New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) The number of motorists using FASTag annual passes on highways has shot up to 19 per cent of all toll pass traffic, which represents a six percentage point growth in the last six months from around 13 per cent in December 2025, according to figures compiled by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
Mexico City, July 1 (IANS) Mexico manager Javier Aguirre said reaching the World Cup round of 16 carried special meaning after overcoming a hurdle that had eluded him in his previous spells in charge of the team.
Thiruvananthapuram, July 1 (IANS) Former India fast bowler S. Sreesanth has been reinstated by the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) after the cricketing body unanimously decided to revoke the three-year ban imposed on him, following an unconditional apology tendered by the cricketer over his remarks against KCA.
New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) India’s share of the global data centre market is projected to nearly double from 2–3 per cent in FY26 to roughly 5 per cent by FY30 as AI‑led workloads, exponential growth in digital consumption, and cloud adoption drive rapid capacity expansion, a report said on Wednesday.
Mexico City, July 1 (IANS) Sebastian Beccacece has resigned as Ecuador head coach after the South American side's FIFA World Cup campaign ended with a 2-0 defeat to Mexico in the Round of 32 on Tuesday. Speaking after the elimination, the Argentine confirmed that his tenure had come to an end following the expiry of his contract, saying he believed stepping aside was the right decision after Ecuador fell short of the objectives set for the tournament.
New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Consumers and fuel retailers across several states on Wednesday welcomed Nayara Energy's decision to reduce petrol and diesel prices, saying the move has brought much-needed relief after weeks of high fuel costs triggered by geopolitical tensions in West Asia.
Lucknow, July 1 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched the second phase of the state-wide 'School Chalo Abhiyan-2026' from Saharanpur on Wednesday, emphasising how education remains the strongest cornerstone of nation-building.
Islamabad, July 1 (IANS) As the ongoing unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), which has claimed dozens of lives so far, continues to escalate, the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) said that the arrest of its leader, Shaukat Nawaz Mir, by Pakistani authorities would make the movement stronger rather than weakening it.
Bangkok, July 1 (IANS) Indian Naval Ships INS Udaygiri, INS Shakti and INS Kavaratti of the Eastern Fleet undertook a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with Royal Thai Navy's HTMS Chao Phraya, reaffirming the shared commitment to maritime security and regional stability.
Mumbai, July 1 (IANS) TV actress Juhi Parmar has revealed her ultimate monsoon indulgence.
