India's Highways to Go Fully Cashless by 2026

The National Highways Authority of India plans to eliminate cash payments at all toll plazas from April 2026, mandating digital methods like FASTag and UPI to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow.

BJP Gains BMC Standing Committee Chairmanship in Mumbai

The BJP has achieved a significant milestone by securing the chairmanship of the BMC's powerful standing committee for the first time, with Prabhakar Shinde elected unopposed. The party also strengthened its position through education committee appointmen

Saudi Arabia Eases Regional HQ Rule for Foreign Firms

Saudi Arabia has revised its procurement policy, allowing exemptions for foreign companies without a regional headquarters to bid on government contracts under specific conditions, while maintaining the 2024 relocation requirement's core objectives.

Delhi HC Judge Calls for IP Law Reinvention for AI

Justice Pratibha Singh of the Delhi High Court urges a fundamental rethink of intellectual property laws to address challenges posed by artificial intelligence, emphasizing the need for legal frameworks to evolve with technological advancements.

Ulhasnagar Corporators Reject Steep Water Tax Hike

The first general body meeting of Ulhasnagar's newly elected civic body turned stormy as corporators across party lines unanimously rejected a proposal to double or triple water tax rates. After heated debate, the House approved only a marginal increase,

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