Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced the government is formulating a toll policy to benefit state and private bus operators using national highways. This follows the launch of a FASTag-based annual pass for non-commercial vehicles. Furthermore, ten highway stretches have been identified for green hydrogen-powered trucks to combat vehicular pollution, with hydrogen filling stations planned. Post navigation JioBlackRock fund launch: First active equity product set for September 23; more in pipeline this year US inflation data: Consumer prices rise to 2.9% in August, core inflation hits 3.1%