A travelogue recounting a spontaneous solo road trip from Chennai to the ghost town of Dhanushkodi via Puducherry and Rameshwaram, driven by an old New Year's resolution. Discover the haunting beauty of India's southern tip.
Former Australian cricketer Damien Martyn is in serious condition at a Gold Coast hospital. The 52-year-old's family has requested privacy. Get the latest updates on his health.
India successfully test-fired two Pralay surface-to-surface missiles off the Odisha coast. The tests validate the missile's precision and bolster India's conventional deterrence posture. Read more.
A sanctioned oil tanker evading US seizure for weeks paints a Russian flag, claiming Moscow's protection. The high-stakes Atlantic chase highlights tensions over Venezuela's oil trade. Read the full story.
Chennai police roll out massive security for New Year's Eve with 19,000 personnel, beach bans, and traffic restrictions. Read the full safety guidelines here.
A large metal object, suspected to be debris from an ISRO rocket, has washed ashore in Sri Lanka. Authorities are investigating the find and coordinating with Indian officials.
A US Coast Guard operation in the Eastern Pacific resulted in two fatalities on a suspected drug-smuggling vessel. Details on the incident and the ongoing fight against narcotics trafficking.
Mangaluru's forest department reports a significant rise in olive ridley turtle hatching rates to 74% this season through proactive conservation efforts. Discover how advanced planning is saving these endangered species.
Heavy traffic snarls and skyrocketing hotel prices hit popular getaways like Mahabaleshwar and Konkan beaches. Key routes from Pune see travel times double. Read more for details and tourist experiences.
A fast-moving storm brings rain, snow, and dangerous ice to the US East Coast after Christmas chaos. Heavy snow hits Midwest, flooding risks rise. Read the full forecast.
East Coast Railway plans to double train originating capacity from Bhubaneswar, Puri & Visakhapatnam by 2030. Major infrastructure upgrades underway to reduce congestion and boost connectivity.
Indian Coast Guard swiftly evacuated a 24-year-old sailor off Goa, rescued 4 fishermen from Sri Lanka, and detained 35 poachers in Bangladeshi boats. Read about their lifesaving missions.
ICGS Rani Durgavati successfully repatriated 12 Indian fishermen from Sri Lankan custody. The operation highlights crucial India-Sri Lanka maritime cooperation and safety for fishermen.
A 29-year-old fisherman fell into the sea off Chennai coast. Separately, an unidentified body was found ashore near Kasimedu harbour. Police are investigating both incidents.
The Indian Coast Guard inks a deal with Larsen & Toubro for six advanced rail-less helicopter traversing systems, boosting maritime safety and operational efficiency. Read the full details.
The U.S. Coast Guard escalates a high-stakes chase for the sanctioned oil tanker Bella 1, linked to Iran and Venezuela, assembling elite forces for a potential seizure. Read the full story.
A Venezuela-linked oil tanker evades capture as US Coast Guard awaits specialised teams, revealing limits of sanctions enforcement at sea. Read the full analysis.
India's first dedicated marine disaster response vessel, Samudra Pratap, is now operational. Learn how this ship will combat oil spills and protect our coastal ecosystem.
Indian Coast Guard seizes 9.5 litres of hashish oil worth Rs 12 crore from a boat near Ramanathapuram. Four suspects escaped. Read the full details of the maritime drug bust.
East Coast Railway plans a Rs 20 crore upgrade for its Khurda Road MEMU car shed to handle more trains. Phase-III expansion eyed as daily passenger count hits 1.32 lakh. Details inside.
Goa Shipyard Limited delivers the indigenously built Samudra Pratap, a hybrid oil spill response vessel, to the Indian Coast Guard, boosting maritime safety and pollution control capabilities.
A Mexican navy aircraft carrying burn patients crashed into Galveston Bay, Texas, killing at least five. Four survivors rescued, one missing. Read the latest updates.
A Mexican Navy medical transport plane crashed near Galveston, Texas, killing at least five, including a child. Four survivors were rescued. Read the latest updates.
US officials confirm active pursuit of a third sanctioned oil tanker from Venezuela, part of a naval blockade initiated by President Trump. Details on the escalating maritime enforcement here.
The US Coast Guard chases a sanctioned 'dark fleet' tanker near Venezuela, escalating pressure on Maduro's regime. Could this impact global oil prices? Read the full analysis.
Dense fog causes major delays for trains from Bhubaneswar and Puri to Delhi and north India. Key trains like Rajdhani Express rescheduled, passengers face missed connections and travel woes. Details inside.
From a handloom secretary's flattering portrait to a confusing market cleanup drive and railway vendors unaware of 'hygiene'. Read these unique slices of life from Odisha.
Dense fog causes major delays for trains from Bhubaneswar and Puri to Delhi and other northern cities. Key trains like Rajdhani Express rescheduled, passengers face missed connections and travel woes. Details inside.
The US Coast Guard seizes a vessel off Venezuela, enforcing Trump's blockade on sanctioned oil tankers. Venezuelan exports plummet as military pressure escalates. Read the full report.
Indian Coast Guard inspects salvaged fishing trawler FB Paramita-11 that sank after a collision with a Bangladeshi vessel. 11 rescued, 2 bodies recovered. Investigation ongoing to ensure fishermen safety.