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Over 40 Lakh FASTag Annual Passes Issued Since August

By BPN News Desk December 18, 2025

More than 40 lakh FASTag annual passes have been issued across India since August, reflecting growing adoption of digital tolling solutions on national highways. The update was shared by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, who also reiterated the government’s plan to roll out a fully barrier-free toll collection system by 2026. […]

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GPS-Based Toll System to Be Operational by 2026 End

By BPN News Desk December 18, 2025

India will roll out a nationwide GPS-based toll collection system by the end of 2026, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has said. The new system is aimed at replacing physical toll plazas and eliminating traffic congestion caused by stop-and-pay tolling on national highways. How the New Toll System Will Work The […]

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PM to Flag Off Four New Vande Bharat Trains in Varanasi

By BPN News Desk November 7, 2025

Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, is scheduled to visit his parliamentary constituency of Varanasi on 8 November 2025, where he will inaugurate four new Vande Bharat Express trains. The launches form part of the government’s push to expand India’s modern rail network and enhance connectivity across regions. New Routes and Regional Benefits The […]

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Indian Railways to Launch Four New Vande Bharat Trains

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2025

Indian Railways has approved the introduction of four additional Vande Bharat Express trains to enhance connectivity across India. With these additions, the total services are set to increase to 164. The new train routes will include: Bengaluru (KSR) to Ernakulam in the south, Firozpur Cantt to Delhi in the north-west, Varanasi to Khajuraho linking Uttar […]

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PM to Inaugurate Navi Mumbai Airport October 8

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first phase of the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) on October 8, 2025, with the event scheduled at Ulwe in Navi Mumbai at around 3:30 pm. Aerodrome Licence Secured The airport recently received its Aerodrome Licence from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), making it officially ready […]

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India, Bhutan to get first rail links via Assam, Bengal

By BPN News Desk September 29, 2025

India and Bhutan have agreed on a major railway project worth ₹4,033 crore to link Assam’s Kokrajhar with Bhutan’s Gelephu, and India’s Banarhat with Bhutan’s Samtse. The move marks the first direct rail connectivity between the two nations. Details and Strategic Goal Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed the new […]

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Gadkari to Head Meeting Over Jammu-Srinagar Highway Bottlenecks

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

Union Road Transport & Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari is set to chair a high-level meeting to address ongoing bottlenecks on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway. The meeting will focus on traffic disruptions, maintenance issues, and infrastructure damage. Who Will Attend Senior officials from the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways and the National Highways

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1.4 Lakh FASTag Annual Passes Activated on Day One

By BPN News Desk August 16, 2025

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) launched its new FASTag Annual Pass for private vehicles on August 15. The pass, priced at ₹3,000, provides toll-free travel for one year or up to 200 toll crossings on national highways and expressways. Record-Breaking Response On the first day, nearly 1.4 lakh users purchased and activated the […]

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Gadkari Challenges Claims That E20 Fuel Lowers Mileage

By BPN News Desk August 8, 2025

India’s Road Transport Minister, Nitin Gadkari, has strongly refuted claims that E20 petrol—fuel containing 20% ethanol—reduces vehicle mileage. He called such reports baseless and suggested they might be promoted by industry groups seeking to protect their interests. Minister Issues Open Challenge Addressing the issue at a business summit, Gadkari offered, “You show me

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India’s Second‑Longest Cable Bridge Opens In Shivamogga

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the newly completed Sigandur Bridge on July 14, declaring it the second-longest cable-stayed bridge in India. The bridge, located in Shivamogga district, spans over 2.44 km across the Sharavathi backwaters, linking Ambaragodlu and Kalasavalli on National Highway 369E. Boost to Local Travel and Tourism