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Time of India
3 hours ago
- Time of India
FASTag Annual Pass launched on 79th Independence Day; all you need to know
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), in collaboration with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), has unveiled the much-anticipated FASTag Annual Pass. The prepaid pass, costing INR 3,000, promises seamless, cost-effective travel for private vehicle owners, eliminating the hassle of frequent toll payments and reducing congestion at toll plazas. The launch was announced by the FASTag official account on X. 'The much-awaited launch is finally here! FASTag Annual Pass is live now!' What is the FASTag Annual Pass, and who needs it? The FASTag Annual Pass is a prepaid toll payment plan designed exclusively for non-commercial private vehicles, such as cars, jeeps, and vans. The FASTag Annual Pass is introduced under the National Electronic Toll Collection (NETC) framework. The pass allows vehicle owners to pay a one-time fee of INR 3,000 for up to 200 toll plaza crossings or one year of validity, whichever comes first. Key features and benefits of FASTag Annual Pass The FASTag Annual Pass is tailored to benefit frequent highway commuters, particularly those traveling for work, family visits, or leisure. The pass is valid on major National Highways and expressways like the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway, Mumbai–Nashik Highway, and Mumbai–Surat Highway. Here are the key features: The pass is active for one year from the activation date or up to 200 toll crossings, whichever occurs first. Once either limit is reached, the FASTag reverts to the standard pay-per-use mode. The pass is exclusive to non-commercial vehicles with an active, properly affixed FASTag linked to the Vehicle Registration Number (VRN). The pass is linked to a single registered vehicle and cannot be transferred. The fee is non-refundable. It is valid only at NHAI and MoRTH-managed toll plazas, excluding state highways, municipal toll roads, or private toll operators. How to apply for the FASTag Annual Pass Download the Rajmarg Yatra App. Access the Annual Pass Option. Click on 'Pre book' and then 'Get started.' Enter the registered vehicle number and FASTag ID. Ensure the vehicle and FASTag are eligible before proceeding. Complete the verification process using the received OTP. Pay INR 3,000 via UPI, debit/credit card, or net banking. Receive an SMS confirming activation, typically within two hours of payment. The pass activates on August 15, 2025, regardless of the purchase date. Required documents Vehicle Registration Certificate (RC), a passport-size photograph of the vehicle owner, KYC documents, and valid ID and address proof. The process ensures secure, seamless integration with existing FASTag accounts, with real-time customer support available through the app or the 1033 helpline operated by MoRTH, NHAI, and the Indian Highways Management Company Ltd. (IHMCL). Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Happy Independence Day wishes, messages , and quotes !
Business Standard
5 hours ago
- Business Standard
Swiggy's Students Rewards Program Crosses 3 Lakh Enrollments, Signing up now made easier with valid physical College ID
PRNewswire Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 15: Swiggy (Swiggy Ltd) (NSE: SWIGGY) (BSE: 544285), India's pioneering on-demand convenience platform, today announced that it has rapidly expanded its Students Rewards Program to reach 3 lakh college students across 3,500 campuses within three months of launch. Additionally, the company shared that it has introduced sign up via physical College ID card for students. This upgrade ensures that students without a college email id can also avail the benefits of the Students Rewards Program. Students can simply search for the phrase "Identity card" on the app, upload a photo of their valid student ID card and get started. For students, the benefits are designed to make every meal and grocery run lighter on the pocket. With Swiggy One Lite available at just ₹1 for three months, they can enjoy up to 67% off on food delivery orders, flat INR 225 off on select food orders, and flat INR 50 off on Instamart purchases. Dining out becomes even more affordable with an extra 20% off on restaurant bills, and those paying via BHIM can get an additional INR 40 off, making everyday cravings and essentials more budget-friendly. From engineering labs to hostel corridors, food is a great unifier for students. We have seen some interesting trends over the last 3 months of the Students Rewards Program being live. While order volumes were highest in the metro cities, interestingly, more than one third of students who enrolled for the Students Rewards Program were from emerging towns like Manipal, Patiala, Dehradun and Mangaluru - marking popularity of this Rewards Program beyond metros. Reflecting on the rapid growth of the program, Deepak Maloo, Vice President - Food Strategy, Customer Experience & New Initiatives, Swiggy, said "The Student Rewards Program is a key part of Swiggy's larger effort to deliver greater value and convenience to young consumers. By expanding access to students who may not have a college email ID but can verify their identity with a valid college ID card, we aim to make the program even more inclusive and impactful--while deepening our presence across India's vibrant college ecosystem." To know more about the College ID verification, please visit this link- Swiggy Unveils Its First-Ever College Rankings 2025 In addition to this, Swiggy tapped into the pulse of students' food preferences across 8000 campuses and unveiled its first-ever College Rankings 2025. From midnight munchies to biryani binges, here's how students across India are making food a serious part of their college routine. - VIT Vellore, AIMS New Delhi, and IIT Madras were Snack Lovers' Paradise with the highest snack orders. - ISB Hyderabad, PGIMER Delhi, and Dr. DY Patil Medical College Pune topped the charts for protein-rich meals. - Burgers continued to be amongst the favourites. The highest number of burger orders came from KIIT Bhubaneswar, IIT Bombay and IIT BHU Varanasi. - The colleges with the most biryani orders were NIT Warangal, University of Hyderabad, Osmania University in Hyderabad, BITS Pilani Goa, and IIIT Hyderabad. - Students of IIT Bhilai, BITS Pilani Hyderabad and Malla Reddy College Hyderabad clocked highest meals items in a single order. - Thapar Institute (Patiala), IIIT (Hyderabad) and IIT (Kharagpur) redeemed the most Swiggy coupons. You can view the college rankings here. About Swiggy: Swiggy is India's pioneering on-demand convenience platform, catering to millions of consumers each month. Founded in 2014, its mission is to elevate the quality of life for the urban consumer by offering unparalleled convenience, enabled by 5.4 lakh delivery partners. With an extensive footprint in food delivery, Swiggy collaborates with over 2.5 lakh restaurants across ~718 cities. Instamart, its quick commerce platform operating in 124 cities, delivers groceries and other essentials across 20+ categories in 10 minutes. Fueled by a commitment to innovation, Swiggy continually incubates and integrates new services like Swiggy Dineout and Swiggy Scenes into its app, as well as creating standalone offerings like Snacc and Pyng for opening up new market segments. Leveraging cutting-edge technology and Swiggy One, the country's only membership program offering benefits across food, quick commerce and dining out, Swiggy aims to provide a superior experience to its users.
Business Standard
15 hours ago
- Business Standard
India Set to Add 2.3 Million AI Jobs by 2027, Redefining Global Talent Flows
VMPL Las Vegas (Nevada) [US], August 14: At Ai4 2025, North America's largest artificial intelligence (AI) industry event, Sanjay Puri, Founder of RegulatingAI and Chairman of Knowledge Networks Group, delivered a rallying call for inclusive global AI talent development. In his solo keynote, "Democratizing AI Talent: Bridging Policy, Innovation, and Equity," Puri outlined how India's rapid AI transformation, powered by a INR 10,300 crore IndiaAI Mission, 18,693 GPUs, and a 16% share of the global AI talent pool, is positioning the nation to lead Global South in supplying nearly half the world's STEM graduates by 2030, redefining the Global South from "talent consumer" to "talent exporter." AI talent pipelines today remain concentrated in the Global North, shaped by systems that favour English-speaking, resource-rich contexts. However, that landscape is beginning to shift. India has already overtaken the United States as the largest user base for ChatGPT, accounting for 13.5% of global monthly active users in June. It also ranks as the world's third-largest user of DeepSeek, signalling a surge in digital literacy and appetite for AI tools across the Global South. At the recent launch of OpenAI's latest model, GPT-5, CEO Sam Altman underscored this shift, noting that India is now the company's second-largest market after the United States, and could soon take the top spot. In his solo talk at the AI summit, Sanjay Puri said, "By 2030, India and the Global South will not just consume AI talent, but export it at scale. This can only be achieving with the democratization of AI talent and dismantling the invisible walls of the industry, building South-North skill corridors, and closing the rural-urban gap at home. Mutual recognition of credentials and open policy sandboxes can empower coders from localized AI skilling hubs in Tier 2 and 3 Indian cities to launch world-class models on equal footing with Silicon Valley." His keynote came at a moment of global concern over the risks of technological exclusion and the centralization of AI power. While private companies dominate AI development in the West, Sanjay emphasized India's alternative model centres on policy, public sector innovation, and community-scale application. Government-backed initiatives such as the India AI Mission, Anuvadini, AI Kosh, and Bhashini are building a comprehensive ecosystem to foster AI innovation, strengthening regional language capabilities, collecting inclusive datasets, and collaborating with startups to build India-specific AI solutions. "India's AI story isn't about catching up. It is about setting the pace for the world. From frugal-AI health diagnostics that bring life-saving care to remote villages, to AI tutors reaching 300 million students, we are proving that equitable talent pipelines unlock innovations the Global North would not dream of," he added. Sanjay Puri sees India's approach as a model for nations throughout Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia, where AI must grow alongside education, digital access, and local participation. It is not about adapting to existing AI trends, but actively shaping them to serve developmental priorities such as healthcare access, quality education, rural connectivity, and financial inclusion. About Sanjay Puri Sanjay Puri is a globally recognised speaker on AI policy and regulation, Founder of Knowledge Networks Group, and host of the CAIO and Regulating AI podcasts, where he drives conversations on AI's societal impact, ethics, and innovation. An advocate for the creation of a Chief AI Officer (CAIO) role in the C-suite, he advises organizations on using AI responsibly for sustainable growth. Sanjay specializes in thought-provoking discussions on: AI Policy & Regulations: Advancing frameworks to guide ethical AI adoption worldwide, AI Leadership & Strategy: Advocating the CAIO role to unlock AI's full potential in businesses, Driving Ethical AI in the Global South: Addressing challenges and opportunities in underrepresented regions. About Ai4 2025 Established in 2018, Ai4 has grown into the epicenter of the global AI ecosystem and the industry's premier annual gathering. The conference showcases cutting-edge applications, from AI agents to generative AI, alongside the best practices shaping the future of artificial intelligence. With dedicated content tracks and unparalleled networking, Ai4 connects leaders from every sector of the AI landscape to advance responsible human-machine collaboration. (ADVERTORIAL DISCLAIMER: The above press release has been provided by VMPL. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of the same)
