At least 15 Indian tourists were killed after a tourist boat capsized near Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island. Rescue operations are underway and the Indian Embassy has opened emergency control rooms.
At least 15 Indian tourists were killed after a tourist boat carrying 36 people overturned near Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island on Saturday. Search and rescue operations remain underway, while the Indian Embassy has established emergency control rooms to assist affected families and coordinate with local authorities.
Boat overturned amid rough weather
According to local media reports, the vessel was carrying 36 people, including 32 Indian tourists, three crew members and one attendant. The boat reportedly capsized shortly after departing Hon May Rut Ngoai Island for An Thoi Port at around 1 pm local time (11:30 am IST).
The accident is believed to have occurred due to rough seas and strong winds, causing everyone on board to fall into the water.
Authorities rescued 21 people and shifted them to hospitals for treatment. Two of the rescued passengers are reported to be in critical condition.
Indian Embassy sets up emergency assistance
The Indian Embassy in Vietnam said it is closely monitoring the situation and has activated emergency control rooms to help affected Indian nationals and their families.
In a statement on X, the Embassy said it was gathering details of the incident while local authorities continued search and rescue efforts.
The Indian Ambassador, along with Embassy officials, is travelling to Phu Quoc Island to oversee consular assistance, coordinate with Vietnamese authorities and support the affected Indian citizens.
Lava Mobiles confirms team members involved
Lava Mobiles said some of its employees and channel partners were among those involved in the accident.
The company stated that it is in constant contact with the Embassy of India in Vietnam and local authorities to obtain updates about the safety and well-being of its personnel. It added that teams in both India and Vietnam are providing all possible assistance to affected families.
Sources said around 110 Lava distributors and employees from South India were on a visit together.
PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi express condolences
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the tragedy and offered condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. He also wished a speedy recovery to the injured survivors and said Indian diplomatic missions were extending all possible assistance while remaining in close contact with Vietnamese authorities.
Extremely saddened to learn about the tragic news of a boat accident involving Indian nationals near Phu Quoc, Vietnam.
My sincere condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. My prayers for the early recovery of the injured survivors.
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi also conveyed his condolences and urged the Government of India and the Ministry of External Affairs to work closely with Vietnamese authorities to support ongoing rescue operations and provide necessary assistance to affected families.
Andhra Pradesh government seeks details
Andhra Pradesh Human Resources Development Minister Nara Lokesh spoke with senior officials after reports indicated that tourists from the state may have been among those affected.
He directed officials to coordinate with the Central Government and ensure all possible support is provided to the victims and their families.
Emergency control room numbers
To assist affected Indian nationals, the Indian mission has opened control rooms at the Consulate General of India in Ho Chi Minh City and the Embassy in Hanoi.
The Ho Chi Minh City control room can be contacted at +84 36 281 7930, +84 91 552 37 14 and +84 33 452 0414.
The Hanoi control room is available at +84 91 308 9165.
The Embassy said both control rooms remain operational for information, assistance and support related to the incident.
Priya Ghanghas, Sakshi Chaudhary script history as India win four boxing golds at Commonwealth Games 2026
Priya Ghanghas and Sakshi Chaudhary powered India to a record four boxing gold medals at the Commonwealth Games 2026, taking the country’s medal tally to 32.
India continued its impressive campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2026 on Day 10, creating history in boxing as Priya Ghanghas and Sakshi Chaudhary added two more gold medals to the country’s tally. With four boxing gold medals already secured, India achieved its best-ever boxing performance in a single edition of the Commonwealth Games.
Priya Ghanghas defeated Canada’s Marie Al-Ahmadieh by a 4-1 split verdict in the women’s 60kg final. After conceding the opening round, the Indian boxer fought back strongly to win the next two rounds and seal the gold medal.
Earlier, Sakshi Chaudhary produced a commanding display to defeat England’s Ruby White by unanimous decision in the women’s 51kg final, earning India’s third boxing gold of the Games.
Four boxing champions script history
Priya Ghanghas and Sakshi Chaudhary joined Preeti Pawar and Jaismine Lamboria on the list of Indian boxing gold medallists at the Glasgow Games.
According to the live updates, India’s four boxing gold medals are the most the country has won in the sport at any edition of the Commonwealth Games.
The boxing campaign is still not over, with five more Indian boxers scheduled to compete in gold medal bouts later on Day 10.
India’s medal tally rises to 32
India’s medal tally climbed to 32 medals, comprising 10 gold, 15 silver and seven bronze.
Apart from boxing, India also celebrated a one-two finish in the men’s F57 shot put event. Soman Rana clinched the gold medal with a throw of 13.40 metres, while Shubham Juyal secured silver with 13.28 metres.
In athletics, Praveen Chithravel claimed silver in the men’s triple jump, while Selva Prabhu Thirumaran won bronze.
Judoka Unnati Sharma also added a bronze medal after defeating South Africa’s Skye Knoester by Ippon in the women’s -63kg event.
India eye more medals on Day 10
India’s medal tally could grow further as several athletes remain in contention later on Day 10.
Boxers Arundhati Choudhary, Lovlina Borgohain, Sachin Siwach, Ankush Panghal and Narender Berwal are all scheduled to compete in their respective finals. Harsh Tokas is also set to fight for bronze in the men’s -81kg judo event, while Indian athletes will feature in the men’s pole vault, men’s 5000m and mixed 4x400m relay finals.
Spain’s Ceuta migrant crisis: 34 dead as 60,000 cross from Morocco in 24 hours
At least 34 migrants have died and around 60,000 crossed into Spain’s Ceuta from Morocco within 24 hours, prompting a major security response and diplomatic reactions across Europe.
At least 34 migrants have died while attempting to cross from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, as Spain faces one of its biggest border challenges in recent years.
According to Ceuta regional president Juan Jesus Vivas, around 60,000 migrants entered the Spanish territory from Morocco within the past 24 hours. The situation has escalated rapidly since Thursday, with security personnel confronting large groups attempting to enter the enclave.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez travelled to Ceuta on Friday, where he condemned the breach of the border and described the incident as a violation of Spain’s territorial integrity.
Sanchez blamed human smuggling networks for encouraging dangerous migration attempts, saying traffickers exploit vulnerable people and put their lives at risk.
Spain says many migrants have already returned
Spain’s Interior Ministry said nearly half of those who crossed into Ceuta have already returned to Morocco. The ministry also released footage showing people walking back through a border gate separating the two territories.
To strengthen border security, the Spanish government has deployed additional troops, police personnel, divers, drones and boats in and around Ceuta.
Videos circulating on Thursday showed thousands of migrants crossing into the Spanish enclave, highlighting the scale of the sudden influx.
Crisis sparks diplomatic tensions across Europe
The large-scale movement of migrants has triggered diplomatic reactions across Europe. Germany, Italy and Finland criticised the situation, while France tightened border checks with Spain.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described the scenes in Ceuta as unacceptable in a social media post, stressing that entry into the European Union must comply with established rules.
An EU official later said there was no evidence of migrants moving onward from Ceuta into mainland Europe.
Italy also called for Spain to be suspended from the Schengen free-travel area, with Finland and Denmark expressing support for the proposal. France and the United Kingdom said they were ready to assist Spain in managing the crisis.
Donald Trump comments on Ceuta crisis
US President Donald Trump also reacted to the developments, using the situation to criticise the Democratic Party’s immigration policies.
According to Fox News, Trump said the United States could face a similar situation if Democrats return to power, using the events in Ceuta as a warning about border security.
PM Modi, UK’s Andy Burnham agree to strengthen India-UK strategic partnership
PM Modi and new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham agreed to expand cooperation in trade, defence, technology, clean energy and investment during their first phone conversation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated newly appointed UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and said both leaders had agreed to take the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to “new heights” by expanding cooperation across several key sectors.
The two leaders spoke over the phone and discussed various aspects of bilateral relations, including trade, investment, technology, defence, clean energy, education and people-to-people exchanges.
PM Modi highlights cooperation across key sectors
Sharing details of the conversation on social media, PM Modi said he extended his congratulations to Andy Burnham on assuming office and wished him success during his tenure.
He said both countries would work together in areas such as technology, innovation, defence, security, clean energy, education and stronger people-to-people connections to further strengthen the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
The Prime Minister also said India and the United Kingdom would work closely to maximise the trade and investment opportunities created by the recently operationalised India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), with the aim of promoting shared prosperity and improving the well-being of people in both countries.
UK outlines Vision 2035 goals
According to a statement issued by the British government, Andy Burnham highlighted the strong partnership between the two nations and its positive impact on communities across the United Kingdom.
The statement said the British Prime Minister expressed his ambition to further deepen bilateral ties through the UK-India Vision 2035 framework while strengthening people-to-people links.
Burnham also acknowledged the contribution of the Indian community to British society. During the conversation, PM Modi referred to the historical connection between Manchester and Ahmedabad, describing Ahmedabad as the “Manchester of India”.
Focus on trade and investment
The British readout said the leaders also discussed the recently introduced free trade agreement, with PM Modi underlining its potential to generate new opportunities for businesses and people in both countries through stronger trade and investment cooperation.
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