Toll on national highways with bridges, tunnels cut by up to 50%
The government has cut toll rates by up to 50% for sections of National Highways with structures like tunnels, bridges, flyovers, or elevated stretches. Currently, toll on such stretches is 10 times the normal rate. The government stated that for existing public-funded toll plazas, the new rule will apply from the date of the next scheduled fee revision.
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The government has cut toll rates by up to 50% for sections of National Highways with structures like tunnels, bridges, flyovers, or elevated stretches. Currently, toll on such stretches is 10 times the normal rate. The government stated that for existing public-funded toll plazas, the new rule will apply from the date of the next scheduled fee revision.
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World champion Gukesh D wins rapid title at 2025 Grand Chess Tour Zagreb
World chess champion Gukesh D defeated Wesley So of the US in the ninth and final round of rapid section at 2025 Grand Chess Tour Zagreb to clinch the rapid title. Gukesh accumulated 14 out of possible 18 points in the rapid section. Meanwhile, R Praggnanandhaa, who is currently India's number one chess player, shared fourth place with Fabiano Caruana.
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World chess champion Gukesh D defeated Wesley So of the US in the ninth and final round of rapid section at 2025 Grand Chess Tour Zagreb to clinch the rapid title. Gukesh accumulated 14 out of possible 18 points in the rapid section. Meanwhile, R Praggnanandhaa, who is currently India's number one chess player, shared fourth place with Fabiano Caruana.
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CCTV footage shows businessman & BJP leader Khemka's murder in Patna
Businessman and BJP leader Gopal Khemka's murder in Bihar's Patna was caught on a CCTV camera footage. It shows a helmet-wearing man walking towards Khemka's car, as he arrives at his residence, and shooting him. The man fled on a bike after reportedly firing multiple shots at Khemka from a close range on Friday night.
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Businessman and BJP leader Gopal Khemka's murder in Bihar's Patna was caught on a CCTV camera footage. It shows a helmet-wearing man walking towards Khemka's car, as he arrives at his residence, and shooting him. The man fled on a bike after reportedly firing multiple shots at Khemka from a close range on Friday night.
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Increase prices of sugary drinks, alcohol, tobacco by 50%: WHO to countries
The WHO has urged countries to hike real prices on sugary drinks, alcohol and tobacco by at least 50% through health taxes by 2035. WHO said this would curb chronic diseases and boost public revenue. WHO cited a report that estimated that a one-time 50% price rise could prevent 50 million premature deaths globally over the next 50 years.
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The WHO has urged countries to hike real prices on sugary drinks, alcohol and tobacco by at least 50% through health taxes by 2035. WHO said this would curb chronic diseases and boost public revenue. WHO cited a report that estimated that a one-time 50% price rise could prevent 50 million premature deaths globally over the next 50 years.
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Fugitive Nirav Modi's brother Nehal arrested in US on India's extradition request
Nehal Modi, fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi's brother, has been arrested in US on an extradition request by the CBI and the ED, PTI reported quoting officials. Nehal was sentenced to 3-9 years in prison in 2022 by a US court for fraudulently obtaining $2.6-million diamonds from Manhattan-based wholesale company LLD Diamonds USA. He's an accused in ₹12,700-crore PNB scam too.
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Nehal Modi, fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi's brother, has been arrested in US on an extradition request by the CBI and the ED, PTI reported quoting officials. Nehal was sentenced to 3-9 years in prison in 2022 by a US court for fraudulently obtaining $2.6-million diamonds from Manhattan-based wholesale company LLD Diamonds USA. He's an accused in ₹12,700-crore PNB scam too.
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I’m stuck in lift, please save me: UPSC aspirant who died in Delhi mall fire
A 26-year-old UPSC aspirant died of asphyxiation after being trapped in a lift during a major fire at Vishal Mega Mart in Delhi’s Karol Bagh on Friday. Just before his death, he sent message to his brother, saying, "I’m stuck in the lift…I can’t breathe…Please save me." His brother alleged that the store staff did not respond for help.
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04:54 pm Saturday, 05 July, 2025
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A 26-year-old UPSC aspirant died of asphyxiation after being trapped in a lift during a major fire at Vishal Mega Mart in Delhi’s Karol Bagh on Friday. Just before his death, he sent message to his brother, saying, "I’m stuck in the lift…I can’t breathe…Please save me." His brother alleged that the store staff did not respond for help.
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Gabbard accuses Washington Post reporter of 'harassing' intel staff
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard accused a senior reporter of The Washington Post of "actively harassing" intelligence officials to gather "sensitive" information. Gabbard alleged that the reporter bypassed official channels and used a "burner phone" to contact high-level officers. "This is a clear political op by the same outlet…who harassed and stalked my family," she added.
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US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard accused a senior reporter of The Washington Post of "actively harassing" intelligence officials to gather "sensitive" information. Gabbard alleged that the reporter bypassed official channels and used a "burner phone" to contact high-level officers. "This is a clear political op by the same outlet…who harassed and stalked my family," she added.
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How is Nehal Modi, arrested by US on India's request, linked to ₹12,700-cr PNB scam?
Fugitive Nirav Modi's brother Nehal has been arrested in US on India's extradition request in connection to over ₹12,700-crore PNB scam case. Investigating agencies have alleged that Nehal helped his brother in destroying key evidence, intimidating witnesses and obstructing the investigation. He's also accused of laundering thousands of crores in black money earned from the scam with Nirav's help.
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05:25 pm Saturday, 05 July, 2025
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Fugitive Nirav Modi's brother Nehal has been arrested in US on India's extradition request in connection to over ₹12,700-crore PNB scam case. Investigating agencies have alleged that Nehal helped his brother in destroying key evidence, intimidating witnesses and obstructing the investigation. He's also accused of laundering thousands of crores in black money earned from the scam with Nirav's help.
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Pak trolled as Microsoft exits country after 25 yrs, people say 'Error 404: Stability not found'
Several social media users trolled Pakistan after Microsoft announced it was shutting down operations in the country after 25 years. "I think Pakistan asked for a loan", "Pakistan is a mess" and "How did [Microsoft] survive the 25 years?" were some of the comments mocking Pakistan. "Microsoft said, 'Error 404: Stability not found,' and left," a user said.
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Several social media users trolled Pakistan after Microsoft announced it was shutting down operations in the country after 25 years. "I think Pakistan asked for a loan", "Pakistan is a mess" and "How did [Microsoft] survive the 25 years?" were some of the comments mocking Pakistan. "Microsoft said, 'Error 404: Stability not found,' and left," a user said.
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14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashes fastest hundred in Youth ODI history
India Under-19 opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi on Saturday slammed the fastest-known hundred in Youth ODI history. The 14-year-old reached the three-figure mark off 52 balls against England Under-19 in their fourth Youth ODI in Worcester. Suryavanshi scored 143 runs off 78 balls in the innings, including 13 fours and 10 sixes.
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05:51 pm Saturday, 05 July, 2025
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India Under-19 opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi on Saturday slammed the fastest-known hundred in Youth ODI history. The 14-year-old reached the three-figure mark off 52 balls against England Under-19 in their fourth Youth ODI in Worcester. Suryavanshi scored 143 runs off 78 balls in the innings, including 13 fours and 10 sixes.
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Rishabh Pant creates history, smashes most Test sixes by a batter in an away country
Team India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant on Saturday created history by smashing most sixes by a batter in an away country. With his first two sixes in India's second innings in the Edgbaston Test, Pant took his tally of sixes in England to 23. The previous record was held by Ben Stokes (21 sixes in South Africa).
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Team India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant on Saturday created history by smashing most sixes by a batter in an away country. With his first two sixes in India's second innings in the Edgbaston Test, Pant took his tally of sixes in England to 23. The previous record was held by Ben Stokes (21 sixes in South Africa).
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India's white-ball tour of Bangladesh deferred by a year amid diplomatic tensions
India's white-ball tour of Bangladesh has been deferred by over a year amid diplomatic tensions between the two nations. The BCCI and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) mutually agreed to shift the three ODIs and three T20Is from August 2025 to September 2026. The BCB looks forward to welcoming India in September 2026, the BCCI said.
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India's white-ball tour of Bangladesh has been deferred by over a year amid diplomatic tensions between the two nations. The BCCI and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) mutually agreed to shift the three ODIs and three T20Is from August 2025 to September 2026. The BCB looks forward to welcoming India in September 2026, the BCCI said.
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Shubman Gill becomes 2nd Indian to smash double hundred and hundred in same Test
Team India skipper Shubman Gill has become the second India batter after Sunil Gavaskar to smash a double hundred and a hundred in the same Test match. Gill, who scored 269(387) in the first innings against England in the Edgbaston Test, reached the three-figure mark off 129 deliveries in the second innings. Gavaskar had achieved the feat in 1971.
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Team India skipper Shubman Gill has become the second India batter after Sunil Gavaskar to smash a double hundred and a hundred in the same Test match. Gill, who scored 269(387) in the first innings against England in the Edgbaston Test, reached the three-figure mark off 129 deliveries in the second innings. Gavaskar had achieved the feat in 1971.
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Neeraj Chopra wins gold medal at first-ever Neeraj Chopra Classic event
Olympic gold medal-winning javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra won gold medal at the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 at Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru with a best throw of 86.18 metres. Notably, Neeraj Chopra Classic is the first-ever World Athletics Category 'A' event to be held in India. Kenya's Julius Yego came second in the event with a best throw of 84.51 metres.
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Olympic gold medal-winning javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra won gold medal at the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 at Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru with a best throw of 86.18 metres. Notably, Neeraj Chopra Classic is the first-ever World Athletics Category 'A' event to be held in India. Kenya's Julius Yego came second in the event with a best throw of 84.51 metres.
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Shubman Gill becomes first Indian to score 400 runs in a single Test
India skipper Shubman Gill became the first Indian to score 400 runs in a single Test, achieving the feat after crossing 131 in second innings of Edgbaston Test against England. He had scored 269(387) in first innings. Sunil Gavaskar's 344 against West Indies in 1971 Port of Spain Test was the previous highest aggregate in a Test by an Indian.
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India skipper Shubman Gill became the first Indian to score 400 runs in a single Test, achieving the feat after crossing 131 in second innings of Edgbaston Test against England. He had scored 269(387) in first innings. Sunil Gavaskar's 344 against West Indies in 1971 Port of Spain Test was the previous highest aggregate in a Test by an Indian.
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Shubman Gill records second-highest total by a batter in a Test match in history
Team India captain Shubman Gill has recorded the second-highest total by a batter in a Test match in cricket history. Gill aggregated 430 runs in the second Test against England in Edgbaston. The record for highest Test aggregate by a batter is held by England' Graham Gooch, who aggregated 456 against India in Lord's in 1990.
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Team India captain Shubman Gill has recorded the second-highest total by a batter in a Test match in cricket history. Gill aggregated 430 runs in the second Test against England in Edgbaston. The record for highest Test aggregate by a batter is held by England' Graham Gooch, who aggregated 456 against India in Lord's in 1990.
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India need 7 wickets, England need 536 runs on last day to win Edgbaston Test
India need seven wickets on the last day to win the Edgbaston Test, while England require 536 runs to win. England, who have been set a target of 608 by India, ended the fourth day of the Test at 72/3. India declared their second innings at 427/6, with Shubman Gill top-scoring with 161(162).
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India need seven wickets on the last day to win the Edgbaston Test, while England require 536 runs to win. England, who have been set a target of 608 by India, ended the fourth day of the Test at 72/3. India declared their second innings at 427/6, with Shubman Gill top-scoring with 161(162).
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Elon Musk launches new political party
Billionaire Elon Musk has launched a new political party named 'America Party' amid feud with US President Donald Trump. "By a factor of 2 to 1, you want a new political party and you shall have it! When it comes to bankrupting our country with waste & graft, we live in a one-party system, not a democracy," Musk wrote.
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Billionaire Elon Musk has launched a new political party named 'America Party' amid feud with US President Donald Trump. "By a factor of 2 to 1, you want a new political party and you shall have it! When it comes to bankrupting our country with waste & graft, we live in a one-party system, not a democracy," Musk wrote.
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22-year-old Animesh Kujur becomes India's fastest man, runs 100m in 10.18 seconds
Sprinter Animesh Kujur has become India's fastest man by running 100 metres in 10.18 seconds at Dromia Sprint and Relay Meet in Vari, Greece. The 22-year-old surpassed the timing of Gurindervir Singh, who had set the 100-metre race national record in March by clocking 10.20 seconds. Kujur also holds the 200m national record (20.32 seconds).
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09:32 am Sunday, 06 July, 2025
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Sprinter Animesh Kujur has become India's fastest man by running 100 metres in 10.18 seconds at Dromia Sprint and Relay Meet in Vari, Greece. The 22-year-old surpassed the timing of Gurindervir Singh, who had set the 100-metre race national record in March by clocking 10.20 seconds. Kujur also holds the 200m national record (20.32 seconds).
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Shubhanshu Shukla breaks Rakesh Sharma's record for longest time in space by an Indian
Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who is currently onboard the International Space Station (ISS), has broken Wing Commander (retd) Rakesh Sharma's record for spending the longest time in space by an Indian. Shubhanshu has spent nearly 11 days in space so far. Sharma had spent 7 days, 21 hours and 40 minutes in space in 1984.
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Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who is currently onboard the International Space Station (ISS), has broken Wing Commander (retd) Rakesh Sharma's record for spending the longest time in space by an Indian. Shubhanshu has spent nearly 11 days in space so far. Sharma had spent 7 days, 21 hours and 40 minutes in space in 1984.
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