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.

Fourteen Indian nationals, rescued from human trafficking rackets in Cambodia, have appealed to the Indian embassy for assistance to return home. The individuals, primarily from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, were deceived by fake job offers and forced into cyber fraud. They are currently accommodated at a local NGO. This incident is part of a larger scam affecting over 5,000 Indians in Cambodia, who were coerced into illegal online activities. The Indian government has previously repatriated around 250 nationals from Cambodia this year. Efforts are underway to facilitate the return of the rescued individuals.

The National Lottery's website and app are currently unavailable due to technical issues. The outage began on Friday at 8:30pm, with thousands of users reporting problems. The cause is unknown, but it may be related to a global IT outage on Friday, caused by a Crowdstrike update that affected Windows PCs. The National Lottery has acknowledged the issue and is investigating. Users are advised to check for updates on the company's social media channels. The outage is causing inconvenience, but the National Lottery is working to resolve the issue as soon as possible. An update is expected soon.

The Ministry of Civil Aviation reports that flight operations have returned to smooth functioning after a global Microsoft outage caused disruptions yesterday. Airline systems are now working normally across all airports, with a gradual clearing of the backlog. The ministry assures that all issues related to travel adjustments and refunds are being addressed. By noon today, all problems are expected to be resolved. The brief outage led to flight cancellations and chaotic scenes, but the situation is now under control, with normalcy restored in the aviation sector.

Turkey has imposed a ban on defence exports to India, a government official confirmed in a parliamentary session. The ban was revealed by Mustafa Murat Seker, deputy chairman of the Presidency of the Defense Industry, on July 10. This move marks a significant shift in Turkey's defence export policy towards India. The ban is seen as a result of Turkey's growing ties with Pakistan, with whom India has a complex relationship. The development is likely to further strain relations between India and Turkey, which have been tense for over a decade.

The Indian Army has deployed 500 Para Special Forces commandos in Jammu to counter the presence of 50-55 Pakistani terrorists. Defence sources confirmed the deployment, citing intelligence inputs indicating a surge in terrorist activity. The commandos will focus on neutralizing the terrorists and dismantling their support network. The move is part of a broader security realignment in the region, based on threat assessments and operational requirements. Intelligence agencies have also enhanced their capabilities to identify and disrupt terrorist infrastructure, including overground workers supporting extremist groups.

Vicky Kaushal-starrer 'Bad Newz' has collected Rs 8.5 crore on its opening day, according to industry tracker Sacnilk. This marks the biggest opening day for a Vicky Kaushal film, surpassing 'Uri' (2019) which opened with Rs 8.2 crore. 'Bad Newz' has also become the second-highest opening day earner after 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan', which collected Rs 16 crore. The film's performance will be closely watched in the coming days to see if it can sustain its momentum and emerge as a commercial success.

In a surprise move, Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) chairperson Manoj Soni has resigned citing "personal reasons", nearly five years before his term was set to end in 2029. Soni, who took charge in May 2023, had been a member of the constitutional body since 2017. His resignation is not linked to the controversy surrounding probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar's alleged fraudulent certificates, sources say. The UPSC conducts the prestigious civil services exam to recruit top government officials. Soni's sudden exit raises eyebrows, but the reason remains unclear.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released centre and city-wise results for the NEET-UG medical entrance exam, following a Supreme Court order. The move comes amid allegations of irregularities, including a paper leak. Results were initially announced on June 5. The court ordered masked results to compare scores of candidates from allegedly tainted centres with others. The exam was held on May 5 for over 24 lakh candidates at 4,750 centres in 571 cities. The release of centre-wise results aims to ascertain if candidates from certain centres scored unusually high marks.

The Wagh Nakh, a historic weapon used by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, is now on display at the Satara Museum. The artifact was loaned from the Victoria and Albert Museum in London to commemorate Shivaji's 350th ascension anniversary. The display will run for seven months. A ceremony attended by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and other officials marked its unveiling. The Wagh Nakh is showcased in a bulletproof case with enhanced security. This exhibit highlights a significant artifact from Indian history, honoring Shivaji Maharaj's legacy. The display is a rare opportunity for the public to view this historic weapon.