India is intensifying efforts to mediate peace in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is scheduled to visit Moscow on September 10-11 for BRICS NSA talks and to discuss ending the war. Russia has requested India’s involvement, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also expressed India's intent to help resolve the conflict. Despite India's strategic interests in Russia, it is hesitant to act as a direct mediator. Modi has previously engaged with both Ukrainian and Russian leaders, emphasizing that "this is not an era for war." The international community awaits outcomes from Doval’s Moscow visit.

  The U.S. and India have agreed to swap hosting duties for the Quad Summit, allowing President Joe Biden to host the leaders of India, Australia, and Japan in Delaware on September 21, 2024. The change enables Biden to host in his final year as president. India will now host the summit in 2025, suggesting the next U.S. president—Donald Trump or Kamala Harris—will visit India. Prime Minister Modi will also address a diaspora event in New York and participate in the UN's "Summit of the Future" on September 22-23.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has called on residents of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) to join India, emphasizing that they are regarded as "our own" in India, unlike Pakistan where they are considered "foreigners." Speaking at a rally in Ramban, Jammu and Kashmir, Singh urged support for the BJP to drive development in J&K, suggesting it could encourage PoK residents to align with India. Singh also criticized the National Conference-Congress alliance's promise to restore Article 370 and dismissed fears over its abrogation. Jammu and Kashmir's elections are set for September 18, 25, and October 1.

Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri, director of The Kashmir Files, declined an invitation from the Oxford Union to debate the motion, "This House Believes in an Independent State of Kashmir." Agnihotri called the theme “offensive” and “anti-India,” stating, “I find it not just obnoxious but offensive... turning a tragedy into a parlor game.” He shared his response on X (formerly Twitter), highlighting how the debate challenges India’s sovereignty and disregards the trauma faced by Kashmiri Hindu victims. Agnihotri had a prior clash with the Oxford Union in 2022 over a canceled event.

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval will travel to Moscow this week to advance peace efforts in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. This follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visits to Russia and Ukraine, where he discussed India's commitment to peace and a resolution to the war. Modi's visits were praised by both Russia and Ukraine, and his phone calls with President Putin and US President Biden led to Doval's mission. India’s unique diplomatic stance and readiness to mediate highlight its rising role in global diplomacy amid the ongoing conflict.

Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, arrived in Texas, USA, on September 8, 2024, for a three-day visit. He was warmly received by Congress workers and Indian diaspora members led by Sam Pitroda, Chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress. Gandhi emphasized his goal to strengthen India-US ties through discussions. He will participate in various events, including interactions with students and community members at the University of Texas in Dallas and Washington, DC.

Russia is reportedly acquiring sensitive goods from India using significant reserves of rupees stored in Indian banks, despite a Western embargo. According to leaked Russian state documents and unnamed officials, Moscow has secured critical electronics, including telecommunications equipment, for its war efforts in Ukraine. The Financial Times report highlights that Russia and India are trading in dual-use technologies, evading Western sanctions. Furthermore, Moscow has considered shifting manufacturing to India. The US has warned India of potential sanctions if its firms engage with Russia’s military-industrial complex amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

The Quad summit is set to take place in Wilmington, Delaware, on September 21, during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United States for the UN General Assembly. U.S. President Joe Biden will host leaders from Japan, India, and Australia in his hometown, marking his final Quad summit before stepping down. Originally planned for India, the summit was moved after consultations among Quad members. India, the current chair of the Quad, will host the summit in 2025. The meeting will address key issues like Indo-Pacific security, emerging technologies, and supply chain cooperation.

Tributes are pouring in for 80-year-old Bhim Kohli, an Indian-origin man who tragically died following a brutal assault in Leicester’s Franklin Park. The elderly man, a respected member of the Indian community, suffered a fatal neck injury and passed away in the hospital. Five children were initially arrested, with four released, and a 14-year-old boy remains in custody. Bhim’s widow, Santinder, laid flowers at the scene. The family described him as a loving husband, father, and grandad who adored his allotment and family dog, Rocky. Bhim was well-known in the Braunstone Indian community, where his family has lived for 40 years.

India has yet to decide on Bangladesh's request for a meeting between interim leader Muhammad Yunus and Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the UN General Assembly in New York later this month. Yunus, who criticized former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and India's handling of her exile, made the request earlier this week. The Indian side is reportedly cautious due to Yunus's recent comments, which were poorly received in New Delhi. Modi's schedule for bilateral meetings is still being finalized, and Yunus's remarks may affect the prospects of the meeting.