Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his two-day US visit, meeting President Donald Trump. Discussions covered trade, energy, and defense cooperation, highlighting the US-India partnership. Trump praised Modi’s leadership, calling him a great leader and a tougher negotiator. Modi reciprocated the sentiments, emphasizing mutual respect and partnership.

NHAI’s toll collections surged from Rs 26,709.16 crore in 2019-20 to Rs 54,811.12 crore in 2023-24. Uttar Pradesh led with Rs 22,914.46 crore, while Himachal Pradesh saw a 62-fold increase.

While a 100 per cent advance warning for earthquake is not possible, the minister said there are 166 permanent seismological observatories to record tremors 24X7 across country.