NHAI asks banks to validate vehicle numbers linked to FASTags

NEW DELHI: National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Wednesday directed all banks issuing FASTags to undertake “immediate” validation of Vehicle Registration Numbers (VRNs) linked to the smart tags issued by them. The banks have been directed to blacklist FASTags that are found linked to incorrect or invalid VRNs.The decision follows receipt of complaints regarding…

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Monali Thakur: ‘I want to be uninhibited and honest” | Hindi Movie News

Monali Thakur, known for romantic Bollywood hits, is breaking free with a new indie EP. She aims to showcase her diverse musical mind and uninhibited creativity, moving beyond her established image. This release marks her long-awaited independent venture, offering listeners a more personal and honest musical experience with three distinct tracks. With a career that…

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How much money did R Vaishali win after historic Women’s Candidates 2026 victory? | Chess News

Vaishali vs Zhu Jiner (Photo by Niki Riga/FIDE) NEW DELHI: R Vaishali not only created history by winning the 2026 Women’s Candidates Tournament with 8.5/14 points but also walked away with a significant financial reward for her impressive performance. By finishing first, Vaishali is guaranteed a winner’s prize of €28,000, marking one of the biggest…

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Mahesh Bhatt opens up on Pehchaan: ‘It was a mirror, not a show’; calls Raha Kapoor ‘a drop of divinity’, recalls Asha Bhosle memory | Exclusive | Hindi Movie News

Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt is set to anchor Pehchaan, a show that brings together 13 Sikh voices and their stories of resilience, faith and service. In an exclusive conversation with ETimes, the veteran filmmaker opened up about spirituality, unlearning, fatherhood, his bond with granddaughter Raha Kapoor, and his memories of legendary singer Asha Bhosle—while reflecting on…

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Environment Agency secures £2.35m for environmental improvements

The Agency accepted seven enforcement undertakings after separate pollution incidents at wastewater treatment works and sewer infrastructure across the region. The agreement is part of a record £8.5 million paid by water companies into environmental restoration projects across the country as part of a strengthened crackdown on pollution and poor performance across the sector.  This compares to…

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