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.

India has identified its first suspected case of mpox, previously known as monkeypox, following the World Health Organisation’s declaration of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern last month. The patient, a young male who recently traveled from a country with active mpox transmission, is currently isolated, and his sample is being tested. The Health Ministry reassured that the risk of a large outbreak in India remains low. Measures, including alerts at entry points and readiness of laboratories, were implemented following the WHO alert. Mpox, caused by the MPXV virus, can lead to severe symptoms, especially in vulnerable populations.

Trinamool Congress MP Shatrughan Sinha has defended West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in the wake of protests over the brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old postgraduate trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Medical College and Hospital. Sinha criticized the opposition for politicizing the tragedy and argued that blaming the chief minister is unfair. He highlighted Banerjee's historic anti-rape bill and urged the Governor and Centre to support and pass it. Additionally, TMC MP Jawhar Sircar announced his resignation from Parliament, citing corruption and dissatisfaction with the government.

Polls released Sunday show a tight race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris ahead of their only scheduled presidential debate. Trump, despite his conviction and past controversies, holds a narrow lead with 48% to Harris’s 47%. Harris, who entered the race after President Biden’s abrupt withdrawal, has made significant strides but remains close to Trump in key swing states. The debate on Tuesday could be pivotal, with Trump needing to manage his abrasive style and Harris aiming to connect with voters and counter Trump's attacks. Both candidates retain strong, stable support among their bases.

Indian boxer Deepali Thapa made history by becoming the first Asian schoolgirl champion at the Asian Championships in Al Ain, UAE. Competing in the 33kg category, Thapa defeated Kazakhstan's Anelya Ordabek and Ukraine's Liudmyla Vasylchenko to secure the title. India's exceptional performance included seven female titles, with victories by Bhoomi (35kg), Nischal Sharma (37kg), and Rakhi (43kg). Despite a loss by Laxmi Manjunath Lamani (40kg), India’s dominance was evident among participants from 26 nations, solidifying their position in Asian women’s boxing.

Super Typhoon Yagi, the strongest storm in Asia this year, triggered a deadly landslide in Vietnam's Hoa Binh province, killing four family members. The storm, which made landfall in northern Vietnam on Saturday, has claimed at least 14 lives and injured 176 others. It caused severe flooding and damage, including power outages and destroyed infrastructure, especially in Hai Phong and Hanoi. In Sa Pa, another landslide buried 17 people, with six confirmed dead. Yagi has been downgraded to a tropical depression but continues to pose flooding risks as it moves westwards.

An Israeli airstrike in Jabalia on Sunday killed Mohammad Morsi, deputy director of Gaza’s Civil Emergency Service, and four of his family members, raising the number of emergency workers killed by Israeli fire since October 7 to 83. Israeli forces also destroyed houses in Gaza City’s Zeitoun suburb, leaving residents trapped. Gaza's health ministry reported at least 15 additional casualties across the enclave from Israeli military strikes. Communication disruptions hindered emergency responses. The conflict, ignited by Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel, has led to over 40,900 Palestinian deaths and more than 340 Israeli soldier casualties.

Wrestler-turned-politician Vinesh Phogat, now with Congress, called for sedition charges against those who celebrated her Olympic setback, stating, "They disrespected the nation." After her first political rally in Julana, Haryana, Phogat responded to former BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s claim that her Olympic failure was divine punishment. Disqualified from the Paris Olympics for being overweight, Phogat emphasized that her medal represented the nation, not just herself. She criticized BJP leaders for their lack of support and expressed gratitude to Congress for standing by her during difficult times.

Protests surged across Kolkata in response to the rape and murder of a junior doctor at RG Kar Medical College. Thousands participated in "Reclaim the Night" rallies, demanding justice. In South Kolkata, 4,000 ex-students marched 2 km, while clay modelers held a rally led by a girl dressed as Goddess Durga. The victim’s mother expressed solidarity, calling the protesters “all my children.” The Supreme Court will hear the case on September 9, led by a Chief Justice-headed bench.

  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.