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India is implementing a barrier-free, Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system to eliminate traffic delays. This automated system, utilizing FASTags and ANPR cameras, deducts tolls as vehicles pass, aiming to significantly reduce waiting times and improve fuel efficiency. The initiative is a major step towards upgrading highway infrastructure and potentially eliminating toll plazas by 2026.

Delhi has launched its first barrier-less toll plaza on the Urban Extension Road-II corridor, utilizing Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) technology. This system employs ANPR cameras and sensors to collect tolls digitally while vehicles move, aiming to reduce congestion and fuel wastage. Motorists must ensure their FASTag is active and funded to avoid penalties for unpaid tolls within 72 hours.

National Highways Authority of India is warning drivers about potential FASTag blacklisting due to improper use, like holding the tag instead of affixing it to the windscreen. This practice disrupts toll operations and raises fraud concerns. Motorists are also cautioned against fake websites offering FASTag services, urging them to use official platforms and protect sensitive information.

Delhi's Urban Extension Road-II now features Multi Lane Free Flow tolling. This technology allows vehicles to pass without stopping. Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the system. This upgrade aims to improve connectivity for nearby villages and habitations. It also supports smoother urban traffic flow. This barrier-less tolling system is a significant step in modernizing India's transport infrastructure.

On May 11, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing Rath's murder had arrested three people before widening its probe across multiple states. The cops suspected that hired sharpshooters were brought in from outside West Bengal to carry out the killing with military-style precision. A key breakthrough came after investigators traced a UPI payment made at the Nivedita Setu toll plaza on May 6.

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) is developing a sovereign AI platform, including a large language model, to enhance public sector auditing. This initiative aims to leverage AI and ML tools for faster and more efficient identification of procurement concentration and cartel-risk indicators by analyzing vast datasets and detecting systemic patterns.

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National Highways Authority of India warns motorists about new barrier-less tolling systems in Rajasthan and Telangana. Vehicles passing without stopping are tracked via LiDAR and FASTag. Failure to pay within 72 hours of an e-Notice results in double the original toll. Users can check and settle dues on the official portal.

A Special Investigation Team is probing the murder of Suvendu Adhikari’s personal assistant, Chandranath Rath, with three arrests made and the investigation spanning multiple states. Investigators suspect hired sharpshooters, possibly from outside West Bengal, carried out the killing with military-style precision, suggesting a well-planned, professionally coordinated operation involving inter-state criminal links.

Delhi's Mundka toll plaza is testing Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling, allowing vehicles to pass without stopping. This barrierless system, set to go live nationwide, deducts tolls automatically via FASTag, eliminating congestion and saving time and fuel for commuters.

Multi-Lane Free Flow system, set to be implemented from today, will allow vehicles to cruise through toll plazas, promising faster travel and lower congestion. TOI takes a test drive

A technical breakthrough involving a UPI payment at a toll plaza has shifted a murder investigation to Jharkhand, with police believing the getaway car was procured there. The assassination of Chandranath Rath, an aide to chief minister Suvendu Adhikari, was a meticulously planned operation involving inter-state criminal networks.

A digital toll payment cracked the murder of Chandranath Rath, aide to Suvendu Adhikari. Police arrested three suspects from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The investigation suggests eight people were involved. Rath was shot dead near his residence. The attackers used a car with fake number plates. Police are continuing raids to find the remaining accused.

India's first barrier-less toll system is now operational at Gujarat's Chorayasi Toll Plaza, thanks to Union Minister Nitin Gadkari's announcement. This Multi-Lane Free Flow system uses ANPR and FASTag, allowing vehicles to pass without stopping. The initiative aims to ease traffic, save time and fuel, and reduce emissions, reflecting the government's commitment to modern, efficient highways.

Barrier-Less Tolling Begins In Meerut

The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has ordered all FASTag issuer banks to validate vehicle registration numbers and blacklist those with incorrect details. This directive aims to enhance the accuracy of India's electronic toll collection system, addressing discrepancies that could lead to revenue evasion and enforcement issues, particularly with older FASTags.

Three men in a BMW and Toyota Fortuner allegedly assaulted and briefly abducted a toll plaza employee near Bengaluru after refusing to pay the fee. Claiming to be associates of a local MLA, they forced their way through the barrier, punching and kicking one employee and bundling another into their vehicle.

The National Highways Authority of India has mandated FASTag issuer banks to immediately verify vehicle registration numbers linked to FASTag accounts. This move aims to enhance the accuracy of the electronic toll collection system and prevent revenue leakage, especially with the upcoming Multi-Lane Free Flow tolling technology.

National Highway toll payments will now be exclusively digital via FASTag or UPI, aiming to boost efficiency and transparency. While most of the country transitions, five states and one Union Territory are exempt due to election code of conduct. This move encourages FASTag adoption, reducing queues and environmental impact.