India condemned the projectile attack on Indian-flagged vessel MSV Faize Noore Oliya after it sank off the coast of Yemen in the Red Sea. All 13 Indian crew members and one foreign national were rescued safely by the Yemeni Coast Guard. The Ministry of External Affairs called the strike an unprovoked attack on a civilian vessel. India said its embassy in Riyadh is helping the rescued crew and thanked Yemeni authorities for the rescue. The government also expressed concern over repeated attacks on commercial ships and called for safe navigation through international waters. (PC: AFP)

Former McKinsey associate partner Dr Neeraja Nagarajan has moved back to India after spending more than 13 years in the United States. In a LinkedIn post, she said the decision was shaped by her career goals, personal values and wish to be closer to home. She said she always planned to return to India and kept that option open throughout her time abroad. Nagarajan said she now wants to improve healthcare access, work with inspiring leaders and live in Chennai. She recently ended her seven-year career at McKinsey and said the company helped shape her leadership and decision-making skills.

An Indian-flagged commercial vessel sank off the coast of Yemen after it was hit by a projectile in the Red Sea. All 13 Indian crew members and one foreign national were rescued safely by the Yemeni Coast Guard and taken to Mokha port. The Ministry of External Affairs condemned the attack, calling it an unprovoked strike on a civilian vessel. India said its embassy in Riyadh is coordinating with Yemeni authorities to assist the rescued crew. The government also renewed its call for safe navigation in international waters. Officials have not identified who carried out the attack.

The Donald Trump administration has cancelled the commercial driving licences of more than 28,000 immigrant truckers in the United States. Officials said many drivers did not meet English language requirements. The government also announced a new programme to help military veterans become commercial truck drivers. Reports said the move could affect many Indian drivers, especially those from Punjab and Haryana working in the US trucking industry. The administration said the action is part of a wider crackdown on unsafe driving and licensing violations. Officials believe the veteran recruitment programme will help fill the shortage of truck drivers created by the decision.

Bangladesh has renewed its demand for the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, urging India to send her back to face legal proceedings a day before her scheduled virtual address from New Delhi. Dhaka also asked India not to allow its territory to be used for Hasina's political activities, warning such events could affect bilateral relations. Bangladesh says it is prepared to arrest Hasina immediately if she returns. India, meanwhile, reiterated that the August 5 event is being organised by a private media entity and has no government involvement or endorsement. The developments underscore continuing tensions over Hasina's exile and the future of India-Bangladesh relations. (PC: The Telegraph)

India has distanced itself from former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's planned public appearance in New Delhi, saying the August 5 event is being organised by a private media entity without any government involvement or endorsement. The clarification comes after Bangladesh expressed concern that Hasina's virtual address could undermine improving bilateral ties. Living in India since fleeing Bangladesh after the 2024 student-led uprising, Hasina is set to address an event hosted by the Foreign Correspondents' Club, South Asia, alongside several Awami League leaders and supporters. New Delhi reiterated that the programme is independent of the government as Dhaka continues seeking Hasina's extradition over criminal convictions.

India increased LNG imports between May and July by rapidly diversifying supplies after disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz sharply reduced cargoes from top supplier Qatar. Higher imports from the US, Oman, Nigeria and Angola helped offset losses from the Gulf chokepoint, ensuring adequate fuel for city gas distribution, fertiliser, power generation and industrial demand. India, which imports about half of its natural gas needs, prioritised energy security despite elevated global LNG prices triggered by the West Asia conflict. The shift highlights India's growing flexibility in sourcing LNG from multiple regions, reducing dependence on a single supplier during geopolitical crises and helping maintain domestic gas supplies despite prolonged maritime disruptions. (PC: The Indian Express)

Passengers aboard an Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi described terrifying moments after the aircraft encountered severe mid-air turbulence, leaving 17 people injured, including four cabin crew members. Flight AI2379, carrying 137 passengers, suffered a sudden loss of altitude during the cruise phase before landing safely in Delhi. Several injured passengers were taken to hospital, with Air India saying no one suffered serious injuries and some had already been discharged. Eyewitnesses recalled passengers being thrown into the air, luggage flying loose and panic spreading through the cabin. The airline has assured continued medical assistance and support for those affected while investigating the incident.

Passengers aboard an Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi described moments of panic after severe turbulence jolted the aircraft mid-flight, throwing some travellers from their seats. One passenger said his father, who was not wearing a seat belt as the sign was off, struck the cabin ceiling before falling to the floor. His mother reportedly suffered swelling near her eye after being hit by a loosened overhead luggage compartment. Photos from inside the aircraft showed visible damage to the cabin interior. Despite the frightening incident and injuries to some passengers, the flight landed safely, with the episode renewing attention on in-flight turbulence safety and seat belt use.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday said the government has no role in former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's media interaction scheduled for August 5 in New Delhi. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the event is being organised by a private media organisation and that the government neither supports nor endorses any views expressed there. The clarification came after Bangladesh urged India to ensure that Hasina and other Awami League leaders do not use Indian territory for political activities. Hasina, who has been living in India since August 2024, is expected to address the event virtually. (PC: India Today)