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
Kai Sato adrift at sea: California sailor survives 30 terrifying days in the Pacific after losing mast, running out of water and drifting 900 miles from Hawaii before dramatic rescueIn a remarkable journey, California sailor Kai Sato survived 30 days stranded in the Pacific after his sailboat lost its mast, leaving him ...
29 Jul, 2026, 09.49 PM IST
Earthquake in Japan damages historic Kumamoto Castle as powerful 7.1-magnitude tremor strikes KyushuJapan earthquake 2026: A powerful earthquake struck Japan's Kyushu island, damaging Kumamoto Castle. The quake injured dozens and disrupted...
28 Jul, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
Trouble is brewing at Middle East's two key chokepointsShipping disruptions are emerging in key Middle East oil transit routes. Concerns are rising as vessels alter voyages due to security risks...
24 Jul, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
There must be zero tolerance for terrorism; terror acts will have consequences: EAM reiterates India's stance at 33rd ARF meetIndia's External Affairs Minister reiterated a zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism at the ARF meeting. He stressed choking financial re...
23 Jul, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
Lost Pan Am flight found on ocean floor after crashing 74 years agoAviation search teams located the Pan Am Clipper Endeavor wreckage last month. This aircraft crashed into the ocean off Puerto Rico in nine...
22 Jul, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
After Hormuz, Gate of Tears may make the world cry. What about India?The Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key shipping route connecting Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, faces growing risks of disruption after Yemen’s Houthi ...
22 Jul, 2026, 06.11 AM IST
The Odyssey vs Ramayana: 7 similarities netizens spotted between Christopher Nolan's latest film and the Indian epicChristopher Nolan's The Odyssey film highlights several similarities with the ancient Indian epic Ramayana. Both narratives feature heroes ...
21 Jul, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
One dead, 3 presumed dead from capsized boat in San Francisco BayThe U.S. Coast Guard ended its search for missing individuals after a boat capsized. One person was confirmed dead, and three others are pr...
16 Jul, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
Satellite phone facility for deep-sea fishermen? Maharashtra govt holds discussions with BSNLMaharashtra government is exploring satellite phone connectivity for deep-sea fishermen. This initiative aims to provide uninterrupted comm...
14 Jul, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
Vietnam boat tragedy: Survivors blame lack of timely medical aid for lost livesSurvivors of a Vietnam tourist boat tragedy expressed outrage over inadequate medical preparedness. They performed CPR themselves as traine...
13 Jul, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
'Government support is good': Vietnam boat tragedy survivors from Andhra Pradesh arrive safely in HyderabadSurvivors from Andhra Pradesh returned to Hyderabad after a tragic Vietnam boat accident. The vessel overturned in rough seas, resulting in...
13 Jul, 2026, 07.10 AM IST
Indian Navy inducts Mahendragiri: What is the new 'combat ready' stealth frigateIndia's navy commissions INS Mahendragiri, a new stealth frigate, on Saturday. This advanced warship joins the fleet to enhance maritime se...
11 Jul, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
Engineer quits high-paying corporate job for deep-sea diving career: He now lives without usual comforts but is happierCareers360 founder Maheshwer Peri has shared the story of his son Vinayak, who left a secure corporate job despite holding an engineering d...
07 Jul, 2026, 08.13 PM IST
Russian strikes kill 26, exposing Ukraine air-defence shortagesAt least 16 people were killed in Kyiv, the Emergency Services said on Telegram as search and rescue operations proceeded. Prosecutors said...
07 Jul, 2026, 01.15 AM IST
Venezuelans search more earthquake ruins as attention turns to humanitarian crisisVenezuelans are desperately searching for survivors after powerful earthquakes, with hopes fading as days pass. The cash-strapped governmen...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.59 AM IST
12 scientists will drift across the Arctic, locked inside sea ice for 8 months to watch an ocean survive its darkest, coldest seasonA daring expedition is underway as 12 individuals will spend eight months adrift in the Arctic Ocean, encased in ice. This mission, Tara Po...
26 Jun, 2026, 04.54 PM IST