This allows toll to be charged without vehicles stopping, slowing down or remaining in a designated lane. (Image for representative purpose) A few years ago, India introduced FASTag to make toll collection across its highways and expressways digital and cashless. Now, it is looking to make the process barrier-free or toll plaza free. Imagine zipping…
India to face 10% US tarrifs The Trump administration on Thursday imposed new tariffs of 10 per cent and 12.5 per cent on imports from 60 economies, including India, saying the move aims to push trading partners to strengthen enforcement against goods produced using forced labour. India now qualifies for the lower 10% rate after…
Shashi Tharoor criticised by Congress leader for Kashmir ‘progress’ remarks NEW DELHI: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor once again faced criticism from his own party members as he made remarks about Kashmir and “encouraging progress towards normalcy.”“In Srinagar! Had the honour of an excellent meeting with Lieutenant-Governor Shri Manoj Sinha at Lok Bhavan today. We discussed…
Former Sri Lankan cricketer Chaminda Vaas (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Sri Lanka left-arm pacer Chaminda Vaas is set to join Delhi Capitals as bowling coach for the upcoming season. The franchise has been in talks with a couple of former India bowlers but things didn’t materialise.TOI understands that the franchise had approached Zaheer Khan…
The public sector powerhouse, NTPC, has earmarked three strategic locations across India for the establishment of nuclear power plants. NEW DELHI: Public sector NTPC has identified three locations, one each in Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Odisha, to set up nuclear power plants as it aims to add 30GW of nuclear capacity across 14 states by…
Numerology proposes that an individual’s birth number can unlock crucial insights about their personality and life lessons. Each birth number, ranging from one to nine, holds unique meanings that guide self-awareness and development. Those who practice numerology assert that understanding these numbers can illuminate personal traits and life patterns, a concept that’s growing in popularity…
Government plans simpler import rule to cut medicine wastage NEW DELHI: To cut avoidable wastage of imported medicines, the Centre has proposed replacing a complex shelf-life rule with a simple requirement — drugs should have at least one year of shelf life left when they enter India. Health ministry has issued a draft notification proposing…