Pakistan has extended an invitation to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Islamabad on October 15-16. This was announced by Pakistan's Foreign Office spokesperson, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, during a weekly press briefing. The meeting, which will focus on cooperation in financial, economic, socio-cultural, and humanitarian areas, will be preceded by a ministerial meeting and several rounds of senior officials' meetings. As the host country, Pakistan will chair the SCO heads of government meeting, which is expected to see participation from other member states. An official confirmation on Modi's attendance is awaited.

Canadian police have warned Inderjeet Singh Gosal, an associate of slain Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, about a heightened threat to his life, according to Khalistani leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. Gosal worked closely with Nijjar, who was killed in June 2023. Pannun, who leads Sikhs for Justice, stated that Ontario police and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) issued the warning. The situation has further strained India-Canada relations, as India accuses Canada of harboring Sikh separatists. Canadian authorities have declined to comment on the matter.

Hundreds of Indian students in Canada are protesting recent immigration policy changes, fearing deportation. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government has imposed restrictions on study permits, placing many students at risk. Over seventy thousand international students have also mobilized across Canada. With new provincial policies reducing permanent residency nominations by twenty-five percent, students are burdened with debt and shattered dreams. Mehakdeep Singh, a former international student facing deportation, expressed his frustration, saying, "I studied, worked, and paid taxes, but the government has taken advantage of us."

Indian students in Canada are facing the threat of deportation after changes to federal immigration policies. The Canadian government has introduced a cap on new study permit applications and reduced permanent residency nominations to manage the high number of international students, who comprised 37% of study visa holders in 2023. This policy shift has left over 70,000 international graduates, including many from India, uncertain about their future. Protests have erupted across Canada, with Indian students staging rallies and setting up encampments in provinces such as Prince Edward Island, Ontario, Manitoba, and British Columbia. They are challenging the government's new regulations and demanding fair treatment.

US President Joe Biden praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his "message of peace and ongoing humanitarian support" for Ukraine during their recent conversation. Biden highlighted Modi's visit to Poland and Ukraine, which he called a significant diplomatic effort. The two leaders also discussed contributing to peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific and the upcoming United Nations General Assembly meetings. Modi urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to engage in direct talks with Russia, emphasizing India’s readiness to play an active role in restoring peace. Modi also addressed concerns about the safety of Hindus in Bangladesh.

The Bangladesh caretaker government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, has released Jashimuddin Rahmani, the chief of Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT), an al-Qaida affiliate. This has raised concerns in India as ABT has been trying to establish a jihadi network with sleeper cells. Rahmani, convicted in the hacking death of blogger Rajib Haider, was released on parole. ABT, banned in Bangladesh, is believed to be collaborating with Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba to target India’s northeastern states. Indian intelligence has reported that ABT has plans to infiltrate Tripura, heightening fears of increased terrorist activity in the region.

A fifty-four-year-old Indian migrant worker, Dalvir Singh from Punjab, died on a flower farm in central Italy due to extreme heat and a heavy workload. Singh's death marks the second tragedy involving an Indian worker on an Italian farm in three months. Migrant workers in Italy often face slave-like conditions, exploited by gangmasters who force them into long, grueling shifts. In July, Italian police rescued two dozen Indian workers from similar conditions. Singh's family is now seeking to return his body to India as investigations continue into the lack of protection against extreme heat on Italian farms.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin, sharing insights from his recent historic visit to Ukraine. Modi met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv and encouraged dialogue between Ukraine and Russia to resolve the ongoing conflict. The visits to both countries highlight India's efforts to play a larger role in resolving the war, which has resulted in significant casualties. Modi reiterated India's commitment to an "early, abiding and peaceful resolution" of the conflict, while also discussing measures to strengthen India-Russia strategic ties. The war is now in its third year.

A 10-member gang, including Indian-origin men, has been convicted of smuggling drugs using frozen chicken consignments. The gang was busted by West Midlands Police, who seized 400kg of cocaine and £1.6 million in cash. Maninder Dosanjh and Amandeep Rishi were sentenced to 16 years and 11 years in prison, respectively. The gang used pallets of raw chicken to transport drugs, supplying cocaine wholesale nationally. The police's Regional Organised Crime Unit dismantled the supply chain, resulting in prison sentences ranging from 16 years to two years for the gang members.

US President Joe Biden spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, commending his historic visits to Poland and Ukraine. Modi's trip marked the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to these countries in decades. Biden praised Modi's message of peace and his humanitarian efforts in Ukraine, including support for the country's energy sector. The leaders discussed Modi's trip and the upcoming UN General Assembly meetings in September. The call highlights the strong bilateral relationship between India and the US, with a shared focus on global peace and stability. The conversation was confirmed by a White House statement.