Tourist submarine missing in Atlantic Ocean while visiting Titanic wreckage
The giant passenger ship ‘Titanic’ sank after hitting an iceberg in the Atlantic Ocean near Newfoundland, Canada, on 15th April 1912.
13.5 lakh road accidents occur in a day across the world
3,700 people lose their lives in road accidents every day across the world. On average, 13.5 lakh road accidents take place in the world daily.
Changes in ‘electronic Interlocking’ caused the train accident in Odisha
A change in ‘electronic interlocking’ led to Coromandel Express being diverted to a track on which goods train was stationary. A green signal was also given for it.
Preliminary investigation indicates flawed signalling system behind Odisha train accident : Railway Board
Signals and the routes were set for both the crossing trains. The signals were green, which means their routes were clear. Permissible speed for these trains is 130 kmph.
A MiG-21 Air Force plane crashes in Rajasthan : 2 women killed
A MiG-21 aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed into a house in Rajasthan, killing two women and injuring one.