In order to give prime importance to existing FASTag users, dissuade defaulters and further encourage adoption of FASTags by national highways commuters, vehicles without FASTags entering the FASTag lane are being charged double the toll fee, NHAI said in a statement.
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- Antibiotic-resistant superbug spreading in Malaysia- A global threat?A dangerous superbug resistant to antibiotics has been spreading in Malaysia. The bug, Acinetobacter baumannii, causes severe infections, particularly in hospitals. Researchers are concerned about its global impact due to its prevalence and resistance to multiple drugs. Continuous surveillance and improved treatments are urgently needed to combat this health threat.
- PPF account holders take note! Why you should deposit money by April 5To maximize benefits from PPF investments, ensure deposits are made by April 5 each year, as interest calculation is based on the minimum balance between the 5th and month's end. A timely deposit enhances returns, with tardy contributions resulting in interest loss.
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- A 'squeaky' feat: Rat breaks world record for detecting landminesA rat named Ronin has set a new record by detecting over 100 landmines in Cambodia since August 2021, surpassing the previous record held by Magawa. Trained by Belgian organization APOPO, Ronin is part of the HeroRAT initiative. Cambodia remains heavily mined due to past conflicts, and Ronin's achievements highlight the importance of animal-assisted demining […]
- 'Avoid rhetoric that vitiates environment': PM Modi tells YunusPrime Minister Narendra Modi met Muhammad Yunus, chief adviser of Bangladesh's interim government, at the Bimstec Summit in Bangkok. Modi raised concerns over minority safety in Bangladesh and urged a thorough investigation of related incidents. He highlighted the significance of regional peace and constructive bilateral relations.
