New Delhi: In a move to develop a fully digital National Highway tolling ecosystem, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is contemplating the complete discontinuation of cash transactions at National Highway fee plazas across the country from April 1, 2026, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) said in an official statement on Friday. Following implementation, all toll payments at National Highway fee plazas will be processed exclusively through digital modes, including...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Government of Gujarat has unveiled an ambitious and multi-layered roadmap for boosting the state’s education ecosystem in the 2026-27 Budget, announcing significant allocations for new facilities, courses and setting up of institutes. The proposals span school, higher, and technical education, with a strong focus on infrastructure modernization, innovation, inclusivity and cultural preservation. New Institute at Gujarat University to Focus on Heritage and Hospitality In a ...Read More

Ahmedabad: With the political atmosphere in Gujarat intensifying ahead of the upcoming local body elections, state party leaders held a meeting with the party high command in New Delhi. The meeting took place in the presence of Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge and senior leader Rahul Gandhi, where detailed discussions were held on the future course and organisational strategy of the Gujarat Congress. Nearly all prominent leaders of the Gujarat unit attended the meeting, including ...Read More

Vapi: The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has arrested Mehul Thakur, the primary accused in the Vapi drug factory case. Thakur, who had been evading authorities for a considerable period, was apprehended in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, in a joint operation with the Uttar Pradesh Police. Following the exposure of the drug manufacturing unit in October 2025, Thakur fled India, travelling through Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Bihar before taking refuge in Nepal. While in Nepal, he stayed in a rented ...Read More

Surat: The recently announced Dankuni–Surat Dedicated Freight Corridor, aimed at linking eastern and western India, has gathered momentum, with the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) initiating key implementation steps. A recent high-level meeting chaired by DFCCIL Managing Director Praveen Kumar reviewed crucial aspects of the project, including route alignment, major engineering components, technical specifications, and proposed station infrastructure. Discussi...Read More

New Delhi: Addressing the inaugural India AI Impact Summit 2026, Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), unveiled a massive roadmap for India's digital future, pledging a ₹10 lakh crore investment over the next seven years to propel the nation into the "Intelligence Era". Speaking on the theme of "AI for VIKSIT BHARAT," Ambani predicted that “India will emerge as one of the greatest AI powers in the world in the 21st century.” He emphasized that...Read More

Gandhinagar: Finance Minister Kanubhai Desai has selected an attractive budget cover featuring Warli art and an image of the tribal goddess Kansari Devi for the Gujarat Budget 2026–27. Kansari Devi is revered among tribal communities as the goddess of grain, prosperity, and well-being. She is traditionally worshipped during weddings, the arrival of new harvests, and other auspicious occasions. Also known as Mata Annapurna, her worship is believed to ensure abundance of food, wealth, and happi...Read More

Ahmedabad: The domestic terminal at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport in the city has expanded its arrivals exit area by adding three new traffic lanes, taking the total to nine to ease congestion during passenger pick-ups at Terminal 1 (T1). As per a TOI report, the T1 arrivals forecourt was reconfigured to improve vehicular movement. Of the new lanes, one is within the parking circulation zone, while two are meant to better manage taxis and private vehicles, including a de...Read More

Gandhinagar: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Saturday released the book Mari Rashtraprathamni Kalpana, authored by Uday Mahurkar and published by Navbharat Sahitya Mandir, at a programme held in Ahmedabad. Addressing the gathering, former Information Commissioner Mahurkar characterized the last 11 years as an unprecedented era of “national re-awakening” and urged an uncompromising “Nation First” approach to India’s future. Mahurkar stated that the progress made in the last ...Read More