NHAI deletes provision of toll-free journey for long queue; starts live monitoring of 100 plazas

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) withdrew a 2021 policy that required toll plaza operators to let vehicles pass without paying if queues exceeded 100 meters. This rule, criticized for its impracticality, is now removed. NHAI implemented live feed systems to monitor traffic at busy toll plazas to manage long queues.

August 24, 2024 at 12:39AM

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Loss of innocent lives biggest challenge to humanity: PM Modi

Before departing for Kyiv, PM Narendra Modi and Polish PM Donald Tusk expressed concern about the Ukraine war's humanitarian impact, calling for lasting peace in alignment with international law. They stressed the importance of diplomacy and dialogue, highlighting the conflict’s effects on global security and reiterating India’s commitment to supporting peace efforts.

August 23, 2024 at 01:05AM

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KBC 16: Contestant Meena couldn’t answer Rs 1 cr question, what is it?

Kaun Banega Crorepati 16 showcased Nareshi Meena from Rajasthan, who braved severe health challenges to win Rs 50 lakhs. She chose to quit while facing the Rs 1 crore question. Host Amitabh Bachchan praised her determination and courage. Nareshi's winnings will go towards her medical treatment, making her journey incredibly impactful.

August 22, 2024 at 11:30PM

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Foreign spends slide 44% to USD 2.2 billion in June as TCS bites

In June 2024, Indians' total spending on external remittances dropped 44% year-on-year to $2.2 billion, with consistent declines noted across categories like travel and studies abroad. The tax collection at source on external remittances appears to be impacting Indians' spending patterns abroad. Travel-related remittances saw a decline from $1.5 billion to $1.3 billion compared to June 2023.

August 22, 2024 at 02:14AM

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GTA 6 coming soon: What are GTA 6 system requirements for your PC?

Rockstar Games planned to release Grand Theft Auto 6 in fall 2025 on Xbox and PlayStation platforms, and a year later on PC. Expected PC requirements for smooth gameplay included high-end components like Intel Core i9, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080, and 16GB RAM. The game likely required around 150GB SSD space to accommodate advanced graphics.

August 21, 2024 at 10:26PM

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Remove victim’s name, videos from electronic, social media: SC

The Supreme Court ordered immediate deletion of posts revealing the identity of a doctor sexually assaulted and murdered in Kolkata. The decision followed a PIL, citing violations of SC's 2018 ruling and Section 72 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita. The court emphasised privacy and dignity, directing social and electronic media compliance.

August 21, 2024 at 01:30AM

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'Bringing OTT apps under telecom licence is violation of Constitution as ...'

Telecom operators like Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone-Idea pushed to bring messaging and video call apps under telecom licenses, citing their significant contribution to data traffic. The Broadband India Forum countered, calling it discriminatory and unconstitutional.

August 20, 2024 at 11:43PM

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CRPF inspector killed, 18th security casualty in J&K since May

A CRPF inspector was killed in a terrorist attack in Udhampur district, making him the latest casualty in a series of attacks in J&K since May. The attack occurred during a joint patrol of CRPF and J&K police. Officials have attributed the increased violence to highly trained terrorists employing advanced tactics and technology.

August 20, 2024 at 12:12AM

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Russian climber missing as avalanche hits Russian rescue team in Pak

A Russian mountaineer went missing on Gasherbrum IV in Pakistan at 6,400 metres due to an avalanche. The team was on a mission to retrieve another mountaineer's body from last year. Injured members were airlifted to safety, but rescue missions for the missing climber will commence once weather permits.

August 18, 2024 at 11:52PM

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Bengal transfers 42 doctors, revokes order within 24 hours

The West Bengal government revoked the transfer of 42 doctors within 24 hours of its issuance following intervention by chief minister Mamata Banerjee. Allegations suggested the transfers targeted faculty members who protested against the rape and murder of a trainee doctor.

August 18, 2024 at 12:42AM

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