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Vietnam boat capsize: Who were the 32 Indians onboard? Embassy releases full passenger list

Indian Express – World

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Vietnam boat capsize: Who were the 32 Indians onboard? Embassy releases full passenger list

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Vietnam boat capsize updates: At least 15 Indian tourists were reportedly killed and 21 others rescued after a tourist speedboat carrying 32 Indian nationals and four crew members capsized near Phu Quoc Island in southern Vietnam on Saturday. We are coordinating with the Indian Embassy and the Vietnamese authorities, and further details will be shared after official confirmation,” Andhra Pradesh sources told PTI. Verification of the identities of other affected Indian nationals was underway, the sources said. The Embassy of India in Hanoi confirmed that the vessel was carrying 32 Indian tourists and released the names of those who were onboard. The embassy did not immediately identify which of the passengers were among those killed. The Indian Embassy said it had established control rooms in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to assist affected families and provide updates. Known for its white-sand beaches, coral reefs and island-hopping excursions, it has become increasingly popular among Indian tourists following improved flight connectivity and easier visa rules. A major focus area of the desk is US immigration and visa policy, including developments related to student visas, work permits, permanent residency pathways, executive actions, and court rulings. Nischai Vats – Deputy Copy Editor specialising in US politics, US visa and immigration policy, and policy-driven international coverage. Mashkoora Khan – Sub-editor focusing on global developments, with a strong emphasis on Canada visa, immigration, and study-related policy coverage. ...

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