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Govt Makes 2-3 Month Trial Run Mandatory Before Opening New Highways, No Toll During Test

Govt Makes 2-3 Month Trial Run Mandatory Before Opening New Highways, No Toll During Test

The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is set to take strict measures to address issues like road cave-ins, potholes, and artificial flooding that have been occurring immediately after the inauguration of newly built national highways and expressways. Keeping in mind the deterioration of road quality even before the scheduled time, the government has now prepared a far-reaching plan to conduct a 2 to 3-month ‘road test’ or trial run for any new highway before its formal opening. During this trial period, no toll will be collected from pedestrians or vehicles. Recently, several flaws were observed in major projects…
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Kokrajhar Janata Party Chief Accuses SI Of Harassing Visitors, Calls For His Removal From Security

Kokrajhar Janata Party Chief Accuses SI Of Harassing Visitors, Calls For His Removal From Security

Kokrajhar Janata Party founder Abhijit Deepak has hit out at the police over allegations that people coming to meet him are being stopped. Speaking to the media on Friday, the young leader said that despite not wanting it, a Sub-Inspector has been deployed outside his residence in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. He alleged that the officer is preventing people who come to meet Deepak. Even as police personnel have been deployed at Deepak’s residence for security, the Kokrajhar Janata Party founder has now raised allegations against the officer. According to Deepak, whenever people come to his residence to meet him, the Sub-Inspector…
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After Dharmendra Pradhan’s Exit, Kangana Ranaut Attacks Gen-Z For “Demanding Freedom Without Responsibility”

After Dharmendra Pradhan’s Exit, Kangana Ranaut Attacks Gen-Z For “Demanding Freedom Without Responsibility”

Actress-turned-BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has now hit out against Gen-Z, the same group whose month-long protest in Delhi had forced Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to step down. On Monday, the MP made several controversial remarks targeting the protesting youth, especially female students, through multiple posts on social media. In an Instagram post, Kangana Ranaut claimed that many Gen-Z youth today want to live an independent life without taking responsibility. She even called this generation "Generation Gutter". Kangana Ranaut wrote, "Truly independent women make brave decisions, stand firm in their opinions and take responsibility for their own actions. But demanding independence…
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Bombay High Court Gives Green Signal; Nitin Gadkari To File Defamation Suit Against Meta, Google, X

Bombay High Court Gives Green Signal; Nitin Gadkari To File Defamation Suit Against Meta, Google, X

Amid the ongoing nationwide debate over the E-20 fuel policy, the Bombay High Court has now cleared the way for Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to file a defamation suit against digital platforms like Meta, Google, and X. Gadkari had approached the court alleging that his and his family's reputation was damaged through deepfake videos and misleading campaigns. With the court's permission, Gadkari can now file a civil suit against Facebook and Instagram, which are owned by Meta, as well as against X, Google, and unidentified individuals or pages that created and circulated the defamatory content. The Ministry of Electronics and…
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CPI(M) Alleges Vizhinjam MD’s Removal Favoured Adani

CPI(M) Alleges Vizhinjam MD’s Removal Favoured Adani

The CPI(M) in Kerala has alleged that the removal of an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from the post of Managing Director of the Vizhinjam International Seaport project was intended to benefit the Adani Group, which is developing and operating the port under a public-private partnership. The party claimed that the administrative decision was politically motivated and questioned the circumstances surrounding the officer's transfer, demanding greater transparency from the state government. CPI(M) leaders argued that the change in leadership could influence key decisions related to the strategic infrastructure project and called for a detailed explanation of the reasons behind the…
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Only Electric Two-Wheelers in Delhi After 2028: Petrol Bike Registration to End

Only Electric Two-Wheelers in Delhi After 2028: Petrol Bike Registration to End

Petrol-powered bikes will be banned in Delhi. From now on, petrol-driven bikes will no longer be registered; instead, only electric bikes will be registered. The Delhi government has confirmed this decision.Under the Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy 2.0, the registration of petrol-powered two-wheelers will be banned from April 1, 2028. Despite pushback from the industry, the government has not changed its stance. This policy will be presented to the cabinet next week and is expected to be officially notified before the end of June 2026.
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Sign of Healthy Ecosystem: Rare Black Bear Spotted in Manipur After Hunting Decline

Sign of Healthy Ecosystem: Rare Black Bear Spotted in Manipur After Hunting Decline

A rare Asiatic Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus), a species classified as Vulnerable on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List, has been recorded through a camera trap in Shirui Village of Ukhrul district, Manipur. The sighting has been described by conservationists as a major milestone for wildlife protection in the region and a positive sign that community-driven conservation efforts are helping restore the local ecosystem. The wildlife monitoring exercise was conducted by Patrick Shangh, Co-founder of ENFOGAL, in collaboration with Pamreithing Luireiwo, a former hunter who has now become a conservationist. Luireiwo’s deep understanding of the forest…
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Bihar’s New Prodigy: 15-Year-Old Akshara Gupta Slams 306_ in U-19 One-Day Trophy, 50 Off 16 Balls

Bihar’s New Prodigy: 15-Year-Old Akshara Gupta Slams 306_ in U-19 One-Day Trophy, 50 Off 16 Balls

She is just 15 years old, but with the dominance of her bat, a teenage cricketer from Bihar has already become the talk of the town. With a destructive innings of an unbeaten 306 runs in the Under-19 Women’s One Day tournament, Akshara Gupta has drawn the attention of cricket lovers across the world. Akshara played this record-breaking innings on Thursday at the Sandys Compound Ground in Bhagalpur in the Bihar Cricket Association’s Women’s Under-19 One Day Trophy competition. Akshara scored 306 runs off just 126 balls, an innings that included 55 fours and 8 sixes. Adopting an aggressive approach…
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Union Commerce Minister’s Announcement: India-US Trade Deal to Happen by July

Union Commerce Minister’s Announcement: India-US Trade Deal to Happen by July

There is a strong possibility that a commercial trade agreement between India and the United States of America will reach its final shape within the next month. Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal revealed this information today.He stated that both countries are actively working to resolve their mutual differences. Goyal mentioned that discussions regarding the highly anticipated agreement are ongoing, and the first phase of the deal is expected to be completed soon, specifically by mid-July.The United States is one of India's largest trading partners. It is hoped that a fruitful agreement will add a new and stronger dimension to this…
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Delhi HC Upholds ₹144 Cr Pay Order Against SpiceJet

Delhi HC Upholds ₹144 Cr Pay Order Against SpiceJet

The Delhi High Court today dealt a fresh legal setback to SpiceJet by dismissing the airline's review petition against a previous order directing it to deposit ₹144 crore. The court’s decision affirms its earlier directive, which mandates that the financially troubled carrier fulfill this significant payment obligation. This legal development stems from a prolonged dispute, highlighting the mounting financial and litigation-related pressures currently weighing on the airline's operations. By rejecting the petition, the bench maintained its stance on enforcing the previous ruling, underscoring the necessity for compliance with judicial mandates regarding financial liabilities. This decision is expected to further complicate…
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