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The cost of using the FASTag annual pass is set to go up from April 1, 2026, as the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) revises its pricing. The prepaid toll plan, which was introduced last year to simplify highway travel, will now cost Rs 3,075 annually, up by Rs 75 from its earlier price…
I was talking to a senior onco-surgeon, who must have operated on thousands of patients, to seek his advice on what should one look for in a surgeon for a complex case. As he was seventy-plus, he himself wasn’t keen to take up long and complex surgeries, so he suggested that I should look for…
UAE fuel prices surge sharply for April 2026 as global oil volatility drives petrol above Dh3 / Image; file The UAE has officially announced petrol and diesel prices for April 2026, with motorists set to face a steep increase of up to nearly Dh2 per litre, marking one of the sharpest monthly hikes in recent…
Every fall, a familiar ritual plays out in living rooms across the world. Parents hover over their teenagers’ shoulders, tracking application portals with the vigilance of air traffic controllers. The question that animates these households — where will you go? — is treated as the most consequential of a young person’s life. It is, according…
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee (file photo) NEW DELHI: “Consider me your candidate in all 294 constituencies,” Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said in a poll rally, urging voters to look beyond individual nominees and rally behind her leadership.As Mamata Banerjee took the stage in Paschim Medinipur’s Chandrakona on, her message cut through the campaign…
Shreyas Iyer (Pic credit: Punjab Kings) The Board of Control for Cricket in India has unveiled the full schedule for the Indian Premier League 2026 season, with Punjab Kings set to kick off their campaign on Tuesday, March 31 against Gujarat Titans. The match will be held at their home ground, the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: When will Vaibhav Sooryavanshi make his India debut? When will the 15-year-old play for the senior Indian team? These questions are once again being asked by former cricketers and fans. The buzz has picked up pace after the teenager hammered a 17-ball 52 in Rajasthan Royals’ opening game…
A 76-year-old British broadcast engineer working with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 matches was found dead in his hotel room in south Mumbai, police said on Tuesday.As per news agency PTI report, the deceased, identified as Jan William Langford, was discovered unconscious in his room…
Bihar Vidhan Parishad PA, DEO, LDC, and Stenographer posts 2026: The Bihar Vidhan Parishad (BVP) has released the admit cards for the recruitment examination of Personal Assistant (PA), Data Entry Operator (DEO), and Lower Division Clerk (LDC), and Stenographer posts. Candidates who have registered for the recruitment drive can now download their hall tickets from…
In a recent discussion, actor Jisshu Sengupta shared his views on the impact of audience choice on controversial music. He asserts that the power lies with listeners: if they ignore provocative songs, those voices cannot flourish. Instead, Sengupta encourages a celebration of uplifting and high-quality music, reflecting the myriad talents present in the industry. Read…
