13 died in Mumbai when an Indian Navy boat hit a passenger ferry; rescue efforts saved 99.

In a Mumbai boat accident, 13 people died when an Indian Navy speedboat on trials collided with a passenger ferry, 'Neelkamal'. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences and announced ex-gratia payments of Rs 2 lakh to families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 to the injured. The rescue operation saved 99 people, and the search for five missing continues. Maharashtra's Chief Minister also offered Rs 5 lakh to the families of the deceased. The incident is under investigation.

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