Credit card spending falls 2.8% in August as new card additions slow

India’s petrol and diesel sales surged in August as erratic monsoon rainfall increased demand from farmers and motorists. Petrol consumption at state-run retailers rose 9.1% year-on-year, while diesel sales jumped 10.2%. LPG demand, however, fell 16.1%.

In a startling archaeological find, researchers uncovered a burial site dating back to the Stone Age, predating nearby Roman graves by thousands of years. The grave contained a battle axe, striking amber beads, and a unique necklace fashioned from the teeth of 42 animals. Additionally, two human skulls were discovered alongside the skeleton, offering rare…

A 23-year-old man died after being attacked with sickles near Kelambakkam. The dispute reportedly stemmed from his relationship with a politician’s daughter. Police arrested three individuals initially in connection with the fatal assault. Relatives staged a road blockade demanding further arrests after the victim’s death. Authorities later apprehended another suspect, the victim’s girlfriend’s brother.