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4 Pakistanis among 11 dead in Libya boat capsize incident
Islamabad, April 16: Four Pakistanis were among the 11 dead in a Libya boat capsize incident, Pakistan’s Foreign Office confirmed.
Homegrown tech firm boAt's parent firm files for IPO papers
New Delhi, April 7: Homegrown wearables brand boAt's parent company, Imagine Marketing, on Monday announced it has filed draft papers for an initial public offering (IPO) with market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) through the confidential pre-filing route.
We need to aim higher: boAt Co-founder Aman Gupta backs Piyush Goyal's remark on Indian startups
New Delhi, April 6: Consumer electronics firm boAt's co-founder Aman Gupta has backed Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on the need for Indian startups to aim higher and start working on bigger solutions.
After minister's nudge at 'Start-up Mahakumbh', Shark Tank's Aman Gupta vows to aim higher
New Delhi, April 6: Aman Gupta, one of the popular judges of ‘Shark Tank’ reality show, joined the raging debate on India’s ‘vegan ice-cream' start-ups as compared to Chinese semiconductors and electronics businesses and extended support to Union Minister Piyush Goyal’s call for better ideas and innovation in Indian start-up ecosystem.
Japan: Yamaha's HARMO system redefines eco-friendly boating
Tokyo, March 31: Yamaha Motor aims to promote a clean environment and enhance convenience in daily life.
Tourists enjoy shikara ride and beauty of Dal Lake Srinagar
Srinagar, March 30: Tourists from across the country are enjoying the scenic beauty of Kashmir and Dal Lake in Srinagar. They indulged in activities like photo shoots, shikara rides, exploring the lake, and visiting local markets and other popular tourist spots.
Madhya Pradesh boat tragedy: All seven bodies recovered; rescue operation called off
Bhopal, March 19: All seven bodies of those who drowned in Mata Tila dam reservoir in a boat accident on March 18 have been recovered by rescue teams, an official said on Wednesday.
Shivpuri boat tragedy: 7 missing as rescue operations continue, Union Minister Scindia expresses grief
Shivpuri, March 19: Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday expressed sorrow over the tragic boat capsizing incident that took place at Mata Tila Dam near Khaniyadhana police station in Shivpuri district.
MP boat tragedy: All seven feared dead, CM announces compensation (Ld)
Bhopal, March 19: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each for the next of kin of the victims who drowned in Mata Tila dam in Shivpuri district.
Tamil Nadu: Orange alert issued for Thoothukudi; heavy rains impact salt production, boats docked
Thoothukudi, March 12: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange Alert for Thoothukudi district on March 11 and 12, warning of heavy rainfall in the region.
Odisha: Fire engulfs several boats at Paradip fishing port in Jagatsinghpur; no casualties reported
Jagatshinghpur, March 6: A massive fire broke out at the Paradip Fishing Port in Odisha's Jagatsinghpur district on Thursday, destroying several boats, officials said.
Hard work paid off, Ganga Maiyya listened to us: Boatman, who was lauded by Uttar Pradesh CM, narrates his family's Mahakumbh success story
Prayagraj, March 5: Inspired by the earnings of boat operators during the 2019 Ardh Kumbh, a boatman's family in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj took a bold entrepreneurial step during the recently concluded Mahakumbh Mela 2025 and scripted a "success story".
Hard work paid off, Ganga Maiyya listened to us: Boatman whose family earned Rs 30 crore during Mahakumbh
Prayagraj, March 5: Inspired by the earnings of boat operators during the 2019 Ardh Kumbh, a boatman's family in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj took a bold entrepreneurial step during the recently concluded Mahakumbh Mela 2025, generating a staggering profit of Rs 30 crore.
UP CM Yogi shares success story of boatman earning Rs 30 crores during Mahakumbh
Lucknow, March 4: Refuting the Samajwadi Party's claims of boatmen being exploited during Mahakumbh Mela, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath shared a success story of a boatman's family who earned Rs 30 crore in 45 days during the congregation in Prayagraj from January 13 to February 26.
Two killed in boat capsize at Godavari Pushkar Ghat in Andhra Pradesh
East Godavari, March 4: Two people were killed after a boat capsized at the Rajamahendravaram Godavari Pushkar Ghat in Andhra Pradesh. Rescue teams retrieved the bodies of the victims, identified as Raju and Annavaram.
China engages in 'Gunboat Diplomacy' with sudden military drills near Taiwan, Australia, and New Zealand
Taipei, March 2: The Chinese military is practicing "gunboat diplomacy" through unannounced live-fire exercises near Taiwan, Australia, and New Zealand and is signaling its aim to counter the US, according to a report by Taipei Times.
15 passengers rescued after boat capsizes near Arail Ghat in Prayagraj
Prayagraj, February 24: A dramatic incident unfolded near Arail Ghat in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, when a boat carrying 15 passengers capsized after colliding with another boat.
Hamdan bin Mohammed tours 31st edition of Dubai International Boat Show
Dubai, February 19: Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, today visited the 31st edition of the Dubai International Boat Show, being organised by the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) at Dubai Harbour until 23 February.
Vessel carrying 65, mostly Pakistanis, capsizes in Libya
Islamabad, Feb 10: In yet another boat tragedy, a vessel carrying at least 65 passengers, mostly Pakistanis, capsized off the coast of Libya, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) confirmed in Islamabad on Monday.
Missing Hyderabad student's body recovered from Hussain Sagar
Hyderabad, Jan 28: The body of an engineering student, who went missing after Sunday night's fire on a boat and a floating jetty in Hussain Sagar Lake here, was found on Tuesday.
Three injured as two boats catch fire in Hyderabad's Hussain Sagar lake
Hyderabad, Jan 26: Three persons were injured as two boats caught fire in Hussain Sagar lake here on Sunday night. The accident occurred during the fireworks on the boats as part of a programme.
All 54 rescued passengers safely handed over to Lakshadweep Administration authorities at Kavaratti
New Delhi, January 15: All the 54 passengers who were hours ago rescued by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) have been handed over to the Lakshadweep Administration authorities at Kavaratti Island, as per an official statement.
Indian Cost Guard rescues 54 passengers from Lakshadweep Island
New Delhi, January 15: Indian Coast Guard (ICG) ship rescued 54 passengers including 22 women and 23 children from a missing boat in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep.
Abu Dhabi to host third round of UAE Formula 4 Powerboat Championship
Abu Dhabi, January 13: Abu Dhabi is set to host the third round of the UAE Formula 4 Powerboat Championship on January 18 and 19, organised by Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club.
Yas Dhows Sailing Race kicks off Saturday with 300 sailors
Abu Dhabi, January 10: The Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club will organise the Yas Dhows Sailing Race (22ft Category) on Saturday, with the participation of 60 dhows carrying 300 sailors and skippers. This race marks the first round of the new season of traditional marine races.