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Consumers in Delhi and surrounding areas brace for higher compressed natural gas prices as Indraprastha Gas Limited implements a price hike due to escalating imported liquefied natural gas costs. Effective August 29, this change is linked to surging international LNG prices and ongoing Middle East conflicts, impacting both freight and passenger fares in the region, following several prior increases.

India's ambitions for World Test Championship qualification took a blow following a drawn Test match in Colombo. This result denied them a chance to sweep the series against Sri Lanka. Cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth expressed concerns about the implications for the team's future. With only seven matches left, India must secure victories in at least six to stay in contention for the title.

A gym trainer accused of murdering a young woman was injured in a police encounter. He opened fire at officers while resisting arrest in Rajouri Garden. Police retaliated, and three bullets struck the suspect in his legs. Investigators are probing his social media activity and past criminal cases. The suspect had allegedly harassed the victim before her death.

Beyond the popular Onam narrative, featuring the Mahabali, pookkalam and sadya, the festival is celebrated in uniquely diverse ways across Keralam

Shariful Islam, accused in the Saif Ali Khan attack, has pleaded guilty. He seeks leniency from the court after charges were framed. The accused is facing severe charges for armed robbery and attempted grievous hurt. Islam illegally entered India and attacked the actor and others with a weapon. His fingerprints and DNA evidence link him to the crime scene.

On August 29, National Sports Day commemorates Major Dhyan Chand, the iconic figure in Indian hockey whose brilliance led to three Olympic gold medals. This day not only celebrates his legacy, but also promotes the spirit of sportsmanship, fitness, and healthy living among the youth, as well as acknowledging the accolades of India's sports heroes, fueling inspiration for future generations.

The facility supplies food to children through Anganwadi centres in all districts of Telangana and neighbouring Andhra Pradesh and its major ready-to-eat products include Balamrutham, Balamrutham Plus and snack food, besides hot food products such as Kichidi Mix and Upma Mix

Naomi Osaka’s tennis comeback is about much more than Grand Slam titles. After speaking openly about her mental health and becoming a mother to daughter Shai in 2023, she slowly rebuilt her career. Now ranked No. 13, Osaka is competing deep into major tournaments again. Her journey shows how family, patience and self-belief can change an athlete’s idea of success.

Scores of students sang Vande Mataram, terming it as a mantra, however, the Nizam’s Government saw it as a song fueling patriotism rather than its religious message

Pakistan's head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed stated players were unaware of a reported PCB threat. This controversy emerged during the lunch break on the first day. The interview featured Imran Khan's sons discussing their father's situation. Pakistan's players returned to the field after lunch and the Test continued. England ended the second day in a strong position.

Trump said the deal was negotiated by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez. He announced the agreement in a social media post. The announcement comes almost nine months after the US military, acting on Trump's orders, carried out an operation to capture Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro. Maduro was taken to the US to face federal charges related to narcoterrorism, drug trafficking.

Haryana’s khap panchayats have issued diktats against love marriages within a village cluster or clan, and live-in and same-sex relationships. If people do not abide by these, they will be barred from entering their villages, the khaps say. This has drawn strong opposition from Gen Z on social media. A section of the youth, both women and men, say the personal choices of consenting adults trump community custom. And that laws, rather than elderly men, protect women, reports Ashok Kumar

A helper at Temba ashram school in the Thane district’s Shahapur region was arrested for allegedly molesting 22 minor female students

Ritabrata Banerjee alleged that the BJP government had nominated its MPs and MLAs to college governing bodies

An exam score alone is not an indicator of a child’s overall talent or future potential, says State Education Minister; Bihar has recently been witness to several student agitations over alleged irregularities in examinations

Penguin Random House India has made the decision not to publish Sonia Gandhi's memoir, leading to allegations from Congress regarding external pressure to omit references to Modi and China. In response, Penguin emphasized its commitment to editorial integrity and its role in verifying facts. They remain open to publishing the memoir in India, but uncertainties linger surrounding the rights for its release in the country.

Hundreds died and thousands are missing after a disaster in Nepal and Tibet. Rescue operations faced repeated setbacks due to overflowing barrier lakes and new avalanches. Indian nationals in Nepal remain uncontactable, with authorities seeking clarity from Nepalese officials. Several Indian nationals have been safely rescued from affected areas in Nepal. The situation remains dynamic as authorities work to reconcile missing persons reports.

The 25-year-old husband and 21-year-old wife were allegedly tasked with providing logistical support to the network in Delhi, recruiting more individuals for espionage and carrying out field operations