INS Sindhurakshak submarine explodes, 18 sailors feared dead

Eighteen crewmen are feared killed on the INS Sindhurakshak, a diesel-powered and world-class submarine, which exploded and sank shortly early on Wednesday morning at the high-security naval dockyard in Mumbai. "Whilst we hope for the best, we are prepared for the worst," said Naval Chief Admiral DK Joshi.
The disaster is thought to be the worst for the Indian navy in over three decades. Defence Minister AK Antony described the sinking as the "greatest tragedy in recent times."