Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Badshah Masala infused India Day celebrations in New York City with patriotic fervor last weekend. Chief guest Samantha addressed the Indian diaspora and expressed her awe at realizing India's rich cultural heritage in NYC. Thanking supporters, she acknowledged Indian-Americans backing her films wholeheartedly. Meanwhile, Badshah Masala's iconic "Swad Sugandh Ka Raja" jingle resonated as their vibrant parade float conceptualized by Here and Now Infinity brought alive India's culinary traditions. With dancers showcasing regional cultures and a buzzing 'golgappa' contest, Badshah's parade float saluted India's incredible diversity. 

UK Labour MP Taiwo Owatemi has called for a statutory inquiry into a 1960s medical study where Indian-origin women in Coventry were unknowingly given radioactive chapatis to test iron deficiency treatments. Owatemi expressed deep concern for the impacted women and families, demanding answers on how this happened and support for victims to share their stories. The study gave chapatis with an iron isotope to 21 South Asian women patients of a GP. An earlier independent inquiry was conducted after the study emerged in 1995, but recommendations to identify participants were not followed up.

The Indian High Commissioner to the UK Vikram Doraiswami and Deputy High Commissioner Sujit Ghosh along with British Parliament Members welcomed and applauded the launch of shorts91.com as a much-needed news platform in the Indian diaspora space. They identified shorts91.com as an innovative product that fills a crucial gap by providing concise and impactful news for global Indians. Diaspora stories in a precise format, shorts91.com represents new India across the globe. The enthusiastic response from Indian and British leaders affirms shorts91.com as a pioneering platform set to make knowledge sharing accessible.

The Indian diaspora warmly welcomed the launch of Shorts91 at the 'India Day' event in London on August 26, 2023. As High Commissioner Doraiswami addressed the large gathering, emphasizing the diaspora's role in India's rise, Shorts91's vision deeply resonated. By sharing diaspora news concisely, Shorts91 represents new India's innovative spirit. The community identified with the unique website built for global Indians, appreciating its mission of informing Indians worldwide. 91 being the India dial code, they welcomed Shorts91's goal of accessible cross-border knowledge sharing. The enthusiastic response affirms Shorts91 as a news website set to unite the diaspora.

A grand 'India Day' event held in London on August 26 celebrated India's 77th Independence Day and Chandrayaan-3's historic moon landing. The celebration at the Navnat Centre saw large participation from the Indian diaspora. Indian High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami attended with prominent community members. In his address, Doraiswami stressed the diaspora's key role in India's global success. Lord Remi Ranger praised Chandrayaan-3 for becoming the first to land on the moon's south pole. MP Steve Tuckwell stated that India-UK ties are at their strongest ever. The event reflected the diaspora's immense pride in India's achievements and cultural heritage.

The India Club in London, dating back to the Indian independence movement, will permanently close on September 17 after losing its fight against closure. The iconic meeting venue and eatery, which had previously prevented demolition, was served notice by landlords to make way for a modernised hotel. Owners Yadgar and Phiroza Marker launched a "Save India Club" appeal but announced the impending closure with "heavy hearts". The India Club has its roots in the India League, which campaigned for Indian independence in Britain, with its founding members including Krishna Menon – who went on to become the first Indian High Commissioner to the UK. Its closure ends an era and erases a piece of history as one of London's most historic Indian venues.

India is pushing the UK for more visas for its citizens to work as nurses, caregivers, IT professionals and financial consultants, reports The Telegraph. A senior Indian commerce ministry official said differences remain over visas and protecting Indian industries. However, UK officials have made clear there will be no special visa concessions for Indians under the post-Brexit points-based system. Remarks last year by UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman voicing reservations about relaxing visa controls for Indians provoked anger in New Delhi. The visa issue arises as UK Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch visits India this week ahead of PM Rishi Sunak's expected trip next month. No timeline has been set for finalising any India-UK deal.

India and China have agreed to de-escalate tensions along their disputed Himalayan border after a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping at the BRICS summit in South Africa. The two leaders agreed to increase efforts for disengaging troops along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) according to India's Foreign Secretary. Mr Modi emphasized that maintaining peace and respecting the LAC are essential for normalizing India-China relations. Tensions between the two powers have been escalating for over three years along their ill-defined 2,100 mile border. The BRICS nations of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa are seen as a counterweight to the Western-led world order.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Greece on Friday for a historic daylong visit, the first by an Indian premier in 40 years. Modi will hold talks with Greece's top leadership to strengthen bilateral ties between the two countries. The Indian Prime Minister arrived from South Africa where he attended the 15th BRICS Summit and held meetings with several world leaders. Modi's visit marks an important milestone in relations between India and Greece.

Two youths from Haryana, Pankaj (19) from Karnal and Milandeep Singh (23) from Kaithal, have died in tragic incidents in the US and Australia respectively. Pankaj accidentally shot himself while checking his pistol at a store in the US where he worked. He had gone there last year illegally through agents. In Australia, Milandeep, who had gone there 5 years ago on a study visa, died under mysterious circumstances. Pankaj's family has urged the government to help bring his body back soon. Both deaths have left the families in shock and seeking answers from authorities on the circumstances surrounding the tragic incidents.