A clothing-related confrontation at Sinhagad Fort near Pune has triggered a major controversy after four tourists from separate groups were allegedly assaulted. Police say the visitors were allegedly confronted over their attire, with one complaint involving a family and an 8-year-old child wearing shorts. Videos of the clashes have since gone viral. A case has been registered against eight people, including three women, under charges including assault, rioting, unlawful assembly and criminal intimidation.

A tourist speedboat carrying 32 Indian tourists and four crew members capsized near Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam, triggering a major search and rescue operation. The boat overturned near Hon May Rut Ngoai while travelling towards An Thoi Port, throwing everyone on board into the sea. Nearby tourist boats rushed to assist, while Vietnamese rescue teams launched an extensive operation. Reports indicate that several passengers were trapped inside the overturned vessel.