Adani Total Gas cites surge in gas procurement costs behind CNG price hike

IANS | October 23, 2026 2:04 PM

Ahmedabad, Oct 23 (IANS) Adani Total Gas Limited (ATGL) on Friday increased compressed natural gas (CNG) prices by Rs 4.45 per kg in Ahmedabad, citing a sharp rise in natural gas procurement costs due to elevated global gas prices, reduced domestic gas availability and continued supply curtailments.

Rajasthan panchayat polls 2026: Rural voter turnout lags behind ULB elections; boycotts raise concerns

IANS | October 23, 2026 1:57 PM

Jaipur, Oct 23 (IANS) Rajasthan’s first phase of Panchayati Raj elections witnessed a voter turnout of 62.90 per cent by 6 p.m. on October 22, significantly lower than the 76.41 per cent recorded during the first phase of the Urban Local Body elections. While the figures reveal a gap in voter participation, political leaders from the BJP and Congress have offered contrasting assessments of the electoral mood as polling continues across the state.

Pakistan: In yet another honour killing, couple shot dead in Sindh

IANS | October 23, 2026 1:56 PM

Islamabad, Oct 23 (IANS) A couple who got married of their own choice were killed in a passenger coach on the National Highway near the VIG Gate in Sukkur district of Pakistan's Sindh province, with the police saying the killings were committed under the pretext of honour, local media reported on Friday.