Grim roll call of 2025: Indian students who lost their lives this year while studying abroad

In 2025, studying abroad felt less like a guaranteed leap forward and more like a journey with hidden risks. A string of Indian student deaths across countries—some violent, some sudden, some unresolved—shook families and campus communities. This year-ender looks at who these students were and what is known so far, beyond rankings, visas and social media gloss.