Royal New Zealand Air Force

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World Politics & Diplomacy Just now (03:34 PM IST)

Whale Sinks Yacht in South Pacific; Four Sailors Rescued Alive After 18-Hour Search

A yacht was sunk in the South Pacific after a collision with a whale, leaving four sailors adrift before they were found alive nearly 18 hours later, according to reports from New Zealand and international media. The incident underscores both the hazards of remote ocean voyaging and the difficulty of mounting rapid search-and-rescue operations across vast Pacific distances.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (02:53 PM IST)

Whale Sinks Yacht in South Pacific, Four Sailors Rescued Alive After 18 Hours at Sea

A sperm whale struck and sank a yacht in the South Pacific, leaving four sailors adrift for roughly 18 hours before they were found alive by a New Zealand military aircraft. The incident underscores the hazards of remote ocean travel, where even rare wildlife encounters can quickly become life-threatening and test the limits of search-and-rescue operations.

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National Governance & Policy11h ago

Time And Tide bids to stretch seven-race winning run in Akkasaheb Maharaj Trophy

Champion sprinter Time And Tide, unbeaten in his last seven starts, heads the card for Sunday's racing and looks poised to extend his streak in the Akkasaheb Maharaj Trophy, the feature event of the day. The 1,200m contest is one of eight races on a competitive Pune programme that also includes several tightly matched handicaps and maiden events.

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National Governance & Policy2h ago

Shamrock storms to Maharaja's Cup 2026 crown in feature race at Bengaluru

S. Narredu-trained Shamrock, ridden by Suraj, captured the Maharaja's Cup 2026 over 1,600 metres in the feature event at the races held on Friday, Sept. 25. The victory, for owners M. Ravi, Daulat Chhabria, K. Kaliyaperumal and Mrs. R. Chellam, capped a competitive card that produced several notable upsets and strong finishes across the afternoon.

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India Entertainment & Culture6h ago

Kerala Documentary Festival Opens Under Censorship Shadow as 31 Films Remain Held Up

The 18th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Keralam opened in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday amid uncertainty over 31 films that the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has denied censor exemption. State officials said they are pursuing legal and administrative steps to secure screening permission, even as the festival proceeds with the disputed titles left out of the published schedule for now.

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World Politics & Diplomacy9h ago

Audemars Piguet Says Swatch Collaboration Is Driving Record Demand as Swiss Watch Industry Slumps

Audemars Piguet says its bold Royal Pop collaboration with Swatch has triggered record sales, traffic and social engagement, even as the broader Swiss watch industry struggles with falling exports and softer demand. CEO Ilaria Resta says the strategy is meant to pull younger consumers into luxury watchmaking and challenge an industry model she warns could otherwise face extinction.

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Pharma, Biotech & Global Health8h ago

Tedros Hails Jordan's Health Leadership as WHO Visit Spotlights Gaza Evacuations, Refugee Care and Mental Health Push

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus used the opening day of a state visit to Jordan to praise the kingdom's role in refugee health care, medical evacuations from Gaza and the expansion of universal health coverage. Meetings with King Abdullah II, Jordanian health officials, donors and humanitarian partners underscored mounting pressure to sustain emergency relief while deepening long-term investment in primary care and mental health.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace9h ago

U.S., Brunei Troops Deepen Readiness and Trust in Jungle Exercise Pahlawan Warrior

U.S. soldiers and Oklahoma National Guardsmen trained alongside Royal Brunei Land Forces troops during Exercise Pahlawan Warrior 26 at Tutong Camp, Brunei, in a bilateral effort focused on readiness, jungle warfare skills and stronger military ties. The exercise underscored how shared field training and relationship-building can improve interoperability in demanding terrain.

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