded Slipway-4, paired with a goliath crane, is expected to allow the yard to build and launch vessels of up to 45,000 DWT, expanding India’s heavy fabrication capability.

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National Governance & Policy06 Oct 2026, 06:32 PM IST

Rajnath Singh Launches Navy’s First Indigenous Fleet Support Ship Surya in Visakhapatnam

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday launched the Indian Navy’s first indigenous fleet support ship, Surya, at Hindustan Shipyard in Visakhapatnam, marking a significant step in India’s naval self-reliance drive. Built with 82% indigenous content, the 43,500-tonne vessel is designed to refuel and resupply multiple warships at sea, strengthening the Navy’s operational reach and endurance.

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National Governance & Policy06 Oct 2026, 03:05 PM IST

Rajnath Singh Highlights India’s Expanding Maritime Power at Visakhapatnam Navy Event

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh used a ceremonial Navy gathering in Visakhapatnam to underline India’s growing maritime strength, indigenous naval capability, and strategic reach. His remarks framed naval modernisation as a central pillar of national security, industrial self-reliance, and regional influence in the Indian Ocean.

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National Governance & Policy06 Oct 2026, 01:30 AM IST

Rajnath Singh to Launch First Fleet Support Ship in Visakhapatnam, Lay Keel for FSS-5

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will commission a major naval-industrial milestone in Visakhapatnam, launching the first Fleet Support Ship (FSS-1), laying the keel for FSS-5, and inaugurating an advanced Slipway-4 and a 300-ton Goliath crane. The ceremony underscores India’s push to expand indigenous shipbuilding capacity and strengthen long-range maritime sustainment for the Navy. The developments at the shipyard are significant not only for fleet logistics but also for the broader defence manufacturing ecosystem, where heavy infrastructure and platform construction capability are increasingly central to strategic autonomy.

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National Governance & Policy04 Oct 2026, 06:49 PM IST

Founded by French Nuns in 1852, Visakhapatnam’s Fort Catholic Girls’ School Marks 175 Years

Fort Catholic Girls’ School in Visakhapatnam has reached a rare milestone, celebrating 175 years since its founding by French nuns in 1852. The jubilee has become a moment to reflect on the school’s long educational legacy, the generations of students it has shaped, and the alumnae network that continues to anchor its identity, with the closing ceremony of the jubilee year scheduled for January 2027.

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India Entertainment & Culture04 Oct 2026, 05:26 PM IST

‘Teenage Sex & Death at Camp Miasma’ Review: Jane Schoenbrun’s Erotic Phantasmagoria Finds the Hole Where Movies Begin

Jane Schoenbrun’s latest film arrives as both a feverish love letter to cinema and a self-consuming experiment in desire, identity, and image-making. In this review, the film emerges as a daring metacinematic work that turns cinephilia into narrative fuel and treats the act of watching as a form of possession.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy03 Oct 2026, 03:18 PM IST

APSEZ Doubles Colombo Terminal Capacity to 3.2 Million TEUs in $750 Million Expansion

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. has expanded its Colombo terminal capacity to 3.2 million twenty-foot equivalent units, following a $750 million investment that materially lifts the facility’s strategic weight in the Indian Ocean trade network. The upgraded terminal is now positioned to handle nearly a quarter of the Port of Colombo’s targeted 13 million TEU capacity by 2028, underscoring Sri Lanka’s role as a transshipment hub and APSEZ’s growing regional footprint.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (01:21 AM IST)

APPCB Moves to Divert Heavy Vehicles From Vizag Port and Steel Plant to Curb Pollution

The Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board is preparing a traffic diversion plan aimed at rerouting heavy vehicles serving the Visakhapatnam port and steel plant, in a bid to reduce worsening air pollution in the industrial city. The move signals a sharper regulatory push on freight movement, with officials seeking to ease emissions, congestion and dust exposure in densely populated corridors.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (09:12 PM IST)

Vendor Development Programme Launched in Visakhapatnam to Expand Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs

A vendor development programme aimed at strengthening market access for women entrepreneurs has been introduced in Visakhapatnam, signalling a policy push to connect small businesses with larger supply chains. The initiative is expected to improve procurement readiness, formalise enterprise capabilities, and widen participation for women-led ventures in the regional economy.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (03:04 PM IST)

Andhra Pradesh Courts Maharashtra Investors Ahead of Visakhapatnam Summit

Andhra Pradesh Industry and Commerce Minister Kondapalli Srinivas has pitched the state as an investor-friendly destination to Maharashtra-based companies, highlighting policy support and sectoral opportunities ahead of the CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam. The outreach underscores Andhra Pradesh’s effort to convert the summit into a concrete investment pipeline across manufacturing, infrastructure, logistics and allied industries.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (01:48 PM IST)

Visakhapatnam Steel Plant to Clear VRS Dues in Six Instalments from October 1

The Visakhapatnam Steel Plant will begin paying voluntary retirement scheme dues in six instalments starting October 1, a move that signals continued financial strain at one of India’s most closely watched public-sector industrial assets. The phased payout is intended to ease immediate cash pressure while addressing long-pending liabilities to former employees.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (01:49 AM IST)

Kerala High Court Grants Pre-Arrest Bail to YouTuber, Citing No Need for Custodial Interrogation

The Kerala High Court has granted pre-arrest bail to a YouTuber, holding that custodial interrogation was not necessary at this stage of the investigation. The relief comes with strict conditions, including weekly appearance before the investigating officer and full cooperation with the probe, underscoring the court’s attempt to balance personal liberty with investigative needs.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (12:24 PM IST)

₹725-Crore Water Project to Bring 24x7 Supply to Vizag’s Madhurawada

Visakhapatnam’s Madhurawada is set to receive round-the-clock water supply under a ₹725-crore project that will draw water from the Yeleru system and channel it to the Mudasarlova reservoir. Work is likely to begin in October, with the first phase expected to serve about 2.5 lakh people and reduce pressure on the Gosthani source.

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