Russian authorities have declared India unsafe for travelling and among the reasons they gave terrorism was absent but "ugly incidents" in Goa were mentioned as a cause for the heavy blow to Indian tourism, leading to grave speculation.

2. Canada

Advises tourists to avoid Jammu and Kashmir and stay wary of export scams.

The advisory by Canada does not apply to the entire nation but asks citizens to stay away from Jammu and Kashmir as well as Manipur and Nagaland due to the risk of terrorist attacks. It reads, "A strong military presence remains on both sides of the Line of Control (the military control line between India and Pakistan). Unmarked border areas, landmines and unexploded munitions constitute a risk." In addition to this it also advises travellers against accepting any deal from locals offering money for exporting items out of India, and also mentions sexual abuse of foreign women saying, “Women should avoid travelling alone, particularly at night, on public transportation. Dress conservatively and respect local customs."

3. United States of America

Warns against terrorism, public gatherings turning violent and communal violence.

The US Department of State does mention safety of women but lists recent terrorist attacks and incidents of communal clashes to caution citizens against travelling to India during elections and when festivals of different communities coincide. The emphasis upon public gatherings, bandhs and communal riots as threats to personal security seems to coincide with President Obama's narrative about religious intolerance in India. To women the advise is to "keep your hotel room number confidential and make sure hotel room doors have chains, deadlocks, and peep holes."