FASTag verification drive: NHAI orders vehicle registration numbers validation by banks; mismatches may face blacklisting

The government on Wednesday has directed FASTag issuer banks to immediately verify vehicle registration numbers (VRNs) linked to tags to improve data accuracy in the tolling system.“In order to enhance the accuracy and reliability of data in the Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) system, National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has issued directions to all FASTag…

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India exports fall 7.44% in March to $38.92 bn amid Middle East disruption, trade deficit at $20.67 bn

India’s merchandise exports declined 7.44% year-on-year to $38.92 billion in March as disruptions in key trade routes amid the Middle East conflict weighed on outbound shipments.Imports also fell 6.51% to $59.59 billion from $63.75 billion in the year-ago period, reflecting the impact of tensions affecting routes such as the Strait of Hormuz, according to government…

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Fuel Prices Pakistan: Iran war impact: Will Pakistan be forced into rationing fuel if conflict drags on?

Pakistan could be forced to consider fuel rationing at petrol pumps if the ongoing US-Iran conflict continues for a prolonged period, finance minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said.Speaking at the World Bank–IMF Spring Meetings 2026 in Washington, DC, Aurangzeb indicated that while Islamabad has so far avoided rationing, the situation remains fluid and dependent on how…

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Why is stock market up today? Investors gain Rs 9 lakh crore! Nifty50 above 24,200; BSE Sensex rallies over 1,200 points – top reasons for rally

Stock market today (AI image) At 11:14 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 24,187.85, up 345 points or 1.45%. BSE Sensex was at 77,938.80, up 1,091 points or 1.42%.The upbeat sentiment extended across the broader market as well, with the Nifty Smallcap 100 and Nifty Midcap 100 indices rising over 2 per cent each. Sectorally, all…

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Saudi Arabia Financial Aid To Pakistan: Pakistan gets $3 billion from Saudi Arabia as ‘support’ to shore up forex reserves as UAE debt looms

Pakistan gets $3bn from Saudi Arabia as ‘support’ to shore up forex reserves as UAE debt looms Saudi Arabia has provided new financial help to Pakistan with an extra $3 billion deposit. It has also extended an existing $5 billion loan. This support is important for Pakistan as it struggles to meet its growing debt…

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