Several US universities, including MIT and Yale, have issued travel advisories urging international students, especially Indians, to return before Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20. Concerns stem from Trump’s pledge to implement strict immigration policies on his first day in office, recalling the travel bans of 2017. The University of Massachusetts cautioned students about potential delays in visa processing and advised being in the US by January 19. Indian students, forming the largest international student group in the US, are particularly impacted. India’s Ministry of External Affairs has urged nationals to stay updated on travel rules amid growing uncertainties.

Bangladesh accused India of "double standards" in protecting minorities, citing "industrial scale misinformation" from Indian media. Law Affairs Adviser Asif Nazrul condemned India's concern for Bangladeshi minorities while neglecting its own. A Voice of America survey found 64.1% of Bangladeshis believe their interim government improved minority security. Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam urged Bangladeshi journalists to counter India's narratives. Protests erupted at Dhaka University against India's alleged interference, border killings, and ISKCON activities. Protesters demanded Sheikh Hasina's extradition and a review of India-Bangladesh agreements. India's Ministry of External Affairs highlighted extremist threats in Bangladesh, urging minority protection.  

India urged the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government in Bangladesh to protect the rights of religious minorities, citing concerns over violence against Hindus. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasized the need for a "just, fair, and transparent" trial for Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das, arrested on sedition charges. Bangladesh’s Law Adviser Dr. Asif Nazrul criticized India, pointing to communal violence against Muslims in India. Tensions escalated after protests in Kolkata saw Bangladesh's flag burned. Dhaka condemned the incident and demanded safety for its missions in India, calling India’s remarks “undesirable concern” and its actions “duplicity.”

India's External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, informed Parliament that the Indian High Commission in Dhaka is closely monitoring alleged attacks on minorities in Bangladesh. Following public outcry, enhanced security measures, including Rapid Action Force deployment, have been implemented outside the Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi. Gatherings have been restricted, and tear gas is on standby to manage protests. Jaishankar emphasized that while India has urged Bangladesh to protect minorities, ensuring their safety remains Dhaka's responsibility. Bangladesh's foreign ministry issued a statement condemning protests outside its Kolkata consulate. The situation remains tense amidst rising concerns.

Harshita Brella, 24, sent distressing WhatsApp messages before her suspected murder by her husband, Pankaj Lamba. Found dead in the boot of a car in east London on 14 November, Ms Brella had confided in her family about financial abuse and threats from Lamba. Messages showed him threatening her and controlling her movements. The couple’s last contact was on 10 November, and Ms Brella’s family alerted authorities on 13 November. Lamba, the prime suspect, has fled the UK, and an international manhunt is underway. Ms Brella’s body is expected to be repatriated to India.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) clarified on November 29, 2024, that India has not received any request from US authorities regarding an arrest warrant for industrialist Gautam Adani. The statement followed reports that US prosecutors had indicted Adani for allegedly orchestrating a $265 million bribery scheme. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasized that this is a legal matter between private entities and the US Department of Justice. The Indian government is not involved, as such legal matters require formal requests, which have not been received from the US.

Rajesh Bindal, an Indian-origin neurosurgeon from Texas, has been fined over $2M for Medicare fraud. Bindal falsely billed invasive surgeries to Medicare and the Federal Employees Health Benefits Programme (FEHBP) while providing patients with non-invasive electro-acupuncture procedures at his clinic, Texas Spine & Neurosurgery Center PA. The surgeries, requiring operating rooms, are reimbursed at thousands of dollars per procedure. Instead, monofilament wires were inserted into patients' ears and secured with adhesive, often handled by assistants or device representatives. US Attorney Alamdar Hamdani condemned Bindal for exploiting federal healthcare, emphasizing the impact on beneficiaries relying on these programmes for critical care.

Indian consulate officials in Canada are reportedly under audio and video surveillance, with private communications intercepted. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) lodged a protest on Nov 2, terming it a "flagrant violation of diplomatic provisions." Indian diplomats face a hostile environment, including threats from extremist groups and inadequate security for consular camps. These camps, vital for services like life certificates for senior citizens, have been disrupted. India-Canada relations remain strained following mutual diplomat expulsions and allegations over the killing of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Attacks on Hindu temples and secessionist activities further aggravated tensions.

Maharashtra caretaker CM Eknath Shinde, BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, and NCP’s Ajit Pawar met Amit Shah in Delhi to resolve the deadlock over the next Chief Minister following Mahayuti's landslide victory. BJP seeks 20 cabinet berths, with Shinde's Shiv Sena likely to secure more than NCP. While Shinde described the meeting as "positive," no decision was finalized. Sources suggest Devendra Fadnavis could return as CM, with the new government adopting a power-sharing arrangement. The swearing-in ceremony is expected on Dec 2 or 5, after further discussions. Congress mocked the delay, alleging BJP pressure on Shinde.

A Kolkata police officer was injured on November 28, 2024, after a clash erupted during a protest by Hindu Mahasabha members against violence targeting Hindus and minorities in Bangladesh. The demonstration, which began peacefully, escalated near the Bangladesh consulate when police intervened to stop protesters from advancing. The unrest followed the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das, a Hindu priest, by Bangladeshi authorities. Das faces sedition charges related to an October rally. The protests highlighted growing concerns over attacks on Hindu temples and religious sites in Bangladesh, drawing widespread condemnation.