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Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, announced on Monday that the long-awaited completion of the Mumbai-Goa highway is now expected by June 2025, bringing relief to commuters and boosting connectivity in the Konkan region.

The central government is considering implementing an annual pass system to replace the existing toll collection mechanism on national highways, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, announced in the Lok Sabha on Thursday. This initiative aims to enhance operational efficiency and provide greater convenience to road users.

In a recent letter to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has called for the withdrawal of Goods and Services Tax (GST) imposed on life and medical insurance premiums. The request follows a memorandum submitted by the Nagpur Divisional Life Insurance Corporation Employees Union, which has raised concerns about the tax’s impact.

Toyota is set to introduce flex-fuel vehicles in the Indian market, with the upcoming launch of the Toyota Camry equipped with a 100% ethanol-powered engine. The announcement was made by Nitin Gadkari, the Minister for Road Transport and Highways, during a recent event held in Nagpur, highlighting the country's shift towards vehicles running on 100% ethanol.