The Government of India has tightened rules around toll collection on national highways. Now, there’s a stricter system to deal with missed FASTag payments. Under the updated rules, a new term called “unpaid user fee” has been formally defined. This refers to a toll charge that remains unpaid even though a vehicle’s passage has been…
Sanju Samson, front centre, being congratulated by head coach Gautam Gambhir (PTI Photo) Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has long been an admirer of Sanju Samson, who recently earned the Player of the Tournament award as India clinched a record third T20 World Cup title. Reflecting on the wicketkeeper-batter’s rise, Tharoor recalled telling a young Samson…
AI-generated image used for representation (Source: ChatGPT) The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Thursday said a “projectile hit” took place near Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, striking a structure about 350 metres from the reactor.In a statement posted on X, IAEA director general Rafael Mariano Grossi said the reactor itself was not damaged and…
Crude oil prices have surged past $100 a barrel, increasing by about $45 per barrel after the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February. While several global economies, from the US to China, have already passed on higher costs to consumers, India has kept prices stable. With crude prices surging, oil marketing companies (OMCs)…
In a recent update, Bengaluru’s civic authorities have identified over ₹530 crore property tax arrears from more than 1,000 defaulters. Recovery of such a big amount is a challenging task considering the scale of the arrears. As per officials, a total of 1,013 properties have come under the radar for non-payment of property tax. The…
Under a proposal being reviewed by the finance ministry, domestic insurers could be enabled to provide cover for vessels navigating high-risk areas. (AI image) Middle East conflict impact on India: The government is looking at the creation of a specialised fund to assist insurers offering war-risk coverage for ships operating on routes to and from…
Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bengaluru lifts the IPL trophy (Getty Images) The Kerala High Court has rejected a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the use of the name “Indian Premier League” by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The petitioner, Ashique Karoth, who described himself as a social worker, had argued…
NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday announced its list of 88 candidates for the upcoming Assam assembly elections, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma set to contest from his traditional Jalukbari seat.The name of the candidate from Sissiborgaon constituency has been withheld. Under the new seat sharing arrangement, BJP will contest 89 seats,…
In a recent statement, Brody Jenner stepped up to defend his sister, Kylie, and her romance with Timothée Chalamet, pushing back against Sarah Tena’s allegations of a previous connection. He called for the public to respect their relationship, implying that Tena is merely looking for her moment in the limelight. Kylie Jenner’s older brother, Brody…
IIFCL opens online applications for Assistant Manager and Manager posts until April 10 IIFCL recruitment 2026: A recruitment notification has been issued by the India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited for Assistant Manager and Manager posts in Grade A and Grade B. The hiring is taking place on a regular basis and is for various vacancies.A…