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Combining easy commute & tourism, Kochi Water Metro is redefining urban transport—not just in Kerala

Air-conditioned boats plying between mainland & city’s island towns have added a new dimension to travel. Other states are collaborating with Kochi Metro Rail to implement similar systems.

At least 15 dead, 19 missing after ferry sinks off Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, search underway

Of 40 passengers, 19 were still missing, while 6 survived, national search and rescue agency said. The cause of the sinking, which occurred at about midnight, was still unclear.

28 dead in fire on passenger ferry in Philippines, says coast guard

Authorities have yet to identify the cause of the fire that started 8:30 Wednesday evening, with casualties including a 6-month old baby. 230 people including 35 crew were rescued.

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Chinese media says Modi’s response to US killing Indian crew is weak

'Before the US–India meeting, the US military bombed three ships carrying Indian crew members. Modi, known for his ‘strongman politics’, has now gone silent after Indian crew members were killed,' a Chinese user wrote.

TVK White Paper audits finances under DMK: Every newborn carries debt burden of Rs 1.28 lakh now

Issuing a White Paper was among first announcements made by CM C. Joseph Vijay upon assuming office. The documents says Tamil Nadu’s debt doubled, deficits widened, liabilities surged in 5 years.

India, US, Siberia, Pakistan: 5 crashes in 3 days underline military aviation risks

In India, the crash involving the AN-32 transport aircraft marked the fourth major incident involving a military aircraft since the beginning of this year.

Five challenges await Modi. First, he must shake off the past and Nehru

It’s a perfectly reasonable presumption that Modi will be around for a significant enough time for us to reflect on the challenges that lie ahead. I will list five.