New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) India on Sunday condemned the attack on the commercial vessel GFS Galaxy carrying Indian nationals off the coast of Oman, terming the continuous incidents of attacks on commercial shipping in the region “deeply worrisome.” The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that 10 of the Indian nationals on board were rescued, while one person is still reportedly missing. The MEA said that the Indian Embassy in Oman is closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with t…
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Amaravati, July 12 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday directed officials to make swift arrangements to bring bodies of three persons who were among 15 Indian tourists who died after a boat capsized in Vietnam.The Chief Minister reviewed the assistance being provided to the victims of the Vietnam boat accident with officials.According to the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), he directed officials to make swift arrangements to bring the victims back to their hometow…
Hanoi, July 12 (IANS) Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the speedboat capsizing off Phu Quoc Island that claimed the lives of 15 Indian tourists, while assuring that strict action would be taken against those found responsible for the tragedy, according to local media reports. In an official dispatch issued after the incident, the Prime Minister conveyed his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and directed ministries, gove…
Kolkata, July 11 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is likely to send a special aircraft to bring back the mortal remains of the Indian nationals killed in the speedboat capsize in Vietnam on Saturday. Officials from the Indian embassy in Vietnam are in constant touch with local authorities to help clear formalities as soon as possible. While 15 deaths have been confirmed till now, some more Indian tourists are in hospital. At least two of them are in serious condition, sources said.T…
Moscow, July 11 (IANS) The Indian Embassy in Russia organised an Indian Mango Festival at the Indian Summer Bazaar on Saturday, introducing the ‘King of Fruits’ to Russian markets soon. “Tasting success! The Embassy, Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority and the Department of Commerce under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry showcased elite Chausa, Dasheri, and Langra mangoes at the Indian Summer Bazaar. From the festival to the shelves. Actively promoting Indi…
Chennai, July 11 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Saturday expressed profound grief over the deaths of several Indian tourists, including people from Tamil Nadu, in a tourist boat tragedy off the coast of Vietnam. He also announced that the state government had initiated coordinated efforts with the Union government and Indian diplomatic authorities to assist those affected and facilitate the return of the victims’ mortal remains.In a statement, the Chief Minister said he was …
Thiruvananthapuram, July 11 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) State General Secretary Anoop Antony on Saturday demanded a comprehensive and impartial investigation into the death of Malayali medical student Sawariya Basanth in Uzbekistan, saying those responsible must be brought before the law and punished. Joining the demand, the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) alleged that the murder followed a failed love jihad attempt and sought diplomatic intervention by the Centre to ensure jus…
Chennai, July 11 (IANS) Fifteen people, including eight tourists from Tamil Nadu, were killed after a tourist boat carrying Indian visitors capsized off Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island on Saturday, turning what was meant to be a reward trip into a major tragedy.According to preliminary reports, the boat was carrying around 32 Indian tourists, including 17 from Tamil Nadu and others from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Kerala when the accident occurred in waters south of Phu Quoc, a popular tourist desti…
Auckland, July 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed grief over the boat accident involving Indian nationals in Vietnam while emphasising that the Indian Embassy and Consulate are providing all possible assistance to those affected in coordination with the Vietnamese authorities.A boat carrying Indian tourists capsized near Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam on Saturday with local media reporting death of 15 people and injuries to 21 who were rescued and shifted to various medical…
Hanoi, July 11 (IANS) A boat carrying Indian tourists capsized near Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam on Saturday. Local media reported that 15 people have been killed while 21 people who were rescued have been taken to various medical facilities.The exact details of the incident are still unknown and the local authorities are conducting search and rescue operations, the Indian Embassy in Vietnam stated.“In a tragic incident, a boat carrying several Indian tourists has capsized near Phu Quoc Island i…