India News Roundup| New AI-powered weather app, satellite-based toll collection & more

India to launch AI-powered weather app 'Mausam GPT', Satellite-based toll collection to start on highways by 2025, Delhi govt proposes to waive 50% fine on traffic challans with 90-day deadline, and more. Catch up with what's happening in the country with this India News Roundup.

The Indian government is planning to develop an AI-based app, "Mausam GPT," to provide quick and reliable weather updates. The app, part of the larger "Mission Mausam," will deliver forecasts in both text and audio formats.

It is expected to be rolled out within the next five years, aiming to make weather information more accessible across the country.

The government is set to roll out satellite-based toll collection on highways using Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technology. By April 2025, the first phase will cover 2,000 km of the national highway network.

Initially, the system will apply only to commercial vehicles equipped with vehicle location tracking devices.

The Delhi government has introduced an initiative offering a 50% waiver on traffic fines, but with a condition: fines must be settled within 90 days for existing offences. Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot announced that the waiver will apply to fines issued under certain sections of the Motor Vehicles Act.

This proposal is awaiting approval from Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena and aims to reduce the backlog of unpaid fines.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Uttarakhand, western Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh, forecasting heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in the coming days. Several schools in Uttarakhand have been closed, and tourists are advised to avoid traveling to these regions.

Tata Power EV Charging Solutions and Tata Motors have signed an agreement to set up 200 fast-charging stations for electric commercial vehicles in metro cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru, and Kolkata. This initiative expands their partnership to promote sustainable mobility with a focus on easy charging solutions for small electric commercial vehicles.

In a record-breaking session, Sensex surged over 1,500 points, crossing the 83,000 mark for the first time during intra-day trading. Bharti Airtel, NTPC, M&M, JSW Steel, and Wipro were among the top gainers. Nifty also hit a record high, surpassing 25,400 during the trade.