The third meeting of the Opposition INDIA alliance in Mumbai enters its second day with 28 parties strategizing against the BJP-led NDA for the upcoming elections. Day one involved informal discussions on a game plan, while day two focuses on forming an 11-member coordination committee and appointing a convenor. The new logo for the alliance which was expected to be unveiled today is delayed. The decision on seat sharing will be taken on September 30. Notable attendees include Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, and Rahul Gandhi, Nitish Kumar, M K Stalin, Akhilesh Yadav, and Mamata Banerjee.

The Indian government has announced a surprise 5-day special session of Parliament from September 18, fueling speculation of an early general election. The session may see the introduction of bills for 'One Nation, One Election', Uniform Civil Code and women's reservation. With the current Modi government's term ending in May 2023, the unusual session has sparked buzz of polls being preponed, possibly clubbed with state elections. Theories cite rising inflation, unfavorable initial polls, and preventing opposition unity as reasons for early polls. The session announcement coincided with the opposition INDIA alliance's two-day meeting to discuss 2024 poll planning.

With the "most intense and politically fraught" stage of negotiations underway, India has made a tactical tariff cut offer on British whiskey and cars to break the impasse on the India-UK trade deal. PM Modi's government is using the reduced duties proposal to gain leverage on service commitments and greater mobility for workers and students. However, facing resistance on visas and post-study stays, India is upping pressure on the UK as the summit nears. Unwilling to concede ground, India maneuvers strategically amid the high-stakes talks, aiming to achieve key mobility and service wins.