Three Indians abducted in Al-Qaeda-linked terror strikes in Mali; India asks West African nation to secure their safe release

A day after the Indians were abducted, New Delhi on Wednesday called upon the Mali government to take all necessary measures to secure their ‘safe and expeditious’ release.
Who is Achal Jindal? NHAI officer allegedly assaulted by Himachal Minister following Shimla building collapse

Jindal is recognised as one of the country’s dedicated officers, having earned his position through hard work and perseverance.
Who is Siddharth Kaushal? Senior IPS officer quits after 13-year service due to…

Siddharth Kaushal, a senior officer in the Indian Police Service, has announced that he is taking voluntary retirement, ending a career of over 13 years in law enforcement across Andhra Pradesh. Read on to know more about him.
Delhi-NCR: Good news for Indian students as THIS foreign university plans to open its campus in Greater Noida, here’s what we know so far

The delegation held a meeting with CEO of Greater Noida Authority Ravi Kumar, SCO Saumya Srivastava along with other officials and expressed its desire to open a campus in the Delhi-NCR region.
J-K: Encounter breaks out between security forces, terrorists in Kishtwar ahead of Amarnath Yatra

An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on Wednesday, i.e., July 2, said an official.
BIG relief for middle-class as government gears up to offer GST reduction on daily-use goods, check what will get cheaper

After a series of income tax concessions earlier this year during the budget presentation 2025, the central government is now gearing up to extend relief to middle and lower-income households in the form of a reduction in Goods and Services Tax (GST), NDTV has quoted sources as saying.
Bad news for Ola, Uber, inDrive, Rapido commuters: Taxis to charge 2x of base fare during peak hours, 10% penalty on…, check new guidelines here

As per the new rules, cab companies can now charge a minimum of 50 per cent of the base fare during non-peak hours.
Delhi-Jaipur travel time to reduce: Delhi-Mumbai Expressway’s Bandikui-Jaipur link to cut commute to just … hours

This crucial link will open at 9:00 AM for a trial run, with a formal inauguration by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) expected soon.
Major power outage across India on July 9? 27 lakh power sector employees to go on strike due to…

People across India may be affected by power disruptions next week as lakhs of power sector employees are planning a daylong strike on Wednesday, July 9. The nationwide protest is being planned in response to a decision by the Uttar Pradesh government. Read on to know more.
What were flats prices in Noida 10 years ago? Property worth Rs 50 lakh now costs Rs…

Both Noida and Greater Noida, once known for affordable and mid-range properties, have emerged as hotspots for premium real estate in the last five years.