<div style=' background:#null;color:#null;font-family:null;width:auto;padding:5px;max-height:100%;'><span><b>Highlights</b><p>France Elections&nbsp;</p><p>US Presidential Elections: Are Asian Americans shifting away from Biden? Read here:&nbsp;<a href="rdr.bz/iy">rdr.bz/iy</a></p><p>See source: <a href="https://rdr.bz/iy">Livemint.com</a></p><p>On Jul 21, US President Joe Biden bows out of the reelection bid, paving the way for potentially the first woman President, endorsing Kamala Harris. Read here:&nbsp;<a href="https://rdr.bz/rj">rdr.bz/rj</a></p><p>Source:<a href="https://rdr.bz/rj"> www.bloomberg.com</a></p><p>On the 13th of July,&nbsp; ex-President Trump dodged an assassin's bullet and on the 15th picked JD Vance as his VP nominee.&nbsp;Usha Vance, his wife of Indian origin, and classmate from Yale, has the spotlight turned on her, with this pick. Read here:&nbsp;<a href="https://rdr.bz/9d">rdr.bz/9d</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://rdr.bz/jg">rdr.bz/jg</a></p><p>Source: <a href="https://rdr.bz/9d">www.nbcnews.com</a></p><span></div><a href='null'><div><img height='400px' width='auto;' class='img_dynaPost' src='/BlitzMobiImages/consumers/company551995499/mediafiles/mEqQbGC2479.tmp'/></div></a><a href='null'><div><img height='400px' width='auto;' class='img_dynaPost' src='/BlitzMobiImages/consumers/company551995499/mediafiles/yMAg8jYf477.tmp'/></div></a><div style=' background:#FFFFFF;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana;width:auto;padding:5px;max-height:100%;'><span><p>On Jul 19th, the largest global IT outage due to a software update from Crowdstrike,&nbsp; impacted an estimated 8.5 million Microsoft devices, and millions of users worldwide with airlines, banks and many other businesses still working on fixing issues into the 3rd day. Microsoft and Crowdstrike posted apology and remedial action statements on their respective blogs and on social media. Read here:&nbsp;<a href="https://rdr.bz/qw">rdr.bz/qw</a></p><p>Source: <a href="https://rdr.bz/qw">blogs.microsoft.com</a></p><p>Voters in France rejected&nbsp; the far-right which was projected to win, resulting in a hung parliament in the nation, and the dust has yet to settle as to future shape of the government there. Read here:&nbsp;<a href="https://rdr.bz/53">rdr.bz/53</a></p><p>Source: <a href="https://rdr.bz/53">www.economist.com</a></p><p>On Jul 14th Carlos Alcaraz beat Novak Djokovic to claim the Men's title in the 137th Wimbledon edition of the Men's event.&nbsp; Barbora Krej?íková defeated Jasmine Paolini in the final to win the ladies' singles title. Read here:&nbsp;<a href="https://rdr.bz/xa">rdr.bz/xa</a></p><p>Source: <a href="https://rdr.bz/xa">en.wikipedia.org</a></p><p>India PM Modi's meeting with Putin on July 8th was watched with keen interest by Western allies, US goes so far as to issue a statement urging India to respect the UN charter, which respects Ukraine's territorial integrity. Read here:&nbsp;<a href="https://rdr.bz/xn">rdr.bz/xn</a></p><p>Source: <a href="https://rdr.bz/xn">www.bbc.com</a>&nbsp;</p><span></div><a href='null'><div><img height='400px' width='auto;' class='img_dynaPost' src='/BlitzMobiImages/consumers/company551995499/mediafiles/8Xcx9k8b481.tmp'/></div></a><a href='null'><div><img height='400px' width='auto;' class='img_dynaPost' src='/BlitzMobiImages/consumers/company551995499/mediafiles/SY28FjS6480.tmp'/></div></a><div style=' background:#FFFFFF;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana;width:auto;padding:5px;max-height:100%;'><span><p>Olympics opening preview</p><p>See the Countdown to Paris Olympics 2024. Being held in the fashion capital of the world, athletes are expected to adorn suitably fashionable outfits. Read here:&nbsp;<a href="https://rdr.bz/bc">rdr.bz/bc</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://rdr.bz/9w">rdr.bz/9w</a></p><p>Source: <a href="https://rdr.bz/bc">www.timesunion.com</a></p><p><a href="https://rdr.bz/9w">www.mysilsila.com</a></p><p>US updates travel advisory for Bangladesh to "Level 4: Do not travel"&nbsp; due to "ongoing civil unrest in Dhaka.&nbsp; Demonstrations and violent clashes have been reported throughout the city of Dhaka, its neighboring areas, and throughout Bangladesh. The Government of Bangladesh has declared a curfew throughout Bangladesh, ordering everyone to stay indoors. The Bangladeshi Army has been deployed throughout the country to reinforce the police. Telecommunications have been interrupted in Dhaka and across the country. Due to the security situation, there may be a delay in provision of routine consular services."&nbsp; Dozens have died in ongoing student clashes with the government. Read here:&nbsp;<a href="https://rdr.bz/d9">rdr.bz/d9</a></p><p>Source: <a href="https://rdr.bz/d9">www.travel.state.gov</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><span></div><div style=' background:#null;color:#null;font-family:null;width:auto;padding:5px;max-height:100%;'><span><b>Political News</b><p>As Rishi Sunak steps down as PM, his reign may be judged kindly yet. Read here:&nbsp;<a href="https://rdr.bz/wm">rdr.bz/wm</a></p><p>Source: <a href="https://rdr.bz/wm">Economic Times.com</a></p><p>29 Indian-origin MPs including Sunak now in the House of Commons.&nbsp; They were sworn in with oaths on the Bhagavad Gita, Sundar Gutka and the Bible. Read here:&nbsp;<a href="https://rdr.bz/c8">rdr.bz/c8&nbsp;</a></p><p><a href="https://rdr.bz/z6">rdr.bz/z6</a></p><p>Sources: <a href="https://rdr.bz/c8">MSN.com</a><a href="https://rdr.bz/z6">Indianexpress.com</a></p><span></div><div style=' background:#null;color:#null;font-family:null;width:auto;padding:5px;max-height:100%;'><span><b>Immigration, Visa News&nbsp;</b><p>According to the US Department of State's data, 512 EB-5 visas were issued so far to Indian applicants in FY24, however this accounted for a 22% decline for the applicant pool relative to FY23. Read here:&nbsp;<a href="https://rdr.bz/88">rdr.bz/88</a></p><p>Source: <a href="https://rdr.bz/88">Hindustantimes.com</a></p><p>Higher border entry-exit fees proposed for H-1B,&nbsp; L-1 visa petitions. Read here:&nbsp;<a href="https://rdr.bz/xu">rdr.bz/xu</a>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://rdr.bz/7x">rdr.bz/7x</a></p><p>Sources: <a href="https://rdr.bz/xu">Natlawreview.com</a></p><p><a href="https://rdr.bz/7x">Federalregister.gov</a></p><p>Indian immigration to Canada surges. Read here:&nbsp;<a href="https://rdr.bz/16">rdr.bz/16</a></p><p>Source: <a href="https://rdr.bz/16">immigration.ca</a></p><p>Indian students in New Zealand can now secure work visas for partners, kids. Read here:&nbsp;<a href="https://rdr.bz/sh">rdr.bz/sh</a></p><p>Source: <a href="https://rdr.bz/sh">business-standard.com</a></p><span></div><div style=' background:#null;color:#null;font-family:null;width:auto;padding:5px;max-height:100%;'><span><p><b>Making waves&nbsp;</b></p><p>Dr. Pushpa Wood appointed member of Financial Advice Code Committee in New Zealand. Read here:&nbsp;<a href="https://rdr.bz/x2">rdr.bz/x2</a></p><p><a href="https://rdr.bz/yb">rdr.bz/yb</a></p><p>Sources: <a href="https://rdr.bz/x2">indiannewslink.com</a></p><p><a href="https://rdr.bz/yb">linkedin.com</a></p><p>Indian-America Anil D'Souza appointed Chief Strategy Officer at McDonald's. On his LinkedIn post, Anil shared his excitement "to embark on this new chapter with McDonald’s, a company that has been a perennial leader in the industry and one that isn’t afraid to innovate". Read here:&nbsp;<a href="https://rdr.bz/uz">rdr.bz/uz</a></p><p>Source: <a href="https://rdr.bz/uz">www.linkedin.com</a></p><span></div><a href='null'><div><img height='400px' width='auto;' class='img_dynaPost' src='/BlitzMobiImages/consumers/company551995499/mediafiles/JDHmD7Eg482.tmp'/></div></a><div style=' background:#null;color:#null;font-family:null;width:auto;padding:5px;max-height:100%;'><span><p><b>In the Crosshairs&nbsp;</b></p><p>As crimes against Indian owned retail establishments increases in NZ, the community is petitioning the government to impose harsher punishment on the criminals. Read here:&nbsp;<a href="https://rdr.bz/1s">rdr.bz/1s</a>Sources:&nbsp;<a href="https://rdr.bz/1s" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">rnz.co.nz</a></p><p>Indian-American CEO and president of this tech startup charged in billion dollar fraud. Read here:&nbsp;<a href="https://rdr.bz/9z">rdr.bz/9z</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Source:<a href="https://rdr.bz/9z"> www.msn.com</a></p><p>Unfortunate incidents of sexual assault and interference&nbsp; by men of Indian origin mar the community image. Read here:&nbsp;<a href="https://rdr.bz/37">rdr.bz/37</a></p><p>Source: <a href="https://rdr.bz/37">print.in</a></p><span></div><div style=' background:#null;color:#null;font-family:null;width:auto;padding:5px;max-height:100%;'><span><p><b>Tragic News</b></p><p>Mewa Singh visiting New Zealand to welcome newborn grandchild, punched to death. His kindness was mistaken to be a crime by the culprit, who has since been arrested for manslaughter. Read here:&nbsp;<a href="https://rdr.bz/yl">rdr.bz/yl</a></p><p>Source: <a href="https://rdr.bz/yl">rnz.co.nz</a></p><span></div><div style=' background:#null;color:#null;font-family:null;width:auto;padding:5px;max-height:100%;'><span><p><b>Reparations</b></p><p>Russia compensating Indian families as reparations towards Indians killed in wars they were lured to. Read here:&nbsp;<a href="https://rdr.bz/iw">rdr.bz/iw</a></p><p>Source:&nbsp;<a href="https://rdr.bz/iw" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">kyivindependent.com</a></p><p>Prime Minister&nbsp; Modi also pushes for the rest of the soldiers' release. Read here:&nbsp;<a href="https://rdr.bz/4r">rdr.bz/4r</a></p><p>Source: <a href="https://rdr.bz/4r">www.reuters.com</a></p><span></div><div style=' background:#null;color:#null;font-family:null;width:auto;padding:5px;max-height:100%;'><span><p><b>Business&nbsp;</b></p><p>U.S. Big Pharma seeks to block Indian competition through FDA. Read here:&nbsp;<a href="https://rdr.bz/ml">rdr.bz/ml</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Source: <a href="https://rdr.bz/ml">Sundayguardianlive.com</a></p><p>Britain's newly-elected Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said he stood ready to conclude an FTA that worked for both sides. Read here:&nbsp;<a href="https://rdr.bz/96">rdr.bz/96</a></p><p>Source: <a href="https://rdr.bz/96">www.thehindu.com</a></p><span></div><div style=' background:#null;color:#null;font-family:null;width:auto;padding:5px;max-height:100%;'><span><p><b>Home Scents</b></p><p>Making scents of attar: the story of traditional north Indian perfume, being told in Australia by Perfumer + Anthropologist Giti Datt. Read here:&nbsp;<a href="https://rdr.bz/3h">rdr.bz/3h</a></p><p><a href="https://rdr.bz/vp">rdr.bz/vp</a></p><p>Source: <a href="https://rdr.bz/3h">www.instagram.com</a></p><p><a href="https://rdr.bz/vp">reporter.anu.edu&nbsp;</a></p><p><b>Travel</b></p><p>Easier visas promote boom in Indian international travels. Read here:&nbsp;<a href="https://rdr.bz/s3">rdr.bz/s3</a></p><p>Source: <a href="https://rdr.bz/s3">www.msn.com</a></p><span></div><div style=' background:#null;color:#null;font-family:null;width:auto;padding:5px;max-height:100%;'><span><p><b>Sports, Arts and Entertainment&nbsp;</b></p><p>10 year old Indian-American Pranisqa Mishra from Florida earns the golden buzzer with her rendition of “River Deep Mountain High” by Tina Turner. Read here:&nbsp;<a href="https://rdr.bz/ao">rdr.bz/ao</a></p><p>Source: <a href="https://rdr.bz/ao">www.nbc.com</a></p><p><a href="https://rdr.bz/v1">@pranysqa.mishra&nbsp;</a></p><p>Indian-American couple behind chartered flights for fans during T20 World Cup. The Florida-based company owned by an Indian-American couple from Bihar has created a space for itself in cricket tourism. The founders of Crickbusters are Vinny Kumar and Rashmi Kumar. Read here:&nbsp;<a href="https://rdr.bz/yv">rdr.bz/yv</a></p><p>Source: <a href="https://rdr.bz/27">Vinny Kumar's LinkedIn Profile</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://rdr.bz/th">Rashmi Kumar's Linkedin Profile</a></p><p>Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles highlights Indian cinema's global rise. The recent Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles, or IFFLA, celebrated South Asian talent and highlighted the momentum Indian Film has been having. Read here:&nbsp;<a href="https://rdr.bz/il">rdr.bz/il</a></p><p>Source: <a href="https://rdr.bz/il">www.ny1.com</a></p><p>The Ambani wedding bash is the talk of the press the world over. Read here:&nbsp;<a href="https://rdr.bz/mi">rdr.bz/mi</a></p><p>Source: <a href="https://rdr.bz/mi">www.bbc.com</a></p><p>Meet Amar Singh, a member of the erstwhile Kapurthala Royal Family, the London-based dealer and collector supports underrepresented artists through his gallery and philanthropic efforts. Read here:&nbsp;<a href="https://rdr.bz/j8">rdr.bz/j8</a></p><p>Source: <a href="https://rdr.bz/j8">news.artnet.com</a><a href="https://rdr.bz/hc">www.instagram.com</a></p><span></div>