Two Indian tourists, Mangroliya Manojkumar Kurjibhai and Serasiya Milan Ramnikbhai, were arrested at Singapore's Changi Airport for stealing a $154,000 diamond from Dianochge Diamonds Jewelry. They swapped the 4.95-carat diamond with a counterfeit gem. Mangroliya was sentenced to over two years in jail.
India mourns the death of former Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, with the national flag flying at half-mast. The Supreme Court will hear pleas regarding alleged donation fraud at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya and unpredictable airfare fluctuations. The remains of 15 Indian tourists who died in Vietnam are expected to arrive tonight.
The bodies of 15 Indian tourists killed in a speedboat accident off Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island will be repatriated to India on Monday via Vietnam Airlines flight VN979 from Ho Chi Minh City to Mumbai. The accident on July 11 involved a speedboat carrying 32 tourists and 4 crew members, resulting in 15 deaths and 17 rescues.
A boat tragedy off Vietnam's Hon May Rut Ngoai island killed 15 Indian tourists. Eyewitnesses blame crew negligence and delayed rescue/medical care for the deaths, stating the speedboat capsized rapidly in rough seas. 17 others were injured, with one critical.
Vietnamese police arrested the captain of a speedboat that capsized near Phu Quoc Island, killing 15 Indian tourists. The incident occurred Saturday in rough seas, with authorities suggesting extreme weather as a cause. Rescuers saved 21 people, and the Indian embassy is coordinating the return of deceased and rescued tourists.
Vietnamese police arrested the captain of a speedboat that capsized near Phu Quoc Island, killing 15 Indian tourists. The 57-year-old is accused of violating maritime safety regulations. The accident occurred in rough seas, with some victims not wearing life jackets.
An Indian tourist in Japan was reportedly caught shoplifting and subsequently offered bribes to both the shopkeeper and police officers. The incident, shared on X by Muthukrishnan Dhandapani, highlighted the shopkeeper's surprise at the theft and the bribe, and the police's explanation of Japan's strict laws.
A 26-year-old Indian tourist died after collapsing at a cafe in Phuket, Thailand, with three others also losing consciousness for unknown reasons.
A 26-year-old Indian tourist died and three others collapsed mysteriously at a Phuket cafe on May 9, with the Indian embassy confirming the death and Thai authorities investigating.
Grand Canyon National Park authorities are seeking public assistance in locating Sandarsh Krishna, a 26-year-old Indian man reported missing on April 28, 2026. He was last seen on the Rim Trail along Hermit Road between Bright Angel Lodge and Mohave Point between 4 pm on April 27 and 12 am on April 28, wearing athletic clothing. A black backpack believed to belong to Krishna was later turned in to hotel personnel at Bright Angel Lodge.
