Australian tourist Bree Steele has sparked a social media sensation with her heartfelt praise for Mumbai's resilience during monsoon season. In a viral Instagram video, Steele recounts her journey through flooded streets en route to the airport, noting how her Uber driver fearlessly navigated the deluge. "Indians are the toughest and chillest people," Steele affirms in the clip, which has garnered over 1.9 million views since its posting two days ago. Her admiration underscores Mumbai's steadfastness in the face of annual monsoon challenges, resonating widely with online audiences who admire the city's indomitable spirit.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has ignited a controversy by announcing a bill to reserve 70% of non-management and 50% of management-level jobs in private companies for Kannadigas. Initially proposing 100% reservation for Group C and D jobs, the Chief Minister faced severe criticism, prompting him to delete and repost the announcement. Business leaders, including Biocon's Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, expressed concerns over potential impacts on industries like IT. Despite opposition, Labour Minister Santosh Lad defended the move, emphasizing the state's abundance of skilled workforce while assuring flexibility for hiring from outside Karnataka if necessary.

In Bangladesh, students are protesting against a 30% job quota for the grandchildren of freedom fighters. Despite the Supreme Court pausing this quota, protests have spread across the country. Students demand a merit-based job system. The government had abolished the quota in 2018 but reinstated it this July after a court order. The protests have turned violent, with at least 6 deaths and over 100 injured as police and government supporters clashed with students. Schools and colleges have been shut down amid the unrest. Experts say the protests reflect broader frustrations with the economy and lack of job opportunities.

Dilip Khedkar, retired Maharashtra government officer and father of trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar, is under investigation for allegedly owning assets disproportionate to his income. Pune ACB questioned him regarding the complaint filed by Tanaji Gambhir, detailing properties including land, cars, and companies. Following the inquiry, Dilip and his wife Manorama, a sarpanch, went missing amidst a separate case involving a video showing Manorama threatening people with a pistol. Puja Khedkar's IAS selection is also under scrutiny for discrepancies in her disability and OBC status claims. The Centre has initiated a probe into her appointment.

Priti Patel, a British-Indian MP and former home secretary, is set to join the Conservative Party leadership race. She aims to succeed Rishi Sunak as the Opposition Leader in the House of Commons. Patel has quietly built a campaign team and secured support from key MPs and donors. Sunak resigned on July 5 after the Labour Party's victory. Patel, who has represented Witham since 2010, will compete against former business secretary Kemi Badenoch and ex-security minister Tom Tugendhat. Patel is expected to announce her candidacy next week.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Wayanad in Kerala, warning of heavy to extremely heavy rain. Orange alerts have been issued for Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur, and Kasaragod. The Central Water Commission has warned of rising river levels, posing a threat to nearby residents. Fishermen are advised to avoid the sea until July 21 due to strong winds and bad weather. The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority has urged people to stay safe, especially near trees, due to the risk of falling branches

Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya responded to Akhilesh Yadav's claims of infighting within the BJP affecting Uttar Pradesh's administration. Yadav had accused the BJP of internal strife and poor governance. Maurya refuted these claims, asserting that the BJP has a strong organization and government both in the state and at the Centre. He dismissed Yadav's remarks, promising a BJP victory in the 2027 assembly elections. Maurya also labeled the Samajwadi Party’s PDA initiative as a “fraud” and assured that BJP’s administration remains stable and effective.

Violent clashes erupted across Bangladesh as students protested the controversial quota system in government jobs. At least six people, including students, were killed and over 400 injured in clashes with pro-government activists and police. Students from public and private universities joined forces to demand reform of the system, which reserves over half of government positions. The unrest has intensified over two weeks, with widespread discontent among students. The government has yet to respond to the protesters' demands, fueling further unrest. The quota system has long been a contentious issue in Bangladesh, sparking repeated protests.

Raju, a 48-year-old man from Sulthan Bathery, Wayanad, was killed by a wild elephant on Tuesday night. He was attacked while walking home from his farm and was rushed to a hospital in Kozhikode, where he succumbed to his injuries. The incident led to protests in the village, with locals demanding action to prevent human-wildlife conflicts. The death is the latest in a series of elephant attacks in Wayanad, highlighting the ongoing conflict between humans and wildlife in the region. The incident is under investigation by local authorities.

India's Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal have risen in the T20I rankings after a successful series against Zimbabwe. Gill, the leading run-scorer with 170 runs, moved up 36 places to 37th in the batting charts. Jaiswal jumped 24 places to 64th. The series saw India, fielding a young team without T20 World Cup winners, recover from a loss in the opener to win the next four matches. Gill's leadership and batting form were key to the team's 4-1 victory. The series was India's first since winning the T20 World Cup.