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.

Although the terror attacks in Indian cities and tourist destinations have been a major concern post 26/11, the safety of women in the country seems to be the factor which results in India being left out of countries considered safe for tourism.

While the debate over people being safe in India rages on, here's how other major countries globally look at India.

1. United Kingdom

Women advised to be cautious while travelling in India.

While a high risk of terrorist attacks is cited in a travel advisory issued by British authorities with regards to India, the safety of women is clearly highlighted as a major cause for concern. The advisory reads, "Women should use caution when travelling in India. Reported cases of sexual assault against women and young girls are increasing; recent sexual attacks against female visitors in tourist areas and cities show that foreign women are also at risk. British women have been the victims of sexual assault in Goa, Delhi, Bangalore and Rajasthan and women travellers often receive unwanted attention in the form of verbal and physical harassment by individuals or groups of men."