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Thirteen-year-old swims 4 km for help after family swept out to sea

Thirteen-year-old swims 4 km for help after family swept out to sea

A 13-year-old boy swam for nearly four hours to shore after his family was swept out to sea in Geographe Bay while kayaking and paddleboarding. After his kayak capsized, the boy continued swimming and alerted authorities, enabling marine rescue teams to locate and save his family 14 km offshore

04 February,2026 09:31 AM IST | Sydney | Agencies
Bullet Train project: Second tunnel breakthrough achieved in Palghar

Bullet Train project: Second tunnel breakthrough achieved in Palghar

The tunnel, known as MT-6, is 454 metres long and 14.4 metres wide, and is designed to accommodate both up and down tracks of the bullet train corridor

03 February,2026 05:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Pet Swiss cow learns to use brush to scratch different body parts

Pet Swiss cow learns to use brush to scratch different body parts

In trials, Veronika consistently selected the brush end suited for body regions, using the bristled end for firm areas and the smooth handle for sensitive parts

21 January,2026 06:45 AM IST | Vienna | Agencies
Austria approves headscarf ban for girls under 14 in schools

Austria approves headscarf ban for girls under 14 in schools

Austria’s parliament has approved a nationwide ban on Islamic headscarves for schoolgirls under 14, drawing criticism from rights groups who call it discriminatory. In 2019 the country introduced a ban on headscarves in primary schools, but the constitutional court struck it down

12 December,2025 02:12 PM IST | Austria | AFP

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