India News Live updates, 29 August 2026 |CNG price hiked by Rs 3.89/kg in Delhi

On Saturday, August 29, 2026, the price of CNG in Delhi saw an increase of Rs 3.89 per kg, starting at 6 AM. This change took effect at the new rate of Rs 86.98 per kg. The Indian Express Realtime breaking news blog is providing live updates on this and other significant events of the day. In a separate story, Congress leaders have accused Penguin India of being pressured to remove certain references from Sonia Gandhi’s memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love.

Penguin India has denied this claim, stating their continued willingness to publish the memoir. Additionally, Karnataka's Planning and Statistics Minister B Nagendra has resigned amid a corruption case. Nagendra claims the BJP targeted him due to his tribal background, breaking down during a press conference. Further clarification emerged regarding a meeting between Prashant Kishor and Bihar Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit, following the release of photographs that raised questions about the meeting's purpose.