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Four killed as US military conducts another strike on suspected drug boat

US Southern Command announced that it conducted another strike against a small boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, following a pause of almost three weeks. Thursday's strike is the 22nd the US military has carried out against boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean that the Trump administration claimed were trafficking drugs. There were four casualties in Thursday's strike, according to the social media post, bringing the death toll of the campaign to at least 87 people. In a video that accompanied the announcement, a small boat can be seen moving across the water before it is suddenly consumed by a large explosion. The video then zooms out to show the boat covered in flames and billowing smoke. The strike was conducted the same day Adm. Frank "Mitch" Bradley appeared for a series of closed-door classified briefings at the US Capitol as lawmakers began an investigation into the very first strike carried out by the military on September 2. The sessions came after a repor

Fireside Ventures raises $253 mn for new fund to back consumer brands

Rising incomes and rapid urbanisation are expected to fuel strong growth in India's consumer market

BoAt's local production jumps to 76%; hits 3x localisation in 2 years

IPO-bound wearable and audio brand cements its position as one of India's most vertically integrated consumer tech companies, manufacturing over 75 million units in India as of June 30, 2025

BoAt posts fivefold revenue growth to ₹3,100 cr, returns to profit in FY25

IPO-bound boAt has emerged as a top digital-first consumer tech brand, recording rapid revenue expansion, a return to profitability, and stronger EBITDA margins as it deepens presence across audio

Nine missing after Chinese fishing boat capsizes off South Korea coast

South Korean rescue workers were searching Monday for nine missing crew members after a Chinese fishing boat capsized off the country's southwestern coast. South Korea's Coast Guard said two crew members were rescued by a nearby cargo vessel after their boat capsized about 150 kilometres southwest of Eocheong island, off the port city of Gunsan. Patrol vessels and aircraft were continuing to search for the missing. The accident came a day after South Korean officials responded to the capsizing of another Chinese fishing boat in international waters about 80 kilometres west of South Korea's southwestern Gageo island, which killed at least two crew members. South Korean officials rescued six others from that boat and were continuing their search for three missing crew members on Monday.

boAt parent files updated DRHP with Sebi; cuts issue size to ₹1,500 crore

Imagine Marketing, parent company of boAt, has reduced its initial public offering (IPO) size to ₹1,500 crore from the earlier ₹2,000 crore

Mozambique boat accident: 3 Indians dead, 5 missing; rescue ops underway

The boat, which was carrying a total of 14 Indian nationals, overturned in the waters off Beira under yet-to-be-determined circumstances

At least 193 passengers killed in 2 boat accidents in northwestern Congo

Two separate boat accidents this week in northwestern Congo killed at least 193 people dead and left scores missing, authorities and state media reported Friday. The accidents happened on Wednesday and Thursday, about 150 kilometres apart in the Equateur province. One boat with nearly 500 passengers caught fire and capsized Thursday evening along the Congo River in the province's Lukolela territory, Congo's humanitarian affairs ministry said in a report. The report said 209 survivors were rescued following the accident, involving a whaleboat near the village of Malange in Lukolela territory. A day earlier, a motorised boat capsized in the Basankusu territory of the province, killing at least 86 people, most of them students, state media reported. Several people were missing, but the reports did not give a figure of how many. It was not immediately clear what caused either accident or whether rescue operations were continuing Friday evening. State media attributed Wednesday's accid

boAt's parent firm Imagine Marketing secures Sebi approval for IPO

Imagine Marketing, parent company of boAt, has secured Sebi approval for its IPO through the pre-filing route, eyeing a $1.5 bn valuation

Rescuers search for 11 missing after speedboat overturns in Indonesia

Indonesian rescuers were searching for 11 people, including three children, still missing Tuesday after a speedboat capsized during a storm the previous day off Indonesia's Mentawai Islands. Seven people, including the two crew members, were rescued and were in stable condition after drifting in the choppy waters for hours, said Lahmudin, who heads the local Disaster Management Agency. The boat capsized in the Sipora Strait after leaving Sikakap, a town in the Mentawai Islands district in West Sumatra province, at midday, said Lahmudin, who like many Indonesians uses a single name. It was bound for the neighbouring town of Tuapejat, a trip of less than two hours. The boat was carrying 16 passengers, mostly local administration officials, and two crew members. The 11 people missing included three children and a local parliamentarian. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the accident, but survivors said the boat was hit by high waves in a sudden storm, Lahmudin said. A .

Security increased after suspicious boat spotted off Maharashtra coast

Police and maritime security agencies have intensified their search for a suspicious boat, "possibly a Pakistani fishing vessel", spotted near Revdanda coast in Maharashtra's Raigad district, officials said on Monday. The boat was spotted on the Indian Navy's radar on Sunday night, around two nautical miles off the Korlai coast in Revdanda, an official said. It was "possibly a Pakistani fishing vessel", but the identity and other details will be ascertained once the boat is intercepted, the official said. Prima facie, the boat was suspected to have drifted to the Raigad coast, an official earlier said. Security along the coastline in Raigad was stepped up after the vessel was spotted. Following the alert, the Raigad Police, Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS), Quick Response Team (QRT), the Navy and the Coast Guard personnel rushed to the spot at night and launched the search, he said. Efforts to reach the boat were hampered at night due to heavy rain and strong winds. Raig

boAt Aavante Prime 5.1 5000DA Dolby Atmos soundbar launched at Rs 14,999

boAt's new Aavante Prime 5.1 5000DA soundbar with Dolby Atmos, 500W output, and eARC support is now available on Amazon, Flipkart, boAt's site, and select retail stores

Sourav Ganguly's brother, sister-in-law rescued after boat capsizes in Puri

The incident occurred near the lighthouse opposite Hotel Sonar Bangla at Puri beach, highlighting concerns over safety and operator oversight

Tata Capital, Boat opt for confidential IPO filing route, submit DRHPs

Reports estimate Tata Capital's IPO size at approximately $2 billion, while Boat's could exceed $250 million

Aman Gupta backs Piyush Goyal's push for deep-tech focus in startups

boAt co-founder Aman Gupta has come out in support of Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal's recent remarks urging Indian startups to focus more on deep-tech innovation. Gupta's comments come amid an ongoing debate within the startup ecosystem where several founders have countered Goyal's critique of consumer-focused ventures like food delivery and luxury goods startups. Gupta took to social media platform X to echo Goyal's call for startups to move beyond consumer-centric models like food delivery and fantasy sports apps and instead prioritise technologies like artificial intelligence, robotics, and quantum computing. "It's not every day that the government asks founders to dream bigger. But at Startup Mahakumbh, that's exactly what happened. I was there. I heard the full speech. Hon. Minister @PiyushGoyal Ji isn't against founders. He believes in us. His point was simple: India has come far, but to lead the worldwe need to aim higher. "It reminded me of something I say oft

Scindia expresses grief over Shivpuri boat tragedy; rescue ops underway

A boat carrying devotees to Siddh Baba temple capsized at the dam, leaving seven people, including three women, missing

Tech wrap Feb 24: Apple Intelligence in India, Snapdragon X chip, boAt TAG

Apple Intelligence coming soon to India. Qualcomm brings Snapdragon X platform to India. boAt launches 'TAG' object Tracker. Apple Intelligence with Gemini. Samsung Galaxy M16 and M06

boAt launches Android-compatible 'TAG' object tracker: Know price, features

Priced at Rs 1,299, boAt TAG utilises Google's Find My Device network and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology to offer semi real-time tracking of lost valuables

boAt gears up for IPO, plans Rs 2,000 cr confidential DRHP filing soon

Consumer electronics brand boAt may target a valuation exceeding $1.5 billion

Exim Bank to provide $300 mn credit to Vietnam for boats, patrol vessels

The Export Import Bank of India will provide lines of credit totalling USD 300 million to Vietnam for procuring high-speed guard boats and offshore patrol vessels. The Exim Bank had entered into an agreement on July 31, 2024 with the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (GO-VNM), for making available to the latter, Government of India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 180 million for procurement of four Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV), the Reserve Bank said. The bank had also entered into an agreement with GO-VNM for making available to the latter, India supported LoC of USD 120 million for procurement of high-speed guard boats, it said in another circular. Both agreements are effective from January 20, 2025 and the last date for disbursement will be 60 months after the scheduled completion date of the project. The export of eligible goods and services from India would be allowed subject to the Foreign Trade Policy.