Thousands of Indian medical students have fled Bangladesh following violent protests that erupted last week, resulting in 151 deaths. The unrest, sparked by demands to reform the country’s job quota system, saw students crossing borders into India through states like Meghalaya and West Bengal. The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed over 4,500 Indian nationals had returned home. Shahzeb Ismail Syed, an 18-year-old student from Aurangabad, described the chaos in Dhaka and the tense journey back to India. Colleges in Bangladesh advised students to stay indoors, but many opted to return home until the situation stabilizes.

Thulasendrapuram, a small village in Tamil Nadu, is gearing up to celebrate Kamala Harris as she moves closer to becoming the US Democratic nominee following Joe Biden's endorsement. The village, where Harris' maternal grandfather was born, has prepared for this moment with firecrackers, posters, and calendars. Villagers recall celebrating her Vice Presidency with special temple ceremonies. K Kaliyaperumal, a village committee member, compared the potential celebration of her presidency win to India's cricket World Cup victory. Despite some disappointment over lack of acknowledgment, the pride in her political ascent remains strong.

Eight Indian nationals have been rescued from a job scam in Myanmar's Myawaddy region, the Indian embassy in Yangon reported. The victims were lured by fraudulent employment offers and trafficked to Hpa Lu. With crucial support from Myanmar authorities, they were safely handed over to local police. The embassy reiterated its warning against fake job offers, urging Indian nationals to verify foreign employers through official channels and avoid accepting job offers from unverified sources, particularly on social media. The international crime syndicate behind these scams remains active in the Myawaddy region.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee pledged to provide shelter to individuals fleeing the violence in Bangladesh if they seek refuge in the state. Speaking at the Trinamool Congress's 'Martyrs' Day' rally in Kolkata, Banerjee emphasized her support for victims and assured aid to Bengal residents with relatives in Bangladesh. The violence in Bangladesh, related to job quota disputes, has led to significant unrest, curfews, and military presence. Banerjee also criticized the central government and praised Akhilesh Yadav for his party's performance in recent elections.

In a tragic road rage incident in Indianapolis, 29-year-old Gavin Dasaur, a newlywed Indian-origin man, was shot dead in front of his wife on July 16. Dasaur, driving a black Honda, confronted the driver of a Chevy pickup, brandishing a handgun. A mobile phone video shows Dasaur striking the truck with his gun before being shot three times by the pickup driver, who remained in his vehicle. The shooter was initially detained but released, suggesting self-defense. Dasaur’s wife, who witnessed the incident, held him as he died. The Indianapolis Police Department is investigating the incident.

Gavin Dasaur, a 29-year-old man from Agra, was shot dead in front of his wife during an alleged road rage incident in Indiana, USA. The incident occurred on July 16 after a dispute over overtaking with a truck driver, who then opened fire, killing Gavin on the spot. His family alleges police lapses in the investigation and seeks strict punishment for the accused. Gavin, who had been living in the US since 2016, ran a transport business and recently married. His wife and family are demanding justice and the death penalty for the shooter.

Israeli warplanes killed three people in the Houthi-controlled Yemeni port of Hodeida after a deadly drone attack in Tel Aviv killed an Israeli civilian. The strikes, which triggered a raging fire and black smoke, were Israel’s first claimed in Yemen. Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant warned of more operations against the Houthis. The Houthi-run health ministry reported 87 injuries, mostly severe burns. The drone attack and subsequent strikes escalate tensions in the region, with concerns over impacts on Yemen's vital aid lifeline through Hodeida port.

In response to escalating violence in Bangladesh, India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has facilitated the return of nearly 1,000 Indian students. With the help of local authorities and various agencies, 778 students returned via land ports, while around 200 flew home from Dhaka and Chittagong. The unrest, which began as an anti-quota protest, has claimed over 105 lives and injured hundreds. The Indian High Commission in Dhaka and Assistant High Commissions remain in contact with over 4,000 remaining students, providing necessary assistance.

Students and intellectuals in West Bengal rallied in support of their Bangladeshi counterparts, condemning the deaths of protesters in the neighboring country. The protests were sparked by Bangladesh's reservation policy for Liberation War veterans' families. Marches were held in Santiniketan and Kolkata, with leftist organizations and Visva-Bharati University students leading the charge. Social media is also abuzz with voices decrying the violence. The solidarity protests demand justice for the dozens of young lives lost in Bangladesh's unrest.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has reported the safe return of 778 Indian students from Bangladesh, adding to the previous total of 220, making it 998. The Indian High Commission in Dhaka and Assistant High Commissions are facilitating the repatriation process. Currently, over 4,000 Indian students remain in Bangladesh, with the MEA providing assistance. The repatriation efforts are ongoing, with the MEA working to ensure the safe return of all Indian nationals. The students are being brought back via land ports due to the unrest in Bangladesh.