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In 1986, Voyager 2 discovered 10 moons around Uranus. 39 years later, Webb found a 29th moon only 10 kilometre wide that the spacecraft had missed- India pivots to US for LPG, LNG as West Asia crisis disrupts Gulf supplies
- In 1977, NASA placed a gold-plated copper record on each Voyager; it carries 115 images, greetings in 55 languages, and instructions for playing it
- 16th-century shipwreck of a merchant vessel discovered off the coast of Ramatuelle in France accidentally when navy researchers scanned the seafloor in routine sonar investigations16th-century shipwreck of a merchant vessel discovered off the coast of Ramatuelle in France accidentally when navy researchers scanned the...24 Aug, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
- Iran threatens 45 tankers with fines, confiscation in Hormuz escalationIran has blacklisted forty-five tankers for violating its Strait of Hormuz transit rules. The Persian Gulf Strait Authority announced these...24 Aug, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
- A Byzantine royal ship sank off Croatia in the 7th century, 1300 years later it was discovered with 600 grams of gold including a gold ring linked to emperor HeracliusA 1,300-year-old shipwreck off Croatia's Mljet island revealed over 600 grams of gold. This significant discovery includes a signet ring po...19 Aug, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
- India must strengthen shipping capacity, naval protection amid growing chokepoints: GTRIIndia must treat maritime insecurity as a long-term trade risk as the Red Sea crisis crosses 1,000 days, GTRI said. Longer shipping routes ...16 Aug, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
- In 1871, pack ice trapped and crushed 33 American whaling ships off Alaska; 144 years later, NOAA archaeologists found confirmed wreckage in the Chukchi SeaArchaeologists have made an astonishing find: the wreckage of the 1871 whaling fleet buried in Arctic waters. The fleet, claimed by ice, le...15 Aug, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
- In the 1500s, European settlers brought pigs to North America as travelling food; more than 6 million feral swine now occupy at least 35 statesEuropean pigs introduced centuries ago became invasive feral swine across North America. These adaptable animals now inhabit diverse enviro...14 Aug, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
- Saudi Red Sea oil exports go 'dark' as Houthi attack threat growsSaudi crude exports are vanishing from view as tankers switch off tracking signals. This Houthi threat is creating wide discrepancies in Sa...13 Aug, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
- Russia's oil exports to Asia via Arctic route start strongly, sources say and data showsRussia is shipping crude oil via its Arctic route faster than last year. Seven cargoes carrying six million barrels are already heading to ...11 Aug, 2026, 10.04 PM IST
- Trump extends Jones Act waiver for 90 days, narrows scopeUS President Donald Trump has extended a waiver allowing foreign-flagged ships to transport oil and other commodities between US ports for ...11 Aug, 2026, 07.59 AM IST
- Ithaca, the island of Odysseus, gets its Hollywood momentThe Greek island of Ithaca anticipates increased tourism following the release of the "Odyssey" film. Businesses and officials expect many ...10 Aug, 2026, 07.50 AM IST
- A 15-mile-long island appeared on maps for more than a century; in 2012, scientists "undiscovered" itFor more than a century, Sandy Island, a phantom island, graced the maps until Australian geologists uncovered open water in its place in 2...08 Aug, 2026, 03.51 PM IST
- Hormuz uncertainty pushes landed costs up to 50%, raising risk of higher consumer pricesThe escalating unrest near the Strait of Hormuz is causing a notable spike in shipping expenses for businesses in India. An increase in fre...07 Aug, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
- What we know about North Korean forces joining Russia's war against UkraineNorth Korea has deployed troops and weapons to support Russia's war. A missile unit is reportedly deploying to western Russia with ballisti...06 Aug, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
- Surge in Black Sea attacks adds to strain on global commodity flowsAttacks on Black Sea shipping routes are disrupting global grain and oil supplies. Ukraine and Russia have intensified strikes on each othe...05 Aug, 2026, 09.26 PM IST
- In 1533, a Portuguese ship loaded with gold, silver and other treasures was heading to India. It was found in Namibia nearly 500 years later by a diamond mining company, but without any trace of its crewA 16th-century Portuguese ship, the Bom Jesus, was found buried beneath Namibian desert sands. This remarkably preserved wreck yielded a va...03 Aug, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
- Drone attack in Egypt raises fresh fears over Suez Canal, global oil supplyA drone strike on Egyptian tankers has raised energy security concerns for the Suez Canal. This vital route offers a safe passage for Saudi...30 Jul, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
- INS Sudarshini sets sail for Portugal after month-long visit to USIndian Naval Ship Sudarshini has departed the United States for Portugal. The vessel concluded its month-long visit after attending US inde...27 Jul, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
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