'You must have women on board': SC on permanent commission to women officers in Indian Coast Guard
India News: The Supreme Court has given an ultimatum to the Centre over the issue of granting permission for permanent commission to women officers in the Indian Coast Guard. The court said that 'Women cannot be left out,' they have to be on the board. Read more about it here. Key Points
Times Of IndiaIndia set to step up presence in Arabian Sea; inspects vessels
Officials said that Indian warships are already present in the area and are conducting searches on nearby vessels, while the stricken MV Chem Pluto is being escorted to Mumbai by a Coast guard vessel. Indian naval surveillance aircraft have also been deployed to keep a lookout for suspicious vessels in the area. Key Points
Economic TimesMiracle at sea: Missing man found alive after 2 weeks near Washington coast
Following the successful rescue of one of the men, the Coast guard is now awaiting further information before launching their search for the second individual who remains missing. Strohmaier explained, We are waiting to hear more information, including eyewitness accounts and statements from the rescued person, in order to determine the appropriate course of action, which may involve the Canadian Coast Guard as well. Key Points
Economic TimesTitanic implosion follow-up: More debris with presumed human remains recovered
The salvage mission conducted under an agreement with the U.S. Navy was a follow-up to initial recovery operations | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesWatch: Indian Coast Guard evacuates Chinese national after reported chest pain
The vessel was 200 kms in between the Arabian Sea. The rescued patient reported chest pain and symptoms of cardiac arrest, the Indian Coast Guard said. | Latest News India Key Points
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Australia's Gold Coast a hit among Indians thanks to these exciting places
Australia's Gold Coast finds a spot on the itinerary of almost every overseas holidaymaker to Australia. It offers a plethora of exciting things to do and see. | Travel Key Points
Hindustan TimesPhilippine ferry with 120 people onboard catches fire at sea, rescue underway
A Philippine ferry carrying several passengers and crew members caught fire at sea. Read the full world news on The Hindu. Key Points
The HinduMore charas recovered off Jakhau Coast
Three of the packets, each weighing around a kg, were found at Khidrat Bet, about 10 km off Jakhau Coast in Bhuj. A statement from BSF said the one of the packets was found in a plastic bag with “Cameroon” printed on it. Key Points
The Indian ExpressTsunami-like waves up to 16 feet to hit California Coast this week. Details here
The California Coast is going to witness severe waves of up to 16 feet tall, navigated by the strong El Niño trend in the Pacific Ocean. Here's everything to know more. Key Points
Economic TimesJapan Plane crash: Coast Guard plane was not given permission for take-off before collision
A Japanese Coast guard plane collided with a larger Japan Airlines passenger jet at Tokyo's Haneda Airport. The transcript of communications prior to the crash suggests that the Coast guard plane did not have permission to be on the runway. Key Points
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Video: Japan Airlines jet catches fire after Tokyo airport collision, all passengers safe
A Japan Airlines flight caught fire as it landed in Tokyo's Haneda airport on Tuesday. The fire was a result of a collision with a Coast Guard plane. All 367 passengers and 12 crew members on the Japan Airlines flights have been evacuated. Key Points
India TodayUS authorities conduct DNA tests on human remains recovered from Titan sub wreck
U.S. investigators face challenges in identifying human remains found after implosion during Titanic wreck dive. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesNavy chopper makes emergency landing off Mumbai coast, crew rescued
An advanced light helicopter (ALH) of the Indian Navy made an emergency landing in the Arabian sea off the Coast of Mumbai on Wednesday. All three crew members on board were rescued. Key Points
India TodayMemo for the Coast Guard: Gender diversity is good for decision-making
The Supreme Court has pulled up the Centre over its refusal to grant permanent jobs to women employed by the Coast Guard. The Centre’s stance is inexplicable. Key Points
mintIndian Coast Guard rescues government research vessel stranded between Goa and Kawar, all 36 people onboard safe
'The 28-member crew and 8 scientists - total of 36 people - were stuck on the ship and are now being brought towards Goa. The passengers are safe,' said KL Arun, DIG Coast Guard. Key Points
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US, Canada launch probe into Titan sub implosion
A formal inquiry has not yet been launched because maritime agencies are still busy searching the area where the vessel was destroyed, killing all five people aboard, the US Coast Guard said. Debris was located about 12,500 feet (3,810 meters) underwater, several hundred feet away from the Titanic wreckage it was on its way to explore. Key Points
Economic Times5 dead, dozens believed missing after 3 boats carrying migrants sinks off Tunisian coast
Five Africans lost their lives after a boat carrying migrants sank off Tunisian coast. Navy units had rescued 73 migrants after the three boats sank, but survivors’ accounts indicated as many as 47 others were missing. Six of the missing were reported to be children. Key Points
India TodayPowerful cyclone Mocha likely to hit Myanmar as western disturbance guides its path
Numerical weather predictions by India Meteorological Department (IMD) indicate that a low-pressure system over the South-East Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into cyclone Mocha and make landfall on the West Coast of Myanmar by May 13. The cyclone’s path is being guided by a western disturbance moving from North-West India towards the Bay of Bengal, which will force it to turn away from the East Coast of India. This may have negative implications for the onset and progress of the South-West monsoon over Central and North-West India. Key Points
The HinduItaly migrant tragedy death toll over 60; dozens missing
At least eight of the dead were children who perished after a wooden boat broke up in stormy seas on the shoals off the Calabrian Coast Sunday. Eighty people survived. Key Points
India TodayUS Weather Report: Two storms to hit East coast, may bring snow, rain, thunderstorm. Know in detail
The US is bracing for two storms at a time. The southern storm will begin over the northern Gulf of Mexico around midweek and move eastward along the upper Gulf Coast Thursday night causing rain and gusty thunderstorms. On the other hand, northern storms may gather along the eastern slopes of the southern Canadian Rockies and the northern Rockies of the US. Key Points
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Boat tragedy: Pak observes national mourning, 12 arrested for human trafficking
Around 400 Pakistanis were on the ill-fated trawler that was carrying 750 migrants from Libya to Europe. On Wednesday, it capsized off the Greek coast. | World News Key Points
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