Highway travel across India is on the cusp of a significant transformation. From April 1, the government plans to eliminate cash payments at toll plazas on national highways, making digital payment methods such as FASTag and Unified Payments Interface (UPI) mandatory. The move is part of a broader push to modernise road infrastructure, reduce congestion,

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Chandigarh: One of the shooters involved in the murder of kabaddi promoter-cum-player Kanwar Digvijay Singh alias Rana Balachauria was killed in an alleged exchange of fire with Punjab Police in Mohali on Saturday, police said. The accused, Karan Pathak alias Karan Defaulter, a resident of Amritsar, was in the custody of the Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) when he escaped late Friday night. He

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Ranchi: In a move that highlights Jharkhand’s ambitions on the global clean energy front, the state government will present its energy transition model during upcoming international visits to Davos, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. The delegation will be led by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, who is set to engage with world leaders, investors, and policy experts on avenues for a cleaner,

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Mumbai: The results of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections mark a historic turning point for Uddhav Thackeray and his faction of the Shiv Sena, the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray, or UBT). After 25 years of uninterrupted control over India’s richest civic body, the party has been unseated by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), signaling the end of an

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Mumbai: A day after the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance secured a landslide victory in Maharashtra’s civic elections, including the crucial Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray broke his silence on the poll outcome, describing the contest as a clash between “immense financial power and the power of authority versus Shivshakti.” The results from the 29 municipal corporations

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Mumbai: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) registered a historic victory in the 2026 Maharashtra civic elections, winning 1,425 out of 2,869 seats across 29 municipal corporations and decisively ending Uddhav Thackeray’s three-decade-long dominance over the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The results mark a watershed moment in state politics, reinforcing the BJP’s position as the principal urban political force in Maharashtra

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New Delhi: Congress leader and senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi issued a stern warning on Friday after multiple reports of drones being sighted near the India-Pakistan border, suggesting that the activity is part of a deliberate pattern of hostile action rather than isolated incidents. Singhvi’s remarks underscore growing concerns in India over cross-border aerial surveillance and potential security threats, particularly in

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Maharashtra: The results of Maharashtra’s 2026 municipal corporation elections have delivered a decisive verdict, signaling a new chapter in the state’s urban political landscape. The ruling Mahayuti alliance emerged victorious in 23 out of 29 municipal corporations that went to the polls on Friday, including a historic takeover of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), ending a 25-year Thackeray dominance in the city and

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Madurai: The centuries-old spirit of Tamil Nadu’s traditional bull-taming sport, Jallikattu, came alive at Alanganalluron Saturday, captivating spectators with displays of raw power and daring skill. Hundreds of ferocious bulls roamed the arena, testing the courage and agility of participants, as the crowd cheered the thrilling spectacle. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin, who attended the event to

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