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BusinessPhoto: MintIndia aims to eliminate toll plazas by introducing satellite-based toll collection on select national highways by 2028–29. This system will allow motorists to pay tolls based on the distance traveled without stopping at toll booths, according to two officials familiar with the plan. The initiative seeks to modernize toll payments and improve traffic flow.
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BusinessPhoto: Mint MarketsVaishali Parekh recommends buying three stocks today: Coforge, Lalithaa Jewellery, and Titan. She notes that Dalal Street's market bias has improved, but the Nifty 50 index must decisively breach the important 50-EMA level around 23,300 to confirm a positive market outlook. Target prices and stop-loss levels were also discussed for these stocks.
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SciencePhoto: TOI ScienceThe SpaDeX satellites SDX01 and SDX02 re-entered Earth's atmosphere after completing a 21-month mission. Launched on December 30, 2024, they demonstrated autonomous docking and power transfer capabilities. Their successful operation marks important progress for future missions, including lunar exploration and human spaceflight. Their orbit gradually lowered until re-entry occurred.
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PoliticsPhoto: NDTV WorldProtests against rising living costs in France turned violent as rioters looted luxury stores and supermarkets in cities like Paris, Marseille, Bordeaux, and Lille. Masked groups broke windows and stole goods from Apple, Louis Vuitton, and Hermes stores. Public property, including town halls in Lyon, Marseille, and Limoges, was damaged, with vehicles set on fire and government offices vandalized.
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TechnologyPhoto: News18 TechA detailed cost analysis was conducted on printing 500 black pages using five popular ink tank printers available on Amazon, all rated 4 stars or higher. The Brother DCP-T535DW had the lowest printing cost at approximately Rs. 43 for 500 pages, with genuine ink priced at Rs. 643 for 7,500 pages. Features like WiFi, auto duplex, and scanning were noted for each model, highlighting significant cost differences among printers.
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PoliticsPhoto: Deccan HeraldDelhi Police denied allegations of harassing Durga Puja committees at Chittaranjan Park, saying they were enforcing court-mandated noise pollution norms. Deputy Commissioner Anant Mittal stated organisers played loud music beyond permitted hours despite prior agreement. The police emphasized their commitment to safe festivities and urged cooperation. The clarification followed AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj's claim that police forcibly disconnected electricity and imposed stricter restrictions at the pandal.
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Photo: MintIndia aims to eliminate toll plazas by introducing satellite-based toll collection on select national highways by 2028–29. This system will allow motorists to pay tolls based on the distance traveled without stopping at toll booths, according to two officials familiar with the plan. The initiative seeks to modernize toll payments and improve traffic flow.
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