Indian Table Tennis Duo Settles for Bronze in Asian Games 2023 Women's Doubles. Sutirtha Mukherjee and Ayhika Mukherjee faced a narrow defeat in the semifinals against North Korea's Suyong Cha and Sugyong Pak, losing 4-3 in a closely contested match (11-7 8-11 11-7 8-11 9-11 11-5 2-11). The Indian pair fought valiantly but ran out of steam in the decider, losing 2-11 in Game 7. With this, India's total medal count at the ongoing Asian Games stands at 56, including 13 gold, 21 silver, and 22 bronze medals.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced that its Aditya-L1 spacecraft has surpassed Earth's influence, advancing towards the Sun-Earth Lagrange Point 1 (L1) at a distance of over 9.2 lakh kilometers from Earth. This achievement, the second of its kind after the Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan), signifies a major milestone. Launched on September 2 via PSLV-C57.1, Aditya-L1's mission involves studying the Sun's physics, corona, solar wind, and space weather impact on Earth, positioning itself in a halo orbit around L1 approximately 1.5 million kilometers from Earth in the direction of the Sun.

  An Air India flight from Kochi to Gatwick was canceled on Sunday due to a last-minute technical fault detected just before takeoff. Flight AI 149, carrying 252 passengers, was deboarded as the aircraft was inspected. Since the issue couldn't be resolved promptly, the flight was called off. Passengers were offered the choice to reschedule, opt for other airlines, or receive full refunds and compensation. Air India prioritized passenger safety, arranging alternative accommodations for those affected. Despite efforts, the aircraft couldn't be cleared for flight, highlighting the airline's commitment to passenger well-being.

The Special Cell of Delhi Police has captured a suspected ISIS terrorist, Shahnawaz alias Shafi Uzzama, a fugitive on the National Investigative Agency's most-wanted list. He was hiding in Delhi after escaping Pune, Maharashtra. The NIA had offered a reward of Rs 3 lakh for his arrest. The terrorist module, which included Shahnawaz and three others, was allegedly planning terror attacks in northern India under the guidance of foreign handlers. During the arrest, incriminating materials for IED fabrication were also recovered. Several other individuals linked to this ISIS module have been detained for further investigation.

On the 154th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the 'Father of the Nation' at Rajghat. He expressed reverence for Gandhi's timeless teachings that inspire unity and compassion globally. PM Modi encouraged fulfilling Gandhi's dreams and empowering youth to be agents of change, fostering harmony. Leaders including Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge also honored Gandhi. A nationwide cleanliness drive was organized following Modi's appeal, marking 'Swachh Bharat Diwas' and commemorating Gandhi's legacy with voluntary labor efforts.

India clinched a roller skating bronze in the women's 3000m relay at the ongoing Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou. The men's team also secured a bronze in the same event. In athletics, Tejaswin Shankar vies for a decathlon medal, while Mohammed Afsal Pulikkalakath won his 800m heat. Krishnan Kumar and Vithya Ramraj also qualified. India progressed to the quarterfinals in both men's and women's recurve archery, defeating Hong Kong, China. The women's table tennis pair aims for at least a silver after defeating world champions in the quarterfinals. India's total medal tally stands at 55: 13 gold, 21 silver, and 21 bronze.

London's housing crisis impacts international and UK-based students. High costs force students like Nazmush Shahadat from Bangaldesh and Rashavh Kaushik from India to share crowded, expensive accommodations, leaving them vulnerable to exploitation. Rashavh Kaushik from India will be studying law this year and has found a home with friends, but he's sharing a bedroom with another student. For that arrangement, they've had to pay £16,000 upfront and have had to get a guarantor to secure a place. "It's costly for us," he said. The National Union of Students (NUS) calls for rent controls, highlighting students' financial strain. Film student Giulia Tortoricei from Italy faced stress finding housing in London, emphasizing its exorbitant prices. Savills analysis reveals a scarcity of purpose-built student housing in London, exacerbating the issue. Student charity Unipol advocates for affordable options to prevent financial struggles and dreams falling apart. The Department for Education (DfE) encourages accommodation providers to address student needs, while Universities UK urges students to seek university support.

  Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and the Indian-American community are advocating for the establishment of an Indian consulate in Los Angeles, the second-largest US city and the entertainment capital. Currently, the US hosts five Indian consulates, with a new one planned for Seattle. Bass, in a letter to India's Ambassador to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, highlighted the significant tourism flow between India and Los Angeles, emphasizing the consulate's potential to enhance bilateral cooperation and serve the needs of over 100,000 Indian visitors annually. She expressed her willingness to support and collaborate in making the consulate a reality.

Top Biden administration officials praised India's External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar during a reception in Washington, calling him the "architect" of modern US-India relations. The event, hosted by India's Ambassador to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, was attended by prominent figures including US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy and Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma. Jaishankar highlighted the importance of people-to-people connections in building bilateral ties. Neera Tandon, a key advisor in the White House, emphasized the strong Indian American presence in the administration. The event also paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi's legacy, emphasizing the values of truth and Satyagraha.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has condemned Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government for attempting to crush free speech. His sharp criticism comes after Canada introduced regulations requiring online streamers to register with the government for content oversight. Responding to a post by journalist Glenn Greenwald on Canada's repressive online censorship, Musk accused Trudeau of shamefully suppressing free expression. This follows previous allegations against Trudeau's administration for limiting speech, including invoking emergency powers in 2022 recent claims regarding India's involvement in a terrorism case, leading to strained India-Canada relations.