India’s longest Ganga Expressway is set to open next month after successful FASTag toll trials. Spanning 594 km across 12 districts, the six-lane highway will boost east-west connectivity in Uttar Pradesh with advanced safety, AI monitoring and faster travel times.

India is experiencing a severe winter spell with cold waves, dense fog, and low temperatures affecting northern, central, and eastern regions. The IMD warns of poor visibility in several states, while snowfall is expected in the mountains from January 20-22 as a new western disturbance approaches.