2 Indian seafarers are missing after a drone attack on the tanker MT Petro Dolphin off Oman on October 11. The vessel, which flies the Nicaragua flag, was carrying 11 Indian crew members. Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said nine crew members had been rescued and were safe. Search operations are underway to find the two missing sailors. The Indian Embassy in Muscat is in contact with local authorities and is monitoring the situation. In a separate incident, another tanker carrying 11 Indian seafarers was hit by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire onboard.  

India on Sunday condemned attacks on two commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz region after two Indian seafarers went missing when a drone struck the MT Petro Dolphin. Nine of its 11 Indian crew members were rescued, while search-and-rescue operations continued. In a separate incident, the Marshall Islands-flagged MT Valthera was hit by an unknown projectile, triggering a fire; all 11 Indian seafarers aboard were reported safe. The Indian embassy in Muscat is coordinating with Omani authorities and ship managers to locate the missing crew and assist seafarers. The MEA called the attacks deeply concerning, demanding they cease and urging immediate de-escalation, dialogue, diplomacy, and safe navigation under international law.

India has accused the UN human rights office of double standards and interference in its internal affairs after it raised concerns about mass detentions during protests in New Delhi. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and India’s Permanent Mission to the UN in Geneva defended the police response, saying peaceful assembly is constitutionally protected, subject to reasonable restrictions, and authorities acted lawfully. The UN office urged India to respect peaceful assembly and immediately release anyone arbitrarily detained. The protests, organised by the Cockroach Janta Party and other groups, demanded Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over alleged electoral-roll irregularities affecting minority voters, claims denied by the BJP and Election Commission.

Mohammed Yousuf Ali, a 46-year-old resident of Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad, was killed when a projectile struck Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport on October 10. He was travelling with his wife and three children to Medina for Umrah when part of the airport roof reportedly fell on him. His family members were also injured, including two sons who required medical treatment. Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi confirmed Ali’s death, while External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed condolences and assured assistance through the Indian Embassy. At least 11 other Indians were injured; three were in intensive care but stable, two were hospitalised in regular wards, and the remaining injured had been discharged. India condemned the attacks. (PC: X)

Two Indian seafarers remain missing after a drone attack on the Nicaragua-flagged tanker MT Petro Dolphin at Sohar Anchorage off Oman on October 11, 2026. The vessel was carrying 11 Indian crew members, of whom nine have been rescued and are safe, Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said. Search-and-rescue operations are underway, with Oman’s local Coast Guard searching for the missing personnel. The Indian Embassy in Muscat confirmed the two seafarers were reported missing and said it was maintaining continuous contact with concerned authorities. Separately, the Marshall Islands-flagged tanker M/T Valthera, also carrying 11 Indian seafarers, was struck by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, triggering an onboard fire.

An Indian national from Hyderabad died on Sunday after being injured in a missile strike on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia on October 10. The victim, identified by AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi as Mohammad Yousuf Ali, was among those injured in the attack, which killed 12 people and wounded more than 300. Owaisi said Ali’s 2 sons were hospitalised, with one undergoing knee surgery and the other receiving treatment. The Indian Embassy confirmed the death and promised assistance to the family in repatriating his remains. India condemned the attack on civilian infrastructure. (PC: NDTV)

An Indian national died on Sunday after a missile attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on October 10. The Indian Embassy confirmed the death and said 11 Indians were among more than 300 people injured in the attack. The Embassy expressed condolences and assured the deceased’s family of support in repatriating his remains. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also offered condolences and promised assistance. AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi identified the victim as Mohammad Yousuf Ali and said his wife and 2 children were injured. India condemned the attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure.

India has criticised the UN Human Rights Office over its comments on recent events in New Delhi. The government called its concerns “unwarranted” and accused the body of interfering in India’s internal affairs. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the Constitution guarantees the right to peaceful protest. He added that protests must follow the law and maintain public order. Jaiswal also accused the UN body of applying “double standards” by ignoring other incidents of alleged police action. He said such selectivity damages its credibility and contributes to a “loss of faith in multilateralism”.  

US Congresswoman Haley Stevens has called for stronger ties between the US and India. She described India as a democratic partner and said both countries should work more closely. “India is not funding our detractors, for the most part,” Stevens said, while comparing India’s approach with China’s ties to US rivals. She made the remarks after a bipartisan US delegation visited India and met Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. The comments come as Washington considers new tariffs on countries buying Russian oil. India has said it will protect its economic interests and follow an independent foreign policy.  

Indian Air Force Chief AP Singh joked about the US talking of selling F-35 fighter jets to India while keeping Indian officials away from the aircraft. Speaking alongside US Pacific Air Forces chief General Kevin Schneider in Jodhpur, Singh said, “Your people don't even let us go near the aircraft.” He later clarified that his remark was a joke. Six US F-35 jets took part in the Tarang Shakti-2026 air exercise for the first time in India. Indian personnel could fly near the jets but were not allowed into their cockpits. Singh also discussed Russia’s Su-57 fighter jet offer.