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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has revealed a big relief for FASTag users. From February 1, Know Your Vehicle (KYV) verification will no longer be mandatory for new FASTags issued for cars, jeeps, and vans. The move comes after repeated delays in FASTag activation, despite complete vehicle documentation, aiming to simplify the process.
England named a 12-player squad for the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney from January 4. Shoaib Bashir and Matthew Potts are new inclusions, while Gus Atkinson is injured. Veteran Australian opener Usman Khawaja will retire after this match. England looks to continue their winning form and challenge Australia in the series finale.
During a TG Legislative Assembly session, CM Revanth Reddy challenged opposition BRS MLAs, asking whether they want the Musi River to be cleaned. He criticized some MLAs, saying their ill intentions outweigh the river’s pollution. The opposition argued that the govt was hiding details and claimed some individuals have a demeanor that discourages transparency.
Around 200 parrots died near the Narmada River in Khargone, Madhya Pradesh, from food poisoning. Bird flu was ruled out. Officials said feeding by visitors, contaminated water, and pesticides likely caused the deaths. Authorities have banned feeding near the aqueduct bridge and deployed staff to monitor and prevent further incidents.
Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) plans a big push for electric mobility in Hyderabad in 2026. The corporation aims to deploy 170 electric buses by February, gradually expanding to 1,000 EV buses throughout the year. EV charging facilities are already operational at Cantonment, Miyapur, Raniganj, Hayyat Nagar, and HCU depots.
A Welltory study says 9 jobs will face the most stress in 2026. It studied workload, emotional strain, responsibility, risk, and work-life balance. Leisure, healthcare, emergency services, executives, teachers, journalists, social workers, and military roles ranked highest. Experts warn stress now builds slowly and lasts longer, making recovery essential at work.
Starting January 2, Indonesia will enforce a new law criminalizing premarital sex, with violators facing up to one year in prison. Adultery, defined as sexual ties outside one’s marriage, will be punishable. However, authorities will act only if a complaint is filed by someone personally affected. The move has sparked debate about personal freedoms.
Senior Congress leader and former Odisha MLA Akshay Kumar Acharya, 78, passed away today, January 2, after battling cancer. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, and a son. Elected from Nilgiri constituency in 1980 and 1995, Acharya’s death was condoled by leaders including CM Mohan Charan Majhi and Naveen Patnaik. Cremation will be […]
Authorities at Kakinada Govt General Hospital reported 191 cases of scrub typhus in Andhra Pradesh’s Kakinada district during 2025. Of these, 43 cases were confirmed in December alone, indicating a recent rise. Health officials urged residents to stay alert, maintain cleanliness around homes, and seek immediate medical attention if symptoms appear.
IIT Guwahati announced that the release of the GATE 2026 admit card has been postponed. The hall ticket was earlier set for today, but a new date will be shared soon. The exam will be held on February 7, 8, 14, and 15 in two shifts. Candidates can download the admit card from the official […]
Amid rising tensions between India and Bangladesh, reports indicate that all Bangladesh cricket players may be barred from participating in the 19th season of the IPL 2026. The ban comes as a precautionary measure, reflecting ongoing political sensitivities, and could impact team compositions and the league’s overall dynamics if confirmed by the authorities.
A Supreme Court-appointed panel will visit Bengaluru’s Bannerghatta National Park today to review plans for reducing its eco-sensitive zone. The protected area was cut from 268.9 to 168.8 sq km in 2018. Activists warn this may expose the forest to mining and real estate threats. A petition challenging the move is under review.
AP CM Chandrababu’s overseas tour is still underway, with his family currently touring Bali in Indonesia. The Chief Minister is scheduled to return to the state capital Amaravati on Sunday, January 4. Following his return, he will participate in and deliver a speech at the World Telugu Conference, set to take place in Guntur on […]
Security forces safely defused 27 country-made bombs in Manipur’s Imphal East district near Monglham village. In another operation, they recovered weapons and ammunition from Nungjengbi area. Search operations continue amid ongoing ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki-Zo groups, which has killed over 260 people and displaced thousands since 2023.
From today, Jan 2 to 8, TTD has opened Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan for general devotees without requiring online tokens. During this period, the Srivari Abhishekam Seva allowed darshan, a rare blessing for ordinary pilgrims visiting Tirumala. The initiative aimed to enable the maximum number of devotees to have the sacred Vaikuntha Dwara darshan.