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  Bihar: Several feared dead after boat capsizes in Ganga River near Umanath Ghat, rescue ops underway

  Bihar | May 28, 2026 10:14 IST

  Officials stated that teams of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) were being rushed to the area to launch a search-and-rescue operation for the missing passengers.

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  Jabalpur cruise accident: New video shows sealed life jackets, people screaming as boat capsized

  Madhya Pradesh | May 06, 2026 13:01 IST

  Janalpur cruise accident: New video from inside the ill-fated boat shows the moment water started entering the boat in the Bargi Dam reservoir. Staffers are seen opening sealed life jackets and handing them to the tourists, revealing a glaring safety lapse.

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  Jabalpur tragedy: Mother, 4-year-old son's bodies found holding each other recount haunting moments

  Madhya Pradesh | May 01, 2026 13:56 IST

  Jabalpur boat capsize: The mother was found clutching her child in a final attempt to save him. The accident has claimed 9 lives so far, while several others remain missing. The boat, carrying around 40 to 45 passengers, overturned during a sudden storm with strong winds and heavy rain in Jabalpur.

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  No life jackets, wind warning ignored: Big lapses revealed after Jabalpur boat accident kills 9

  Madhya Pradesh | May 01, 2026 10:00 IST

  The Jabalpur cruise accident has raised serious questions over negligence, as authorities allowed the vessel to operate despite a prior weather warning of strong winds. Eyewitnesses alleged that safety protocols were ignored, with life jackets not distributed in advance.

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  Four dead, 43 missing after ferry sinks off Bali coast in Indonesia, rescue ops underway

  World | July 04, 2025 12:11 IST

  The ferry had 53 passengers, 12 crew members, and was transporting 22 vehicles, including 14 trucks, according to the agency, the Associated Press reported.

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  Fishing boat, carrying 18 sailors, catches fire off Alibaug coast | WATCH

  Maharashtra | February 28, 2025 13:09 IST

  Upon receiving the distress call, the Indian Coast Guard and Navy swiftly responded to the emergency. All 18 crew members aboard the boat were successfully rescued, ensuring no casualties.

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  One dead, 20 rescued after tourist boat capsizes in Arabian Sea off Calangute beach in Goa

  India | December 25, 2024 23:58 IST

  Boat capsizes: Goa is a popular tourist destination, especially during the Christmas and New Year celebrations.

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  Mumbai boat accident: Two more missing day after Navy speedboat crashed into ferry

  Maharashtra | December 19, 2024 13:00 IST

  Mumbai boat accident tragedy: 13 dead, 2 missing as Indian Navy and Coast Guard continue search operations. Maharashtra government announces compensation.

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  ‘Never witnessed anything so horrific’: First responders recount moments from Mumbai boat accident

  Maharashtra | December 19, 2024 8:15 IST

  Mumbai boat accident: 13 people died and 99 were rescued after a Navy craft off the Mumbai coast collided with a passenger ferry carrying people from the Gateway of India to Elephanta Island on Wednesday.

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  78 passengers killed after overcrowded boat capsizes in eastern Congo

  World | October 04, 2024 11:39 IST

  It has not been confirmed how many people were on the boat, although witnesses said over 100 people were present. Congo has witnessed several fatal boat accidents primarily due to overcrowding and non-compliance with maritime regulations.

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  India summons Sri Lankan envoy, registers strong protest over death of Indian fisherman

  World | August 01, 2024 14:14 IST

  A Sri Lankan naval vessel collided with an Indian fishing boat in the early hours of Thursday, resulting in the death of a fisherman while another is missing. The fishermen issue is a contentious one in the ties between India and Sri Lanka and the matter was raised by Indian officials.

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  Bangui boat tragedy: Ferry with over 300 people to funeral capsizes in Central Africa, 58 killed

  World | April 21, 2024 12:08 IST

  At least 58 people have drowned in the Central African Republic after a ferry sank while carrying passengers on a river, witnesses said Saturday. The exact number of deaths is currently unknown and the government didn’t comment.

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  Pakistan: Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations turn tragic as 15 drown in boat accident, 11 rescued

  World | April 12, 2024 14:07 IST

  People gathered in large numbers in the Kund Park region of Nowshera district to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, when the boat accident occurred. This came on the same day as a truck carrying pilgrims fell into a ravine in Balochistan's Hub district, killing 17 people.

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  Bangladesh: 8 killed, including 3 children, after boat capsizes in Padma River

  World | August 06, 2023 15:44 IST

  The boat carrying 46 passengers collided with another vessel and capsized near Munshiganj district on Saturday evening. Most of the passengers managed to swim ashore.

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  Kerala boat tragedy: State govt orders judicial probe; police to constitute SIT

  India | May 08, 2023 16:13 IST

  The Pinarayi Vijayan government also announced a day of mourning on Monday and all government programmes stand postponed as a mark of respect to the victims.

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  Bihar: 7 people among 14 go missing as boat capsizes in Patna's Maner

  India | December 30, 2022 23:42 IST

  Bihar boat accident: 7 people went missing while 7 others were safe in the Patna boat accident.

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  Patna: Nitish Kumar's boat collides with JP Setu pillar; all onboard including Bihar CM safe

  India | October 15, 2022 14:00 IST

  Patna news: All onboard the boat including the Bihar CM are safe.

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  Bihar: Boat carrying over 50 people sinks in Patna's Shahpur, more than dozen missing

  India | September 05, 2022 10:59 IST

  Bihar news: Due to the sudden flow of water in the middle of the river near Sherpur Ghat, the boat got out of control and drowned.

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  Banda boat accident: 12 bodies recovered so far; serach operation underway

  India | August 14, 2022 10:27 IST

  Banda boat accident: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to provide financial assistance of Rs 4 lakh to the kin of each of the deceased from the Disaster Relief Fund.

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  7 houseboats gutted due to massive fire in Kashmir's Nigeen Lake

  India | April 04, 2022 11:24 IST

  Police and locals immediately started a firefighting operation, but the blaze destroyed seven houseboats.