Two UK families received the wrong bodies of loved ones who died in the June 12 Air India crash in Ahmedabad. A lawyer said one coffin held the remains of two different people, while another had no match with the family’s DNA. The bodies were sent in sealed coffins after DNA tests by a government hospital. Air India had no role in the mix-up. India’s Foreign Ministry said proper rules were followed. A full inquiry is being sought. The crash killed 260 people. Some bodies were quickly buried in India, while 12 were sent to the UK for funerals. (PC: India Today)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit the UK for a four-day trip. The visit will focus on signing a major Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with British PM Keir Starmer. Indian community groups in the UK are preparing a warm welcome for him near London. Modi said the visit will boost economic ties and create jobs in both countries. This will be his fourth visit to the UK. He is also expected to meet King Charles III. The FTA aims to double trade by 2030. After the UK, Modi will head to the Maldives for their independence celebrations. (PC: X)

A Pune suburban rail passenger misplaced their ticket on the Pune–Akurdi route and was fined ₹510. Due to a technical glitch with the railway’s official digital payment system and no cash on hand, the ticket checker collected the fine through her personal Google Pay account. The amount was later forwarded to railways under receipt MR UFV22071478. Pune railway division spokesperson Hemantkumar Behera confirmed this practice violates protocol, and the staff member has been formally warned. Official guidance now prohibits accepting personal UPI payments even during system failures, and railway digital infrastructure is being enhanced to prevent repeat incidents. (PC: AP)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for a four-day visit to the UK and Maldives on Wednesday. His UK stop includes a meeting with British PM Keir Starmer and a possible audience with King Charles III. The highlight will be the formal signing of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement, aiming to double trade from $60 billion to $120 billion by 2030. Discussions will cover regional and global issues of mutual concern. Modi will then travel to the Maldives from July 25-26 to reset strained ties following President Mohamed Muizzu’s election, signaling India’s renewed diplomatic engagement in the region. (PC: X)

India’s Ministry of External Affairs responded to UK media reports alleging a British victim’s family received the wrong body after the June 12 Air India crash in Ahmedabad that killed 260 people. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said victim identification followed “established protocols” and authorities are working closely with UK officials. A DailyMail report claimed funeral services were halted when a family discovered the remains were not their relative’s. Lawyer James Healy-Pratt said grieving families were “distraught,” with some bodies reportedly commingled. Air India and emergency contractor Kenyons are under pressure for accountability. UK coroner Dr Fiona Wilcox raised serious concerns. (PC: HT)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for the United Kingdom on Wednesday for a two-day official visit from July 23 to 24, with the long-awaited India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) expected to be the highlight. The deal, in the works for years, could bring visa relaxations for Indian professionals and greater access to the UK market for Indian goods. In return, Britain hopes to boost its car and whisky exports to India. Modi will meet UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in London, where talks will also focus on investment, technology, and strengthening the strategic partnership between the two nations. (PC: News18)

In a suspected racist attack in Australia, 23-year-old Indian student Charanpreet Singh was brutally beaten in Adelaide on July 19. "They just said 'f*** off, Indian' and started punching," Singh told 9News from his hospital bed. He suffered brain trauma, multiple facial fractures, and serious eye injuries. Police arrested a 20-year-old suspect from Enfield, who was later released on bail. Four others remain at large. South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas condemned the attack, calling it "deeply disturbing." A video of the assault has gone viral, sparking outrage and fear among Indian students and the wider diaspora in Australia.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has begun a key two-day visit to the United Kingdom, focused on finalising the landmark India-UK Free Trade Agreement. Modi will hold talks with British PM Keir Starmer at Chequers and meet King Charles III. The deal, set to remove tariffs on 99% of Indian exports, is seen as Britain's biggest post-Brexit trade success. Defence and tech partnerships are also expected to deepen. Security has been tightened in London to prevent disruption by Khalistan groups. After the UK, Modi will travel to the Maldives to attend Independence Day celebrations as guest of honour and hold bilateral talks. (PC: X)

An Indian national in his 40s was attacked on the evening of July 19 in Tallaght, Dublin. A group of youths assaulted him, forcibly stripping him and leaving him with severe injuries to his face, arms, and legs before hospitalisation . The attackers falsely accused him of inappropriate behavior toward children—a claim dismissed by Gardaí, who are investigating it as a suspected hate crime . The Indian Ambassador and local leaders have condemned the incident, demanding justice and urging increased protection for immigrant communities. (PC: AP)

India has dispatched a team of burn specialists and medical staff to Dhaka to assist victims of Bangladesh’s worst aviation tragedy in decades. A Bangladeshi Air Force fighter jet crashed into a school on July 21, killing 31 people, mostly children, and injuring over 170 others. The Indian medical team will assess patients and recommend further treatment, including care in India if needed. PM Modi assured Bangladesh of India’s full support. Protests erupted in Dhaka, with students demanding transparency. Officials confirmed 10 patients remain critical as public anger mounts over the crash and its handling by authorities. (PC: News18)