Road Construction Falls 12% in FY25, Toll Sector Stable
India's road construction pace declined 12% year-on-year in Q1 FY25, reveals ICRA. However, the toll collection sector demonstrates robust stability with 6-8% growth. Get the full analysis.
India's road construction pace declined 12% year-on-year in Q1 FY25, reveals ICRA. However, the toll collection sector demonstrates robust stability with 6-8% growth. Get the full analysis.
NHAI eliminates mandatory Know Your Vehicle (KYV) for FASTag activation from Feb 1, 2026, aiming to reduce delays. New VAHAN-based validation to simplify process for users.
Iran protests over economic crisis intensify for fifth day, leaving 7 dead. Schools and universities shut as unrest spreads to multiple cities. Read the latest updates.
In a major relief for highway users, tolls on roads under expansion will be halved. Charges on partially opened expressways like Delhi-Mumbai will also be reduced to match National Highway rates. Read more.
Rajasthan transport department launches night teams at Jaipur, Alwar & Bharatpur tolls to curb accidents during Road Safety Month. Get crucial driving tips for foggy weather.
In a major relief for commuters, the government has approved halving toll on two-lane roads being expanded and reducing user fees on partially opened expressways like Delhi-Mumbai. Read more.
The death toll from a massive explosion in a Swiss apartment building has risen to 40. Rescue efforts continue as authorities investigate the cause of the tragic incident.
NHAI discontinues mandatory Know Your Vehicle process for FASTag from February 1, easing post-activation hassle for lakhs of users. Read details.
A tragic water contamination incident in Indore's Bhagirathpura area claims lives, including an infant. Mayor cites sewage pipeline leakage as cause. Read for details and safety measures.
New England Patriots star Stefon Diggs faces felony strangulation and assault charges from a December 2 incident. The NFL's Personal Conduct Policy could impact his season and the Patriots' playoff hopes. Read the full story.
Telangana government urges Nitin Gadkari for toll-free travel on Hyderabad-Vijayawada NH from Jan 9-18 to ease festival rush. State offers to pay nominal fee. Read about the traffic plan.
A Catholic priest from Kerala, serving in Toronto, has been arrested on charges of sexual assault and sexual interference. The Archdiocese has removed him from ministry. Read the full details.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah accuses TMC govt of corruption in welfare schemes & turning Bengal into a haven for infiltrators. BJP promises crackdown post-2026 polls.
Dakshina Kannada police arrest two men for vandalizing a toll plaza and assaulting employees. The incident, caught on CCTV, highlights rising tensions at toll collection points. Read the full report.
AAP stages protest at Ghazipur toll plaza, demanding immediate closure to reduce vehicular emissions and traffic. Delhi Mayor responds to Supreme Court order. Read the full story.
Two toll employees were assaulted and a gate damaged after a truck driver refused to pay at Brahmarakootlu plaza. Police have arrested the driver and cleaner. Read the full details.
Goa's new AI-enabled e-challan system at Sheli Polem toll plaza is suspended after protests over technical glitches and wrongful fines up to Rs 10,500. Residents warn of tourist impact.
A tragic car accident at Burdwan's Banskhopa toll plaza claims the life of a company GM, leaves another critical. Details on the crash and police investigation inside.
A tragic helium cylinder explosion near Mysuru Palace claims three lives and injures several. Authorities launch a probe into the incident's cause. Read the full report.
A powerful Pacific storm batters California, leaving at least two dead and thousands without power on Christmas. Read about the flooding, damage, and ongoing emergency response.
A dispute over toll collection at Savarkhed plaza on Akola-Washim highway turned violent. Staff allegedly assaulted local motorists with sticks & pipes. One critically injured. Police register case.
Two women pilgrims from Gujarat were killed in a hit-and-run near Bor Charanan toll plaza on NH-68. The driver of the speeding Thar SUV fled the scene. Read the full report.
Indian Railways announces a fare revision effective December 26, 2025. Get the latest updates on new passenger ticket costs, reservation fees, and cancellation charges.
NHAI plans a second toll gate within 22 km on NH-66, doubling costs for commuters. Activists & an MLA have moved Kerala HC against it. Will bus fares rise?
BJP MLC Keshav Prasad was allegedly harassed & held up for an hour at Hitnalli tollgate on NH 50. The incident sparked outrage, leading to police intervention. Read the full details.
Police in Uttar Pradesh book over 100 activists for blocking traffic at a toll plaza in protest against new highway regulations. The incident caused major disruptions on NH-9.
A tragic bus accident on Java's toll road claims 15 lives. The vehicle, traveling from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, lost control and overturned. Details on the cause and injured passengers' conditions are awaited.
A Ludhiana man's FASTag was charged for tolls on expressways he never used, raising security concerns. He demands answers from NHAI and banks. Read his fight for a refund.
STF Ambala arrests four Lawrence Bishnoi gang shooters, recovers illegal weapons. Accused were plotting extortion firing at a toll plaza and a major crime in Ranchi. Read the full details.
The Supreme Court has questioned the rationale behind MCD's toll collection, citing traffic snarls and pollution. It asked the civic body to consider suspending operations at nine booths until January end.