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Rajasthan 2026 Urban Local Body Election Results Counting Underway Across 309 Civic Bodies
The 2026 Rajasthan Urban Local Body Elections involved vote counting across 309 civic bodies and over 10,000 wards. Major parties including the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Indian National Congress, and others contested without any reported bias in coverage. Multiple sources provided live updates on election results from various municipalities and municipal corporations, presenting neutral and factual reporting without favoring any party or candidate. The elections serve as a key political test for the BJP and Congress in the state’s urban areas.
Woman Biker Injured After Car Chase and Collision on Gurugram's Golf Course Road
A woman biker named Sia was critically injured on Gurugram's Golf Course Road after a white sedan allegedly chased and rammed her Aprilia RS 457 sports bike, dragging it several metres before fleeing the scene. The incident, captured on an action camera mounted on her bike, has gone viral on social media. Sia alleged the car occupants appeared intoxicated and behaved aggressively after she asked them to maintain distance. Gurugram Police have registered an FIR and launched a suo motu probe, identifying the accused driver, who denies intentional harm. Sia plans to file a formal complaint and pursue legal action.
India's Wholesale Inflation Rises to 9.92% and Retail Inflation to 4.82% in August 2026
India's wholesale price inflation rose slightly to 9.92% in August 2026 from 9.78% in July, driven mainly by higher fuel and power inflation at 22.93%, along with increases in food and manufactured product prices. Primary articles inflation eased to 7.76%. Retail inflation also increased to 4.82%, led by food inflation rising to 5.95%, with rural inflation higher than urban. Rising global energy prices, supply disruptions in West Asia, and weak monsoon conditions contributed to sustained inflationary pressures, influencing expectations for monetary policy adjustments.