A US appeals court has upheld a rule allowing H-4 visa holders—spouses and children of H-1B visa holders—to work in the US. The ruling from the DC Circuit Court rejected Save Jobs USA's challenge, affirming the 2015 regulation under the Obama administration. The decision benefits Indian tech workers and other H-1B visa holders by enabling their spouses to seek employment, enhancing job retention and innovation in the US tech sector. The ruling supports the broader tech industry’s argument that allowing H-4 spouses to work benefits the economy.

In response to the ongoing unrest in Bangladesh, Manipur has imposed a night curfew in Pherzawl and Jiribam districts to prevent potential illegal migration. The state government issued the directive citing the risk of people crossing the border due to the volatile situation in Bangladesh. The curfew aims to maintain order and ensure strict vigilance by security forces. This follows a similar move by Meghalaya, which shares a border with Bangladesh and has also imposed curfews to manage the situation.

India is adopting a wait-and-watch approach regarding the crisis in Bangladesh, with its Army on high alert, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar informed an all-party meeting. Jaishankar addressed concerns about potential foreign interference and the safety of minorities in Bangladesh. While India has been in contact with Sheikh Hasina and the Bangladesh Army, details on her plans remain undisclosed. Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, were briefed on the situation and expressed support for the government's stance. Jaishankar emphasized readiness to respond if the situation worsens.

India's Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar, and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met to address the crisis in Bangladesh. Following Sheikh Hasina's resignation and her arrival in Delhi, security along the border has been tightened. The Indian government is closely monitoring the welfare of 19,000 Indian nationals, including 9,000 students, many of whom have returned to India. With over 300 reported deaths in Bangladesh due to ongoing violence, India remains vigilant and engaged with its diplomatic missions to ensure the safety of its citizens and monitor the situation.

The UK government has shelved a proposed increase in the minimum income requirement for Family Visas, easing concerns for many Indian families. Initially set to rise from £18,600 to £29,000, and further to £38,700, the new Labour government will maintain the current threshold of £29,000 until a review by the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) is completed. This decision addresses worries about its impact on lower-income families and international recruitment in key sectors like IT and engineering, which rely heavily on talent from countries like India.

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has fled to India following massive unrest and violent protests over the controversial quota system. Landing at Hindon airbase near Delhi, Hasina plans to seek asylum in the UK, where her sister resides. However, UK asylum rules, which require refugees to claim asylum in the first safe country they reach, present a significant roadblock. Meanwhile, Hasina's son, Sajeeb Wazed Joy, confirmed that she is done with Bangladeshi politics and will now focus on spending time with her grandchildren.

India has ramped up border security with Bangladesh after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled the political crisis in her country. Additional troops have been deployed along the 4,096km border. The Border Security Force (BSF) has been instructed to strictly control entry without valid documents. Train services and cross-border trade through Petrapole port are halted, and a night curfew has been imposed in Meghalaya. India is advising its citizens in Bangladesh to exercise caution and has suspended train services. The federal government is preparing to discuss the situation in Parliament amid concerns of potential spillover.

The Indian government has issued a travel advisory urging caution for citizens traveling to the UK due to escalating violence in response to recent events. The unrest followed the stabbing of three young girls in Southport, which anti-immigrant groups have exploited to incite riots across British cities. The Indian High Commission in London advises visitors to stay updated with local news, avoid protest areas, and exercise heightened vigilance as the situation unfolds.

During an all-party meeting on the crisis in Bangladesh, Rahul Gandhi asked External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar about the government's strategy and the possible involvement of foreign powers, specifically Pakistan, in the recent turmoil. Jaishankar assured that the situation is being closely monitored and that any foreign interference, including Pakistan's potential role, is under investigation. The government emphasized its commitment to the safety of Indian nationals in Bangladesh and maintained that it is in constant touch with the Bangladesh Army, which has formed an interim government following Sheikh Hasina's ouster. The Opposition pledged full support to the government.

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has warned that the escalating crisis in Bangladesh could "spill over" into neighboring countries. Yunus criticized India’s dismissal of the unrest as an internal matter, stating, “If there is a fire in the brother’s house, how can I say it is an internal affair?” The protests, sparked by a controversial quota system and economic issues, have led to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation. Yunus, who has had a contentious relationship with Hasina, attributed the unrest to the government’s lack of communication and transparency.