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 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...

 1.The US and India are expanding defence and civil nuclear cooperation, including the adoption of trusted AI and other emerging technologies powering the economy, US Assistant Secretary of State S Paul Kapur said.Kapur made these remarks at a roundtable on India at the Hoover Institution, which saw the participation of former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and former US Ambassador to India David C Mulford. https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/us-india-expanding-defence-civil-nuclear-cooperation-trump-official-11830355 2.Both Houses of the Parliament witnessed repeated adjournments on Monday, 27 July, amid fiery protests by the Opposition demanding accountability over the excess use of force against students during the Cockroach Janta Party protests even as the government introduced a new Bill focusing on stricter punishment for examination irregularities and paper leaks. https://thesouthfirst.com/beyond-south/parliament-session-opposition-refuses-to-allow-discussion-on-anti-paper-...

 1.A U.S. Senator has introduced a Bill in the Senate that seeks to pause the issuance of new H-1B visas for three years and codify the $100,000 fee imposed by the Trump administration, which was struck down by a federal court. U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy, a Republican from Montana, said the U.S. should not be issuing visas that make it easier to undercut the rights of American workers. https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/us-senator-introduces-bill-seeking-a-3-year-pause-on-h-1b-visas/article71266788.ece 2.Prime Minister Narendra Modi has formed a task force to bring about a radical overhaul of the National Testing Agency (NTA) and reform the examination system. Led by Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani, the task force's members come from a wide range of streams.Great care and deliberation have been taken in finalising the selection, sources said. The task force will give a report to the government. https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/the-biggest-strength-of-indias-new-task-force-t...

 1.China is ready to properly handle sensitive issues with India and work to consolidate the positive momentum in bilateral ties, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Wednesday.During his meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on the sidelines of the ASEAN-related meetings in Manila, Wang said China stands ready to work with India to implement the important common understandings reached by the leaders of the two countries, maintain close high-level exchanges, strengthen cooperation in areas including economy and trade, media, and people-to-people and cultural exchanges. https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/china-ready-to-handle-sensitive-issues-with-india-says-foreign-minister-11808268 2.The US and Saudi Arabia have signed a landmark deal that will reportedly allow the Gulf kingdom to develop a civilian nuclear programme.The deal is described as a "peaceful nuclear co-operation agreement" that will provide "great access for American companies in the Saudi nuclear ene...

 1.The United States has announced steep tariffs on imported generic drugs from August 2028. The move, according to US President Donald Trump, was aimed at onshoring production of such pharmaceutical products. The move is likely to affect India -- the largest exporter of generic drugs to the US.Taking to his Truth Social platform, Trump said the phased tariff plan will come into effect from August 1, and for the first two years, the United States will continue to have a zero per cent tariff on all generic drugs brought into the country.  https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/0-per-cent-100-per-cent-200-per-cent-trumps-new-generic-drug-tariff-plan-may-impact-india-11803770 2.Tuesday witnessed unprecedented drama, dharna and detentions as the Opposition upped the ante against the government over the crackdown on student protesters.The day ended with the Leader of Opposition placing five demands before the Centre, setting the stage for continued political confrontation in Parliament on...

 1.US President Donald Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on a wide range of goods imported from Canada, in retaliation for what he called "unequal treatment" of US cars, dairy and alcohol.Everyday consumer items like wine and hockey sticks and industrial goods such as cement are among the goods targeted. However, several key exports will be spared, such as energy, potash, critical minerals and fish. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg4dzq3x3e1o 2.A day after high drama in the national capital, the satirical platform Cockroach Janta Party has said its protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar will continue.Tuesday morning saw protesters reclaiming the site after police removed the stage and tents from Jantar Mantar following a day of protests and confrontations between protesters and police on Monday. https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/cjp-protest-protesters-reclaim-jantar-mantar-say-stir-to-continue-police-alert-11798889 3.As Parliament witnessed the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)’s prote...

 1.India and the United Kingdom’s Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) has come into effect, cutting tariffs on thousands of goods and increasing access for service firms in both countries.The agreement, which came into effect on Wednesday, is expected to give Indian exporters immediate duty-free access to most British tariff lines, benefitting labour-intensive sectors such as textiles. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/15/india-uk-trade-deal-comes-into-effect-whats-cheaper-in-each-country-now 2.The Supreme Court on Wednesday gave its nod for establishing the country’s first night safari at Lucknow’s Kukrail Reserve Forest and directed the state to comply with all conditions imposed by various statutory authorities along with prior clearances before starting the work. The bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant passed the order on an application moved by the Uttar Pradesh government after obtaining the opinion of the expert body, Central Empowered C...

 1.On 11 July 2026, a tourist speedboat carrying 32 Indian nationals and four Vietnamese crew members capsized approximately 400 metres off Hon May Rut Ngoai, near Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam. Fifteen Indian tourists lost their lives, while 21 people were rescued. The deceased included ten from Tamil Nadu, three from Andhra Pradesh, and two from Kerala. The group was on an incentive tour organised by Lava Mobiles for its dealers and distributors. https://www.thequint.com/news/breaking-news/vietnam-boat-capsize-fifteen-indians-dead-identified 2.The University of Mumbai (MU) plans to establish 12 new colleges offering skill-based and multidisciplinary programmes from the 2027-28 academic year. The proposal will be placed before the university Senate for approval at its meeting on July 22. The proposal has already been cleared by the university’s Management Council and forms part of MU’s five-year master plan (2024-29), which seeks to improve students’ employability by prioritising indus...

 1.Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a three-day visit to Australia, met the country's Leader of the Opposition, Angus Taylor, on Friday (July 10, 2026) and discussed bilateral ties, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. They held productive discussions on the growing India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The warm and cordial meeting reflected the strong bipartisan support in Australia for deepening ties with India," the Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on X. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/prime-minister-modi-in-australia-trade-relations-diplomacy-latest-update/article71205107.ece 2.According to the US Department of Labour's Office of the Inspector General (OIG), investigators have uncovered suspected schemes in which employers and labour brokers filed fraudulent visa applications, coerced foreign workers into wage kickback arrangements, and used lower-paid foreign labour to undercut American workers. http...

 1.Iranians were preparing on Thursday to bury their slain leader Ali Khamenei in his hometown of Mashhad in northeast Iran, as new US strikes threatened to trigger a fresh escalation in the Middle East war.The late supreme leader's burial follows a multi-day funeral ceremony that attracted millions of mourners across various cities in both Iran and Iraq. https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/iran-to-bury-supreme-leader-ali-khamenei-today-in-hometown-amid-us-strikes-11746632 2.Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (July 9, 2026) joined his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese, at the India-Australia CEO Forum and Economic Roadmap Business Reception, as part of efforts to bolster bilateral trade and strategic relations during the second leg of his three-nation visit. Addressing the gathering, PM Modi said, "The presence of all of you is a symbol of our shared confidence and shared aspirations. Today, the world is going through a period of uncertainty, supply chain disruptions,...

 1.Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address to the Indonesian parliament on Tuesday, highlighted how India and Indonesia have made diversity the very foundation of unity in their own countries.PM Modi, who became the first Indian prime minister to address the Indonesian parliament, recalled how New Delhi became a strong voice for Jakarta's independence movement at the United Nations. https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/in-pm-narendra-modi-speech-at-indonesian-parliament-a-jawaharlal-nehru-mention-11741051 2.The Trump administration has unveiled a new immigration regulatory roadmap that could bring changes to H-1B visas, international student programs, Green Card processes and employer requirements in the US. The agenda, released through regulatory plans from the Departments of Homeland Security (DHS), Labor (DOL) and State, outlines several proposed and planned rules that could reshape parts of the employment-based immigration system. https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-ne...

 1.India and Japan are expected to focus on cooperation in the Indo-Pacific as well as new projects on critical and emerging technologies as Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives on Wednesday (July 1, 2026) evening for her first visit to New Delhi as Prime Minister. Ms. Takaichi’s visit, marking the 20th annual summit since India and Japan begun to meet regularly at the highest levels, is expected to set the course for ties over the next decade especially against the backdrop of conflict in the Persian Gulf region. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-and-japan-to-renew-focus-on-indo-pacific-for-the-first-visit-by-prime-minister-takaichi/article71167092.ece 2.United States department of justice on Tuesday instructed federal prosecutors to make investigations into “birth tour” a priority, hours after the Supreme Court blocked President Donald Trump’s bid to curtail birthright citizenship. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/us-cracks-down-on-birth-tourism-w...

 1.U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran has requested a meeting that will be held in Qatar on Tuesday (June 30, 2026), despite Tehran denying that any technical talks on the deal aimed at ending the West Asia war were planned. The announcement came after Iran held its first talks with Oman on managing the Strait of Hormuz since the U.S.-Iran deal was signed, and as Washington and Tehran agreed to halt their attacks, which had strained the agreement. https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/trump-says-meeting-with-iran-to-take-place-in-qatar/article71163181.ece 2.Former senior military officers, diplomats and political figures from India and Pakistan met in Colombo this week for an unofficial Track II dialogue held alongside a regional security conference, sources familiar with the development told NDTV. The discussions were hosted on the sidelines of the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) conference, attended by delegates from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, the M...

 1.Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the Global South, especially island nations, was the most impacted by climate change and called for climate action guided by fairness, responsibility and equity, in his address to the National Assembly of Seychelles.The prime minister also called for stronger India-Seychelles cooperation in the areas of blue economy and digital innovation.PM Modi, who is on a three-day visit to the archipelagic nation, said the effects of climate change were already visible on coastlines, marine ecosystems, weather patterns and communities. https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/pm-modi-highlights-climate-impact-on-island-nations-in-seychelles-11699347 2.Under the 'Operation Amistad', launched by India to offer humanitarian assistance to quake-hit Venezuela, two IAF C-17 Globemaster aircraft carrying relief supplies and a 41-member rescue team departed on Friday to assist the ongoing relief and rescue efforts in that country. India stands shoulder to shou...

 1.Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, announced his resignation on Monday (June 22, 2026), with a timetable of his expected departure from power, in a televised address from 10 Downing Street in London.His resignation comes on the heels of his visit to the U.S. as part of the G7 Summit and discussions with leaders about the future of the wider crisis in West Asia. https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/uk-pm-resigns-keir-starmer-leaders-who-have-resigned-full-list-england-united-kingdom/article71132482.ece 2.India and the US have reviewed the core issues of the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA), including enhanced market access, digital trade, and reduction of non-tariff barriers, during the two-day ministerial-level meeting here, an official statement said on Wednesday.The meeting was held between Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer here. https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/non-tariff-barriers-market-acces...

1.Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to pay her first official visit to India from July 1 to 3, marking a significant milestone in India-Japan relations and providing an opportunity for both countries to deepen cooperation across strategic, economic and regional issues, sources told NDTV.The visit, if confirmed, would be Takaichi's first bilateral trip to India since assuming office and comes at a time when New Delhi and Tokyo are seeking to strengthen their partnership amid evolving geopolitical and economic dynamics in the Indo-Pacific region. https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/japanese-pm-sanae-takaichi-likely-to-visit-india-from-july-1-3-new-delhi-may-host-talks-11677292 2.National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval, during his meeting with the visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, underlined that stable, predictable and constructive bilateral relations will contribute to enhanced trust and deeper understanding between the two sides."NSA also emphasised th...

 1.Facial recognition cameras installed at all major airports will be linked to a data fusion centre proposed to come up in Delhi, Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Director General Praveer Ranjan said on Monday (June 22, 2026). Besides the airports, the feed from around 1.5 lakh surveillance cameras at vital installations across the country, which are under CISF’s security cover, will be linked to the centre, Mr. Ranjan said during the foundation-laying ceremony of the new CISF headquarters at CGO complex in Delhi. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/facial-recognition-cameras-at-airports-vital-sites-to-be-linked-to-data-fusion-centre-cisf-dg/article71134417.ece 2.India's trade minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday that the trade deal with the United States is taking a little longer to sign due to the 50% tariff that was imposed on goods from the country.India aims to gain preferential access through the trade pact with the U.S., Goyal said while speaking at a media concl...