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Two international visitors took to Instagram to share their delightful experiences with the Delhi Metro, praising its cleanliness and impressive security measures at various stations. They particularly adored the women-only coach, finding it a comforting choice, especially during peak hours. Their posts ignited conversations around safety and amenities in public transportation, highlighting the importance of such features in enhancing traveler comfort.

Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jordan Cox and Dan Lawrence all scored half-centuries after England resumed from 112/2. Rain delayed the start of play by nearly four hours, but England's batters made the most of the time available.

Prisons are meant to reform offenders, but for some habitual criminals, they can also provide an environment to make contacts, exchange know-how and forge bonds that continue after release. Investigators in Telangana are finding such links in cases ranging from vehicle thefts to attention-diversion fraud. Naveen Kumar examines how prison associations can evolve into criminal partnerships, and whether these links point to an unintended breeding ground for crime in jail

Sandeep Reddy Vanga's brother has revived controversy regarding Deepika Padukone's exit from 'Spirit'. He cited remuneration and scheduling as primary reasons for her departure from the film. Padukone reportedly demanded ten percent of the film's profit, which was deemed unfeasible. Discussions about the story and character were also allegedly leaked by the actress. The makers claimed they were willing to pay more but economics did not align.

A 16-year-old boy allegedly driving a car with liquor ran over two women pedestrians. One woman died from her injuries while the other sustained serious harm. The vehicle's owner and registered driver were also booked by the police. The deceased woman's husband alleged common issues of illegal liquor transport and underage driving. Locals gathered demanding strict action against those responsible for the incident.

A crane from an MMRDA work site fell onto railway equipment early Friday. Ten people sustained injuries in the incident near Qureshi Nagar in Kurla. The overhead equipment on the Kurla-Trombay section was damaged by the falling crane. Train movement was not affected as the section primarily handles goods traffic. Central Railway stated MMRDA is responsible for the crane collapse.

A 25-year-old airhostess was allegedly raped by a man posing as transgender. The accused entered her flat on the pretext of using black magic for her husband. Police arrested the 28-year-old accused within four hours of the FIR being registered. His movements were traced using footage from over one hundred CCTV cameras. The accused faces charges including rape and criminal intimidation.

To control prices, the government imposed a stockholding limit on bulk consumers using more than 10 tonnes of sugar a month

The United States is preparing unprecedented sanctions against Iran. These measures aim to increase economic pressure on Tehran significantly. Washington also seeks cooperation from China regarding Iranian oil trade. China rejects sanctions and advocates for diplomatic solutions to the conflict. The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical point in this ongoing dispute.

On Friday, oil prices held steady, with Brent crude nearing $94 per barrel amid ongoing supply disruptions triggered by the US-Iran conflict. Both Brent and WTI benchmarks are poised for a second consecutive weekly increase. President Trump earlier issued threats of retaliation against nations backing Iran, as the ongoing war has resulted in significant casualties and interruptions to oil and gas supplies.

Stuart Broad called Pakistan a poor side and expects England to win the series. Pakistan's batting struggled, being bowled out for 171 on the first day. England then took a significant first-innings lead of 195 runs. Several England batters scored half-centuries, with Harry Brook narrowly missing a century. Broad's comments add pressure on Pakistan to recover in the ongoing contest.

The ‘Grih Pravesh’ ceremony for 2.35 lakh Pradhan Mantri Awas units was completed in the 2026-27 financial year; house keys to beneficiaries and sanction letters to newly selected beneficiaries distributed

For residents of the One Town area, pollution is no longer an occasional problem but an everyday reality, with black dust settling on homes, vehicles and streets and concerns mounting over its impact on health. From the port-adjoining lanes of the Old City to parts of Gajuwaka, residents say that coal and iron ore dust, industrial emissions, and vehicular pollution have made the air a persistent source of fear, writes Harish Gilai.

Cultivating harmony in the sugarcane bowl, philanthropist Ameer Ahamed empowers Muslim youth by anchoring modern education in theological values

Nightlife has been a dream for the turmoil-hit district. However, cricket in the past two years has acted as a healing process for locals.

The Congress MLAs staged a dharna outside the Assembly, protesting school entry restrictions and demanding Education Minister Madan Dilawar’s resignation

Madhapur police booked Lingamaneni Sanjush, son of MP Lingamaneni Ramesh, for rash driving. His Aston Martin allegedly killed a 26-year-old mall employee near Inorbit Mall on August 16. The victim, Bharati Mukhi, was crossing the road when the speeding car hit her severely. Sanjush, who tested negative for alcohol and drugs, rushed her to the hospital. Police registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for causing death by negligence.

There is a sort of distancing, which almost seems to be a metaphor for the polarisation of our politics, says Congress MP Shashi Tharoor