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Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, which was passed by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday and seeks to replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC) of 1860. * Twenty new offences have been added in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) * Nineteen provisions that existed in IPC have been deleted * In 33 offences the punishment of imprisonment has been increased * In 83 offences the punishment of fine has been enhanced * In 23 offences the mandatory minimum punishment has been introduced * In six offences the punishment of 'community service' has been introduced Major Changes: * Definition of child is introduced * Transgender is included in the definition of 'gender' * Electronic and digital records are included in the definition of document * The definition of 'movable property' is widened to include property of every description * New chapter on offence against woman and child is introduced * New chapter on 'inchoate offences' (attempt, abetment and conspiracy) is introduced * New offences like organised crime, terrorist act, petty organised crime, hit and run, mob lynching, hiring child to commit offence, sexual exploitation of woman by deceitful means, snatching, abetment outside India, acts endangering the sovereignty, integrity and unity of India, publication of false or fake news etc.

TOKYO—One of the world’s biggest taxi markets is finally opening its gates wider to Uber after a decade of pushing by the U.S. ride-hailing company. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Wednesday that the government would largely lift a ban on ride-sharing services in April and allow regular drivers using their own cars to give fare-paying passengers a ride.

Greenfield Airport took a step closer to becoming a reality as the Kerala government has issued an order to proceed with the acquisition of 2,570 acres of land in Kottayam district for this ambitious project. The airport is being developed on land in Erumeli South and Manimala villages. State Revenue Minister K Rajan said on Tuesday that the decision to proceed with the land acquisition process was made based on the recommendations of an expert committee that examined the social impact study report.

cyber police in Kashmir has registered a case in an alleged multi-crore fraud by Curative Survey Private Limited, a company that has duped hundreds of people across Jammu and Kashmir in lieu of providing sustained monthly income after paying registration fee and participating in online surveys. The cyber police has conducted searches at around six places, seized documents and electronic gadgets in connection with the case and questioned around two dozen people who were associated with the company here. The police have frozen several identified accounts operated by the company and sent teams outside J&K following the money trail and digital footprints of the people associated with the company. The Curative Survey Private Limited is a private limited Non-Government company incorporated in India on 20 July 2023. Its registered office is in Jammu.

EOW) of Mumbai Police on Wednesday questioned Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray's friend Punyashali Parekh in connection with an alleged scam in the supply of remdesevir injections during the COVID-19 pandemic to the BMC. Parekh appeared before EOW officials in the afternoon, and was allowed to leave around 6.30 pm, five hours later, after his statement was recorded, said an official.

Liverpool will play West Ham in the EFL League Cup Quarterfinals on Wednesday. Liverpool versus West Ham game will be played at Anfield. Liverpool is at the second place in the premier league, West Ham are at the 8th position. Liverpool vs West Ham EFL League Cup Quarterfinals will be played at 3 pm (ET) on Wednesday, December 20. EFL League Cup Quaterfinals match will be live streamed on ESPN+.

evening dress worn by the late Princess Diana has sold for $1.1 million, 11 times its estimate, breaking the record price for one of her gowns going under the hammer, Los Angeles-based Julien's Auctions said. Diana first wore the black and blue ballerina-length evening dress, by designer Jacques Azagury, in Florence in 1985. She was also photographed in it a year later on a visit to Vancouver, the auction house said. The dress, along with a matching illustration, sold for $1,148,080, Julien's Auctions said on Sunday, after listing it with an estimate of $100,000 — $200,000. «Julien's now holds the new world record for most expensive dress worn by Princess Diana sold at auction,» it said in a statement, adding that the previous auction record was $604,800. The dress is made up of a long black velvet bodice embroidered with blue stars and a two-tier blue organza skirt adorned with a sash and bow. It was sold as part of the four-day «Hollywood Legends» sale by Julien's Auctions and Turner Classic Movies (TCM), which featured a range of memorabilia. A pink chiffon blouse which Diana wore for her 1981 engagement portrait to then Prince Charles by Lord Snowdon sold for $381,000. The blouse, by David and Elizabeth Emanuel who went on to design Diana's wedding dress, had an estimate of $80,000 — $100,000.

Punjab Kings have issued a clarification regarding their player selection during the IPL 2024 auction in Dubai. Contrary to reports suggesting they had picked the 'wrong' player, the franchise clarified that they had indeed chosen the correct cricketer. The confusion arose due to the presence of two players with the same name, it said.

Iced drinks topped with cold foam and added energy shots and fruit flavors have hooked high-school students, social-media influencers and now, some of the world’s biggest fast-food chains. McDonald’s this month launched CosMc’s, a new takeout-oriented restaurant concept heavy on customizable drinks like Churro Frappés and Pomegranate Hibiscus Slush. Taco Bell in December started testing blended iced coffee with flavors like Mexican Chocolate, along with shakes topped with cold foam and churro crumbles.

₹6,000 and goes up to ₹25 lakh a piece, depending on the size and craftsmanship. “But many artists now use cheaper raw materials to cut costs. There is no monitoring or quality check to tell a fake from an original.

BSE, Credo Brands IPO's non-institutional investors (NIIs) portion was subscribed 11.48 times while qualified institutional buyers (QIBs) portion was subscribed 0.35 times. On the first day, the issue was subscribed 1.77 times by 4:25 pm on December 19. The retail portion was booked 2.93 times, NII portion was subscribed 1.43 times and QIB was subscribed over 0.01 times.

Oil-and-gas prices rose Wednesday after recent rebel attacks in the Red Sea scrambled the shipping industry and prompted the U.S. to send warships into the region to protect a vital trade lane. But thus far the response of energy markets to the disruption has been muted compared with dramatic moves in prices sparked by some other past outbreaks of violence in the Middle East.

Huntley as the champion. This season, marked by a record number of four-chair turns, showcased remarkable talent. Huntley, a father of two coached by Niall Horan, secured victory through fan votes, making Horan a back-to-back champion in his second season on the show.

Chinese scientists claim they received an ominous signal hours before Monday night's 6.2 magnitude earthquake but were not sure where exactly it would strike, it emerged on Wednesday. So far 131 people are confirmed dead and over 700 others injured in Gansu and Qinghai after the quake, the deadliest in nine years, hit the two provinces. While predicting earthquakes has almost appeared to be a mission impossible, researchers in the Chinese province of Shaanxi claim to have developed a groundbreaking technique that has allowed them to forecast successfully every tremor with a magnitude of 7.0 or more that struck around the globe in the past 10 years.

Tata Motors, India's third largest passenger vehicle maker, expects next year — both calendar and fiscal — to be the best on record in terms of sales volume for the company’s passenger vehicles business, driven by the new models it plans to launch with electrical and conventional powertrains. In addition to launching the electrified versions of the Harrier and Punch, it plans to bring the Curvv SUV. The Curvv will be the automaker’s first new brand in three years, as the Tata Group automotive flagship seeks to cement its position in the world’s third largest market. “We expect the next year to be much more promising as we completely revamp our portfolio with addition of two to three new models which will include facelifts and a new nameplate in the ICE (internal combustion engine) segment,” Shailesh Chandra, managing director at Tata Passenger Vehicle and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, told ET. On whether the frequent product actions can make the year a record one for the PV business, he said, “That’s the aspiration.” Steering clear of making any projections on numbers, he said the company’s growth will be faster than the industry. People aware of the firm’s internal targets said Tata Motors is looking to grow sales by 10% in 2024.

Investing.com — The U.S. dollar edged higher in early European trade Wednesday, while sterling slumped as rapidly cooling inflation lifted expectations of Bank of England rate cuts next year.

Investing.com -- Futures edge lower on Wednesday, suggesting a slight pullback on Wall Street following a surge in stocks in the prior session that was fueled by expectations for potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts in early-2024. Elsewhere, FedEx shares dip premarket after the delivery giant slashes its annual revenue outlook, while Toyota (TYO:7203) (NYSE:TM) temporarily suspends shipments of its Daihatsu brand cars as a scandal over rigged safety tests deepens.

India Shelter Finance made a decent debut on the exchanges on Wednesday by listing at a premium of around 25% over the offer price. However, the stock gave up some of the gains after falling nearly 10% post the debut. It is currently trading at Rs 556, just 12% higher than the IPO price. Net proceeds from the issue of fresh equity issue will go towards meeting future capital requirements and general corporate purposes. Analysts said there is still value in holding the stock from a medium- to long-term perspective as the company boasts of strong fundamentals and delivered strong financial performance in the last few years. Also Read: DOMS Industries shares soar nearly 80% over IPO price.

₹151 crore IPO of Motisons Jewellers was opened on Monday (December 18) and is set to conclude today (December 20). The initial two days of bidding witnessed an extraordinary response from investors. On the first day, the IPO was subscribed by an impressive 15.02 times, garnering a stellar response from both retail and non-institutional investors (NIIs).

FSN E-Commerce Ventures, the parent company of Nykaa, has shown signs of a modest rebound, rising over 18% in 2023 YTD. The turnaround began in May, breaking an almost 11-month hiatus, and was followed by monthly gains of 18.83% in June. Between May 2022 and April 2023, the stock was in the green in just 1 month - February 2023, up 2.3%.