A boat carrying 14 Indian nationals started sinking in the sea off the coast of Oman on Sunday, following which a massive rescue operation was launched with the help of the US Navy, the Indian Navy and a merchant ship. According to initial information, the boat got into trouble about 80 nautical miles east of Ras Al Hadd in Oman, after which immediate relief and rescue operations were started.

US Navy sent alert, informed Indian Navy
According to government sources, the US Navy was informed that Dhow was in trouble on Sunday morning. After this, the US Navy issued an alert to the coastal authorities and the Indian Navy, so that the rescue operation could be started in time.

P-8 aircraft dropped life raft into the sea
According to sources, the US Navy’s P-8 maritime surveillance aircraft reached the spot, dropped a life raft into the sea and monitored the entire rescue operation. After the situation of sinking of the dhow developed, the people on board reached the life raft.

Merchant ship MV Jabal Ali 9 also helped
MV Jabal Ali 9, a St. Kitts and Nevis-flagged merchant ship passing nearby, was also included in the rescue operation. This ship was going from Sohar to Mumbai. At the request of American P-8 aircraft, the ship was sent towards the distressed boat so that the passengers could be helped.

The Mission has learned of an incident involving an Indian Flagged Mechanized Sailing Vessel Virat 1, off the coast of Oman, reportedly embarked with 14 Indian crew. Search and Rescue is being coordinated with the Omani authorities and vessels in proximity of the incident: Embassy… pic.twitter.com/Us61cBuUVw

— ANI (@ANI) June 14, 2026

All 14 people aboard the boat are Indian citizens.
Government officials said that all the 14 people aboard the dhow are Indian citizens. At present, official information regarding his condition has not been revealed, but the rescue operation is being continuously monitored.

Strategic importance increased near the Strait of Hormuz
The incident occurred near the eastern coast of Oman, which is located near the Strait of Hormuz. In recent months, due to US-Iran tension and increasing conflict in West Asia, this area has become very sensitive and strategically important.

Maritime traffic already affected
Due to the ongoing tension in the region, the movement of commercial ships is already affected. Many shipping companies and maritime agencies are taking extra precautions. According to reports, hundreds of ships and thousands of sailors are facing prolonged disruption in maritime activities around the Gulf region and the Strait of Hormuz.

The reason for the boat sinking is not clear yet
At present the reasons for Dhau’s sinking have not been known. Officials say that the rescue operation is going on and the entire matter is being investigated. It is hoped that soon all the Indian citizens will be evacuated safely.

Amidst the ongoing violent clashes in Mexico, India has also issued an advisory for its citizens living there. On Sunday (22 February 2026), the Indian Embassy in Mexico City issued a statement advising all Indian citizens to remain alert, take shelter in a safe place and stay away from crowded areas.

The embassy said in a statement released on the social media platform Indian citizens present in these areas have been advised to remain at their places till further notice.

Dear all Indian nationals in Mexico:

There are ongoing security operations and related road blockages and criminal activity, Indian nationals in Jalisco State (areas of Puerto Vallarta, Chapala, and Guadalajara), Tamaulipas State (areas of Reynosa and other municipalities),…

— India in Mexico (@IndEmbMexico) February 22, 2026

Some important precautions for Indian citizens

The Indian Embassy has also issued some important precautions for the citizens. In these, it has been said to stay away from areas with law-enforcement activities, keep an eye on the surrounding environment, avoid unnecessary movement, keep taking updates from local media and follow the instructions of the local administration. It is advised to call 911 in case of emergency. Apart from this, people have been asked to stay away from the crowd and keep their family and friends informed about their condition through phone, message or social media. For any assistance or information, Indian citizens can contact the Indian Embassy on +52 55 4847 7539.

Death of notorious drug mafia leader

Violence erupted in Mexico when notorious drug mafia leader Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes alias El Mencho was killed in an army operation. He was the head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). According to Mexico’s Defense Ministry, he was seriously injured in the encounter in Jalisco and died while being taken to Mexico City.

CJNG’s spread network

According to reports, CJNG is considered one of the most aggressive and powerful cartels in Mexico, which has also been notorious for attacks on the military. According to the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), CJNG is considered as influential as the Sinaloa Cartel and its network extends to all 50 states of America. In view of the current situation, Indian citizens have been appealed to be extremely cautious and strictly follow the instructions of the Embassy.

Saudi Arabia has deported more Indian citizens than America in the last five years. This information has been given by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) through official data presented in the Rajya Sabha. These figures also show that the major reason for deportation in Gulf countries is not illegal border crossing, but visa overstay, violation of labor laws and ignoring residency rules.

In a written reply to a question asked in the Rajya Sabha on December 18, 2025, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said that many countries do not share data related to detention, but the deportation data released through Emergency Certificate (EC) gives a reliable indication of the action taken against Indian citizens.

The country that deports Indians the most

According to the data received from the Indian Embassy, ​​Riyadh, Saudi Arabia has deported thousands of Indians every year from 2021 to 2025, which is as follows.

• 2021: 8,887
• 2022: 10,277
• 2023: 11,486
• 2024: 9,206
• 2025 (so far): 7,019

According to officials, these figures are the result of the strictness of Iqama (residency permit) rules in Saudi Arabia, the Saudisation policy, tight controls in the labor market and periodic campaigns against visa overstays.

“In the Gulf region, especially Saudi Arabia, large-scale deportations take place due to overstaying visas, working without permits and violation of residency rules,” a senior official said.

Deportation figures from America are very low

In contrast, the figures of deportation of Indian citizens from America have been quite low, even though the political debate on immigration has been intense there. According to the Indian Mission in Washington DC, 805 Indians have been deported in 2021, 862 in 2022, 617 in 2023, 1,368 in 2024 and 3,414 in 2025. In other American missions (New York, San Francisco, Atlanta, Houston, Chicago) this number was only in the tens or hundreds, which is very less in comparison to the Gulf countries.

Main reasons for deportation

According to the MEA, the main reasons behind deportation include overstaying a visa, working without a valid work permit, violating local labor laws and mass checking drives conducted from time to time. Officials also clarified that in most of the cases there is no mass detention and many Indians have valid travel documents, hence there is no need for Emergency Certificate.

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A large number of Indians are being forced to evacuate from Canada. In such a situation, India’s new High Commissioner to Canada has raised questions regarding this issue. Dinesh K. According to Patnaik, Indian citizens are not able to feel safe in Canada.

The Indian High Commissioner says that it is very strange that I myself feel the need for security here. Along with this, Dinesh K. Patnaik raised questions and said that some Canadians are creating such problems. Along with this he said that this is not the problem of Indians but the problem of Canada.

Dinesh K. Patnaik raised questions

Without naming any Khalistani terrorism group, Dinesh K. Patnaik said that the group of some people is actually intimidating, due to which India-Canada relations are also being affected. Along with this, he raised the question that how can this be dealt with?

For the last few years, there have been reports of a large number of Indians being expelled from Canada. According to reports, 1997 Indians were deported from Canada in the year 2024. Whereas in 2019 this number was 625.

Record numbers continuously increasing

Figures from the Canadian Border Services Agency say that 1,891 Indians have been asked to leave the country by July 2025. This suggests that this year the total number may exceed last year’s figure. Canada is following America regarding its anti-immigration push.

Recently, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney had said that there is a plan to speed up the deportation of foreign criminals from the country. For your information, let us tell you that in August itself, India and Canada appointed Senior High Commissioners Dinesh Patnaik and Christopher as High Commissioners to each other’s country.

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