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Commercial LPG cylinder prices hiked ahead of festival season, check city-wise new rates here
01
Oct
By The Press Editor
Business

Commercial LPG cylinder prices hiked ahead of festival season, check city-wise new rates here

New Delhi: Consumers have been hit by a price hike just ahead of the festive season, with commercial LPG cylinder rates increasing from today (October 1). The price of 19-kg commercial cylinders has risen by more than Rs 60 in several cities, potentially increasing operating costs for hotels, restaurants, roadside eateries and other businesses that rely heavily on commercial gas.ย However, there has been no change in the prices of 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinders, providing relief to household consumers for now. Delhi commercial LPG cylinder price rises by Rs 62.50 In Delhi, the benchmark city, the price of a 19-kg commercial…
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BJP chief Nitin Nabin, CM Yogi hold meeting with BJP leaders in Lucknow
01
Oct
By The Press Editor
Politics, States

BJP chief Nitin Nabin, CM Yogi hold meeting with BJP leaders in Lucknow

In line with preparations for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh 2027 Assembly elections, BJP National President Nitin Nabin arrived in Lucknow on Saturday for a crucial two-day organisational visit. Nabin, alongside Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, attended a meeting with the party's office bearers at the state headquarters. The visit is being viewed as a major strategic effort to streamline the party's state machinery, solidify its electoral roadmap, and sharpen its campaign strategy. ย  Ahead of the highly anticipated high-level review meetings, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak welcomed Nabin to Lucknow, noting that there is tremendous enthusiasm among…
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5 kinds of grief that donโ€™t look like grief
30
Sep
By The Press Editor
Lifestyle

5 kinds of grief that donโ€™t look like grief

Grief does not always arrive with tears, silence or a room full of memories. Sometimes, it looks like being unusually busy. Sometimes, it looks like scrolling late into the night because you do not want to think. And sometimes, it looks like being completely fine.Not every loss comes with a funeral or a goodbye. We can grieve people, places, relationships, versions of ourselves and futures that never happened. The difficult part is that some of these losses are so quiet that we do not even realise we are carrying them.Here are five kinds of grief that can hide behind everyday…
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Crash attempt, knife attack on pilot and a 17,000 feet drop: How chaos unfolded midair on flydubai flight
30
Sep
By The Press Editor
World

Crash attempt, knife attack on pilot and a 17,000 feet drop: How chaos unfolded midair on flydubai flight

A routine flydubai flight from Dubai to Israel turned into a life-and-death situation for 180 passengers on board after the plane transmitted two different emergency codes, including one associated with a possible hijacking, before making an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. The Boeing 737 MAX 8, operating as flydubai Flight FZ1073 from Dubai International Airport to Ben Gurion Airport, was carrying around 180 passengers, most of them Israeli nationals. The aircraft eventually landed safely at Tabuk airport in northwestern Saudi Arabia. Here's how the chaos unfolded Hijackย alert triggers emergency According to publicly available flight-tracking data, the aircraft initially transmitted squawk…
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Israel PM Netanyahu says pilot wanted to crash flydubai plane, being interrogated in Saudi Arabia
30
Sep
By The Press Editor
World

Israel PM Netanyahu says pilot wanted to crash flydubai plane, being interrogated in Saudi Arabia

Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that Saudi Arabia had arrested the pilot of a flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv after he allegedly stabbed the other pilot and apparently attempted to crash the aircraft. The flight was carrying mostly Israeli passengers. Netanyahu said the passengers intervened during the incident and prevented what he described as a "major disaster". Pilot allegedly stabbed co-pilot during flight According to Netanyahu, one of the pilots attacked the other with a knife as the aircraft approached Israel. He said the pilot then apparently tried to crash the plane with everyone…
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Indian Womenโ€™s compound archers secure gold, mixed compound team advances to final
30
Sep
By The Press Editor
Sports

Indian Womenโ€™s compound archers secure gold, mixed compound team advances to final

Indiaโ€™s compound archers delivered a statement performance at the Asian Games, with the womenโ€™s team defending its title in emphatic fashion and equalling the world record en route to gold. The Indian compound archers produced a sensational display, with the women's side winning a record-equalling gold before the mixed team assuring another medal by progressing to the final at the Asian Games here on Wednesday.The Indian mixed compound archery team entered the gold-medal match after beating Thailand 156-155 in the semifinals.This was after the Indian women's compound archery team produced a sensational performance to outclass China 238-234 and retain its…
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Indian captain on flydubai prevented 9/11-like terror attack, saved 180 lives: Report
30
Sep
By The Press Editor
World

Indian captain on flydubai prevented 9/11-like terror attack, saved 180 lives: Report

Dubai: Flydubai Flight FZ1073, travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv, was diverted to Tabuk in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday after a violent incident broke out inside the cockpit. An Indian national was the captain who fought with the co-pilot of a flydubai flight after the latter allegedly attempted to crash the aircraft, according to Israeli media reports. Ynet News reported that the captain helped prevent what Israeli authorities are investigating as an attempted terrorist attack aboard flydubai Flight FZ1073, which was travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Channel 12 also identified the captain as being of Indian origin. The flight,…
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Pragyan Ojha frontrunner for India chief selector role after Ajit Agarkar exit: Report
30
Sep
By The Press Editor
Sports

Pragyan Ojha frontrunner for India chief selector role after Ajit Agarkar exit: Report

Pragyan Ojha has emerged as the leading candidate to succeed Ajit Agarkar as chief selector, with the selection committee and head coach Gautam Gambhir already turning their attention towards the crucial all-format tour of New Zealand. Former Indian left-arm spin bowler Pragyan Ojha is among the frontrunners to become head of the selection committee. With Ajit Agarkar's departure now imminent, Ojha is likely to become the new chief selector of the Indian men's national cricket team.Agarkar had a rollercoaster tenure as head of the selection committee. While India won several major ICC titles during his tenure, the former cricketerโ€™s controversial…
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Israel minister claims โ€˜terrorist pilotโ€™ planned to crash flydubai flight to kill โ€˜180 Israelisโ€™ on board
30
Sep
By The Press Editor
World

Israel minister claims ‘terrorist pilot’ planned to crash flydubai flight to kill ‘180 Israelis’ on board

Tel Aviv: Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir alleged that the terrorist planned to crash the Tel Aviv bound flydubai passenger plane and murder the 180 Israelis on board. In a post on X, the Israel minister said, "Israel has done a wonderful job in the last two and a half years, but we must not stop and must continue until achieving total victory in Iran, Lebanon, Gaza, and Judea and Samaria."ย  "The naive notion that our enemies value life and that we should have mercy on them received another reminder this morning in the form of a terrorist…
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Brazil confirm Raphinha will not feature in friendly against India due to Injury
30
Sep
By The Press Editor
Sports

Brazil confirm Raphinha will not feature in friendly against India due to Injury

Brazil have suffered an injury setback ahead of their international friendly against India, with in-form forward Raphinha ruled out after sustaining a thigh injury during the Selecao's 4-2 win over Australia. Raphinha was released by Brazil on Wednesday because of a thigh injury.The forward was replaced during the 4-2 win over Australia on Tuesday, when he scored from a penalty kick.The Brazilian Football Confederation said the Barcelona player underwent imaging tests that revealed a minor muscle edema on the back of his right thigh.โ€œAs a precaution and to ensure a speedy recovery, the player will be released from the Brazilian…
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