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Following a fatal November 2025 road accident, the Supreme Court has directed the National Highways Authority of India to justify the lack of CCTV coverage at toll plazas and address illegal highway encroachments.
Five years after its major expansion, Shenzhen's Qianhai district is unveiling new institutional reforms aimed at deepening financial and commercial opening-up policies.
India's NHAI has issued new safety and quality guidelines for newly inaugurated highways, including independent audits and frequent inspections, following defects found on projects like the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway.
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has highlighted that the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) does not maintain project-wise records of borrowing costs, making auditing impossible.
The wildfire in Vinhais, Portugal, was brought under control on Sunday morning, with 186 operatives and 71 vehicles still on the ground. Other fires in Chaves and Torre de Moncorvo remained active on smaller fronts.
A dead basking shark was found near Ålbæk on the Danish coast, sparking questions among scientists about how the ocean giant ended up in the Baltic Sea and why it died. Videos of the shark had previously circulated on social media.
India's NHAI has tightened norms, introducing a 10,000 Rupee fine for ambulances that fail to reach crash sites within 10 minutes.
Authorities have been directed to raise the road level on National Highway 24 (NH 24) to mitigate frequent waterlogging issues affecting the area.
Toll collection on the Kanpur-Lucknow Expressway has been suspended following a 300-meter slippage, with the NHAI initiating action against the concessionaire and officials responsible for construction.
The fire that erupted in Valpaços on Tuesday and affected Mirandela, Vinhais, and Macedo de Cavaleiros has been declared under control by Civil Protection authorities. Faro is currently under a yellow warning due to high temperatures.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has implemented a new toll fee collection formula that is expected to reduce charges for commuters using bridges, tunnels, and flyovers. This change aims to make highway journeys more affordable.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has issued a new policy circular detailing the monitoring of social media platforms for citizen complaints, directing users to the Rajmargyatra app for actionable issues.
The CBI has arrested Aanand Singh Chouhan, the NHAI Project Director in Shillong, along with two private individuals, for allegedly demanding a Rs 12 lakh bribe to clear a contractor's pending payment of Rs 13.38 crore.
A newly constructed section of the Delhi-Dehradun expressway near Shamli has collapsed, with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) attributing the incident to locals blocking drainage work.
Finland's Licensing and Supervision Agency (LVV) has issued an order to the Lapland wellbeing services county, mandating that the Inari nursing home be brought into compliance with the law by the end of summer, following an inspection visit.
A Nagpur consumer commission ruled that collecting toll without maintaining roads constitutes a 'deficiency in service' and ordered the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to compensate a motorist whose car was damaged by a pothole.
Following a Supreme Court order, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has identified 595 unauthorized parking areas on highways that are prone to accidents.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has deployed an in-house built AI system to identify faults in highway project reports and track road defects. This initiative aims to enhance the quality and efficiency of highway development.
Russian forces have reportedly installed a Pantsir air defense system on the rooftop of a luxury high-rise building in Moscow. Social media videos show the system being deployed, raising questions about the city's security measures.
The Binhai New Area has successfully transitioned into a prominent hub for green development, showcasing its commitment to sustainable practices.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has stated that recent landslides are an 'act of god' and not a consequence of the Shimla 4-lane project.
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire for an additional 45 days, following two days of intense US-mediated negotiations. The extension aims to maintain a truce and pave the way for future talks between the two nations.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has warned motorists about new barrier-less tolling systems in Rajasthan and Telangana. Vehicles passing without stopping are tracked via LiDAR and FASTag, and failure to pay within 72 hours of an e-Notice will result in double charges.
Maharashtra BJP Minister Nitesh Rane has been sentenced to one month in jail for a 2019 incident where he poured mud on an NHAI engineer. The court has, however, suspended the sentence to allow him time to appeal the decision.
The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has directed all FASTag issuer banks to validate vehicle registration numbers and blacklist those with incorrect details to improve the accuracy of electronic toll collection.
Michael Wildenhain's book 'Das Ende vom Lied' delves into the past of divided Berlin, weaving a haunting narrative of first love, betrayal, and death, and questioning how to escape oppressive circumstances.
The Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) concluded that a probable EF1 tornado struck Vinhais on Tuesday, based on images and videos, though official technical confirmation was not possible due to radar distance.
An extreme wind phenomenon in Mofreita, Vinhais, Portugal, damaged five infrastructures, including roofs and chestnut trees, leaving the local population without sleep.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has commenced registration for its Summer Internship 2026 program, offering a stipend of Rs 20,000 to participants.
The Conservas Pinhais factory near Porto, Portugal, which was inaugurated a century ago, continues to produce the popular Nuri sardines almost entirely by hand, showcasing a traditional manufacturing process.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Friday said AI-based dashcam systems will be deployed on around 40,000 km of the national highway network to improve road maintenance and safety
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has floated a tender for the construction of vehicular underpasses and an elevated rotary in Tiruchi, costing nearly ₹205 crore, to eliminate four accident-prone blackspots on the Tiruchi-Chennai Bypass Road.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) announced that toll rates at 66 plazas across Tamil Nadu will be revised starting April 1, with the annual Fastag pass cost increasing from ₹3,000 to ₹3,075.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has commenced work on Phase-II of a new pedestrian subway located on the Chennai - Bengaluru Highway in Vellore.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) announced that the Chennai Port-Maduravoyal elevated corridor project is slated for completion by November 2027.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has erected the longest steel span in Tamil Nadu along the Kamalapuram-Pollachi corridor, marking a significant infrastructure milestone.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is awaiting details for the takeover of National Highway 948.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is exploring the complete discontinuation of cash payments at toll plazas nationwide starting April 1.
Investigators from India’s Enforcement Directorate have searched 14 locations across seven states as part of a probe into alleged financial irregularities linked to NHAI toll collection. The coordinated action targets suspected fraud within the national highways infrastructure network.
India's National Highways Authority of India has issued a directive requiring artificial intelligence-based monitoring systems for all highway construction projects exceeding 20 kilometers in length.
A woman was fatally hit by a passing ICE train at the Gräfenhainichen station platform and died at the scene of the accident.
HMPL has been awarded a National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) project in Jharkhand, valued at ₹28.47 crore.
Four firefighters sustained injuries from smoke inhalation and heat radiation while combating a significant wildfire in Vinhais, Portugal, which is currently the country's most resource-intensive blaze.
A rare basking shark was found dead on the Danish coast near Ålbæk, surprising scientists who are now investigating the cause of death.
An Indian court has directed the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and a contractor to pay Rs 2.23 crore in compensation for a building collapse that occurred during road construction work in Shimla.
Electric fans were reportedly used to dry a repair site on the newly inaugurated Kanpur-Lucknow Expressway in Uttar Pradesh, India, after heavy rain damaged a section of it. NHAI temporarily suspended toll tax on the affected part.
Four municipalities in Portugal, including Bragança, Vinhais, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, and Tavira, have been placed under maximum fire danger. Rain is, however, expected along the northern and central coastal areas.
The Valpaços fire, which started on Tuesday and spread across the municipalities of Vinhais, Mirandela, and Macedo de Cavaleiros, has been brought under control by Civil Protection authorities.
An upcoming solar eclipse on August 12, visible in Portugal only within the Montesinho park area, has led to sold-out accommodations and high demand in towns like Vinhais and Bragança.
A man has been arrested in Vinhais, Portugal, on suspicion of sexually abusing his two daughters. Authorities are investigating the serious allegations.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has terminated the agreement of a contractor for the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway after a viral video exposed a damaged section of the road in Rajasthan. The contractor had previously been dismissed in April for poor performance.
The Communist Party of China (CPC) celebrates its 105th anniversary, reflecting on its founding mission, while China and Nigeria mark 55 years of friendship and partnership since establishing diplomatic relations in 1971.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has partnered with Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) to rigorously vet the designs of major bridges planned for national highways, ensuring quality control and longevity.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is reportedly making significant progress in its arbitration processes by implementing stricter monitoring, indicating a positive shift in resolving disputes.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) announced plans to establish puncture repair shops and vehicle repair facilities along expressways and national highways to assist motorists.
The city of Helsinki rejected a proposal for a nursing home specifically for LGBTQ+ seniors, stating that existing senior services are sufficient and suitable for minorities.
India's National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has identified 17 highway projects spanning 1,692.5km for monetization in fiscal year 2027, aiming to raise ₹30,000 crore. This plan excludes assets to be monetized through the new Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust (RIIT).
India's National Highways Authority (NHAI) has agreed to pay a Shimla orchard owner for landslide damage, reversing its initial 'Act of God' stance.
India's National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has informed the National Green Tribunal that a landslide in Shimla, which caused damage to apple orchards, was an 'act of God'.
President Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing for a high-stakes summit, where discussions focused on trade, Taiwan, and regional issues. The visit also generated controversy over Trump's remarks and a social media gaffe.
Finland's second-largest welfare region, Varha, has expressed concerns over deficiencies found in the private Parkinmäki service home and will not place new residents there.
Several beaches in Australia have been closed to the public after a dead whale carcass attracted numerous sharks, including great white and bull sharks. Authorities issued warnings as the sharks fed on the whale off the coast.
An eight-meter-long shark was spotted circling a tourist boat off the coast of Istria, Croatia. The sighting of the large shark drew attention in the area.
Residents of Phursungi, Pune, are experiencing severe dust pollution, making cycling impossible, due to a large-scale National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) project in the area.
A windstorm caused 130,000 euros in damage, including ripped-off roofs, destroyed solar panels, and felled chestnut trees, in a village in Vinhais, Portugal, which is now seeking government support for winter storm relief.
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, chairperson of Biocon, publicly criticized the 'shoddy and ill-maintained' condition of Hosur road, prompting a response from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).
India's Supreme Court has upheld its ruling, rejecting the National Highways Authority of India's (NHAI) review petition regarding solatium and interest payments to landowners under the National Highways Act, establishing a cut-off date of March 28, 2008.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has listed its first public infrastructure investment trust (InvIT) on the BSE, a move Union Minister Nitin Gadkari stated would allow ordinary road users to become stakeholders in national highway assets.
They call for immediate steps and long-term strategy as traffic likely to increase with Bhogapuram airport
A new study reveals that male bull sharks prefer to socialize with similarly sized peers and tend to have more social contacts than female bull sharks.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced an increase in the rates for its FASTag Annual pass, with details on the changes implemented.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has published its inaugural annual report on the green cover index for national highways, establishing a baseline for future monitoring of roadside vegetation.
China Is Scrambling Authored by Zineb Riboua via Beyond the Ideological, The men in Zhongnanhai do not rattle easily.
A giant shark, up to ten meters long, was sighted off the Croatian island of Cres. The world's second-largest fish feeds exclusively on zooplankton.
India's National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is exploring the possibility of making FASTag and UPI the exclusive payment methods for highway tolls starting April 1.
Indian authorities have raided locations across seven states to trace financial and digital evidence linked to alleged toll collection fraud by the National Highways Authority of India.
Two workers were killed at National Highways Authority of India construction sites in Jammu & Kashmir, raising safety concerns for infrastructure projects in the region.
Thieves in Delhi smashed the car window of a Jaipur trader, Kanhaiya, and stole Rs 2 crore worth of jewellery, according to a police complaint filed by him.
A wildfire in Torre de Moncorvo, Portugal, has re-ignited after previously being brought under control, requiring renewed efforts from firefighters.
China's Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, announced that the country's zero-tariff policy for African nations is significantly benefiting Nigeria, leading to increased bilateral trade and exports.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has revised its norms, setting a one-hour limit for accident victims to reach the nearest hospital and imposing a ₹10,000 penalty for every delay in ambulance services.
A pizza franchisor has been directed to pay a Rs 3 lakh refund to a man after the proposed site for his outlet was acquired by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for a highway project.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has suspended toll collection on the newly opened Kanpur-Lucknow Expressway after significant damage appeared within 13 days of its inauguration. The NHAI is cracking down on officials responsible for the faulty construction.
Fanhais has been appointed to lead the commission for the centenary celebrations of Portuguese musician Zeca Afonso, which are scheduled to begin in May 2028.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has addressed claims regarding alleged damage to the 4,700-crore Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway.
The Vadodara-Bharuch highway stretch has been assigned its own National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) unit, following severe traffic gridlocks experienced last year.
The European Commission has emphasized the mandatory nature of a cross-border environmental impact assessment for a proposed tungsten mining operation in Gudiña, Spain, near Vinhais, which has not yet been conducted.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has initiated a crackdown on project officials involved in the Delhi-Doon expressway.
A suspect has been detained in Vinhais, Portugal, after judicial police gathered evidence indicating they used direct flame on dry vegetation, causing a forest fire.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has won a significant arbitration award of Rs 1,202 crore in a highway dispute in Karnataka.
Former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot has criticized the BJP, alleging delayed justice in the Kanhaiya Lal murder case four years on, claiming only 21 of 180 witnesses have testified and suggesting deliberate stalling for electoral advantage.
India's National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has deployed an in-house AI system designed to flag issues and ensure quality in detailed project reports for highway construction.
A farmer in Karnataka attempted suicide near Vidhana Soudha, reportedly due to delays in compensation from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has agreed to pay Rs 1.80 crore in compensation to a Shimla orchard owner for damages caused by a landslide linked to a highway project.
Tianjin's Binhai New Area is spearheading the city's efforts towards a green transition, implementing initiatives to promote sustainable development and environmental protection.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is planning 10 upcoming projects, totaling 186 km of roads and costing Rs 34,800 crore, to help decongest Delhi.
Following his interactions with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Donald Trump commented on a range of topics including trade deals, Iran's nuclear program, Taiwan arms sales, and the unlikely release of Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai. He also reflected on the overall dynamic and potential for lifting sanctions related to Iranian oil.
Securing places in nursing homes for the elderly has become challenging in Finland, with a decrease in round-the-clock service housing. Community living, offered as an alternative, has faced significant problems, prompting Yle to investigate the issue.
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has criticized the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for environmental violations in the Rs 739 crore Ganga bridge project and imposed a Rs 10 lakh fine on…
India's National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has instructed FASTag issuer banks to validate vehicle registration numbers linked to the electronic toll collection system. This measure aims to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of FASTag operations.
Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar made a veiled jibe at Union Minister Amit Shah during an Assam rally, calling on voters to drive 'infiltrators from Gujarat' out of the state.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has set a December 2026 deadline for the completion of the Sahibganj-Manihari Ganga bridge, which will connect Jharkhand and Bihar.
The son of Kanhaiya Lal, a tailor hacked to death in 2022 over an online post, questions why the government has not yet formed a fast-track court after a chargesheet has been filed in the case.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has blocked the construction of a highway in a critical tiger corridor, despite a new proposal from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).
India's National Highways Authority (NHAI) has issued new guidelines outlining the charges that will be levied on motorists who miss paying fees at toll plazas.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has floated a tender to appoint a consultant for preparing the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for a new four-lane greenfield highway connecting Tiruchi, Karur, and Coimbatore, along with a northern bypass road in Tiruchi city.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has increased the annual FASTag pass fee by ₹75, bringing the cost to ₹3,075, effective April 1. This revision applies to non-commercial private vehicles across 66 plazas in Tamil Nadu and other regions, allowing owners to pay a one-time fee instead of repeated recharges.
A woman critically ill and believed to be brain dead revived after the ambulance carrying her home hit a pothole-ridden stretch of National Highway-74.
Binhai, a district in China, has announced plans to further enhance its industrial innovation efforts, focusing on technological advancements and economic development.
The Visakhapatnam metro rail project plans to improve traffic flow by constructing 12 new flyovers along NH-16, as proposed by NHAI.
Police in Saharanpur have registered an FIR against unidentified members of the Hindu Raksha Dal for allegedly defacing a sound barrier on the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway with a message targeting Muslims. An NHAI employee filed the complaint after local residents reported the graffiti. A video circulating online appears to show a group taking responsibility for the act.
India's Supreme Court has ruled that land acquisition cases from before 2018 cannot be reopened to grant compensation with interest, clarifying a 2019 decision regarding retrospective application of compensation under the NHAI Act.
Hazoor Multi Projects has been awarded a Letter of Acceptance by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).