Satish Bhasin, Senior Journalist at ABC Live since 2008, has extensive expertise in reporting on grassroots issues of India, with a focus on governance and rural development.
India’s highway authority has signed a quality assurance MoU with the National Test House. However, manpower limits, testing scale, and unclear roles raise questions about real execution and accountability.
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The Competition Commission of India has ruled that Haryana’s External Development Charges regime lies outside competition law. By treating urban planning charges as statutory functions, the CCI closed developer complaints and narrowed the scope of competition oversight—raising fresh questions on accountability, housing costs, and consumer impact.
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Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust (RIIT) marks a decisive shift in how India’s national highways are financed and governed. By opening highway monetisation to retail investors, NHAI is transforming roads from public infrastructure into yield-oriented assets. This explainer examines what RIIT means for toll behaviour, governance, and—most critically—the everyday experience of road users across India.
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When DGCA’s stricter Flight Duty Time Limitation rules came into force, only IndiGo faced mass cancellations while other airlines remained stable. ABC Live explains the structural, regulatory, and financial reasons behind the disruption.
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