Indians

Jeddah Consulate opens camp in Madina, Consul General meets crash survivor

The Consulate General of India in Jeddah has set up a camp office in Madina to assist the families of Indians who died in a bus accident involving Haj pilgrims in Saudi Arabia, the mission said on Tuesday. Forty-four Indian Umrah pilgrims, including 42 from Telangana, were killed in a collision involving their bus and a fuel tanker near Madina in the wee hours of Monday. The local authorities had confirmed that there is one Indian survivor, and he is undergoing medical treatment. In a social media post, the Consulate said it has set up the camp office in the Indian Haj Pilgrims Office in Madina to assist the families of Indians who died in the accident. In a separate post, the mission said Consul General Fahad Ahmed Khan Suri met Abdul Shoeb Mohammed, the lone survivor of the accident, who is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital in Madina. "Concerned hospital authorities have informed that the best possible medical care is being provided to him. Consulate wishes him a spee

Saudi bus–tanker collision: 42 Indian Umrah pilgrims feared dead: What we know so far

At least 42 Indian Umrah pilgrims, many from Hyderabad, are feared dead after a bus travelling from Mecca to Medina collided with a diesel tanker near Mufrihat, Saudi Arabia early Monday. Authorities

Indian couple jailed for enslaving woman in Australia hit with new penalty

An Indian-origin couple currently serving jail terms in Australia for enslaving a woman for eight years has been slapped with a fresh penalty and ordered to forfeit the proceeds from the sale of their home, police said. Kandasamy Kannan, 61, and his wife, Kumuthini, 58, have had the "proceeds of the sale of their home forfeited and ordered to pay AUD 140,000 (approx USD 90,874) in combined penalties to the state", the Australian Federal Police (AFP) said in a press release on Friday. An Australian court in 2021 convicted Kannan and Kumuthini for enslaving a woman from India who had entered Australia on a tourist visa and sentenced them to six and eight years of imprisonment, respectively. AFP's Criminal Assets Confiscation Taskforce (CACT) restrained the couple's house in Mount Waverley in 2016 after they were charged with slavery offences, the release said. The house was sold for AUD 1.4 million in 2016. After paying the mortgage and sale expenses, Kannan and Kumuthi's equity in t

Indians swiped big this Diwali: 42% spent over ₹50,000 on credit cards

Indians spent big this Diwali — and they did it smartly. ????✨ A new Paisabazaar survey shows that 42% of credit card users spent over ₹50,000, while one in five crossed the ₹1 lakh mark.

Mozambique boat accident: 3 Indians dead, 5 missing; rescue ops underway

The boat, which was carrying a total of 14 Indian nationals, overturned in the waters off Beira under yet-to-be-determined circumstances

‘Go back’ rallies in Australia: Why Indians are in the crosshairs | Immigration

Anti-immigration rallies in Australia have sparked fresh debate on migration. Protesters claim the system is broken — and Indians, the second-largest migrant group.

Australian govt condemns campaigns against rising Indian migration

The Australian government has disapproved of the campaigns taking place across various cities against increasing migration of Indians, saying this "brand of far-right activism grounded in racism and ethnocentrism" has no place in the country. March for Australia rallies against immigration were held in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Adelaide, Perth, Hobart, among others, according to the group's website. The Anthony Albanese government stands against the events planned for the weekend, the Australian government said in a release on Thursday. All Australians, no matter their heritage, have the right to feel safe and welcome in our community, the statement said. Tony Burke, Minister for Home Affairs, was quoted as saying, There is no place in our country for people who seek to divide and undermine our social cohesion. Nothing could be less Australian. Minister for Multicultural Affairs Anne Aly said, Multiculturalism is an integral and valued part of our national identity.

Over 1,700 Indians deported by US in 2025; most from Punjab, Haryana

The US government has deported 1,703 Indian nationals, including 141 women, so far in 2025, the government informed Parliament on Friday. Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh, in a written response to another query, also told Lok Sabha that the number of Indian nationals deported from the US in the last five years (2020-2024) stood at 5,541. The number of Indian nationals deported from the UK in the last five years (2020-2024) is 311. In 2025 (till date), the number of Indians deported from the UK is 131, he said. "The actual numbers may vary for two reasons -- those illegal Indian immigrants in possession of valid travel documents are deported directly by the government of the UK. Further, the Emergency Travel Documents (ETDs) issued to illegal Indian immigrants may not be fully utilised as the individuals may appeal against their deportation," the MoS said. DMK MP Kanimozhi, in a query to the Ministry of External Affairs, asked whether the government maintai

Those who target Indians will face tough consequences, warns Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said a strong message has gone out to the world that no one should mess with India's citizens, its borders or its defence forces, and those who do so will have to face consequences. Referring to Operation Sindoor carried out to destroy terrorist camps in Pakistan after the Pahalgam terrorist attack, Shah said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has done the biggest job of securing the country. During Congress rule, the country had to face terror attacks almost every day. "When the Uri attack occurred, Modi took decisive action and a surgical strike was carried out. Following the Pulwama attack, an airstrike was done. And when an attack took place in Pahalgam, Operation Sindoor was launched, targeting terrorists within Pakistan and eliminating them," he said. Shah, who is also minister for cooperation, was here to attend an event on the occasion of International Cooperatives Year-2025. "Modi's actions sent a strong message globally. Through them, M

Watch: First batch of Indian nationals from Israel arrive in India

A total of 161 Indians arrived by a special flight in New Delhi from Amman after they were moved to the capital city of Jordan from Israel as part of New Delhi's evacuation mission Operation Sindhu.

India launches Operation Sindhu to evacuate its citizens from Iran

As part of Operation Sindhu, 110 Indian students were evacuated from northern Iran to Armenia and flown to Delhi; the government continues efforts amid West Asia tensions

Indians evacuated from Tehran as tensions escalate between Iran and Israel

The embassy is also facilitating Indians to leave Iran through its border with Armenia

Israel-Iran conflict escalates: Over 230 dead in Iran; Tehran rejects truce talks

A deadly escalation between Israel and Iran has left over 230 people dead in Iran, the majority of them civilians, and 10 dead in Israel, including children. Watch the video for the latest updates.

15 Motherhood Myths Busted by Doctors | Fact-check Friday: What Indian Moms Should Know

“You mustn’t bathe after delivery.” “Eat lots of ghee.” “Small breasts mean less milk.” New moms in India are bombarded with advice—much of it outdated or just plain wrong.

New Zealand launches 10-year parent visa: What it is and what it means for Indians | Immigration

New Zealand is set to roll out a “Parent Boost” visa from September 29, 2025, offering multi-entry stays for up to 10 years to parents of citizens and residents.

Five Qatar-based Indian nationals were killed in a road accident in Kenya

At least five Indian nationals residing in Qatar, who were visiting Kenya, have died after their bus met with an accident. The Indian Embassy in Qatar said a group of 28 Indians was visiting Kenya where their bus met with an accident on Monday. As per available information, 5 Indian nationals have lost their lives in the accident. Officials from HCI Nairobi are on the ground and extending all help, the embassy posted on X. The Gulf Times newspaper reported that the bus they were travelling in got out of control and fell into a gorge in the north eastern county of Nyandarua. The identity of the deceased is yet to be verified, the newspaper said. The Indian mission in another post said it is also in touch with the Indian Cultural Centre (ICC), Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF) and other community groups in Doha. We extend sincere condolences to the families and friends of those who have unfortunately passed away, it added. The mission also provided a helpline number for any

Three Indian men rescued in Iran after alleged abduction and ransom demands

Three Indian men from Punjab who went missing in Iran last month have been rescued by Tehran police. They were allegedly abducted by traffickers after being lured with fake job promises.

Mystery deepens over 3 missing Indians in Iran; embassy warns of trafficking

Three Indian men have mysteriously gone missing in Iran, sparking fears of kidnapping and triggering urgent diplomatic efforts. Watch to understand what happened?

Rachel Gupta: Resigned or terminated? Miss Grand Int'l 2024 row deepens

Rachel Gupta, the first Indian to be crowned Miss Grand International in 2024, has stepped down citing a toxic culture - but the organisers now claim she was officially terminated

India ranks below Pakistan on global happiness index; Finland on top

Pakistan's healthy life expectancy (at birth) was 56.9 years, while that of India was 58.1 in 2021