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To cut traffic load, targeted 'congestion pricing' mooted

To cut traffic load, targeted ‘congestion pricing’ mooted

New Delhi: Targeted ‘congestion pricing’ in dense business districts, combined with demand-based parking management, can reduce traffic volume, raise speeds and cut emissions, as seen internationally, according to Economic Survey 2025-26. It has highlighted how such steps have helped authorities in Singapore and London address congestion.Though efforts have been made since 2009 to propose charging…

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Rani Mukerji reacts to AR Rahman’s ‘communal’ remark on Bollywood: ‘It’s the most secular place to be… here, merit matters’ | Hindi Movie News

Rani Mukerji, who is gearing up to reprise her role as Shivani Shivaji Roy in Mardaani 3, has weighed in on AR Rahman’s recent remark suggesting that Bollywood has become “communal.” In a recent interview, the actress firmly dismissed the claim, calling the Hindi film industry one of the most inclusive spaces she has experienced.Addressing…

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Amid Thalapathy Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ CBFC issue, Ravi Kishan says, ‘I can definitely call the censor board’ |

In a bold move, actor and politician Ravi Kishan has stepped forward to tackle the censorship hurdles affecting Thalapathy Vijay’s movie ‘Jana Nayagan’. He encourages filmmakers to approach him directly so he can engage the Censor Board in case of any delays. Furthermore, Kishan intends to bring this issue to Parliament, championing a streamlined film…

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‘Elon and Jeff best watch their backs’: British man built a £288 million fake medicine empire after winning a £2.4 million lottery | World News

‘Elon and Jeff best watch their backs’: British man built a £288 million fake medicine empire after winning a £2.4 million lottery | World News

What began as a life-changing lottery win ended as one of Britain’s most brazen criminal cases. John Spiby, a pensioner from Greater Manchester, used his £2.4 million National Lottery win in 2010 not to retire quietly, but to bankroll a sprawling counterfeit medicine operation. Prosecutors told the court that the scheme eventually produced fake prescription…

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Budget 2026 for agriculture: The opportunity to strengthen India’s crop protection backbone

Budget 2026 for agriculture: The opportunity to strengthen India’s crop protection backbone

The intent around the proposed Pesticides Management Bill, 2025 marks a significant move as it aims to align India’s regulatory framework with contemporary realities. (AI image) By Susheel KumarIndian agriculture stands at an important inflection point. On the one hand, the country speaks with confidence of becoming a global food powerhouse, a trusted supplier to…

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