Collapse

The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, United States, has sent shockwaves through the Indian coal and petcoke markets, raising concerns about potential disruptions and price impacts along the supply chain.

United States President Joe Biden has praised the quick thinking of the 22 Indian-origin personnel aboard the 'Dali' for their mayday call, which prevented further casualties during the collision with a Baltimore bridge.

Cargo ship 'Dali' averted catastrophe at Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore with mayday call; Indian crew hailed heroes, as President Biden pledges federal aid and reassures no indication of terrorism.

Six construction workers who went missing after the Francis Scott Key Bridge in US's Baltimore city collapsed are presumed dead, while search operations to locate them have been suspended.
 

The Singapore-flagged vessel, owned by Grace Ocean Pte Ltd, was navigating the Patapsco River en route from Baltimore to Colombo, Sri Lanka, when the accident occurred, triggering concerns about potential casualties.

Stunning aerial footages captured in the daylight on Tuesday morning unveiled the sheer magnitude of devastation inflicted upon Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in the Patapsco River, following a catastrophic collision with a towering container ship.

As the authorities scramble to assess the casualties and determine the exact cause behind the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, shipping experts weigh in on the potential reasons behind the disaster and its ramifications on maritime trade.

In the aftermath of the tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, United States, on Tuesday, authorities have dismissed any suggestion of terrorism or deliberate intent.

As many as 20 construction workers are believed to have fallen into the Patapsco River following the Francis Scott Key bridge collapse and the situation is likely to change as more details emerge.

In the early hours of Tuesday morning, chaos unfolded as a large vessel collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, resulting in a section of the bridge collapsing and multiple vehicles plunging into the water below.

During the recent terror attack at the Crocus concert hall in Moscow's suburbs, Russia, a 15-year-old part-time worker Islam Khalilov exhibited extraordinary composure.

Amidst the chaos of shooting and fire during the terror attack in Moscow's Crocus concert hall, "Islam" bravely guided the terrified crowd through a narrow passage to safety outside the hall, ultimately saving the lives of more than a hundred people.

According to Election Commission records, Hyderabad-based Navayuga Engineering Company Ltd (NEC), which is constructing the Silkyara-Barkot tunnel in Uttarakhand, acquired electoral bonds and gave the full sum to the BJP. On November 12, 2023, a part of the tunnel that was under construction collapsed, trapping 41 workers.

A section of an under-construction bridge over the Kosi River in Supaul, Bihar collapsed, affecting pillars 50, 51, and 52. The incident caused injuries to workers, with one fatality and 15-20 trapped. The bridge is part of the Mahasetu project, connecting Bakour to Bheja Ghat. Rescue operations are underway.

Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut shared her distress when spiritual teacher Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev was diagnosed with severe bleeding in the brain and required brain surgery.