A devastating landslide in Nepal's Chitwan area has left at least 65 people, including 7 Indian nationals, missing. Two buses, Angel and Ganpati Deluxe, were swept away by the Trishuli river after the landslide occurred around 3:30 am on Friday. The passengers were pushed into the swollen river, and rescue efforts are underway. The buses were traveling from Narayanghat-Mugling road when the incident happened. Police officials have confirmed the presence of Indian nationals among the missing passengers. The search operation is ongoing to locate the missing individuals.

Shivani Raja, a 29-year-old British MP of Indian descent, took oath on the Bhagavad Gita in the UK Parliament, marking a historic moment. Raja, a Conservative Party member, won the Leicester East seat in a surprise victory, defeating Labour Party's Rajesh Aggarwal. This win ended Labour's 37-year stronghold on the constituency. Raja's achievement is being hailed as a milestone, making her the first Tory to represent Leicester East in nearly four decades. Her oath-taking ceremony on the Bhagavad Gita, a Hindu scripture, symbolizes her cultural heritage.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Nobel laureate Austrian physicist Anton Zeilinger in Vienna, discussing quantum information technologies and spirituality. Zeilinger praised Modi's spiritual outlook, highlighting its significance for global leaders. Modi emphasized India's National Quantum Mission and efforts to foster technological innovation. Earlier, Modi engaged with Indologists on Indian culture and history, bolstering bilateral ties. Concurrently, he held talks with Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer, addressing Ukraine's conflict and global terrorism. Modi reiterated the imperative for peace during their joint press statement in Vienna.

Sai Surya Avinash Gadde, a 25-year-old Indian student at Trine University, died in a drowning incident at Barberville Falls in Albany, New York on July 7. Gadde, a native of Telangana, was spending the July 4 weekend in the area. The Indian Consulate confirmed the incident. The cause of death is under investigation. Gadde's death is the latest in a series of tragic incidents involving Indian students in the US. The incident has sparked an outpouring of condolences from the university and the Indian community.

On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Indian diaspora in Vienna, emphasizing India's peaceful contributions to the world. He stated, "India has given 'Buddha' to the world, not 'Yuddha' (war), which means it has always given peace and prosperity." Modi's speech focused on India's role in promoting harmony and prosperity globally. He also expressed the country's aspirations to excel in various fields, reinforcing its commitment to strengthening its position in the 21st century. Modi's message of peace and prosperity resonated with the audience, highlighting India's positive impact on the world.

PM Modi has left for India after concluding his successful visits to Russia and Austria. During his trip, he held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Austrian leaders, strengthening diplomatic ties. Modi emphasized the need for peaceful solutions to global conflicts and was conferred the 'Order of St Andrew the Apostle' award for fostering bilateral relations with Russia. His visit marked a significant milestone in India's diplomatic efforts. Modi's return to India is expected to boost the nation's global standing and foster continued growth and cooperation with international partners.

During Prime Minister Modi's two-day visit to Austria, he and Chancellor Karl Nehammer emphasized the need to expedite the long-pending India-EU Free Trade Agreement, which has been in negotiation for over 23 years. They highlighted that stronger India-EU ties would be beneficial globally. The EU is India's third-largest trading partner, with significant trade in goods and services. Both leaders agreed to support initiatives to bring India and the EU closer and reaffirmed their commitment to the ongoing trade and investment negotiations, aiming for the early implementation of the EU-India Connectivity Partnership.

Indian-origin Shivani Raja, 29, took her oath as a UK MP on the Bhagavad Gita. Raja secured a historic victory for the Conservative Party in Leicester East, ending Labour’s 37-year hold. She defeated Rajesh Agrawal with 14,526 votes. In a tweet, Raja expressed pride in swearing allegiance to King Charles on the Gita. This election also saw 27 other Indian-origin MPs elected. Labour Party won the UK general election with 412 seats, making Keir Starmer the new Prime Minister. Former PM Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives won just 121 seats.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit to Moscow and his talks with President Vladimir Putin were called "historic and game-changing" by Russian diplomat Roman Babushkin. The leaders focused on expanding trade and economic ties. Key agreements include using national currencies for bilateral payments and a target of $100 billion in annual trade by 2030. Modi's visit, his first since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, emphasized mutual trust and respect. Both countries aim to strengthen cooperation in fossil fuels, nuclear energy, and trade. Babushkin criticized US comments on the visit, calling them interference.

Two Indian-origin Singaporean men, Ishan Sharma and Kandhiban Letchumanansamy, were jailed for their roles in a US scam. Sharma, 34, received a four-week sentence for instigating his friend into negligence, while Kandhiban, 36, got a week for failing to oversee company affairs. They orchestrated scams through over 50 companies, with two receiving more than USD 1 million from victims. Sharma, a chartered accountant, earned SGD 12,000 for his involvement. The scam proceeds were remitted to other companies in China and the UAE.