🎉 NY Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrates Raksha Bandhan

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani recently observed the festival of Raksha Bandhan. The event took place with the vibrant Indian community in New York City. While specific attendance numbers weren't detailed, the celebration marked a significant cultural gathering. This observance highlights the Mayor's support for the diverse cultural practices within the city. Moving forward, such community-focused events are expected to continue across New York.

⛽ CNG prices jump by Rs 3.89 across Delhi-NCR

CNG prices have been hiked by Rs 3.89 per kg across the Delhi-NCR region. Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) announced these revised rates effective from 6 am on Saturday, August 29. The new rates are Rs 86.98/kg in Delhi and Rs 95.59/kg in Noida and Ghaziabad. This increase is attributed to higher international prices of liquefied natural gas (LNG). This rise is expected to increase running costs for CNG vehicle owners in the area. ⛽

🚨 UP police raid Haryana in Ankit Baliyan murder probe

Uttar Pradesh police are intensifying the investigation into the murder of Haryanvi singer and YouTuber Ankit Baliyan. The Meerut Zone ADG held a high-level review meeting with officers from Muzaffarnagar, Baghpat, and Shamli. Eight police teams have been formed and are currently conducting raids across Haryana to find the suspects. The police have made progress tracing the weapons used in the attack on August 29, 2026. Officials are confident the accused will be arrested soon and the case will be solved. 😔

🏔️ Flash floods leave nearly 2,500 missing near Nepal-China border

Nearly 2,500 people are missing after devastating flash floods hit a mountainous region between Nepal and China. Authorities in both nations are intensifying rescue operations in the affected area. As of recent reports, 579 people are confirmed dead, with 1,924 others unaccounted for as of Wednesday. This disaster was caused by a glacial collapse, which is becoming more frequent due to climate change. Nepal has mobilized about 15,000 personnel for the challenging recovery missions.

🧠 Weekly News Quiz Time

A weekly news quiz session was conducted to test knowledge on current affairs. This event took place at the college premises for participating students. The quiz covered topics from recent national and international events, with various rounds held. The purpose of the quiz was to enhance students' awareness regarding contemporary issues. Participants will receive feedback on their performance in the coming week.

🚀 China tests Earth-Moon laser link 🛰️

Chinese researchers successfully completed a two-way laser communications test between Earth and the Moon. The Technology and Engineering Center for Space Utilization of the Chinese Academy of Sciences conducted this test across a distance exceeding 400,000 km. This achievement comes after more than a year of in-orbit testing, marking a big step for deep space communication. The team overcame challenges like beam alignment and signal weakness using innovative tracking schemes. This new high-speed link will be crucial for upcoming manned lunar landings and research stations.

🏏 Ex-captain warns of big mistake in Colombo Test

India's World Test Championship hopes faced a setback after the Colombo Test ended in a draw. Former cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth pointed out that India missed a major chance to sweep the series against Sri Lanka. The match saw Sonal Dinusha score an unbeaten 133, preventing India from securing a win. This result means India settles for a 1-0 series victory instead of a 2-0 sweep. India now needs at least six wins in their remaining seven Tests to control their qualification destiny. 😟

💖 Dolly Parton Laid to Rest in Nashville 🕊️

Dolly Parton's family gathered at the Nashville burial site on Friday morning for her farewell. Around a dozen relatives arrived at Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum to bid goodbye to the icon. She passed away on August 25 at the age of 80 after a brief battle with cancer. Parton is set to be laid to rest beside her husband, Carl Dean, who passed in March 2025. Her representative had previously requested a small and private service for her burial.

🏏 Bharadwaj's career derailed by injury

Vijay Bharadwaj had a stellar Ranji season, averaging 106.66 with 1,280 runs in 1998-99 while playing for Karnataka. His international debut in September 1999 saw him take 10 wickets at 12.20 and earn Player of the Series. Despite these massive starts, he only managed to play 13 matches for India. A serious back injury and vision issues ultimately cut his promising career short. He later played only three Tests for the national team. 🏏

🔫 Delhi model murder: Accused booked under POCSO Act

A 21-year-old woman named Muskan Sharma was allegedly murdered by Mohammad Imran in West Delhi on Wednesday. The accused, a gym trainer, was injured in a police encounter in Rajouri Garden on Thursday night. Imran previously faced a POCSO Act booking in 2018 for harassing a minor in Tilak Nagar. Investigators suspect he became enraged when Muskan stopped responding to his calls. Police are currently probing the incident and his past criminal history. 🔫

🏆 SKY talks about getting dropped post T20 World Cup

Suryakumar Yadav spoke out about being dropped from the national team right after winning the T20 World Cup. The Ajit Agarkar-led committee replaced him with Shreyas Iyer for the Ireland and England series. In 2025, SKY didn't score a fifty in Indian colours, though he captained the team to victory. Initially, he remained positive, but later felt disappointed since he hadn't lost a series in two years. He confirmed the selectors called him three days before the squad announcement. 🏏