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:  s Reported by Sanchita chatterjee: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has increased the fee for the 'FASTag Annual Pass' for private vehicles from ₹3,000 to ₹3,075 for the 2026-27 fiscal year; this revised rate will come into effect on April 1, 2026. For this specific pass, this represents a marginal inflation-linked increase (approximately 2.5%), which entitles the holder to cross toll plazas up to 200 times within a one-year period. Key details regarding the amendment to the FASTag Annual Pass are as follows: New Rate: The new price for the annual pass for non-commercial (private) vehicles is now ₹3,075. Effective Date: This revised fee will be effective from April 1, 2026. Validity: The pass will remain valid for a period of one year or until the vehicle has crossed a toll plaza 200 times—whichever occurs earlier. Applicability: This rule applies to private vehicles (cars, jeeps, vans) across approximately 1,150 'fee plazas' located on National Highwa...

  Reported by Sanchita chatterjee: bolster Humayun Kabir's efforts, MIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi arrived in Kolkata on Tuesday. The alliance with Humayun Kabir's 'Aam Janata Unnayan Party' was formally announced on this occasion. The declaration of the alliance followed a meeting held with Humayun Kabir at a five-star hotel in the city. Humayun Kabir's party has already announced that it will field candidates in 182 constituencies. Of these, the 'Aam Janata Unnayan Party' has already nominated candidates for 150 seats. "Asaduddin is my elder brother. We are participating in the elections. We are forging an alliance. A meeting was held last night. We will hold 20 joint rallies. These will commence in Murshidabad. They will cover North Bengal— Malda, Murshidabad, Asansol—and extend to Kolkata. In total, rallies will be held across these regions with his participation. This alliance will not break; it will endure for as long as my party exists. It will conti...

*..Election Commission Takes Strict Measures Ahead of Assembly Elections in 5 States and By-elections in 6 States; Model Code of Conduct Comes into Immediate Effect*  REPORTED BY SANCHITA CHATTERJEE: Immediately following the announcement on March 15 of the election schedule for the Legislative Assemblies of five states and Union Territories, the Model Code of Conduct has come into effect in the respective regions starting today. The Election Commission has issued the following clear directives: • *Code of Conduct:* In the states of Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal, no new government policies may be formulated, nor can any major announcements be made, effective immediately. The Central Government is also required to adhere to these regulations with regard to the concerned states. • *Strict Surveillance:* The display of banners, posters, or flags on government or private property without prior permission has been prohibited. Directives have been issued to ensur...