Highway travel in India could soon become completely cashless. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is considering a proposal to stop cash payments at toll plazas across the country from April 1, 2026. If implemented, commuters will have to use digital payment methods such as FASTag or UPI to pay toll charges.According to the…
NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Saturday granted police 5-day custody of the 4 Youth Congress workers who carried out a shirtless march in the Bharat Mandapam during the AI summit.While seeking remand, Delhi Police said that the accused had staged a protest similar to the protest in Nepal, claiming that it was a conspiracy…
As weekend approaches, bank customers need to verify the holiday calendar before visiting branches, as bank closures in India depend on national holidays, state-specific festivals, and the weekly schedule mandated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). While some Saturdays are working days, others are designated holidays, making it important to confirm branch availability in…
The group stage of the T20 World Cup wasn’t just about teams progressing — it was about individuals rising to the occasion. From fearless centuries and match-turning spells to giant-killing efforts that stunned heavyweights, several players produced performances that demanded attention. Here are TOI’s picks India fire on all cylinders in the nets ahead of…
Now it’s a battle of the elites. The margin for error will be very thin as the Super 8 stage begins with Pakistan taking on an extremely competitive New Zealand at the Premadasa in Colombo. Both teams know that a loss in this game will make things significantly difficult for them going forward.As per the…
For almost two centuries, glass jars holding animals collected by Charles Darwin have remained sealed in museum stores. Any attempt to open them risked evaporation, contamination and irreversible damage to some of the world’s most historically important specimens. As a result, much about their preservation remained uncertain. That has now changed. Scientists from the Natural…
UP Board class 10 English exam on February 23: Check final revision tips. With the UP Board Class 10 English examination set to take place on February 23, many students are feeling the usual mix of pressure and urgency. At this stage, the key is not to panic or start new material, but to strengthen…
As ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ nears its series finale, actor Finn Bennett reflects on stepping into the chaos as a character fans would ‘love to hate’ – Prince Aerion Targaryen. In a roundtable conversation attended by ETimes, Bennett opened up about portraying the deeply flawed prince, unravelling the fury that defines him and…
As per ancient Vedic traditions, water was considered the most powerful element that holds the power to harness positive vibrations that can manifest desires, balance chakras, cleanse aura and dispel negative energy. Right from Ayurveda to Vedic astrology, it is believed that adding certain sattvik ingredients to bathing water can turn it into a sacred…
AI-generated image for representational purposes. This article is authored by Ayush Lohia, CEO – YOUDHA.India is currently on the verge of a revolution in mobility. Not the kind powered by massive cars or expansive infrastructure, but one that is silently and potently propelled by little electric vehicles. It is becoming more and more obvious that…
