
Brendan Boyle, a Democrat Congressman, called on US Secret Service (USSS) chief Kimberly Cheatle to resign immediately.Boyle has become the first Democrat leader to come out and openly demand Cheatle's resignation, joining a chorus of Republicans who have reiterated a similar demand, following failed assassination attempt on Donald Trump last week. Meanwhile, Bangladesh students said Sunday they won't call off their protest against the controversial quota system even after Supreme Court toned it down significantly. However, they said they welcome the top court's ruling. In Nepal, KP Sharma Oli passed the floor test in the Parliament, cementing his hold over power for the fourth time.
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First Democrat leader calls for Secret Service chief to resign over Trump assassination bid

Democrat Congressman from Philadelphia, Brendan Boyle has called on US Secret Service (USSS) chief Kimberly Cheatle to "resign immediately" after former president Donald Trump narrowly avoided an assassination attempt.
Bangladesh Supreme Court scales back job quotas that sparked deadly protests

Bangladesh's Supreme Court on Sunday (July 21)scaled back -- but did not abolish -– a controversial quota system for civil service job applicants after the scheme's reintroduction last month precipitated deadly nationwide civil strife.
Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli wins vote of confidence, secures two-thirds majority

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli of Nepal on Sunday (Jul 21) managed to stay afloat after the vote of confidence took place in the House of Representatives.
Israel-Hamas war: Ultra-Orthodox men sent draft notices for conscription in Israeli military

In light of the ongoing war with Hamas, the Israeli military on Sunday (Jul 21) issued draft notices to 1,000 members ofthe ultra-Orthodox community.
US Secret Service admits denying 'extra' security to Trump that led to assassination bid

US Secret Service (USSS) denied requests for additional resources and manpower to protect former president Donald Trump, a damning report in theWashington Posthas claimed.
Democrat-turned-independent Senator Joe Manchin asks Biden to ‘pass the torch’
Independent Senator Joe Manchin from West Virginia advised the 81-year-old leader to 'pass the torch to a new generation', in a major U-turn.
Nipah outbreak in Kerala? Teen dies, four develop symptoms; union govt issues advisory
The southernmost Indian state of Kerala is bracing for a potential Nipah virus outbreak after a 14-year-old infected boy breathed his last on Sunday (Jul 21).
Bangladesh protests: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee offers shelter to ‘helpless people’

The chief minister of India's eastern state of West Bengal has declared she will not shy away from offering refuge to people from violence-hit Bangladesh "if they come knocking on our doors".

The Board on Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced INR 8.5 crore or $1 million (approximate) for the Indian athletes participating in the upcoming Paris Olympics 2024.
Jasmin Bhasin suffers corneal damage due to eye lenses, says she ‘can’t see properly’

Indian Television actor and Bigg Boss 14 fame Jasmine Bhasin has suffered major corneal damage. Bhasin is currently receiving treatment in Mumbai and isnot able to see after her eyes got affected due to the contact lenses, thatshe wore for an event in Delhi.