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11:33 AM

Delhi's Dwarka Expressway to get 'free flow' toll system for smooth rides

The Dwarka Expressway in New Delhi will soon implement a ‘free flow tolling’ system which would eliminate physical toll plazas. The system will utilise advanced FASTag readers and high-power cameras installed on overhead gantries to automatically deduct tolls from vehicles moving at speeds up to 100 kilometres per hour. Read here for more details.

11:26 AM

Security forces making all-out efforts to rescue two missing youths: Manipur Police

Security forces in Manipur are making all-out efforts to trace two of the three youths, who were allegedly abducted by armed men in Manipur's Kangpokpi district three days ago, police said on Monday. One of the three youths has already been rescued. Accompanied by his two friends, N. Johnson Singh, who was rescued by the army, went for the SSC GD recruitment test for central forces at New Keithelmanbi in Manipur's Imphal West district but took a wrong turn, ending up in Kuki-dominated Kangpokpi, a police officer said.

11:02 AM

No 'spin-doctoring' can change fact that 2014-24 saw 'jobloss growth': Cong

The Congress on Monday dismissed as "half-truths" the government's assertions of creating eight crore employment opportunities between 2021 and 2024 and 6.2 crore net subscribers joining the EPFO database, and said no "spin-doctoring" can take away from the fact that 2014-24 has seen "jobloss growth".

Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said that amidst the "U-turns and scandals" that have marked the last few months of this "tottering" government, "the non-biological PM and his drum beaters have tried to find some solace in their economic record, claiming to have created eight crore employment opportunities between 2021 and 2024".

10:42 AM

Lokayukta ADGP Chandrashekhar is 'corrupt', alleges HD Kumaraswamy

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy has slammed Lokayukta ADGP M Chandrashekhar for showing "arrogance" in conducting an inquiry against the staff of the governor's office, alleging that he is receiving protection from "corrupt" officials in the Congress.

 

"What do you say to the uneducated and ignorant? Is it not true that this tainted, criminal-minded officer was also working during my tenure as ADGP of Lokayukta? Some people in this government are asking that. Yes, this officer worked in my government. I won't deny it. However, I did not leave room for anyone to rule the town, roll in the muck, or extort by instilling fear. I made sure to keep them from resorting to immoral practices. Do you Congress ministers have such courage?" the Union Minister questioned.

10:19 AM

CM Atishi, AAP MLAs inspect condition of roads in national capital

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi, along with other MLAs and members of the Aam aadmi party, including former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and Delhi Minister Gopal Rai inspected the condition of roads in the national capital on Monday. This is part of the Delhi government's road assessment and repair plan.

10:08 AM

News update: Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty to receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award

9:58 AM

Hindi's role to grow with India's global impact: Singapore business leaders

The fusion of Hindi with cutting-edge technology opens a realm of possibilities for businesses, allowing them to tap into vast, previously inaccessible, markets, a top Singapore business leader has said. Neil Parekh, chairman of the Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said, "As we transcend the world of digitalisation, where boundaries between cultures and markets are increasingly blurred, language has emerged as a crucial bridge connecting people, ideas and opportunities."

9:29 AM

Odisha govt transfers 55 IPS officers in major reshuffle

In a major reshufle, the Odisha government has transferred 55 IPS officers, including SPs of 21 districts. Senior IPS officer AK Ray of the 1988 batch was appointed DG (Prisons and Correctional Services), while Vinaytosh Mishra of the 1993 batch was made ADG (Crime Branch).

9:18 AM

Austria's Freedom Party secures first far-right national election win since World War II

The Freedom Party bagged the first far-right national parliamentary election victory in post-World War II Austria on Sunday, finishing ahead of the incumbent conservatives. But its chances of governing were unclear. Herbert Kickl, a former interior minister and longtime campaign strategist who has led the Freedom Party since 2021, wants to be chancellor. But to become Austria's new leader, he would need a coalition partner to command a parliamentary majority. Rivals have said they won't work with Kickl in government.

9:07 AM

EAM Jaishankar reaches Washington DC, set to meet US counterpart Blinken

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will meet his US counterpart Tony Blinken on Tuesday, during which they are expected to hold talks on bilateral and global issues, including the Ukraine war and the Middle East crisis. S Jaishankar, who arrived in the US capital on Sunday, will also meet other Cabinet-rank and senior Biden administration officials.

8:42 AM

SpaceX capsule, Sunita Williams' new ride home, docks at space station

The SpaceX capsule that will ferry back astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore stranded on the International Space Station (ISS), has successfully docked at the orbiting facility.