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 1.At least 132 people are dead and a state of emergency has been declared after Colombia was hit by one of its largest earthquakes in years.The death toll is likely to rise, with more feared trapped under collapsed buildings.The magnitude 7.4 quake struck at 07:34 (12:34 GMT) at a depth of 103km (64 miles) in Chocó province, the country's geological service said. It was felt across an enormous area, stretching for hundreds of miles across western Colombia. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20e360lx0vo 2.Away from the frenzied social media narratives and peaked emotions, India and Bangladesh are quietly working behind the scenes to normalise relations between the two countries, ThePrint has learnt. Government sources said that India’s High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi, a political appointee, calling on Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday is a reflection of what is actually happening on the ground. https://theprint.in/diplomacy/india-bangladesh-ties-may-be-moving-towa...

 1.The US Senate on Friday passed legislation that would give President Donald Trump the power to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on countries that are major buyers of Russian oil and gas, putting India among those at risk of fresh trade penalties.The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 passed 86-11 and now heads to the House of Representatives. The tariffs would not take effect automatically. https://indianexpress.com/article/world/us-senate-russia-sanctions-bill-100-percent-tariff-india-china-10823146/  2.Russia has proposed exploring a railway route that could eventually connect the country to the Indian Ocean and provide access to India.The idea was shared by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin in an interview with TASS. He said Russia should look at alternative routes to reduce risks linked to important maritime routes, including the Bosphorus and the Strait of Hormuz. https://www.ndtv.com/travel/russia-proposes-new-rail-corridor-that...

 1.Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said she will return to her country after two years in exile in India, despite facing the death penalty.The 78-year-old, who was dramatically ousted following a brutal crackdown on protesters in 2024, made the announcement on Wednesday via video link at an event hosted by the Foreign Correspondents’ Club (FCC) of South ‌Asia, alongside her son, Sajeeb Wazed Joy, and other Awami League leaders, including former Education Minister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury Nowfel. https://www.telegraphindia.com/world/sheikh-hasina-vows-return-to-bangladesh-in-december-says-shes-ready-to-face-arrest-or-death-sentence/cid/2173543 2.Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Wednesday declared support for protesting students in Jharkhand, stating that the youth movement will go to Ranchi to stand with the agitation.Dipke, who led a CJP’s core team meeting in his hometown Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar in Maharashtra, said that the CJP will operat...

 1.Assam continued to grapple with the aftermath of devastating floods on Sunday, with the death toll remaining at 82 and nearly 1.78 lakh people still affected across seven districts. Although floodwaters have begun to recede in some areas, thousands remain displaced, agricultural land is submerged, and the state government has intensified relief, rehabilitation and long-term mitigation efforts. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/assam-floods-82-dead-1-78-lakh-affected-as-relief-efforts-intensify-key-points/articleshow/132808195.cms 2.Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (August 2, 2026) laid out a national vision for building a drug-free youth population as the foundation of ‘Viksit Bharat’ (developed India). Stressing the need for sustained action and community participation to combat drug abuse, he said today’s youth would eventually enjoy the fruits of a developed India. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pm-modi-launches-nasha-mukt-yuva-abhiyan-says-drug-free-you...

 1.The leaders of China, Iran and Russia are expected to participate in the Brics Summit to be hosted by India in September, which will be held against the backdrop of sharp differences between Iran and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to the West Asia conflict, people familiar with the matter said. https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/chinas-xi-russias-putin-likely-to-attend-brics-summit-in-india-in-september-101785352688360.html 2.The US Federal Reserve has roped in former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Raghuram Rajan, along with two other Indian-origin experts -- Delhi-born American economist Raj Chetty and senior Microsoft executive Asha Sharma -- to review its balance sheet as part of a sweeping reform program aimed at reshaping monetary policymaking after years of elevated inflation. https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/us-ropes-in-ex-rbi-governor-raghuram-rajan-2-other-indians-for-key-fed-roles-11777737 3.Parliament passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfai...

 1.Thirteen  people died following a major earthquake in Japan on Tuesday, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said."Thirteen people have died," Takaichi said Wednesday.The mall in the town of Kashima was apparently gutted by a gas explosion, a government source told the Kyodo news agency, collapsing ceilings and walls."The explosion occurred after the customers and staff had evacuated," a spokesman for the mall's operator Aeon told AFP.Eight people were rescued from the mall, five of whom had injuries, a local official told AFP.Initial reports said that as many as 20 to 30 people were trapped inside but broadcaster NHK cited police early Wednesday as saying that the number was "lower than that". https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/5-dead-after-7-1-magnitude-earthquake-hits-japan-11835520 2.The week-long stalemate in the Lok Sabha seems to be headed for a breakthrough, with the Opposition agreeing to participate in the debate on the Public Examinations (Preventi...