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In order to make the process more accessible and streamlined, Lok Adalats, in conjunction with the traffic police, will establish dedicated help desks at all the district courts across the country. These help desks will help individuals with pending traffic violation cases who seek to settle fines or address related concerns.

Make in India'. The ambitions have had a heroic journey to grow sinews that makes the Prime Minister of world's fifth largest economy to now vouch for 'Make for the world'. There are still miles to go before India laps up a significantly greater share of what the world consumes.

ABFRL), on Wednesday announced a joint venture with high-end Parisian footwear brand Christian Louboutin, strengthening its play in India’s small but growing luxury goods market. This collaboration envisages the transfer of the current Indian business into a newly incorporated subsidiary of ABFRL where the partners will hold equal stake. The move follows ABFRL’s 2022 announcement to bring luxury department store chain Galeries Lafayette to India via large stores and a dedicated e-commerce platform.

Rapido also aims to expand across India by the middle of 2024, said company’s co-founder Pavan Guntupalli. The aggregator company enjoys 60% market share in bike taxis, Rapido plans to expand its footprint with "the pan-India launch of Rapido Cabs, introducing an initial fleet of 1 lakh vehicles," as per the release.

Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, has partnered with electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Ather Energy for an interoperable fast-charging network in India. Through this collaboration, EV users will be able to seamlessly use both VIDA and Ather Grids across the country.

Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (BPCL), Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd (HPCL) and Indian Oil Corp Ltd (IOCL). Investors are excited about the subdued outlook for crude-oil prices and expectations of a strong December quarter on the back strong marketing margins even as refining margins have softened sequentially. Prices of Brent crude have dropped from a recent high of around $95 a barrel in September and are now hovering around $77.

(Reuters) -Oil prices rose slightly in Asian trade on Wednesday, after posting losses for four sessions, as investors weighed the effectiveness of an extension in OPEC+ cuts on tightening supplies against worries of a worsening demand outlook in China.

Twitch, the popular video streaming service, will shut down its services in South Korea next year, the company said on Tuesday, after struggling for years with the high costs of operating in the country. Twitch was once one of the most popular platforms for gamers in South Korea, even as it competed with domestic services like AfreecaTV and giants such as YouTube, analysts say. The service, owned by Amazon, draws about 35 million visitors a day worldwide, according to the company.

DOMS Industries are in high demand in the unlisted market. The issue will open for subscription on December 13 and close on December 15. The price band for the Rs 1,200-crore offer has not been announced yet.

Investing.com — European stock markets traded higher Wednesday, buoyed by renewed confidence that the major central banks' tightening cycle has peaked. 

In an electrifying leap forward, Bitcoin‘s valuation surged past the $44,000 mark, trading at $43,858 with an impressive nearly 6% increase on Wednesday. This ascent comes after a “jet-fueled” 16% climb over six days, underscoring the cryptocurrency’s robust performance.

Japanese lawmakers discussed Tuesday on plans to exempt companies from paying tax on unrealized cryptocurrency gains. The proposal is set to be included in the fiscal 2024 tax reform plan.

Kim Jong Un made an impassioned plea to the women of his country to have more children and raise them as communists. During the Fifth National Conference of Mothers in Pyongyang, Kim Jong Un stressed the need to reverse the declining birth rates in the country.

Metrology Act and The Explosives Act for decriminalising and compounding minor offences with an aim to further reduce compliance burden and improve the business environment of the country, an official said. This exercise is part of an effort of the commerce and industry ministry to bring the second edition of the Jan Viswas law, under which over 180 provisions were decriminalised in 42 Central Acts administered by 19 ministries and departments. The ministry is also requesting states to do the similar exercise to promote ease of doing business and living both. «We are working on the Jan Viswas Bill 2.0. A working group of different ministries has been set up.

Japan to become the world's third-largest market in terms of sales, trailing only behind China and the United States. The automotive sector has experienced exceptional strength throughout 2023, and November stands out as a significant month, with two-wheelers and passenger vehicles (PVs) exhibiting notable strength.

Also Read: Bulls celebrate saffron sweep in state assembly elections While state elections do not correlate with Loksabha elections, the recent outcome removes a key overhang of political uncertainty for the markets for the next five months. Analysts at domestic brokerage firm Motilal Oswal said, "The equity markets were justifiably anxious about the outcome of state polls and what it portends for the 2024 general elections.

visa policies for nearby international destinations have fueled a surge in airfares, impacting travel choices. Popular and easily accessible destinations like Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia have become visa-free for Indian travelers, leading to a spike in demand and subsequently driving airfares to new highs. Almost all international airlines, with the exception of the United States, have fully resumed connections to India. Indian carriers have also increased flights abroad for the winter season, resulting in more competitive airfares to distant European and North American destinations. According to a TOI report, the Delhi-Phuket economy return this Christmas starts at Rs 50,000, significantly higher than the average of Rs 30,000 a few months ago. In contrast, Delhi-London flights begin at Rs 70,000, a notable reduction from the Rs 90-95,000 range seen during the summer. “In comparison to last year, all international airlines are now operational for routes like Delhi-Dubai, or Saudi and to London, hence airfares for these sectors are down by about 20-25%. On the other hand, airfares for popular Southeast Asian destinations like Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia have more than doubled in comparison to last year for this period,” a spokesperson for travel portal Yatra told TOI. Anil Kalsi, Vice President of the Travel Agents Federation of India, told TOI that there is a «serious» demand for both domestic and international destinations this winter, with Southeast Asia being particularly popular. The visa-free status has made a significant impact, with destinations like Thailand witnessing a doubling of Indian tourist arrivals after granting visa exemption from November 10, 2023.

Apple has told its parts suppliers that it wants to get batteries for the upcoming iPhone 16 from factories in India, as per a Financial Times report. Earlier in November, Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, as reported by MacRumors, suggested that Apple may initiate the assembling of the iPhone 17 in India, marking the first instance where the company will undertake iPhone development outside of China.

Power Grid Corporation of India while scaled 52 week highs on Wednesday, NTPC, Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd with gains of 26-107% in last six months also are trading near 52-week highs scaled on Tuesday. Others prominet gainers include JSW Energy that with gains of more than 55% in last 6 months. The peak power demand in November remained buoyant.

Saudi Arabia has introduced a 96-hour stopover visa for Indians traveling to the West or the Middle East. This initiative, part of the Saudi Vision 2030 to streamline Umrah visits, was announced by Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Tawfiq bin Fawzan. During a joint press briefing with India's Minister of Minority Affairs Smriti Irani and Minister of State for External Affairs, V Muraleedharan, Minister Tawfiq bin Fawzan emphasized the nation's commitment to facilitating the religious pilgrimage of Muslims globally.

₹1 lakh crore mark for the first time. As on date, 397 companies have listed on NSE Emerge with fund raising of more than ₹7,800 crore.