NEW DELHI: National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Wednesday directed all banks issuing FASTags to undertake “immediate” validation of Vehicle Registration Numbers (VRNs) linked to the smart tags issued by them. The banks have been directed to blacklist FASTags that are found linked to incorrect or invalid VRNs.The decision follows receipt of complaints regarding…
Panaji: The streets and pavements in Old Goa’s church complex — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — were cleared of obstructions after owners of carts, kiosks and gaddas removed impediments following directions issued by the local panchayat.Acting on an April 8 order of the Bombay high court to clear footpaths within the church complex and…
Panaji: The first Class X batch after implementation of changes under the National Education Policy (NEP) saw 94.5% clear the public exam of the Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, results for which were declared on Sunday. Last year, 95.3% had passed the state board Class X exam, and this year witnessed a…
Mohamad Safa, a Lebanese diplomat and former United Nations representative, has accused Elon Musk of promoting anti-Muslim hatred in the UK and claimed that such hostility in the country is being funded by Zionists. In a post on X, Safa wrote: “The anti-Muslim hatred in the UK is funded by Zionists and promoted by Elon…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood has been named in the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) special jury formed to select the greatest international cricketers of the last 25 years. His inclusion has caught many by surprise, especially with Pakistan currently struggling in the ongoing Test series against Bangladesh.Masood is one of two representatives from…
Bill Yuen (left) and Peter Wai have been jailed for 8 and 10 years respectively A British court on Thursday jailed two dual Chinese-British nationals for spying on UK-based Hong Kong dissidents, calling their actions “deliberate, concerted, and serious.”Judge Bobbie Cheema-Grub sentenced former UK Border Force official Peter Wai, 40, to 10 years in prison…
Hyderabad: Amid global energy supply disruption, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged people to use public transport and revive work from home to reduce dependence on petrol and diesel — which largely come from imported crude — and conserve foreign exchange by avoiding overseas weddings and vacations as well as unnecessary gold purchases.The suggestions,…
Maharashtra HSC supplementary exam 2026 The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education has started the registration process for the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) supplementary examination 2026, which will be held in June–July. Students who were unable to pass one or more subjects now have another chance to improve their scores without losing…
At least four people were killed and several others injured after a four-storey building collapsed near Saket Metro Station in south Delhi. NEW DELHI: At least four people were killed and several others injured after a four-storey building collapsed near Saket Metro Station in south Delhi on Saturday evening, triggering a massive rescue operation.10 people…
Shillong: A major share of Meghalaya’s development funding is repaid by the central government, CM Conrad K Sangma said on Wednesday, responding to concerns over externally aided funding. “Nearly 80% of this funding is repaid by the Government of India. The financial burden on the state is minimal, while the benefits are substantial and visible,”…
