Iran Panel Approves Hormuz Toll Plan

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

International

Iran’s parliament has moved a step closer to formalising a new toll regime for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, as the Gulf waterway remains severely disrupted by the ongoing regional war. The proposal, approved by a parliamentary commission on Monday, would allow Iran to impose

Op-Eds Opinion

Maharashtra’s EV Push Is a Template Other States Must Copy

By BPN News Desk January 24, 2026

Maharashtra has taken a practical step that deserves appreciation: it is not just announcing an Electric Vehicle policy, it is funding it and executing it. The recent clearance of ₹60 crore for EV incentives and toll waivers is not a headline-grabbing mega number, but it is exactly the kind of credibility signal that changes market […]

Infrastructure National

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 […]