VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html In 1962, Marilyn Monroe bought her first home for about $75,000; it became her final home and narrowly escaped demolition decades later Career turning point: “I’m literally living my dream right now”: How Coco Gauff’s victory over Venus Williams at Wimbledon changed the course of her career forever As Lindsay Clancy jury deliberates, US mother found not guilty in deaths of 2 children Aug 29, 2026, 21:44 IST BFSI firms drive India’s GCC office leasing as demand shifts beyond tech Americans don’t always want to move to coastal cities for tech jobs, leaving families: Indian-origin founder Apoorva Govind explains why companies have to hire H-1Bs What does Tom Brady save from each of his 7 Super Bowl wins? His answer has nothing to do with rings Aug 29, 2026, 21:02 IST ‘He could be in the realms of Brian Lara and Sachin Tendulkar’: Geoffrey Boycott’s big Harry Brook warning SBI recruitment 2026: Registration underway for Trade Finance Officer posts; check eligibility, direct link to apply Hugh Jackman offers fans a month of free rent through Bilt as his $28.75 million New York City apartment, once listed for $38.9 million and rented for $125,000 a month, remains unsold after divorce Pisces, Weekly Horoscope, August 30 to September 05, 2026: Start the week with warmth and joy; balance ambition and care for health After Bombay HC rap, FDA withdraws orders against Cipla, MCA eateries Delhi auto, taxi unions oppose latest hike NEW DELHI: Auto-rickshaw and taxi unions in Delhi have opposed the latest CNG price hike, saying drivers are already grappling with rising operating costs and do not want to pass the additional burden on to commuters.Rajendra Soni, general secretary of the Auto Rickshaw Association and Delhi Pradesh Taxi Union, said CNG prices had risen by Rs 10-12 over the past two-and-a-half to three months, while repeated requests for a meeting with the government had received no response.”We do not want to burden the people of Delhi. Over the past two and a half to three months, CNG prices have increased by Rs 10-12. We have written several letters to the government requesting a meeting to discuss the problems faced by auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers. It has been one and a half years since the government came to power, but nothing has been done,” Soni said.This comes as Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) has raised CNG prices in Delhi-NCR by Rs 3.89 per kg, citing higher import costs of liquefied natural gas (LNG). The revised price took effect on Saturday, taking CNG to Rs 86.98 per kg in Delhi.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThis is the fifth CNG price increase in the region this year and the first since May, when IGL raised prices by a total of Rs 6 per kg in four phases over 10 days amid a global rise in energy prices during the West Asia conflict.CNG now costs Rs 95.59 per kg in Noida and Ghaziabad, Rs 95.47 per kg in Meerut and Rs 92.01 per kg in Gurugram. Prices vary across states because of differences in value-added tax (VAT) rates.The latest increase is expected to add to pressure on passenger and freight fares across Delhi-NCR, where auto-rickshaws, taxis and a large number of goods carriers rely on CNG.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorAadrita HalderWrites on social matters, geopolitics, and trending issues for the Times of India.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosBJP Reprimands Three Delhi MPs Over Visit To Sajjan Kumar’s Home After His DeathKolkata Police Files Case Against Mamata Banerjee Over Rally, TMC Hits Back At BJP Govt | WatchRahul Gandhi Slams BJP-RSS Over Kharge ‘Shuddhikaran’, Demands Action Under SC/ST ActPakistani Drones Spotted Along LoC: Indian Army Intensifies Surveillance In J&K | WatchPM Modi’s 4-Day Central Asia Visit: Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan & SCO Summit | India’s Diplomatic PushB Nagendra Quits Karnataka Cabinet Amid Valmiki Scam Allegations, Calls Charges Politically DrivenBlast Near Manipur BJP MLA’s House; CM Khemchand Singh Calls Attack ‘Barbaric’Fresh Threat To Kashmiri Pandits: Terror Group ULC Warns Over Reopening Exodus Cases | WatchUS Green Card Wait, USCIS Checks, UK Visas: How Immigration Rules Impact IndiansIndia Plans Javelin Missile Buy From US, Giving Infantry A Battle-Tested Tank-Killing Edge | Watch123Photostories10 baby names that bring the beauty of the seasons to lifeBlueberries vs Grapes: What happens to blood sugar when you eat the whole fruit instead of drinking it?Why do some eggs have double yolks? 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After 2017, all our embankments are safe, and projects are being completed on time,” he said.He added that all flood-control projects had been completed and officials and employees remained alert.Yogi reviews UP flood situationUttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath on Saturday reviewed the flood situation in Ballia, conducted an aerial survey of affected areas and distributed relief material, assuring that no flood victim in the state would be allowed to face any hardship.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesAccording to a statement issued by the state government, excessive rainfall over the past few days has caused flooding in 26 districts, affecting more than 1.71 lakh people and 251 villages. The chief minister said relief operations had been expedited, with more than 1,000 people shifted to flood shelters and 447 flood outposts established.What’s happening in Nepal?Nepal is continuing a large-scale search-and-rescue operation after flash floods and landslides struck the Nepal-Tibet border region, sweeping away villages, roads, bridges and other infrastructure.A glacier collapse on Wednesday sent a torrent of rock, ice, mud and debris into Himalayan river systems, triggering floods that swept through towns, destroyed bridges and roads, and damaged major hydropower stations. More than 600 people have been killed, while over 2,000 remain unaccounted for.Nepal may need between $4 billion and $5 billion to rebuild after this week’s floods, Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle told Reuters on Saturday, with the estimated cost equivalent to nearly a tenth of the country’s economy.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosBJP Reprimands Three Delhi MPs Over Visit To Sajjan Kumar’s Home After His DeathKolkata Police Files Case Against Mamata Banerjee Over Rally, TMC Hits Back At BJP Govt | WatchRahul Gandhi Slams BJP-RSS Over Kharge ‘Shuddhikaran’, Demands Action Under SC/ST ActPakistani Drones Spotted Along LoC: Indian Army Intensifies Surveillance In J&K | WatchPM Modi’s 4-Day Central Asia Visit: Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan & SCO Summit | India’s Diplomatic PushB Nagendra Quits Karnataka Cabinet Amid Valmiki Scam Allegations, Calls Charges Politically DrivenBlast Near Manipur BJP MLA’s House; CM Khemchand Singh Calls Attack ‘Barbaric’Fresh Threat To Kashmiri Pandits: Terror Group ULC Warns Over Reopening Exodus Cases | WatchUS Green Card Wait, USCIS Checks, UK Visas: How Immigration Rules Impact IndiansIndia Plans Javelin Missile Buy From US, Giving Infantry A Battle-Tested Tank-Killing Edge | Watch123Photostories10 baby names that bring the beauty of the seasons to lifeBlueberries vs Grapes: What happens to blood sugar when you eat the whole fruit instead of drinking it?Why do some eggs have double yolks? 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But as I said, they have lost their creativity, so every time they remain busy finding new ways to create conflict in India using their same worn-out lines.””And I want to ask the Congress party: If you genuinely have so much concern for the Dalit community, then on July 18, 2019, Harish Jatav was brutally attacked in Bhiwadi, and he died by suicide on August 15. Whose government was it? It was a Congress government,” he added.Earlier in the day, Rahul addressed a press conference at Congress headquarters and said the incident was “another name for untouchability” and that such an act was a crime under the Constitution.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelines”Our CLP leader in Rajasthan visits a temple, and BJP leaders perform a ‘purification’ ritual. Congress President Kharge ji, who has dedicated his entire life to the country and the Constitution, goes to the Ramlila Ground in Haldwani to deliver a speech, and a purification ritual is performed there. Who does this? It is the people from the BJP and RSS,” Rahul said.”Only BJP and RSS members do this, and it is a crime. Under India’s Constitution, this is a crime, a criminal activity. ‘Purification’ is actually just another name for untouchability. Untouchability was outlawed, yet BJP members practise it openly,” he added.He also said that Dalits continue to face discrimination despite constitutional safeguards.”For thousands of years, Dalits in this country have been subjected to atrocities and violence. While the Constitution made this illegal, even today, Dalit children in schools are made to clean toilets and sweep and mop floors,” he said.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorRohitashwa RanjanRohitashwa Ranjan is a digital journalist with The Times of India, where he decodes Indian politics as a carefully staged production with scripts, subtext and everything behind. His stories track elections, party dynamics and the things that often are buried beneath the headlines. When not parsing vote shares or alliances, he is usually reading between the lines, where the real story tends to reside.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosBJP Reprimands Three Delhi MPs Over Visit To Sajjan Kumar’s Home After His DeathKolkata Police Files Case Against Mamata Banerjee Over Rally, TMC Hits Back At BJP Govt | WatchRahul Gandhi Slams BJP-RSS Over Kharge ‘Shuddhikaran’, Demands Action Under SC/ST ActPakistani Drones Spotted Along LoC: Indian Army Intensifies Surveillance In J&K | WatchPM Modi’s 4-Day Central Asia Visit: Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan & SCO Summit | India’s Diplomatic PushB Nagendra Quits Karnataka Cabinet Amid Valmiki Scam Allegations, Calls Charges Politically DrivenBlast Near Manipur BJP MLA’s House; CM Khemchand Singh Calls Attack ‘Barbaric’Fresh Threat To Kashmiri Pandits: Terror Group ULC Warns Over Reopening Exodus Cases | WatchUS Green Card Wait, USCIS Checks, UK Visas: How Immigration Rules Impact IndiansIndia Plans Javelin Missile Buy From US, Giving Infantry A Battle-Tested Tank-Killing Edge | Watch123Photostories10 baby names that bring the beauty of the seasons to lifeBlueberries vs Grapes: What happens to blood sugar when you eat the whole fruit instead of drinking it?Why do some eggs have double yolks? 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AIAPGET 2026 re-exam admit card released for 49 candidates: Direct link to download hall ticket here Indian man shows empty Germany office at 4:58 PM on Monday: ‘Work is just a part of life’ | FSSAI bans sale of hing powder by Everest, Laljee Godhoo over sub-standard quality Ex-White House teleprompter operator fined $65,000 for betting on Trump speeches Rescue operations underway in flood-hit Nepal as authorities work to evacuate survivors and locate those missing NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs (MEA) on Saturday said that 88 Indian nationals have been rescued so far, while 287 remain missing amid the devastating floods in Nepal. It added that 128 persons of Indian origin are also reported missing. Moreover, the death toll from the floods has risen to 669.Four Indian nationals, Ripu Kumar, Chaneshwar Narzary, Kripa Shankar and Mohammed Minhajuddin, were rescued from a hydropower project in Rasuwa on Saturday and are expected to reach Kathmandu shortly.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesSix forensic expert teams from India are expected to reach Kathmandu to assist in analysing DNA samples for identification of mortal remains. The teams will support efforts to identify victims amid the large number of casualties following the floods.A specialised technical team from India, which reached Kathmandu on Friday for tunnel-rescue reconnaissance, began work in the affected area on Saturday.Based on its recommendations, a specialised tunnel rescue team with equipment is expected to reach Nepal on Saturday. The MEA also said 120 Indian nationals crossed into Nepal from China on Saturday.The Indian embassy issued emergency helpline numbers.Those seeking assistance can contact +977 985 131 6807 or +977 970 910 7500. A special control room which functions round-the-clock has been set up to assist those who are stranded.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorAastha JhaAastha Jha is a writer at The Times of India, covering politics. She also writes on business, global affairs, social issues, with a focus on policy, governance and their impact on everyday lives. Her work brings together reportage and analysis, tracking developments in India and abroad while examining the broader social and economic currents shaping public discourse.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosKolkata Police Files Case Against Mamata Banerjee Over Rally, TMC Hits Back At BJP Govt | WatchRahul Gandhi Slams BJP-RSS Over Kharge ‘Shuddhikaran’, Demands Action Under SC/ST ActPakistani Drones Spotted Along LoC: Indian Army Intensifies Surveillance In J&K | WatchPM Modi’s 4-Day Central Asia Visit: Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan & SCO Summit | India’s Diplomatic PushB Nagendra Quits Karnataka Cabinet Amid Valmiki Scam Allegations, Calls Charges Politically DrivenBlast Near Manipur BJP MLA’s House; CM Khemchand Singh Calls Attack ‘Barbaric’Fresh Threat To Kashmiri Pandits: Terror Group ULC Warns Over Reopening Exodus Cases | WatchUS Green Card Wait, USCIS Checks, UK Visas: How Immigration Rules Impact IndiansIndia Plans Javelin Missile Buy From US, Giving Infantry A Battle-Tested Tank-Killing Edge | Watch’Willing & Keen’: Penguin Random House Denies Dropping Sonia Gandhi’s Memoir Over Editorial Changes123PhotostoriesBlueberries vs Grapes: What happens to blood sugar when you eat the whole fruit instead of drinking it?Why do some eggs have double yolks? 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