Tragedy Strikes: 15 Dead as Schoolchildren Drown in India Boat Accident

At least 10 schoolchildren and two teachers have died after a boat ferrying them to a school picnic capsized on Harni Lake in Vadodara, Gujarat, India. The cause of the incident is still unknown, and a rescue operation is ongoing. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel have expressed condolences and announced financial assistance for the families of the deceased and injured. Boat accidents are not uncommon in India due to overcrowding, poor maintenance, and lack of safety equipment.