In an effort to enhance convenience for commuters, the FASTag Annual Pass has received an overwhelming response from users of national highways. According to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the pass has surpassed the milestone of 2.5 million users within just two months, recording approximately 56.7 million transactions nationwide. Launched on August 15, […]
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Snowfall has begun in the hilly regions of North India, particularly in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. Its impact is now being felt in Uttar Pradesh as well, where both daytime and nighttime temperatures are gradually declining. The chill is becoming noticeable during the early morning and late evening hours, prompting people to switch off their […]
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Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy and his wife, author and philanthropist Sudha Murthy, have refused to participate in the ongoing caste census. Their decision has once again drawn attention to the Karnataka government’s entire initiative. When the team conducting the caste census visited the Murthy couple’s residence in Bengaluru, they declined to take part and submitted […]
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A new model of livelihood and green employment emerges Coimbatore In the forests of Tamil Nadu, the Lantana grass—once considered a serious threat to the environment—has now turned into a source of livelihood for local tribal communities. This is the same invasive grass that destroys native plants and is blamed for depleting groundwater levels. However, […]
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India’s homegrown navigation application, Mappls, is now emerging as a strong competitor to Google Maps. Union Minister for Railways and Communications Ashwini Vaishnaw lauded the app, highlighting its impressive features and encouraging people to give it a try. Interestingly, only a few are aware that MapmyIndia, the parent company behind Mappls, was founded a full […]
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Renowned lyricist and writer Javed Akhtar has expressed his displeasure over the grand welcome extended to the Taliban’s Foreign Minister in India. In strong words, Akhtar described the Taliban as an Islamic organization that inflicts cruelty on women and denies them their rights. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the writer openly voiced his anger at […]
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Farmers across the country are eagerly awaiting the 21st installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme. Meanwhile, the Central Government has identified over 3.1 million beneficiaries who are allegedly availing benefits in violation of the scheme’s rules. The government has now decided to take strict action against such individuals. The Ministry of […]
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Ahead of the conference of army chiefs from countries contributing to United Nations peacekeeping missions, Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi met his French counterpart, General Pierre Schill, Chief of Staff of the French Army. During his visit to New Delhi, General Schill toured the National Defence College and interacted with military participants. Earlier, the […]
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To curb the capture of juvenile fish and protect breeding cycles, the Maharashtra government, with assistance from the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), has established minimum size limits for fish caught or sold in the market. The decision is aimed at ensuring the long-term sustainability of marine species and safeguarding the livelihoods of local […]
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New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct an inquiry into the Karur stampede incident. A bench comprising Justice J.K. Maheshwari and Justice N.V. Anjaria delivered the verdict on petitions filed by actor Vijay’s party, TVK, and BJP leader Uma Anandan, seeking a CBI investigation. Earlier, the […]
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