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    "headline": "PM Modi Inaugurates 150 Km Key Stretch of Vadodara-Mumbai Expressway",
    "summary": "Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a 150-kilometre stretch of the Vadodara-Mumbai Expressway on September 8. This section aims to improve road connectivity and reduce travel time between Vadodara in Gujarat and Mumbai in Maharashtra. The expressway is part of a larger infrastructure project to enhance transportation links between the two economic hubs.",
    "articleBody": "Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a 150-kilometre stretch of the Vadodara-Mumbai Expressway on September 8. This key segment is expected to enhance road connectivity and facilitate faster travel between Vadodara in Gujarat and Mumbai in Maharashtra, officials said.\n\nThe newly opened expressway section is part of a larger project aimed at improving infrastructure and transportation links between two major economic hubs. The development is anticipated to support trade and commerce by reducing travel time and easing traffic congestion on existing routes. Experts have welcomed the inauguration, highlighting its potential to contribute to regional growth and connectivity.\nयह भी पढ़ें\nTwo Detained in Mumbai with Gun and Fake PMO ID Cards\nPM Modi says truth will defeat echo of lies in Vadodara\nMan Posing as PMO Official, Gunman Held at PM Modi's Mumbai Event\nICC Women's Champions Trophy to be held in India, Pakistan excluded",
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            "answer": "By reducing travel time and easing congestion, it supports smoother movement of goods."
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            "answer": "This segment connects the states of Gujarat and Maharashtra."
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