Centre launches Rs 3,000 FASTag annual pass for cars to ease highway drive

Centre launches Rs 3,000 FASTag annual pass for cars to ease highway drive

The minister said this policy addresses long-standing concerns regarding toll plazas located within a 60-km range and simplifies toll payments through a single, affordable transaction. By reducing wait times, easing congestion, and minimising disputes at toll plazas, the annual pass aims to deliver a faster and smoother travel experience for millions of private vehicle owners, he added. Jun 18, 2025
Cyprus leader touches PM Modi's feet in touching gesture of respect

Cyprus leader touches PM Modi's feet in touching gesture of respect

As members of the Municipal Council lined up to welcome PM Modi, Michaela Kythreoti Mhlapa touched PM Modi's feet as a mark of respect. PM Modi, who has in the past stopped females from bowing down and touching his feet, is then seen folding his hands and blessing the young lawmaker for the special gesture in the video that has now gone viral on social media. Jun 16, 2025
G7 summit

Security, sanctions, and solidarity: G7's geopolitical test

The G7's legacy will be measured not by the volume of its communiqués, but by its willingness to act and adapt when it matters most. In this crucible of geopolitics, the G7's test is not just of solidarity, but of substance, strategy, and the ability to inspire trust beyond its own circle. Jun 15, 2025
G7 Summit

G7 at 50: Legacy, leverage, and limits of influence

The G7's legacy will not be measured in communiqués or photo-ops, but in its capacity to shape the future amidst chaos. The verdict is as stark as it is inescapable: adapt, or become a footnote in the annals of history. Jun 15, 2025
SDRF recovers all seven bodies from U'Khand helicopter crash site

SDRF recovers all seven bodies from U'Khand helicopter crash site

The ill-fated aircraft, a Bell 407 with registration VT-BKA, operated by Aryan Aviation, was flying on the sector 'Shri Kedarnath ji - Aryan Helipad, Guptkashi' when it crashed during its brief 10-minute flight. Among the deceased was a 23-month-old child. Jun 15, 2025