Prime Minister Modi, President Murmu, Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan and other leaders extended warm greetings on Thiruvonam, as Kerala celebrated the 10-day Onam festival with fervor on Tuesday. Onam marks the annual homecoming of King Mahabali and the start of harvest. In tweets, PM Modi and President Murmu wished prosperity, health and harmony. CM Vijayan pitched for celebrating Onam beyond divisions, as a unifying festivity of prosperity and equality. Former MP Suresh Gopi kickstarted celebrations at Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple with Prince Adithya Varma. Onam showcases Kerala's vibrant culture and brings people together.

Former head priest of the Golden Temple, Singh Sahib Giani Jagtar Singh Ji’s funeral was held on Monday. Singh passed away on Sunday from a cardiac arrest. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed sorrow over the prominent Sikh leader's demise, praising his knowledge and service to humanity. Distinguished Sikh figures including Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee chief Harjinder Singh Dhami and Jatehdar of Akal Takht Giani Raghbir Singh attended the cremation. Giani Jagtar Singh's legacy as a custodian of the Golden Temple and his contributions to Sikhism are acknowledged and mourned by many.

The upcoming G20 Summit in Delhi from 7-10 September is expected to cause major disruptions to flight operations. More than 1,000 flights are likely to be cancelled or rescheduled as the government has mandated a 25% reduction in flight frequencies due to parking limitations at Delhi airport. Airlines have been asked to temporarily move some aircraft out of Delhi to accommodate the Summit. However, officials have raised concerns about potential nationwide flight network disruptions and cancellations, given Delhi is India's busiest airport. Arrangements are underway for over 50 aircraft carrying dignitaries like Biden, Sunak and Xi. The Aviation Ministry will soon unveil directives to streamline airline activities amid the constraints.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited a chocolate factory in Ooty, Tamil Nadu on Sunday. At Moddys Chocolates, he tried making chocolates and discussed GST on confectionery items. Gandhi sought details on chocolate production from the 70 women employed there. Sharing a video, he called Moddys Chocolates a "remarkable testament" to the potential of Indian MSMEs. The 53-year-old leader's factory visit highlighted the Congress party's focus on supporting small businesses and addressing GST concerns. Gandhi's chocolate making experience provided positive optics of him connecting with local businesses and workers in Tamil Nadu.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Indian Space Research Organisation's command centre in Bengaluru on Saturday to interact with scientists on the successful Chandrayaan-3 lunar landing. An emotional Modi addressed the scientists, praising their dedication and hard work. He had joined the landing event virtually from Johannesburg on Wednesday. Modi said he felt immense happiness at this rare occasion, having been restless with his mind in Bengaluru despite being in South Africa. The Prime Minister announced the landing site will be named 'Shiva Shakti Point' and August 23 celebrated annually as National Space Day. Additionally, he stated that the 2019 Chandrayaan-2 landing site will be known as 'Tiranga Point', commemorating India's historic lunar missions.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that August 23 will be celebrated as National Space Day to mark the success of India's Chandrayaan 3 Moon landing. Modi made the announcement while addressing Indian Space Research Organisation scientists at the ISRO command centre in Bengaluru. He visited to congratulate the Chandrayaan 3 team and said the spacecraft's lunar touchdown point will be named 'Shiv Shakti'. Modi also stated that the 2019 Chandrayaan 2 crash site will be called 'Tiranga'. The Prime Minister highlighted the key role of women scientists in the Chandrayaan 3 mission. He said the 'Shiv Shakti' site will inspire future generations to use science for society's welfare. The National Space Day announcement commemorates India's historic lunar landing achievement.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the world views India as an incubator of innovation, particularly citing the success of its digital public infrastructure like Aadhaar and UPI. In an interview with Business Today, Modi said there is global acknowledgment of India's role in using digital platforms for socio-economic development. He highlighted that 46% of global digital payments now occur in India as an example of successful policymaking. Modi stated that technologies like Aadhaar, UPI, Co-WIN and Jan Dhan Yojana have effectively delivered services directly to beneficiaries. He emphasized that India's digital infrastructure achievements have positioned it as a pioneering innovator.

India's Supreme Court released a glossary this week of "gender-unjust" terms to avoid in legal language, offering alternatives. The "Handbook on Combating Gender Stereotypes" helps identify and combat biases about women. Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud led the effort, stating judges must decide cases independently without relying on prejudices. The handbook advises using "woman" instead of terms like "fallen woman." It also challenges gender-biased notions like women being overly emotional or their contributions confined to domestic roles. The handbook stresses judges must treat all people equally with dignity, regardless of gender identity.