Colourful Positivity: Beautifully depicting the COVID-19 warriors, a vibrant mural at Tambaram Station in Tamil Nadu salutes the frontline workers fighting the pandemic.
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OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
The Super Kings and Head Coach Stephen Fleming have mutually decided to part ways.
Together, we shared one of the most successful and enduring partnerships in IPL history. The legacy you've built will continue to inspire us.
With immense respect and gratitude, Thank you, Stephen. 💛
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மாண்புமிகு தமிழ்நாடு முதலமைச்சர் திரு.ச.ஜோசப் விஜய் அவர்களை இந்திய ரெனால்ட் குழுமத்தின் தலைமைச் செயல் அலுவலர் திரு.ஸ்டீபன் டெப்லேஸ்
கார்ப்பரேட் கம்யூனிகேஷன்ஸ் துணைத் தலைவர் ஹம்சா திர்,கார்ப்பரேட் விவகாரங்கள் பொது மேலாளர் திரு.நரசிம்மன் புருஷோத்தமன்ஆகியோர் சந்தித்துப் பேசினார்கள்
90 days & still no answers! Major Crash on 21Feb26 due to ADAS failure in my new Mahindra 9E. MRV Chennai & MAM Kappalur Madurai failed to give a root cause. Constant delivery delays. How can I Trust & Drive this vehicle again?
#SafetyFirst#TrustBroken
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Prompt:
Surreal comedic scene inside a modern kitchen: a young man bends backward in an extreme dodge pose, acrobatic and exaggerated, with a kettle mid-air above him splashing hot tea in a dramatic frozen moment. A woman in the background extends her arm as if she accidentally threw the kettle, expression shocked and energetic.Dynamic action freeze-frame, dramatic liquid splash, wide-angle lens distortion, sharp details, realistic lighting, cinematic color grading, humorous storytelling, high-resolution digital art.
Held a meeting with Mr. Luca de Meo, CEO of @RenaultGroup.
Exchanged views on India’s growing potential as an automobile manufacturing hub, along with emerging opportunities in the EV sector.
GPS-Based Toll Collection in India: What Everyone Need to Know 🛣️
- India is revolutionizing highway travel with a new GPS-based toll collection system launching May 2025! This thread breaks down how it works and what it means for drivers.
- The new system uses satellite navigation (India's NavIC and GAGAN) to track vehicles and calculate tolls based on ACTUAL distance traveled - no more physical toll booths! Vehicles will be equipped with On-Board Units (OBUs) for seamless travel.
- How it works: Your vehicle gets a non-transferable OBU that communicates with satellites to record location and distance on tolled roads. Virtual gantries along highways calculate tolls automatically.
- The best part? You only pay for what you use! Unlike FASTag's fixed rates, tolls are calculated on precise distance traveled, with fees automatically deducted from your linked account with SMS notifications.
- Local commuters rejoice! A "zero user fee" policy allows free travel up to 20km daily in each direction on national highways. No more paying full tolls for short trips!
- Implementation will be phased: Starting with commercial vehicles (trucks, buses) already using Vehicle Location Tracking systems, and expanding to private vehicles later. Dedicated GNSS lanes will appear during transition.
- Compared to FASTag, the GPS system offers MAJOR advantages:
👉No stopping at toll plazas
👉Fair distance-based pricing
👉Reduced congestion
👉Lower emissions (no idling!)
👉Coverage in remote areas
- But there are challenges too. The system requires significant investment in OBUs and satellite infrastructure. This might initially increase costs before economies of scale kick in.
- Privacy concerns? The system will use India's own NavIC satellite system and comply with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act of 2023, but continuous tracking does raise legitimate questions about surveillance.
- Technical reliability could be an issue in areas with poor satellite connectivity, and the system requires robust cybersecurity since it connects directly to bank accounts.
- Full implementation across India's massive 6.67 million km road network will take time. Expect a multi-year transition period as infrastructure develops and adoption grows.
- Remember when FASTag was first introduced? Similar resistance is expected initially, but the convenience will likely win over most drivers once they experience barrier-free travel.
- During the transition, enforcement will use cameras with Automatic Number Plate Recognition to catch non-compliant vehicles. Penalties could be double the standard toll fee for vehicles without functioning OBUs.
#DigitalInfrastructure #UPSC @nitin_gadkari #DigitalIndia #SmartHighways