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This palace in Rajasthan has been underwater for 200 years

This palace in Rajasthan has been underwater for 200 years

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3 min readNew DelhiJun 8, 2026 01:00 AM IST A palace in the middle of a lake is rare, but one with four floors underwater is even rarer. For more than 200 years, Jal Mahal has been one of Rajasthan’s most extraordinary landmarks. Originally built in 1699 and reconstructed in 1745, the palace stands today as a monument to the finest Indo-Saracenic architecture, a repository of Rajasthan’s history. Tracing the history According to the Incredible India official website, Jal Mahal‘s name comes from its stunning location in the middle of Man Sagar Lake, which translates to “Water Palace.” Contrary to what you might believe, the palace does not float on water. Instead, the building remains submerged beneath the water’s surface, with only its top floor visible — giving the illusion of emerging from the lake. The website further reveals that back in 1699, the foundation of this magnificent palace was laid. A few years later, during the 18th century, His Highness Jai Singh II renovated the property and decorated the palace and the lake. Today, it …

Maldives underwater trip gets deadlier: Rescue diver killed, search for 4 dead Italians suspended | World News

Maldives underwater trip gets deadlier: Rescue diver killed, search for 4 dead Italians suspended | World News

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4 min readUpdated: May 16, 2026 10:48 PM IST A Maldivian rescue diver died while searching for the bodies of four Italian divers believed to be trapped inside an underwater cave in the Maldives after a fatal scuba diving accident earlier this week. Staff Sergeant Mohamed Mahdhee was taken to hospital in critical condition after participating in the rescue operation and later succumbed to his injuries. The accident has now claimed six lives in total. The tragedy began on Thursday when five Italian divers disappeared while attempting to explore caves at a depth of around 50 metres in Vaavu Atoll, about 100 kilometres south of the Maldivian capital Malé, according to the Associated Press (AP). The recreational diving limit in the country is 30 metres. Authorities are now awaiting the arrival of three Finnish divers on Sunday. These are experts in deep and cave diving and will rethink their search strategy. Mahdhee, the dead rescue diver, will be buried with military honors in a funeral attended by President Mohamed Muzzu on Saturday night. He was …

HMWSSB rejects SS Rajamouli’s request for 150 water tankers for Varanasi underwater shoot | Telugu News

HMWSSB rejects SS Rajamouli’s request for 150 water tankers for Varanasi underwater shoot | Telugu News

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3 min readHyderabadMay 4, 2026 08:45 PM IST The production of SS Rajamouli‘s Varanasi has hit a roadblock in its own backyard, and the problem has nothing to do with the size of its ambition. It has to do with water. On April 24, Sri Durga Arts, the production house behind the film, wrote to the Managing Director of the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board at Khairthabad. The letter, signed and stamped with receipt number 1595, requested the allocation of 150 tankers, each with a 10,000-litre capacity, to fill a water pond the team had constructed at Hyderabad Film City Studio in Gaganpahad, R.R. District. According to the production house, the water was needed for underwater sequences being filmed as part of the ongoing shoot. The production asked for filling to begin from April 27 and for the water to be purified to a standard suitable for filming by May 18. Sri Durga Arts also made clear in the letter that it was willing to pay for the supply on delivery, either at …

Andaman and Nicobar unfurls world’s largest underwater Tricolour, sets Guinness record

Andaman and Nicobar unfurls world’s largest underwater Tricolour, sets Guinness record

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The Andaman and Nicobar administration on Saturday set a new Guinness World Record by unfurling the world’s largest underwater national flag at Radhanagar beach. The massive Tricolour, measuring approximately 60 by 40 metre, was deployed beneath the sea in a complex, tightly coordinated operation, involving multiple agencies and trained divers at Swaraj Dweep (Havelock Island). Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Ranveer Singh impresses fans with his dedication in underwater sequence BTS video from Dhurandhar 2: ‘That’s insane’

Ranveer Singh impresses fans with his dedication in underwater sequence BTS video from Dhurandhar 2: ‘That’s insane’

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Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh is currently receiving widespread praise for his performance in Dhurandhar: The Revenge. Known for his intense commitment to every role, the actor has once again impressed fans, this time with a gripping underwater sequence from the film that has surfaced online. BTS video of Ranveer Singh’s underwater screen from Dhurandhar 2 surfaced online. Ranveer Singh’s underwater scene from Dhurandhar 2 impresses fans The particular scene features Ranveer’s character, Jaskirat Singh Rangi, undergoing rigorous training to become a spy. As part of his preparation, the character is required to practise breath control underwater, an essential skill for covert operations. What has truly amazed fans, however, is the behind-the-scenes (BTS) footage that recently surfaced, revealing that Ranveer performed the challenging sequence himself. In the BTS video, the actor is seen undergoing training before stepping into the pool. He then calmly submerges himself underwater, maintaining his composure while the crew films the sequence. Fans were quick to react to the clip, flooding social media with praise for his dedication and work ethic. One comment …

3,500-km Range, 6,200 kmph Speed: India’s Hypersonic Underwater Missile That Can Strike In Seconds | India News

3,500-km Range, 6,200 kmph Speed: India’s Hypersonic Underwater Missile That Can Strike In Seconds | India News

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Last Updated:December 18, 2025, 18:44 IST India successfully test-fired the K-4 SLBM from INS Arighat, boosting its nuclear triad and strategic deterrence against China and Pakistan K-4 missile has a 3,500 km range and hypersonic speed of 6,200 kmph. (AI-Generated Image) With China on one frontier and Pakistan on the other, India’s security calculus has long been shaped by two hostile neighbours with vastly different but equally challenging strategies. Pakistan’s decades-old reliance on cross-border terrorism and China’s expansionist and increasingly assertive military posture are well documented. However, India has made it clear that any provocation, especially terror attacks, will invite a decisive reply. The message was underscored after the Pahalgam attack, when the Indian Armed Forces carried out Operation Sindoor, signalling a shift from restraint to calibrated retaliation. In parallel, India has accelerated the modernisation of its armed forces, upgrading capabilities across the Army, Air Force and Navy. Among these upgrades, a quiet but far-reaching development has taken place beneath the surface of the sea. The Indian Navy has now operationally tested a weapon system …

Allu Arjun to Shoot Underwater Sequence for AA22XA6?

Allu Arjun to Shoot Underwater Sequence for AA22XA6?

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Allu Arjun’s film AA22XA6, directed by Atlee, has been one of the hottest projects in the film industry. Given the project’s scale, canvass, plotline, cast and massive budget, the sci-fi thriller is tipped to be one of the most-anticipated films. Atlee has been shooting the film for over four months in a specially designed 3D studio set equipped with cutting-edge Hollywood-grade technology, in Mumbai. While many filmy fans wonder with this move of Atlee since this is against the conventional practice of shooting, here’s another interesting surprise. Lavish underwater sequence According to the buzz, Allu Arjun is set to commence shooting for an underwater sequence for AA22XA6. The sequence is being shot at a studio in Mumbai, and will be a first-of-its-kind in Indian cinema. According to unit sources, a dedicated team from Hollywood has flown into Mumbai to choreograph, monitor and execute the entire block. Director Altee has reportedly envisioned the underwater sequence distinctly and is betting big on Allu Arjun’s performance. The actor too took training recently to get a hang of the …

Chess underwater! Hans Niemann defeats Fabiano Caruana to win unique diving event in Cape Town

Chess underwater! Hans Niemann defeats Fabiano Caruana to win unique diving event in Cape Town

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American Grandmaster Hans Niemann became the Diving Chess Cape Town 2025 Champion on Thursday after defeating compatriot Fabiano Caruana in the final of a unique underwater chess event. The competition was held at the Silo Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa, alongside the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam finals. Uzbekistan’s newly minted FIDE World Cup winner, Javokhir Sindarov, secured third place by defeating Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi. In this event, players make their moves on a small chess set placed 110 centimetres deep at the bottom of a swimming pool. After moving, a player surfaces to catch their breath, at which point their opponent must immediately dive to make the next move. From the pool, Niemann proudly showed his medal to the applause of local supporters, before later facing Diving Chess World Champion Michal Mazurkiewicz. Mazurkiewicz won a rook and pawn for a bishop after a blunder by Niemann as early as move two, but the American grandmaster ultimately outplayed his specialist opponent to win that game as well. The Diving Chess competition was the first …

‘Designed To Operate Against…’: India Test Fires Advanced Underwater Naval Mine

‘Designed To Operate Against…’: India Test Fires Advanced Underwater Naval Mine

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Last Updated:May 06, 2025, 07:33 IST MIGM is an advanced underwater naval mine developed by the Naval Science and Technological Laboratory, Visakhapatnam in collaboration with other DRDO laboratories. DRDO and Indian Navy conducted combat firing of indigenous multi-influence ground mine. (Image: X/@DRDO) In a display of its advanced defense capabilities, India successfully test-fired an indigenously designed and developed underwater naval mine designed to enhance the Navy’s capabilities against modern stealth ships and submarines. The Indian Navy and Defence Research of Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted the “combat firing” of Multi-Influence Ground Mine (MIGM), developed by the Naval Science and Technological Laboratory, Visakhapatnam, in collaboration with other DRDO laboratories. The announcement came from the Ministry of Defence on Monday amid the simmering ties between India and Pakistan following the last month’s Pahalgam terror attack. “The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Navy have successfully undertaken combat firing (with reduced explosive) of the indigenously designed and developed Multi-Influence Ground Mine (MIGM),” the defence ministry said on Monday. The @DRDO_India and @indiannavy successfully undertook combat firing (with …

India To Get 1st Human Underwater Submersible For Ocean Exploration This Year

India To Get 1st Human Underwater Submersible For Ocean Exploration This Year

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New Delhi: India will operate its first human underwater submersible at a depth of 500 meters in the sea as part of the Deep Ocean Mission, Earth Sciences Minister Jitendra Singh said on Thursday. Mr Singh made these remarks at a Mission Steering Committee meeting that was attended by Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary, Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth, Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Suman Bery, Principal Scientific Advisor Ajay Kumar Sood and Earth Sciences Secretary M Ravichandran, among others. Mr Singh said the submersible will operate at a depth of up to 500 meters this year, with a subsequent goal of reaching a depth of 6,000 metres by the next year. This achievement will align with the timelines of India’s other landmark missions, including the Gaganyaan space mission, marking a pleasant coincidence in the nation’s journey towards scientific excellence, he said. He said the Deep Ocean Mission has the potential to unlock vast resources, including critical minerals, rare metals and undiscovered marine biodiversity, all of which are crucial for the country’s …