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  7 Indian fishermen died in Pakistani jails since May 2023, total of 209 still behind bars: Report

  World | October 29, 2024 11:19 IST

  The most recent death of an Indian fisherman was reported on October 25. He has been identified as Hari, though no additional information about him is currently available.

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  Pakistani woman, mother of 4, living in India since 1985 arrested over forging documents

  India | October 28, 2024 18:37 IST

  Based on intelligence reports, the investigation revealed that the Pakistani woman had obtained an Aadhaar card, PAN card, and other documents through fraudulent methods.

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  At least 20 Indian nationals still in Russian Army, 85 released so far: Foreign Secretary Misri

  World | October 21, 2024 15:59 IST

  During a special press briefing in New Delhi, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced that 20 Indians are still awaiting discharge from the Russian Army.

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  Indian-origin woman charged in Singapore for carrying watermelon-printed umbrellas | KNOW WHY

  World | September 18, 2024 18:22 IST

  They carried umbrellas painted with watermelon images in support of the Palestinian cause amid the Israel-Hamas war. The watermelon colours are the same as those on the Palestinian flag and the fruit has come to symbolise Palestinian solidarity.

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  UK's mega eVisa transition drive: Govt urges all, including Indians to switch their stay permit

  World | September 18, 2024 16:59 IST

  The eVisa transition drive came as a majority of the physical biometric residence permits are set to expire towards the end of this year and are being automatically transitioned online in phases to be accessed by creating and logging into a UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) online account.

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  Indian Visa Application Centres in Bangladesh open limited slots for THESE people | DETAILS INSIDE

  World | September 02, 2024 19:39 IST

  Indian Visa Application Centres in major cities across Bangladesh have started providing a limited number of appointment slots for Bangladeshi nationals who need urgent medical and student visas. These services are available in Dhaka, Chattogram, Rajshahi, Sylhet, and Khulna.

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  'Completely false claims': Death of Telangana man in Saudi Arabia remains shrouded in mystery

  World | August 26, 2024 19:08 IST

  Amid reports that a 27-year-old man from Telangana died in Saudi Arabia last week after becoming lost in the desert, his family has claimed that this information is false.

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  UK Police busts Indian-origin gang who hide drugs worth millions in frozen chicken

  World | August 26, 2024 18:33 IST

  A drug smuggling ring that used pallets of raw chicken to transport millions of pounds worth of cocaine across the country has been sentenced to prison. The ten members of the gang will collectively spend over 80 years behind bars.

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  Indian-origin couple, daughter killed in car crash in US, police call it 'worst' crashes in 26 years

  World | August 18, 2024 18:15 IST

  Mani and his wife were driving their daughter to college in North Texas and had left their son behind because he started school that day. Witnesses claimed the vehicle passed them at a high speed before the collision.

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  India issues travel advisory for Lebanon amid spiralling situation, issues emergency contact number

  World | July 29, 2024 14:19 IST

  In the latest travel advisory, MEA said: "In view of the recent developments in the region, all Indian nationals in Lebanon and those planning to travel to Lebanon are advised to exercise caution."

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  Indian man 'sent by Russian Army to fight against Ukraine' dies, family seeks PM Modi's help

  World | July 29, 2024 13:39 IST

  Ravi Moun travelled to Russia on January 13 for a transportation job, but his brother claims he was instead recruited into the military. On July 21, Ajay Moun contacted the embassy to seek information about his brother's whereabouts.

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  Bangladesh sends 'diplomatic note' to India criticising Mamata's 'shelter' remarks: MEA

  World | July 25, 2024 19:18 IST

  The MEA acknowledged that Bangladesh outcried over the recent comments made by West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee through a diplomatic channel. Earlier this week, Banerjee offered shelter to people in distress from Bangladesh.

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  Caught on cam: Agra man, who had married just two weeks ago, shot dead in front of his Mexican wife

  World | July 21, 2024 13:02 IST

  Witnesses informed the police that the shooting arose from a road-rage altercation between the driver of a Chevrolet and Dasaur, who was driving a black Honda. A cell phone video captured by another driver at the scene depicts Dasaur exiting his vehicle at the intersection.

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  Indian national among six killed in Oman mosque attack, ISIS claims responsibility

  World | July 17, 2024 12:32 IST

  Four Pakistani nationals and a police officer were also among those killed in the attack on the Shiite mosque in Oman, a rare instance in the ordinarily stable country. The ISIS, which has attacked Shia communities in several countries, claimed responsibility for the attack.

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  Indian nationals arrested in Italy for enslaving 33 countrymen on farms

  World | July 14, 2024 12:40 IST

  Earlier last week, 31-year-old Satnam Singh, who hailed from Punjab, died tragically after he was dumped on the road without medical assistance by his employer after his arm was severed by heavy farm machinery.

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  Nepal: Rescuers recover body of first Indian swept away in massive landslide

  World | July 13, 2024 14:33 IST

  Rescuers resumed search operations on Saturday for over 50 missing people in Nepal in two passenger buses that were swept away by a massive landslide on Friday. Earlier, it was reported that seven Indian nationals were aboard the buses, all of them feared killed in the incident.

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  US: Indian national from Maharashtra, on vacation with friends, drowns in Glacier National Park

  World | July 13, 2024 9:43 IST

  Siddhant Vitthal Patil from Maharashtra has been missing since June 6 when he went hiking above the gorge at the Glacier National Park. His body has not been found as the gorge is unsearchable due to turbulence, hence Patil has been presumed dead by authorities.

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  'They wanted to 'make money': Diplomat claims Russia didn't want to recruit Indians in its Army

  World | July 11, 2024 0:05 IST

  Babushkin's remarks came a day after Russia promised to ensure early release and return to home of the Indian nationals working in the Russian military as support staff after Prime Minister Narendra Modi "very strongly" raised the issue with President Vladimir Putin.

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  Sri Lanka Police arrests 12 more Indian nationals in cybercrime case, 70 nabbed so far

  World | July 02, 2024 22:03 IST

  Sri Lanka Police apprehended a group of 12 Indian nationals suspected of cybercrimes at a residence in Halloluwa, Kandy, approximately 120 kilometres east of Colombo. It seized 22 desktop computers, four laptops, and more than 50 sophisticated cellular phones of advanced technology.

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  Indian couple fined in crores, jailed for 11 yrs for luring cousin to work on pretext of schooling

  World | June 26, 2024 11:24 IST

  The US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia stated that the defendants exploited the victim's sincere aspiration for education and betterment. Instead, they denied him fundamental human necessities and stripped him of his freedom.