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EMERGENCY RAFT RESCUE
Watch Video: Drivers rescued by raft after vehicles get stranded in flooded Newark, New Jersey roads- Rescuers evacuate more than 200 from a ferry fire that left at least 1 dead near Bali
- In 1882, an American woman inventor came up with a design which helped in saving numerous lives and laying the foundation for modern life rafts: How Maria E. Beasley changed the future?
- In 1942, a German U-boat sank SS Benlomond, leaving Chinese sailor Poon Lim alone in the Atlantic on an eight-foot raft; after surviving 133 days on fish, birds, and rainwater, he was rescued near Brazil and said, “I hope no one will ever have to break that record”Poon Lim survived 133 days alone on a life raft after his ship sank. He rationed limited supplies and improvised to catch fish and birds fo...30 Jul, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
- 'Miracle on the Hudson': Why American pilot Sully's river landing that saved 155 passengers on a US Airways flight is one of aviation's greatest feats'Miracle on the Hudson': US Airways Flight 1549 made an emergency landing on the Hudson River. Captain Chesley Sullenberger piloted the jet...29 Jul, 2026, 09.28 AM IST
- US Navy coordinates rescue of 14 Indian nationals from sinking dhow off Oman coastA major operation was launched off Oman to rescue 14 Indian crew members from the sinking vessel Virat 1. After detecting the emergency, th...14 Jun, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
- India may have brokered a rupee truce, but hasn't won peace yetIndia has unveiled a package aimed at supporting the rupee without resorting to capital controls, a move seen as more market-friendly than ...09 Jun, 2026, 07.10 AM IST
- IRIS Dena ship sunk by US Submarine torpedo: Why was the Iranian ship in the Indian Ocean?A US submarine sank Iran's warship IRIS Dena in the Indian Ocean. The incident occurred within Sri Lanka's waters. At least 87 sailors died...05 Mar, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
- Footage shows cruise ship rescuing castaways on raft in the Caribbean amid tropical storm: WatchRoyal Caribbean's Enchantment of the Seas rescued castaways. The cruise ship saved eight to ten people from a raft. This occurred west of C...30 Sep, 2025, 09.03 AM IST
- Regular IBC tweaks needed to address bankruptcy challenges, says Corporate Affairs MinistryThe corporate affairs ministry emphasizes continuous refinement of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code to address future challenges in corpo...03 Nov, 2024, 11.03 PM IST
- Three missing after Indian Coast Guard helicopter crashes after emergency landing in Arabian SeaAn Indian Coast Guard helicopter on a mission to evacuate an injured crew member made an emergency landing in the Arabian Sea. Out of four ...03 Sep, 2024, 11.05 AM IST
- Flooded rivers, cities test China's disaster response systemsChina's disaster-response systems are being tested as the aftermath of Typhoon Doksuri has left record rainfall in Beijing and Hebei. The c...03 Aug, 2023, 11.36 AM IST
- When wealthy adventurers take huge risks, who should foot the bill for rescue attempts?The recent search for a submersible vehicle that was lost during its mission to explore the wreckage of the Titanic has once again raised t...26 Jun, 2023, 05.33 PM IST
- Dozens dead from Ian, one of strongest, costliest US stormsRescuers searched for survivors among the ruins of Florida's flooded homes from Hurricane Ian while authorities in South Carolina waited fo...01 Oct, 2022, 11.05 AM IST
- ONGC chopper crashes into Arabian Sea, 4 deadFour rescued people were unconscious and were airlifted in a Navy copper to a hospital in Mumbai, where they were declared dead.28 Jun, 2022, 07.16 PM IST
- 868 dead due to rains, floods in 7 states during monsoonAs many as 191 people have died in Uttar Pradesh, 183 people in West Bengal, 139 in Maharashtra, 52 in Gujarat, 45 in Assam and 11 in Nagal...17 Aug, 2018, 03.45 PM IST
- Uttarakhand floods: Nature's fury evident in townsOn the way up from Dehradun to Guptkashi, the destruction along the river bank, on the roads and dwellings of locals is clearly visible.23 Jun, 2013, 01.26 PM IST
- Jet fire scare in Mumbai airport shows all is not well with safetyAirline companies in India might just not be doing enough to train cabin crew for safety and emergency procedures, aviation experts say.30 Aug, 2010, 12.54 AM IST
- Britain set to announce rescue package for ailing banksBritain was set to announce a rescue package for its ailing banking industry before markets open on Wednesday, the day after shares in lead...08 Oct, 2008, 07.33 AM IST
- Army to induct Dhruv in SiachenThe indigenously developed Dhruv helicopter is set to be inducted by the army in the Siachen sector.03 Sep, 2007, 02.38 PM IST
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