The Dandeli zipline accident left a Karnataka man injured after he reportedly fell nearly 40 feet at Sterling River Resort. His family alleges a zipline safety-lock failure and resort negligence, while the management disputes the allegations.​   Dandeli Zipline Accident: Karnataka Man Falls Nearly 40 Feet A 24-year-old man from Karnataka suffered serious injuries after falling nearly 30 to 40 feet during a zipline ride at a private re

A 16-year-old student in Rajasthan’s Dholpur district reportedly died by suicide after an alleged skin colour taunt by a classmate on Thursday, July 16, 2026. The case has raised concerns about school bullying, colour-based discrimination and student mental health. Rajasthan Teen Suicide Case A 16-year-old student identified as Rahul reportedly died by suicide in Rajasth

Last Updated: July 20, 2026 Indian students renting cars in the United States should understand the insurance options before driving. This guide explains liability insurance, collision damage waivers, personal accident insurance, credit card coverage and what to do after a rental car accident. Renting a car is common for many Indian

Last Updated: July 18, 2026 Student insurance may help cover the repatriation of remains to India, but coverage depends on the policy. This guide explains international student insurance, accidental death benefits, transportation costs, consular assistance and the documents families may need after a death in the United States. When

Last Updated: July 20, 2026 Family compensation after a U.S. student crash may be available when another driver or responsible party caused the death. This guide explains liability insurance, wrongful-death claims, uninsured motorist coverage, funeral costs and the steps an Indian family may need to take. When an Indian student dies in a U.S. car crash without causing the collisio

Indian student Makkena Prasanna, 27, died in a New Jersey crash while traveling with friends. The Andhra Pradesh native had completed a master’s degree in the United States, and her family is seeking government help to return her remains to India Indian student Makkena Prasanna, 27, died in a car crash in New Jersey on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, according to reports from India. Three friends traveling with her were reportedly

At least 13 people were killed and five others injured when a pickup truck carrying wedding guests was struck by two trucks on Java’s northern coastal highway. The Indonesia highway crash occurred near Kiajaran Kulon village in Indramayu regency on Sunday afternoon, July 12. The passengers were returning home after attending a wedding ceremony in Parean village. Local traffic police said the powerful collision crushed the pickup and thre

The mortal remains of 15 Indian nationals killed in the Vietnam boat tragedy were being flown to Mumbai on Monday, July 13, ending an agonising wait for their families. The victims died after a tourist speedboat capsized near Phu Quoc Island on July 11. The flight carrying the bodies departed from Ho Chi Minh City and was expected to reach Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport late Monday. Indian officials were coordinating the

A Vietnam boat accident near Phu Quoc Island killed 15 Indian tourists after a speedboat carrying 36 people capsized near Hon May Rut Ngoai Island. Twenty-one people were rescued as Vietnamese authorities investigated the cause and India coordinated assistance.

An Indian engineer in Washington state has been charged with first-degree murder after investigators said smart-lock records, autopsy findings and phone calls contradicted his account of his wife’s death inside their Bellevue apartment.

A Bucyrus Ohio train derailment prompted evacuations late Sunday, July 5, 2026, after officials warned of a possible chemical leak from a tanker car. The Norfolk Southern derailment happened around 8:40 p.m. EDT near Whetstone Street and Auto Avenue in Bucyrus, a city in Crawford County, Ohio, according to local officials cited by WSYX. Nineteen train cars came off the tracks, including at least one tanker carrying hydrochloric acid. Bucyrus Ohio derailment leads

A deadly collapse at a jade mining waste site in Myanmar’s northern Kachin state has left at least five people dead, with several others still unaccounted for after days of heavy monsoon rainfall weakened the terrain in Hpakant township. The incident occurred in an abandoned mining zone where informal workers were searching through discarded material for leftover jade fragments. Continuous rain saturated the unstable slag heaps, causing a su

A tragic road accident on the Bhestan bridge in Surat claimed the lives of a young woman and her three-year-old daughter after a speeding dumper allegedly collided with their bike. The family was returning home after a Muharram visit when the fatal crash occurred, leaving two survivors injured and sparking public outrage over reckless driving and heavy vehicle movement in the city. F

A tragic incident occurred on Saturday, 27 June 2026, during a Muharram fire-walking ritual in Ballari district, where a 28-year-old participant lost his life after suffering severe burn injuries. The accident took place during a traditional fire pit event in Kurugodu taluk, leading to shock and grief in the local community.  Ritual event

Two people were killed in the Chico library shooting on Monday, June 22, 2026, and police arrested an 18-year-old local suspect after he fled the building, authorities said. Police responded shortly after 5:00 p.m. local time to the Chico branch of the Butte County Library. A 911 call had captured the sound of gunfire and people screaming inside the building. Officers entered the library as the suspect escaped through the rear of the facility. Additional l

Thirteen people were killed and 66 others were injured in an explosion at a gas facility in Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City on Sunday, June 21, 2026. According to preliminary information released by authorities, the people killed included Indian and Pakistani nationals. Officials have not disclosed how many victims were from India or provided a complete nationality-wise breakdown of the deaths. Indians Injured in Ras Laffan Gas Facility Explosion

Qatar factory blast triggers search operation An explosion at a factory in Qatar’s Ras Laffan industrial zone injured 54 people and left 18 others missing, the country’s interior ministry said Monday, June 22. Authorities described the blast as the result of a technical incident and said emergency teams were continuing search and response operations at the site. The ministry did not immediately provide further details on the condition of

Bedford Train Collision: Driver Killed, 89 Injured Near London A serious train crash near Bedford, north of London, left one East Midlands Railway driver dead and 89 people injured on Friday evening, June 19, 2026. Emergency services launched a major response after two London-bound passenger trains were involved in the accident while travelling towards London St Pancras station.

DALLAS — A Dallas crowd crash on West Davis Street sent at least four people to a local hospital after a vehicle entered a group of pedestrians, police said. None of the injured people was reported to be in critical condition. Dallas police said officers responded at approximately 7 p.m. local time to the 300 block of West Davis Street after receiving an “Assist Officer call with an Ambulance.” Officers learned at the scene that a vehicle had struck multiple people in the crow

Tragic skydiving crash claims 12 lives in Missouri A devastating aviation accident in Missouri on Sunday, June 15, 2026, in the United States, has claimed the lives of 12 people, including a 24-year-old Indian tech professional identified as Sai Karthik Varma Datla. The crash occurred shortly after takeoff from Butler Memorial Airport in Bates County, approximately 80 miles south of Kansas City, when a skyd