Skipping tolls could block vehicle services: Govt links unpaid fees to ownership, fitness and permits
Vehicle owners who skip tolls on National Highways may now face administrative hurdles, as the government has made clearance of pending toll dues mandatory for several key services. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) on Tuesday notified the Central Motor Vehicles (Second Amendment) Rules, 2026, aimed at improving toll compliance and discouraging evasion.
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BMC polls: Race to register councillor factions intensifies as parties aim to prevent defections
As the race for the Mumbai mayoral post heats up, all parties are registering their councillor factions. This is being done to ensure that even if cross-voting occurs, members remain bound by the party whip. Since the anti-defection law does not apply to municipal corporations, this strategy has become standard practice for every party.
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Noida techie death case: NDRF team pulls out Yuvraj Mehta’s car from water-filled pit | VIDEO
In the latest development in the Noida techie death case, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams on Tuesday retrieved the car of deceased software engineer Yuvraj Mehta and loaded it onto a truck. Yuvraj had died after his vehicle plunged into a water-filled pit at an under-construction site in Sector 150 of Greater Noida on the intervening night of January 16 and 17.
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Prayagraj Magh Mela authorities issue notice to Swami Avimukteshwaranand over ‘Shankaracharya’ claim
The Magh Mela administration in Prayagraj has issued a notice to Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, seeking an explanation for presenting himself as the Shankaracharya of Jyotish Peeth. The notice was served on Monday, in which the Mela administration cited a Supreme Court order that bars the appointment of any Shankaracharya for the Jyotishpeeth until an appeal in this regard is finally decided.
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Tata Punch Facelift earns 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating: Full crash test scores explained
Tata Motors recently launched the Tata Punch facelift in India. Within days of its launch, Bharat NCAP—the agency responsible for assessing the safety of new cars—has released its crash test report for the updated model. The Tata Punch facelift has achieved an impressive 5-star safety rating under the Bharat NCAP programme. Here’s a detailed look at its crash test scores and safety performance.
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CBSE 10th, 12th admit card release date 2026: When will CBSE Class 10, 12 hall ticket be out? Direct link
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will release the admit card for the Class 10, 12 exams 2026 soon. The CBSE 10th, 12th hall ticket is likely to be released in the first week of February for the exam to commence on February 17. Last year, CBSE 10th and 12th hall ticket was released on February 3 for the exam began on February 15.
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Giant swing collapses in Madhya Pradesh’s Jhabua, schoolchildren injured | Video
A giant swing collapsed at a fair in Jhabua town of Madhya Pradesh. Fourteen students from a local government school were injured in the accident, officials said. The incident took place at the “Maharaj No Melo” fair, set up near the Government School of Excellence. District Collector Neha Meena said the accident involved a “Dragon Swing” that suddenly snapped while it was in operation.
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Maharashtra Govt opposes Abu Salem’s parole, cites flight risk and diplomatic fallout with Portugal
The Maharashtra government has told the Bombay High Court that allowing gangster Abu Salem to go on parole could have serious consequences, including the risk of him fleeing the country and damaging diplomatic relations between India and Portugal. In an affidavit submitted to the court on Tuesday, the state opposed Salem’s request for 14 days of parole following the death of his elder brother. The government said that if any relief is to be granted, it should be limited to a maximum of two days as emergency parole.
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GRAP 4 restrictions revoked in Delhi-NCR following improvement in air quality
GRAP 4 restrictions revoked in Delhi-NCR following improvement in air quality.
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France 15, Sweden 3 and UK 1: European nations deploy troops in Greenland amid Trump’s threat
Tensions have been soaring between the European Union (EU) and the United States (US) over President Donald Trump’s demand of purchasing out Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory. The EU has vehemently opposed the US president’s demand, who has imposed 10 per cent tariffs on several European nations, including the United Kingdom (UK), France, Germany, the Netherlands and more. Trump has said he further imposed 25 per cent tariffs if his demand is not met.
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