India's first barrier-less tolling logs around 41,500 vehicles on Day 1

India's first barrier-less tolling logs around 41,500 vehicles on Day 1

Announced by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, the initiative aims to reduce congestion, cut travel time, improve fuel efficiency, and lower emissions. It is part of India's broader push toward digital tolling, with FASTag penetration exceeding 98% and payments now integrated with UPI. May 2, 2026
NC-Congress leaders

NC–Congress Rift Deepens Over Statehood Push in J&K

A political rift between coalition partners, the National Conference and the Congress, has sharpened over the issue of restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. Triggered by remarks from NC president Farooq Abdullah criticising Congress's "half-hearted" support,. May 2, 2026
collapsed bridge

Bridge Collapse in Jammu Exposes Safety Lapses; Three Workers Dead

The collapse of a bridge in the Thathar area on the outskirts of Jammu has claimed three lives and left one injured, exposing serious safety lapses and administrative negligence. Preliminary investigations point to a long-standing pipeline leak that weakened the soil, coupled with poor adherence to construction safety norms, including a lack of protective gear for workers. May 2, 2026
Pune: 65-year-old man sexually assaults, kills four-year-old girl with stone

Pune: 65-year-old man sexually assaults, kills four-year-old girl with stone

A 65-year-old man allegedly lured a 4-year-old girl with food, sexually assaulted, and murdered her in Pune's Bhor tehsil. CCTV footage helped identify and arrest him. The incident sparked mass outrage, with villagers blocking the Mumbai-Bengaluru Highway. Police assured a chargesheet within 15 days. May 2, 2026
US blockade forces costly rerouting of Iran oil shipments to China

US blockade forces $4.8B costly rerouting of Iran oil shipments to China

The United States Department of Defence estimates that Iran has lost around $4.8 billion in oil revenue due to a US naval blockade on its ports. The blockade has significantly disrupted Iran's oil exports, with two tankers seized and about 31 vessels carrying nearly 53 million barrels of oil stranded in the Gulf. May 2, 2026