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: Following the fourth e-auction of mineral blocks, the directorate of mines and geology (DMG) has set a timeline for the fifth round. Identification of new blocks will begin in June and be completed by Sept, with the auction scheduled by March 2027.Director of mines and geology Narayan Gad said assistance will be sought from…
Varanasi: With Prime Minister Narendra Modi laying its foundation, the Rs 2,642-crore Signature Double Decker Bridge on the Ganga in Kashi will start taking shape parallel to the 139-year-old Malviya bridge. It will have four rail tracks on the lower deck and a six-lane road on the upper deck.Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw had announced…
Dalal Street ended Monday’s session on a flat note, as investors remained cautious amid rising geopolitical tensions and a surge in crude oil prices. Benchmark indices Nifty50 and Sensex managed to bag gains, ending the day marginally higher. The 30-share BSE Sensex inched up by 26.76 points, or 0.03%, to close at 78,520.30. The index…
Colva: Deposits of tar balls have begun appearing along the Salcete coastline well ahead of the monsoon season, raising fresh concerns about marine pollution and coastal health.While such occurrences are typically reported in late May or June, this year the phenomenon has surfaced earlier than expected. The highest concentration of the oily residues has been…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for April 27, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the…
Ludhiana: Hundreds of primary students forced into a cramped “evening shift” at a neighbouring campus are expected to return to their home school within eight weeks as a major renovation project nears completion.The Govt Primary School on Post Office Road (Shahi Mohalla) was largely abandoned during the academic year 2022-23 after structural inspectors declared part…
Bengaluru: After days of intense summer heat, the city may get some respite, with light to moderate showers likely after two days, according to India Meteorological Department (IMD).The city recorded a maximum temperature of 36°C Sunday, while the minimum stood at 23.1°C. According to the forecast, the city is expected to see mainly clear skies…
Scorching heat leaves Ganga ghats in the city deserted on Sunday Varanasi: Intense heat gripped Varanasi on Sunday, with the city recording 44.2 degrees Celsius, five notches above normal.According to the India Meteorological Department, Varanasi (BHU) recorded the second-highest daytime temperature at 44.2 degree Celsius, followed by Sultanpur at 43.8 degrees Celsius. The minimum stood…
Jaipur: University of Rajasthan, UEM, Jaipur, Periyar University and Saurashtra University, Rajkot stormed into the quarterfinals of the ongoing All India Inter-University Handball Men tournament at the University Sports Complex here on Thursday.The five-day tourney is being organised by the University of Rajasthan Sports Board in which top sixteen teams from across the country are…
