News brief: Big stories of the day

Fuel prices continued to rise Monday, even as opposition parties called for a Bharat Bandhi across the country. 

The Bharat Bandh was called by the Congress over the issue of rising fuel prices. Petrol prices in Delhi recently breached the Rs 80 mark. 

Seven people were left injured in Paris after they were attacked by a man armed with a knife and an iron bar, according to police and other sources.

Police have arrested one man in connection with the incident, which took place on the banks of a popular canal in the northeastern district of Quai de la Loire. 

The man is thought to be an Afghan national. 

Novak Djokovic clinched his third US Open title on Sunday with a 6-3, 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 win over Juan Martin del Potro to equal Pete Sampras' haul of 14 Grand Slams.

Over the last eight weeks, Djokovic has resembled again the Grand Slam machine who held all four major titles at the same time in 2016.

NFL players resumed kneeling protests during the pre-game playing of the US national anthem at Sunday's 2018 season openers as US President Donald Trump warned dimming TV ratings will plunge.

Miami Dolphins receivers Kenny Stills and Albert Wilson kneeled during "The Star-Spangled Banner" and defensive end Robert Quinn raised a fist during the song ahead of the team's season opener against visiting Tennessee.

There is never a dull moment in Priyanka Chopra’s life as the star set the New York Fashion Week on storm as she walked hand-in-hand with fiance Nick Jonas. Dressed from head to toe in luxury designer Ralph Lauren, both stars looked graceful and much in love. 

Priyanka and Nick were both attendees at Ralph Lauren’s NYFW event. As they stunned onlookers and made colleagues happy, Priyanka looked resplendent in a metallic dress that matched the glow on her face while Nick opted for a classic tuxedo.