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Sinking ferry passengers considered throwing kids into sea: CISF rescuers

A team of Central Industrial Security Force marine commandos rescued dozens of passengers from a sinking tourist ferry off the Mumbai coast, preventing panicked parents from throwing their children......

Mumbai ferry toll rises to 14 as one more body recovered; Navy orders probe

The body of a man who was among the two missing passengers after a Navy craft rammed into their ferry off the Mumbai coast, was found on Thursday, taking the toll to 14, said the police as the......

Mumbai boat tragedy: Ferry was packed beyond capacity

The Mumbai police on Thursday said the ferry 'Neel Kamal' that capsized after being hit by a Navy craft off the Gateway of India had a capacity of 90 passengers but had over 100 persons on board.......

Ferry sinks off Mumbai coast as Navy boat rams it; 13 killed, 99 rescued

Thirteen persons died and 99 others were rescued after a Navy craft crashed into a ferry off the Mumbai coast on Wednesday, the Navy said. IMAGE: Indian Coast Guard rescued 80 passengers after a......

In first, govt nod to raise all-women CISF battalion

A first-ever all-women Central Industrial Security Force reserve battalion comprising more than 1,000 personnel has been sanctioned by the Union government keeping in mind the burgeoning duties of......

Govt takes multiple steps to tackle festival-season rush at major airports

Deploying additional Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel, providing real-time updates through social media, adding more immigration counters and ensuring 100 per cent manning of......

Here's some good news for air travellers in India

Aviation security watchdog BCAS has recommended installation of scanners based on computer tomography technology at airports whereby passengers will not be required to take out electronic devices......

Should you worry about the new face recognition system at airports?

Organisations like the Internet Freedom Foundation and many other activists have slammed the project stating that the system could be misused in a country where there is no data protection or......

The Akasa Air experience as it takes to the skies

Sundays are generally quiet days for air travel, but this Sunday was a tad different. Photograph: Akasa Air/Twitter There was quite an excitement at Gate 28 of Mumbai airport’s Terminal 1......

'Stars Must Look At Their Salaries!'

'Every actor has to really look within, because a lot of them are not in touch with reality.' IMAGE: Lakshya, Tanya Maniktala and Raghav Juyal at the Kill trailer launch. Photograph: Satish......

Mukesh's key takeaways from South Africa tour

IMAGE: Though he may have missed out on the first Test, Mukesh Kumar believes he fulfilled the role assigned to him by the team. Photograph: Esa Alexander/Instagram He should have played ahead of......

Molestation allegation against Prithvi Shaw false: Police tells court

IMAGE: The investigating officer said, the charges against Prithvi Shaw are false. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters Social media influencer Sapna Gill's allegation that Indian cricketer Prithvi......

Sourav Ganguly's security cover upgraded to Z category

IMAGE: As per the new security arrangement, Sourav Ganguly will have 8 to 10 police personnel guarding him. Photograph: BCCI The West Bengal government has decided to upgrade the security cover of......

'Ready to be hanged if proved I have threatened wrestlers'

'These wrestlers know me for years. If someone said to them, taking my name, they should have called me for clarification, instead of levelling baseless allegations against me.' IMAGE: Wrestlers......

CWG medallist Pooja Sihag's husband dies from drug overdose

IMAGE: Police at the hospital in Rohtak where CWG Medallist Pooja Sihag's Husband was declared dead from a drug overdose Photograph: ANI Photoe Saturday night brought some shocking news from......

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