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A grand 'India Day' event held in London on August 26 celebrated India's 77th Independence Day and Chandrayaan-3's historic moon landing. The celebration at the Navnat Centre saw large participation from the Indian diaspora. Indian High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami attended with prominent community members. In his address, Doraiswami stressed the diaspora's key role in India's global success. Lord Remi Ranger praised Chandrayaan-3 for becoming the first to land on the moon's south pole. MP Steve Tuckwell stated that India-UK ties are at their strongest ever. The event reflected the diaspora's immense pride in India's achievements and cultural heritage.

At the NDTV G20 Conclave, UK envoy to India Alex Ellis said India has set a significant benchmark for the G20 presidency with its ambition to address global hunger, poverty, and low growth. Mr. Ellis cited UK's Indian-origin PM Rishi Sunak saying "Jai Shri Ram" on India's Independence Day as reflecting India's rising global gravitas. The envoy noted that India tops UK visa categories, calling it remarkable that a UK PM would celebrate India's Independence Day. He sang 'Yeh Dosti..." calling it the song that the UK and India would be singing together.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met UK Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch on Saturday, 26 August 2023, and discussed bilateral investment and the India-UK free trade agreement (FTA). They reaffirmed commitment from both sides to conclude the ongoing FTA negotiations soon. During the meeting, the ministers exchanged views on trade and investment issues of mutual interest for both countries. Sitharaman also met European Commission Executive Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis and discussed bilateral economic and financial matters. They exchanged views on the ongoing consultations for the India-EU Investment Protection Agreement and India-EU Free Trade Agreement.

The India Club in London, dating back to the Indian independence movement, will permanently close on September 17 after losing its fight against closure. The iconic meeting venue and eatery, which had previously prevented demolition, was served notice by landlords to make way for a modernised hotel. Owners Yadgar and Phiroza Marker launched a "Save India Club" appeal but announced the impending closure with "heavy hearts". The India Club has its roots in the India League, which campaigned for Indian independence in Britain, with its founding members including Krishna Menon – who went on to become the first Indian High Commissioner to the UK. Its closure ends an era and erases a piece of history as one of London's most historic Indian venues.

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.

Entrepreneur-turned-politician Vivek Ramaswamy saw a surge in popularity and fundraising after a strong performance at the first Republican presidential primary debate. The biotech multimillionaire raised over $450,000 in the first hour post-debate, with average donations of $38. Ramaswamy stood out while being challenged by rivals including Chris Christie and Mike Pence. Polls after the debate showed 28% of respondents felt Ramaswamy performed best. He was the most Google searched candidate along with fellow Indian-American Nikki Haley. Ramaswamy's breakout debate has increased his visibility and fundraising as he seeks the Republican nomination in the absence of Donald Trump.

'Gadar 2', starring Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel, has entered the Rs 400 crore club, indicating massive box office success. In a historic first, the film is being screened over 3 days in special shows for Lok Sabha members at the New Parliament House in New Delhi, starting Friday. The special screening is seen as a major accomplishment for the film's team, directed by Anil Sharma and produced by Zee Studios. Screening a film specifically for Indian legislators highlights the popularity and impact of 'Gadar 2'.