Indian nationals were apprehended at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Sri Lanka with cigarettes valued at Rs. 834,000.

The number of US student visas issued to Indian nationals has dropped by 62%, according to a new report. The report from the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS) also recommends discontinuing the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program.

A violent altercation between two Indian nationals in Zagreb, Croatia, on Saturday evening led to police intervention, with one individual hospitalized and the other taken to a police station, facing charges for attempted grievous bodily harm.

India's Ministry of External Affairs announced that 139 Indian nationals have been freed from the Russian Army, with 24 still remaining. The MEA also issued a warning against fraudulent job offers luring Indians into the conflict zone.

The Indian government has raised with the UAE the issue of over 130 Indian nationals affected by the closure of an Iranian hospital in Dubai, where they were employed.

US immigration judges issued 801 removal orders for Indian nationals in June 2026, marking a significant acceleration in deportation rulings. This increase, nearly 30% in one month, indicates a faster processing of immigration cases by US courts.

The Indian embassy is monitoring the situation following a strike in Odesa, Ukraine, confirming that two Indian nationals are safe while a search is underway for two others.

Thirteen Indian nationals have died and three are missing in the Gulf region since late February, with recent attacks on commercial ships contributing to the casualties amidst escalating regional tensions.

Vietnamese authorities have arrested a boat captain following a capsize incident that resulted in the deaths of 15 Indian nationals, citing 'violations of law'.

Twenty-five Indian nationals, including a 30-year-old from Nashik, are reportedly held captive in Myanmar and forced into cybercrime, enduring harsh conditions such as electric shocks and 18-hour labor.

The mortal remains of eight Indian nationals who died in an accident in Ras Laffan, Qatar, have been repatriated to India on June 26, as confirmed by the Indian Embassy in Doha.

Officials announced that the bodies of four out of twelve Indian nationals who died in an explosion at a factory in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar, are being repatriated to India on Thursday.

A report indicates that the US Central Command warned a ship 60 times before an attack near Oman killed three Indian nationals, giving the crew 15 minutes to evacuate the engine room.

The US State Department has confirmed that all available EB-5 unreserved visas for Indian nationals have been issued, blocking new applicants until October 2026.

A vessel carrying Indian nationals was struck today, having previously received warning shots from the US last month. No further details on the nature of the strike or its location were immediately available.

The emergence of the Bishnoi Gang in Canada is attributed to lax immigration policies, coinciding with an unprecedented surge in Indian nationals entering the country on study permits.

Two Indian nationals have been charged and 12 others are wanted in Canada in connection with a criminal tourism racket linked to organized crime, part of 'Project Jetsetter' which has seen 46 individuals charged overall.

Four Indian nationals have been arrested in Canada in connection with an extortion-kidnapping case, which a police officer described as unprecedented.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested two Indian nationals in separate incidents. One individual was apprehended for an attempted lewd act on a child, while the other was arrested in connection with a $60,000 theft case.

Eleven Indian nationals, including one woman, have been deported from Australia for various offenses ranging from drunk driving to stalking. They are expected to land in Delhi, where Punjab Police are awaiting their arrival.

More than 300 Indian nationals have been evacuated from Iran, with their transit facilitated through Azerbaijan.

Actor Matthew Marsden claims he received threats after speaking out about an alleged H-1B visa scam involving Indian nationals in Texas, drawing parallels to hypothetical British involvement.

A quad bike driven by Indian nationals caught fire after a collision in Budva, Montenegro, leading to traffic disruption on the road to Kotor via Žuta grade.

A video of a Pakistani expat rescuing two Indian nationals from severe floodwaters in Oman has gone viral, highlighting cross-national heroism.

Qatar Airways has flown over 7,600 Indian nationals home from Doha in three days and announced limited flights until March 2026, citing the ongoing Middle East conflict.

There are problems crossing into Azerbaijan since the country allows only 10 Indian nationals through the land border every day and turns back others

Following CBC News investigations into an extortion crisis affecting Canadian communities, the Canada Border Services Agency has identified two Indian nationals deported for alleged links to the scheme, signaling expanded efforts to disrupt such activities.

More than 244,000 Indian nationals have returned from Gulf countries, indicating a significant repatriation or migration trend.

Eleven Indian nationals have been charged in the US for their alleged involvement in a visa scam where they staged fake armed robberies to obtain U-visas, intended for victims of serious crimes.

Eleven Indian nationals face charges in the US for allegedly orchestrating fake armed robberies, allowing store clerks to falsely claim victim status for immigration benefits.

An Indian expatriate in the UAE has won $1 million in the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw, continuing a trend of Indian nationals dominating the lottery's winners' list.

Amid ongoing travel disruptions in the Middle East, the Indian People's Forum (IPF) has set up a 24x7 multipurpose control room in the UAE to assist stranded Indian nationals.

A series of federal court rulings across the United States has ordered the release or bond hearings for at least 15 Indian nationals held in immigration detention.

A drone boat attack off the coast of Oman targeted the vessel MKD Vyom, flying the Marshall Islands flag, resulting in the deaths of three Indian nationals, including a man from Mumbai.

Approximately 650 Indian nationals stranded in Kuwait are seeking evacuation, expressing distress and fear due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Eight Indian nationals, including three Keralites, who were stranded in Pakistan after their flight from Azerbaijan to Kuwait was diverted to Karachi due to the conflict in West Asia, are scheduled to return home on March 3 via Colombo and Delhi.

Two Indian nationals were detained in Kurigram, Bangladesh, and subsequently handed over to India's Border Security Force (BSF).

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Canada has deported two Indian nationals, Lovebir Singh and Arshdeep Singh, due to their alleged involvement in extortion, arson, and shooting incidents.

Over a month after a 'technical pause,' Bangladesh is set to resume full visa operations for Indian nationals, indicating a return to normal travel procedures between the two countries.

A tragic incident in Oman saw a vehicle transporting Indian nationals overturn, resulting in one fatality and nine injuries.

India recorded the highest number of enforced removals from Canada in the first half of 2026, with 3,323 Indian nationals removed, according to statistics released by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).

A report indicates that Canada deported more than 3,000 Indian nationals in the first six months of 2026, primarily due to immigration rule non-compliance, rejected claims, visa overstays, and fraud.

Chinese media has responded critically to a US think tank's report that celebrated a 46% drop in US student visas issued to Chinese and Indian nationals. The think tank framed the decline as beneficial for US students and national security, sparking debate over education and security.

Two Indian nationals, aged 20 and 24, have been given until Thursday to testify in Nafplio, Greece, regarding the murder of a 59-year-old psychologist.

Police in Argolida, Greece, have solved the disappearance and murder of a 59-year-old psychologist, arresting two Indian nationals, aged 20 and 24, who have confessed to the crime and robbery.

Five Indian nationals have been arrested in Bangkok for allegedly kidnapping three Indian tourists in Pattaya, holding them captive and torturing them while demanding ransom in cryptocurrency from their families. Police are investigating a potential Pakistani link to the plot.

Three Indian nationals were reportedly lured to Thailand with a holiday offer and subsequently kidnapped, with police alleging a Pakistani mastermind behind the incident.

Data from India's Ministry of External Affairs reveals that an average of three Indian nationals die every week in workplace accidents across Gulf countries.

The non-governmental organization Kisa expressed fury after the social welfare services department in Cyprus abruptly terminated accommodation and food support for 23 Indian nationals, leaving them homeless.

The Kremlin has stated it is in contact with New Delhi following reports that four Indian nationals were killed in a ship strike in Ukraine.

The bodies of 15 Indian nationals who died in a boat tragedy in Vietnam have arrived in Mumbai. The repatriation brings closure for the families of the victims.

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against Pakistani terrorist Shehzad Bhatti and seven Indian nationals in connection with the Ambala police station car blast case.

The family of an Indian sailor who died in a US strike is seeking justice, highlighting the significant number of Indian nationals in global seafaring.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has fined attorney Vinod Doddamani over $255,000 for allegedly filing 64 fraudulent asylum documents, primarily on behalf of Indian nationals.

Three Indian nationals jailed for a fiery attack on a South Surrey home in February were paid $1,000 each by a subcontractor for the Bishnoi gang, according to sentencing records.

The mortal remains of two Indian nationals who were killed in the MT Settebello attack have been successfully brought back to India, with the Embassy expressing condolences to their grieving families.

Seafarers claim that only Indian nationals are being targeted in attacks in the Gulf region. A recent incident resulted in the deaths of three Indian seafarers.

The CBI has arrested two key individuals involved in a human trafficking network that allegedly lured Indian nationals to Southeast Asian cyber scam compounds, where their passports were held and they were coerced into scams.

"In view of latest developments in the region, the Embassy reiterates its earlier advice to all Indian nationals to avoid any travel to Iran," the embassy said.

Texas Congressman Chip Roy has introduced a bill aimed at reforming the H-1B visa program, which could significantly impact skilled workers, particularly Indian nationals.

A Federal High Court judge has withdrawn from a $42.48 million fraud case involving a Briton and two Indian nationals, citing a petition filed against him.

Damanjeet Singh and Pardaman Singh, both foreign nationals, are facing deportation from Canada in connection with an extortion-linked shooting case, prompting engagement with the Canada Border Services Agency.

India's Prime Minister Modi and the government have condemned an attack in Fujairah, UAE, which resulted in injuries to three Indian nationals, calling the incident "unacceptable."

India's Ministry of External Affairs is enhancing its support for Indian nationals residing in the Gulf region, providing 24/7 helplines and travel updates amidst rising regional tensions.

Twenty-two Indian nationals were reportedly aboard two foreign-flagged container ships that encountered firing from Iran.

Randhir Jaiswal also urged Indian nationals in Iran -- where an estimated 7,500 Indians remain -- to exit the country quickly in coordination with the Embassy and follow advised transit routes.

India's Foreign Ministry announced the evacuation of 1,777 Indian nationals from Iran, facilitated via Armenia and Azerbaijan, with assistance also provided to two foreign nationals.

Three Indian nationals and one Pakistani national have won gold bars in the latest Big Ticket raffle, with one winner expressing long-held hope for a win.

Amid the West Asia conflict, 1,043 Indian nationals, including 717 students, have crossed from Iran into neighboring Armenia and Azerbaijan, receiving support from Indian missions.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, conveying Eid and Nowruz greetings and discussing regional security, freedom of navigation, and the safety of Indian nationals in Iran.

More than 260,000 Indian nationals have returned home from the Middle East, with air carriers adding flights to accommodate the rush ahead of the Eid festival.

Around 1,600 Indian nationals travelled to India on five Qatar Airways flights on Tuesday, even as the airline continues to operate limited services due to restrictions on Qatar's airspace, the…

The United Arab Emirates has arrested 19 Indian nationals for allegedly circulating 'misleading' videos related to the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

Federal authorities charge 11 Indian nationals in alleged visa fraud scheme involving fake armed robberies at stores to qualify for immigration benefits.

The Ministry of External Affairs reported that two Indian nationals were killed and one is missing following attacks on merchant vessels amidst the ongoing Middle East crisis.

The full restoration of operations depends on regulatory approvals and airspace reopening, while many Indian nationals continue to struggle with delayed transit visas in Saudi Arabia and Oman,…

Approximately 52,000 Indian nationals have flown home from the Gulf region as airspace gradually reopens following recent disruptions.

India expresses deep anxiety over the escalating West Asia conflict, highlighting the critical stakes for nearly one crore Indian nationals in the Gulf and the potential economic repercussions.

The MEA said that nearly one crore Indian nationals reside and work in the Gulf region, asserting that their safety was the foremost priority.

Indian nationals have taken shelter in underground bunkers in Israel as the conflict between Israel and Iran escalates, with air-raid sirens sounding across Israeli cities and reports of missile…

"All Indian nationals should remain in close proximity to designated shelters and familiarise themselves with the nearest protected spaces in their area of residence or work," the Embassy’s advisory says.

Federal courts across the United States have ordered bond hearings or immediate release for several Indian nationals held in immigration detention this week.

Indonesian authorities have arrested dozens of Indian nationals in Bali as part of a crackdown on online gambling operations on the popular tourist island.

Indian nationals have been charged after 19 kg of morphine-laced poppy pods were seized by ICE agents from a home in New Jersey.

An Indian national has been arrested with 1.4 kg of illegal gold, while another Indian-origin man was involved as a 'money mule' in a $7.5 million US scam targeting elderly victims. These incidents highlight different facets of illegal financial activities involving Indian nationals.

Canada has deported more than 3,000 Indian nationals within a six-month period, a figure that is double the number of Indians deported from the United States during the same timeframe.

Canada deported 3,323 Indian nationals during the first six months of 2026, according to recent reports. This figure represents a significant number of deportations from Canada to India within the specified period.

Two young Indian nationals are appearing before an investigating magistrate in Nafplio, Greece, accused of the brutal murder of a 58-year-old psychologist.

Two Indian nationals accused of murdering a 59-year-old psychologist appeared before an investigating judge in Nafplio, Greece. They are facing charges related to the homicide.

India is actively pursuing the release of approximately 24 Indian nationals who are currently serving in the Russian Army.

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar informed the Rajya Sabha that the US deported 414 Indian nationals in the first three months of 2026, contributing to a total of 588 deportations from the US and European countries during that period.

Three individuals were lured to Thailand with the promise of a holiday trip, only to be held for ransom, leading to the arrest of five Indian nationals.

The Indian Embassy is actively monitoring a ship carrying 13 Indian nationals amidst ongoing drone attacks in Ukraine, ensuring the safety and well-being of its citizens.

Following an attack on the vessel MG AGN Ragnar at Odesa Port in Ukraine, two of the four Indian nationals on board have been reported missing, while the other two are safe.

India summoned the Russian envoy to protest a Black Sea tanker strike that resulted in the deaths of four Indian nationals. The incident has caused significant diplomatic tension between the two countries.

An attack on a tanker off the coast of Oman has prompted condemnation from India's Ministry of External Affairs, with reports of 10 Indian nationals rescued and one still missing.

New Zealand's Peters has proposed new restrictions targeting Indian nationals, a move that a recent post suggests could significantly damage diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Over 80 individuals, primarily Indian nationals, have been deported from Canada for crimes linked to extortion, with an additional 140 facing ongoing removal proceedings.

Qatar has repatriated the bodies of four of the twelve Indian nationals who died in one of the country's deadliest gas industry accidents in over two decades.

The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, called Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to express grief over the deaths of 12 Indian nationals in a tragic accident at Ras Laffan Industrial City in Qatar.

Two Indian nationals have been deported from Canada following a police operation that seized drugs, including fentanyl, valued at CAD 891,000.

A US official stated that a tanker ignored 60 warnings before a strike that resulted in the deaths of three Indian nationals, aiming to reassure Indian authorities that US forces did not act recklessly.

Seven Indian nationals were among nine individuals arrested in a UK crackdown on illegal working at parcel delivery depots. Six arrests occurred at DPD Basingstoke and one at DPD Newbury, with all individuals facing immigration offenses.

A vessel manager has blamed the US for the deaths of three Indian nationals, stating that the circumstances of the attack were not adequately explained and denying any link to Iranian oil.

Twelve Indian nationals have been detained in Canada for alleged 'criminal tourism,' with authorities stating they came to steal. These individuals are not considered illegal aliens but are involved in criminal activities.

The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has claimed responsibility for two recent shootings in Portugal that targeted Indian nationals, detailing attacks in Vila Nova de Milfontes and Sintra via a social media post.

The US has deported more than 4,600 Indian nationals in the last 17 months, according to India's Ministry of External Affairs.

A major international gang known as "For Brothers" has been busted in Canada, with 17 Indian nationals charged for extortion targeting South Asian communities.

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested two Indian nationals in connection with cases involving child offenses and a $60,000 theft.

The Pakistan Navy and Pakistan Maritime Security Agency provided humanitarian assistance to six Indian nationals among sailors stranded aboard an Indian offshore vessel in the Arabian Sea.

Indian nationals with a layover in France will no longer require a transit visa.

Three Indian nationals are currently under investigation in connection with a double murder that occurred at a gurdwara in Italy.

A fourth man from Haryana has reportedly died fighting in Russia's war, marking the third such death in 20 days, raising concerns about Indian nationals involved in the conflict.

Approximately 2,800 Indian nationals have been granted visas to undertake the annual Baisakhi pilgrimage to various Sikh holy sites in Pakistan this week.

The CBI has arrested Sunil Nellathu Ramakrishnan in Mumbai, identifying him as a key figure in trafficking Indian nationals to cyber scam compounds in Myanmar, where victims were exploited for global fraud schemes.

Pattaya police have dismantled two online gambling networks with a combined annual turnover of 2.3 billion baht, arresting 68 Indian nationals in separate villa raids.

As tensions escalate in West Asia, the death toll for Indian nationals has reached six, with the latest casualty reported in Saudi Arabia.

Two Indian nationals, Arshdeep Singh and Sukhnaaz Singh Sandhu, who entered Canada as international students, were deported after being arrested for extortion and drug trafficking in Edmonton.

The Indian embassy in Tehran is assisting Indian nationals to cross into Armenia and Azerbaijan via land borders due to the continued closure of Iranian airspace.

The CBI has arrested a recruiter linked to overseas cyber scam centers that exploited Indian nationals, charging jobseekers to facilitate travel to Cambodia where they were forced into online fraud.

Eleven Indian nationals were arrested in the United States for staging fake robbery incidents at various businesses to qualify for 'U Visas' by posing as crime victims.

The MEA confirmed that of the 10 Indian nationals injured, five of them have already been discharged from hospital.

The Indian Embassy in Tehran has cautioned Indian nationals in Iran against attempting to exit the country via land borders without prior coordination, emphasizing that assistance cannot be guaranteed for those stranded after leaving Iranian territory.

Amidst escalating Middle East tensions, India's Embassy in Doha has issued an urgent advisory for Indian nationals in Qatar to remain indoors and adhere to local safety instructions.

With flights cancelled, stranded Indian nationals in the UAE can now reach India by traveling via Oman and Fujairah.

During the conversation with the leaders of Oman and Kuwait, PM Modi expressed concern at the attacks in the Gulf countries.

Explosions were also reported in Kuwait, Qatar, Abu Dhabi and Dubai as tensions escalated across the Gulf.

Indian embassy in Iran advised nationals to avoid unnecessary movements and remain indoors.

A bodycam video from 2024 has surfaced, showing three individuals identified as Indian nationals stealing items, including chocolates, from a Walmart store.

Amidst escalating Middle East tensions and fears of war, the Indian Embassy in Tehran has urgently advised all Indian nationals, including students and tourists, to depart Iran. This directive follows

The arrest of nearly 40 Indian nationals in Bali for allegedly operating an online gambling scheme has raised renewed concerns about the potential for abuse within Indonesia's tourist visa program.