US renews strikes on Iran after two military personnel killed by Iranian attackIn a significant escalation, the United States has executed its eighth consecutive night of airstrikes targeting crucial Iranian military i...
19 Jul, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
A look at some of the deadliest fires in bars, nightclubs and music venuesA Bangkok music bar fire killed at least thirty people and injured dozens. This incident prompts investigations into the cause and contribu...
14 Jul, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
Today in US history on March 28: Three Mile Island accident, First American killed in WWI, Elvis Presley’s Burning Love and moreMarch 28 holds a special place in American history. Key events unfolded on this day, shaping the nation. From a nuclear accident at Three M...
28 Mar, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un condemns warship accident as 'criminal'During the launch of a new North Korean warship, attended by Kim Jong Un, a serious accident occurred, prompting Kim to denounce it as a "c...
22 May, 2025, 08.45 AM IST
'At least 100 North Koreans killed' fighting for Russia: SeoulOver 100 North Korean troops fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine have been killed since December, with nearly 1,000 injured, accor...
19 Dec, 2024, 11.11 AM IST
IAF's Tejas crashes near Jaisalmer in Rajasthan, pilot ejected safelyIn a post on X (formerly Twitter), IAF said "One Tejas aircraft of the Indian Air Force met with an accident at Jaisalmer, today during an ...
12 Mar, 2024, 03.55 PM IST
Houthi missiles do far more damage to trade than to actual shipsSince mid-November, at least 16 ships have suffered direct strikes by Houthi drones or missiles, according to data from intelligence firm A...
20 Jan, 2024, 10.49 AM IST
Shipping containers plunge overboard as supply race raises risksWith boxes stacked ever higher, a ship can become more unstable in a storm -- wave after wave can cause the vessel to roll at steep angles,...
27 Apr, 2021, 09.09 AM IST
Large crane comes down crashing at Hindustan Shipyard in Vizag; leaves 11 deadAs many as 11 people were killed at the Hindustan Shipyard Limited premises here on Saturday when a huge rail-mounted crane collapsed durin...
01 Aug, 2020, 07.42 PM IST
Another mishap in Indian Navy, fire on INS PralayIn the last six years more than 25 people have been killed in Naval accidents. The highest number of casualties was when 18 saliors died wh...
14 Jul, 2018, 12.17 PM IST
Fire onboard Naval warship; no casualtiesIt was the 16th reported mishap involving naval personnel and assets after the sinking of the Russian-origin submarine INS Sindhurakshak in...
21 Jul, 2014, 07.55 PM IST
- ‘India's Long Shoreline is at Risk of Serious Ecological Disaster’
Capt Sandeep Kalia, executive director of GOL Salvage Services sheds light on the issue of safety and security of India's maritime space.
26 Aug, 2013, 10.54 AM IST
- Govt approves cell for casualty probe
On Wednesday, the ministry of shipping has finally approved creation of Indian Maritime Casualty Investigation Cell (IMCIC).
30 May, 2010, 11.50 PM IST
- Foreign shippers seek level-playing field in Indian waters
Foreign shipowners have asked the Directorate General of Shipping for a level-playing field and a "rethink" on its latest order banning ove...
01 Jun, 2008, 07.05 PM IST
- DG Shipping bans old foreign ships from India waters
Maritime regulator the Directorate General of Shipping has banned foreign cargo vessels over 25 years and gas carriers over 30 years from s...
18 May, 2008, 01.13 PM IST
- Stricter norms to bring maritime safety at par with global standards
The government would soon impose stricter norms for older vessels plying in domestic waters.
14 Apr, 2008, 02.20 AM IST
- Shipping administration plans cell for casualty investigation
In view of the increasing number of marine accidents, the shipping administration is working towards setting up an Indian Casualty Investig...
14 Aug, 2006, 12.31 AM IST