More than 400 Indian citizens are stranded at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan Airport after flights were suspended due to unrest in Nepal. The Indian government is in talks with the Nepal Army to bring them back safely. Special aircraft may be sent by the Indian Air Force. The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu is coordinating with authorities for safe evacuation. Nepal is facing violent protests that forced Prime Minister KP Oli to resign, with the army taking charge. At least 19 people have died, and hundreds are injured. India’s foreign ministry has issued advisories and helplines for stranded nationals. (PC: X)

UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has warned that India and other countries could face new visa limits if they refuse to take back illegal migrants. Reports say more than 20,000 Indians in Britain may be affected. Mahmood said she is ready to risk tensions to push deportations, calling her approach “transactional.” The UK’s plan comes after the Five Eyes group agreed to pressure nations on migrant returns. India tops the list of visa overstayers, though it signed a returns deal in 2021. Experts warn the crackdown could damage UK-India ties. Mahmood vowed to act “whatever it takes.” (PC: X)

An Indian woman, Upasana Gill, trapped in Nepal’s violent Gen Z protests, has issued a desperate appeal for rescue. Gill, in Pokhara for a volleyball tournament, said her hotel was set on fire by protesters and she fled without belongings. “They are not sparing tourists. People chased me with large sticks. I barely escaped,” she said in a video. Nepal’s protests over corruption and censorship have turned deadly, killing at least 21 people. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned, but unrest continues. The Nepal Army has imposed a nationwide curfew until Thursday morning to restore order. 

US President Donald Trump has asked the European Union (EU) to join Washington in placing tariffs of up to 100% on imports from India and China. He said this was needed to pressure both countries, major buyers of Russian crude, to stop funding Moscow’s war in Ukraine. Trump already raised duties to 50% on Indian goods and 30% on Chinese goods. US officials said Washington would match any tariffs imposed by the EU. The move comes as Trump grows frustrated over the slow progress of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. India and China have not reacted yet. (PC: NDTV)

Leicester’s famous Diwali celebrations will go ahead on October 20 but with major cutbacks. The city council confirmed only street lights on the Golden Mile will remain. Fireworks, stage shows, and food stalls have been banned after safety concerns raised by the Safety Advisory Group. Last year, around 50,000 people attended the festival. Leicester East MP Shivani Raja criticised the decision, saying the festival is “under threat.” The Belgrave Business Association also expressed disappointment. Leicester has one of the largest Hindu communities in the UK. Whether officials reconsider before the festival is still unclear. (PC: India Today)

An Indian tourist, Upasana Gill, released a video from Pokhara, Nepal, saying, “I barely managed to escape with my life.” Gill claimed protesters torched her hotel during the Gen Z protests and chased her with sticks. She had gone to host a volleyball league and lost all her belongings. The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu advised citizens to “defer travel” and shared emergency helplines. The Ministry of External Affairs urged Indians in Nepal to stay indoors. Many tourists returned through the India-Nepal border after flights were cancelled. Protests continue against corruption, with unrest spreading across the country. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India and the US are “natural partners” as both nations work to end trade tensions. Modi posted on X that teams from New Delhi and Washington are negotiating to reach an early agreement. He said he looks forward to speaking with President Donald Trump to build a “brighter future” for both countries. Trump earlier praised Modi as a “very good friend” and announced the resumption of trade talks. The US had recently doubled tariffs on Indian goods, including penalties linked to Russian oil. Modi expressed confidence in a positive outcome soon. (PC: NDTV)

US President Donald Trump said talks with India on trade barriers are moving forward. He added he will soon speak with his “good friend” Prime Minister Narendra Modi to push discussions further. Trump had earlier warned India over high tariffs and Russian oil imports but now predicts a “mutually beneficial” deal in the coming weeks. Washington has pressed New Delhi on market access for American goods, while India seeks fair terms for its exports. Both sides are expected to continue negotiations to resolve long-standing trade issues and strengthen economic ties between the two countries. (PC: India Today)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Nepal's violent protests "heart-wrenching" after at least 19 people died in Gen-Z led demonstrations that forced PM KP Sharma Oli's resignation. Modi emphasized Nepal's stability is crucial for India and appealed for peace among "brothers and sisters" in Nepal. The Cabinet Committee on Security discussed developments during Modi's return from Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. India's MEA expressed sadness over young lives lost, urging restraint and peaceful dialogue as a "close friend and neighbor." Protests initially erupted over social media platform bans but escalated into anti-corruption demonstrations. Despite the ban's reversal, protesters torched Parliament, presidential residence, Supreme Court, and political leaders' homes. Former PM Jhalanath Khanal's wife died from burn injuries. (PC: India Today & The Kathmandu Post)

India on Tuesday said it is “deeply concerned” after Israel carried out rare airstrikes in Qatar’s capital, Doha, targeting senior Hamas leaders. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) warned that such actions could harm peace and security in the region. India urged “restraint and diplomacy” to avoid further escalation. Qatar condemned the strikes as a violation of its sovereignty, saying one security officer was killed and others injured. Hamas confirmed five members died, though its top leaders survived. Israel informed the US before the strike. The attack followed a Hamas shooting in Jerusalem that killed 6 people. (PC: News18)