Thousands of Indian community members across 130 cities in 25 countries protested on Sunday, demanding justice for last month's rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor in Kolkata. The protests began in Japan, Australia, Taiwan, and Singapore before spreading to Europe and the US, where 60 demonstrations were planned. Protestors, including many women in Stockholm, sang Bengali songs and demanded accountability for the crime. The suspect and a former principal of RG Kar Medical College have been arrested. The Supreme Court will hear the case today.

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris paid tribute to her Indian grandparents on National Grandparents Day. Reflecting on their legacy, Harris recalled how her grandfather, PV Gopalan, taught her about the importance of fighting for equality and against corruption during her childhood visits to India. Gopalan, a retired civil servant, had worked for India's independence and helped resettle refugees from East Pakistan. Harris also honored her grandmother, Rajam Gopalan, who advocated for women's access to birth control across India. Harris credited their commitment to public service for inspiring her career.

Speaking to the Indian diaspora in Dallas, Texas, Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, asserted that fear of the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi faded after the Lok Sabha election results. Gandhi emphasized that this was a victory for the Indian people and democracy. He also criticized the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), stating that while the RSS views India as one idea, the Congress party believes in a multiplicity of ideas. Highlighting the importance of the Constitution, he argued that attacks on it are equivalent to attacks on India's religious and cultural traditions.

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, during a speech at the University of Texas in Dallas, linked spirituality with politics, calling the Bharat Jodo Yatra an "attack on myself." Gandhi highlighted the concept of transparency in leadership, drawing from Hindu spirituality. He explained that the idea of a "Devta" involves aligning internal feelings with external expression. The Bharat Jodo Yatra, a 4,000 km journey, helped him rethink politics, fostering love and understanding. Gandhi's US visit aims to strengthen India-US ties through dialogues, including at Georgetown University and Capitol Hill.

On September 8, 2024, protests erupted in over 130 cities across 25 countries, including Japan, Australia, and Sweden, demanding justice for a trainee doctor raped and murdered in Kolkata. The global demonstrations began in Asia and spread to Europe and the US, with 60 planned protests in the US alone. Activists and members of the Indian diaspora are calling for accountability and better safety measures for women. The Supreme Court of India is scheduled to hear the case on September 9. The protests highlight ongoing concerns about sexual violence despite recent legal reforms.

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.