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In 1905, Minnesota opened a transporter bridge with a suspended gondola; the platform carried people, streetcars, and vehicles across Duluth’s harbor canalIn February 1905, the Duluth Aerial Ferry Bridge debuted to facilitate travel over a challenging sandbar. This innovative structure enabled...- How Australia built world’s biggest battery-powered ferryThe electric ferry China Zorrilla has launched its operations between Buenos Aires and Uruguay, marking a significant milestone in eco-frie...
- Kyiv plans to build water crossings as Russia escalates bridge strikesRussia has significantly stepped up its strikes on logistics in and around Kyiv in recent months, and in October it struck bridges, disrupt...
- Indian Naval Academy develops two-drone system to locate people in distress at sea and deliver lifebuoysThe Indian Naval Academy has developed a two-drone system for maritime search and rescue, pairing a camera-equipped quadcopter that uses AI...
- Defence Ministry clears ₹2.12 lakh crore military acquisitions, including 200 helicoptersThe Defence Acquisition Council has approved various acquisition proposals for the Indian armed forces, amounting to ₹2.12 lakh crore. This...
- Drones, guns, helicopters: DAC clears Rs 2.12 lakh crore defence buysOn October 26, the Defence Acquisition Council granted Acceptance of Necessity for various capital acquisition proposals. The total worth o...
- Defence Minister clears Rs 2.12 lakh crore defence proposals: What will the Army, Navy and Air Force get?India's Defense Ministry has approved defense procurement proposals amounting to Rs 2.12 lakh crore for various services. Approximately 82%...
- Despite instability in other parts, India has democratic stability, economic progress: AdityanathUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath accused political forces of attempting to destabilise India for their own interests, while cre...
- In 2019, a Bob Dylan fan bought his 1,600 sq ft Minnesota childhood home. Inside the 3-bedroom house with his original piano stand, nightstand and family picturesBill Pagel has taken on the impressive task of restoring Bob Dylan's childhood Minnesota home in Hibbing, ensuring that his legacy remains ...
- Typhoon Champi disrupts Japan travel: How to check flight cancellations, ferry alerts and airport updatesTyphoon Champi is disrupting travel around Japan's Okinawa islands, with Japan Airlines canceling flights through October 24 and ferry oper...
- In 1841, Squire Whipple found a cheaper way to build long iron bridges; more than 100 of his designs later crossed America's canals and growing railroad linesIn the early 1800s, Squire Whipple revolutionized bridge engineering with his mathematical approach. His creation, the Whipple truss bridge...
- King County’s water taxis faced low fare cost recovery in 2023; two routes connect Vashon Island and West Seattle to downtown SeattleAmerican passenger-only ferries play a crucial role in alleviating traffic congestion and offering a unique commuting option in urban areas...
- Maine’s state ferries need about $15.8 million a year to run, while fares can cover only half; state law treats the boats as the only vehicle link to six islandsLinking six island communities with the mainland, the Maine State Ferry Service offers essential transportation for locals. Projected opera...
- 'Wings Over Ganga': IAF's mega air show roars over Varanasi ghats; Rafale, Sukhoi steal the showThousands of spectators gathered along the banks of the Ganga River to witness the air show. The Indian Air Force showcased fighters, inclu...
- Defence Ministry signs ₹770 crore BEL deal for low-level surveillance radars for ArmyThe Ministry of Defence has signed a contract worth ₹ 770 crore with Bharat Electronics Limited for radar procurement. The Improved Low Lev...
- Alaska ferry fares covered just 31% of operating costs over 10 years, while the state put in $82.6 million a year to keep coastal communities connectedAlaska's ferry system serves as a lifeline for 28 isolated communities, offering the only reliable transportation year-round. Currently, ti...
- Varanasi to witness IAF's 'Wings Over Ganges' aerial display on October 25Varanasi is preparing to host the Air Force Day Aerial Display-2026 at Namo Ghat on October 25. The event will feature various aircraft, in...
- NYC Ferry carried 7.4 million passenger trips in FY2025, while the city subsidised each trip by an average of $8.33 across six routes serving all five boroughsNew York City's ferry service has seen significant growth, now serving around 7.4 million passengers. To keep fares affordable amidst incre...
- North Carolina collected about $2 million in ferry fares but spent $1.4 million collecting them; a new state law requires tolls on all ferry routesThe ferry system in North Carolina is vital for community connectivity and goods transportation, but it is currently facing significant fin...
- Bet Dwarka Corridor: Underwater darshan, 108-foot Krishna statue, how Gujarat plans to transform Krishna's landGujarat's proposed Bet Dwarka corridor aims to improve pilgrimage facilities and tourism infrastructure around the island associated with L...
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