National Highways Authority of India has issued a fresh advisory for highway users, warning that improper use of FASTag could lead to it being blacklisted. The move comes as the authority tightens norms around electronic toll collection, especially with the rollout of more advanced, barrier-free tolling systems across the country.FASTag, which uses RFID technology to…
Bengaluru: After successfully planting 10 crore saplings over the last two monsoons, the state govt has scaled down its ambitious afforestation target this year, citing a shortage of quality planting stock in forest nurseries, even as it continues to push for promising survival rates and greater accountability in statewide plantation drives.Amid concerns over declining green…
Rohit Sharma (Image credit: Mumbai Indians) NEW DELHI: The two bottom-placed teams – Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants – will face off in an IPL 2026 clash at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday. With their playoff hopes hanging by a thread, both sides are desperate to turn things around and shift into top gear.Mumbai…
Gujarat Titans secured a thrilling four-wicket victory over Punjab Kings, marking their third consecutive win and reigniting playoff hopes. Sai Sudharsan’s steady fifty and Washington Sundar’s crucial late hitting guided them home. Despite the wins, a negative Net Run Rate and tough upcoming fixtures mean Gujarat must secure at least two more victories to guarantee…
Vijay’s TMK emerges as key force in Tamil Nadu NEW DELHI: Actor-turned-politician Vijay’s party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), is emerging as a formidable force in Tamil Nadu, with trends suggesting a dramatic rise for the debutant outfit, challenging established players like DMK and AIDMK in the state.According to early data from the Election Commission of…
The upcoming pan-Indian film ‘Varanasi,’ directed by S.S. Rajamouli and starring Mahesh Babu is making headlines repeatedly. The big-budget film is being produced on a massive scale. Ever since the project began, fans have eagerly followed every update related to the movie. Huge sets have already been constructed in Hyderabad for important scenes, and the…
L-R: Abhishek Sharma, Riran Parag and Romi Bhinder The Indian Premier League 2026 season has delivered high-octane cricket and a gripping playoff race, but it has also been marked by a series of disciplinary issues, with multiple players and officials penalised for breaching the Code of Conduct.With 46 of the 70 league games completed and…
Looking ahead, markets will closely track global PMI releases and US labor market data for further direction on inflation and policy outlook. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are seeing consolidation, according to Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd.Gold prices extended last week’s decline, hovering near one-month…
Honda Cars India is all set to launch two new cars on May 22, the Honda City facelift sedan and the Honda ZR-V SUV. Honda ZR-V will be introduced in India as a premium flagship SUV, arriving as a full import (CBU). The company plans to position the ZR-V as a brand-building product rather than…
Bengaluru: With more than 50 lakh calls from farmers in the past three years alone, the Varuna Mitra helpline is bracing for a fresh surge amid erratic rain and drought-year anxieties. The helpline, which provides medium-term forecasts for farmers based on predictions from Isro’s Space Applications Centre, receives 4,000 to 5,000 calls daily. In June,…
