The Anantnag encounter in Jammu and Kashmir entered its third day. One more soldier who went missing during the encounter has been found dead, taking the death toll to four. The other three killed earlier were Colonel Manpreet Singh, Major Ashish Dhonak, and DSP Humayun Bhat. Security forces are using drones, grenade launchers and mortar shells to target the hiding terrorists. The encounter started on Wednesday between security personnel and terrorists in Kokernag area. One soldier was reported missing since Thursday. With his body being recovered, the death toll has climbed to four in the ongoing gun battle.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate the 'YashoBhoomi' at Dwarka to the nation on September 17, 2023. He will also inaugurate the extension of the Delhi Airport Metro Express line from Dwarka Sector 21 to the new metro station at Dwarka Sector 25. The 'YashoBhoomi', which is Phase 1 of the India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC), will strengthen PM Modi's vision of having world-class infrastructure for hosting meetings, conferences and exhibitions in India. The inauguration of the state-of-the-art convention center and metro line extension highlights the development of world-class facilities in Dwarka to boost business tourism.

The High Commission of India in London hosted a group of Indian designers on Thursday who will be presenting sustainable and plant-based fashion at the upcoming London Fashion Week on September 16. The designers' collection is inspired by the LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) initiative spearheaded by the Prime Minister of India. High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami and Deputy High Commissioner Sujit Ghosh felicitated the designers and interacted with them. The clothing created from lotus, rose and banana based fabrics by the designers reflects the Indian tradition of sustainability. The fashion line promotes environmentally conscious materials like banana fiber, bamboo, recycled polyester to showcase India's rich natural fabrics and support responsible fashion.

The upcoming book 'The Indian Challenge' by Ashish Ray provides a match-by-match account of India's journey in the Cricket World Cup since 1983. It highlights India's turning point victory over West Indies in 1983 before winning the trophy, the forgotten 1985 World Championship triumph in Australia, Sachin Tendulkar motivating Yuvraj Singh during the successful 2011 campaign, and the disappointments in 2015 and 2019. With the 2023 World Cup being hosted by India, the book releasing on September 28 will allow readers to brush up on India's Cricket World Cup history ahead of the event.

Despite Shubman Gill's brilliant 121, India fell agonizingly short in their chase of 266 against Bangladesh. Gill lacked support as KL Rahul and Suryakumar Yadav fell cheaply. Axar Patel provided hope with a quickfire 42 but was dismissed with India needing 20 off 10 balls. Some exquisite death bowling from Bangladesh prevailed as they edged out India by just 6 runs. Earlier, fifties from Shakib Al Hasan and Towhid Hridoy powered Bangladesh to 265/8. The Indian bowlers, led by Shardul Thakur, kept them in check. Though a dead rubber, the match proved a thriller with Bangladesh holding their nerve in the tense finish.

The young son of Colonel Manpreet Singh, killed in a gunfight with terrorists in Kashmir, solemnly saluted his father's body as it arrived home in Punjab. Dressed in military fatigues, the boy stood alongside his two-year-old sister, who mimicked the salute, seemingly unaware of the family's tragedy. Colonel Singh's wife, mother, and relatives were inconsolable as crowds gathered to honor the slain soldier. Singh and two others died during a joint operation with police in response to intelligence on terrorists. The 41-year-old commanding officer was awarded the Sena Medal for gallantry. His death represents the sacrifice of Indian soldiers combating terrorism in Kashmir.

The Michigan legislature has passed bills introduced by Indian American state representative Ranjeev Puri to designate Diwali and Vaisakhi as official state holidays. Diwali is a major Hindu festival and Vaisakhi is a Sikh harvest celebration. The bills are part of a package recognizing the cultural diversity of Michigan by establishing holidays honoring various religious and cultural observances. Other new state holidays include Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Lunar New Year, Rosh Hashanah, and Yom Kippur. By designating these diverse celebrations as holidays, Michigan aims to create a more inclusive environment welcoming people of all backgrounds.

In the Asia Cup Super 4 match, Bangladesh have set a target of 266 runs for India after scoring 265/8 in their allotted 50 overs. Shakib Al Hasan top-scored with 80 runs while Towhid Hridoy and Nasum Ahmed made valuable contributions of 54 and 44 runs respectively. For India, Mohammed Shami claimed 2 wickets while Shardul Thakur was the pick of the bowlers with 3/65. Axar Patel and Prasidh Krishna chipped in with 1 wicket each. India now need to chase down the 266 run target at a required run rate of 5.4 to win the match. With a strong batting lineup, India will be confident of overhauling Bangladesh's total but need to be wary of the opposition's spirited performance.

Negotiations between India and Canada for a free trade agreement have hit a pause due to recent political developments in Canada. Sources said talks were abruptly halted last month and are expected to resume once bilateral issues are resolved. Hopes were high for an interim trade deal by year-end earlier. Ties have been strained over the rise of pro-Khalistan activities in Canada, which PM Modi strongly expressed concerns about during his meeting with Canadian PM Justin Trudeau at the G20 Summit. Despite this setback, both countries recognized potential for deepening economic engagement in previous trade dialogues. The negotiations for a comprehensive trade pact have been ongoing since 2010 but the latest suspension highlights current challenges.

An Indian national, Gurpreet Singh (25), pleaded not guilty to all charges against him for the stabbing of two men during Indian Independence Day celebrations in Southall, London last month. Appearing via video link at Isleworth Crown Court, Singh was charged with two counts of wounding with intent, one count of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm to a female police officer, one count of affray, and three counts of possessing bladed articles. The charges relate to the attack on August 15 in which two men, Ashish Sharma and Nanak Singh, were stabbed. Singh spoke through a Punjabi interpreter to confirm his name and enter not guilty pleas. His trial is scheduled to begin on January 29, 2024. Until then, Singh has been remanded in custody at Wormwood Scrubs prison.