Target 100, New Delhi Municipal Council pushes to set up EV charging stations for public fast

NEW DELHI: Out of the target of setting up 100 charging stations for electric vehicles by the year-end, New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has commissioned work on 66 and work on the remaining 34 has been expedited. The are 17 sites for the charging stations at Connaught Place, four on Barakhamba Road, four on Kali… Continue reading Target 100, New Delhi Municipal Council pushes to set up EV charging stations for public fast

E-vehicle sales see sharp uptick in Rajasthan

Jaipur: The popularity of electric vehicles is gaining momentum in Rajasthan, where the number of such vehicles has jumped six times in three years, as people are increasingly adapting to the emerging mobility model. Looking at the comfort and easy mobility in city life, the sale of two-wheelers is the highest, while the sale of… Continue reading E-vehicle sales see sharp uptick in Rajasthan

Dollar off 20-year peak as Fed headlines big central bank week

TOKYO – The dollar held about 1% below a two-decade peak versus major peers at the start of a week that sees some dozen central bank decisions, headlined by the Federal Reserve on Wednesday and followed by the Bank of Japan and Bank of England the next day. The dollar index, which measures the currency… Continue reading Dollar off 20-year peak as Fed headlines big central bank week

Vehicle scrapping facility not required to verify vehicle record with police: Road ministry

In a bid to simplify the scrapping procedure, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has removed the requirement of necessary cyber security certifications for Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility (RVSF). The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) today, in a series of tweets, said RVSF will not be required to verify the record… Continue reading Vehicle scrapping facility not required to verify vehicle record with police: Road ministry

Need to reduce logistics cost to boost growth: Nitin Gadkari

Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has said there is need to reduce logistics costs in the country, which is higher than that of China, the US and European countries. The idea is to make waterways as a popular mode of transport for passengers and goods as… Continue reading Need to reduce logistics cost to boost growth: Nitin Gadkari

Policy amended, international trade can now be settled in Rupee

The department of commerce has also been asked to reach out to traders to encourage them to adopt this route. The government has amended the Foreign Trade Policy to allow international trade invoicing, payment and settlement in the Indian rupee, activating the mechanism announced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to facilitate trade in… Continue reading Policy amended, international trade can now be settled in Rupee

Anand Pillai joins TIL Group as Chief Transformation Officer

Anand Pillai, Chief Transformation Officer, TIL Group TIL Group, a leader in software, electric vehicles, EV infrastructure and fleet management, has appointed Anand Pillai as Group Chief Transformation Officer. “I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Group Chief Transformation Officer – Trinity Group Companies (with entities in Software, Electric Vehicles, EV… Continue reading Anand Pillai joins TIL Group as Chief Transformation Officer

Centre issues new rules to simplify, streamline Trade Certificate regime

It also said that the application for Trade Certificate and Trade Registration Marks can be made electronically on the Vahan portal, without the need to visit the RTO. New Delhi, In an endeavour to promote ease of doing business, the Union Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) has notified new rules to simplify and… Continue reading Centre issues new rules to simplify, streamline Trade Certificate regime

MoRTH makes 58 RTO services online based on Aadhaar authentication

Consequently, the footfall at the regional transport offices (RTOs) is likely to significantly reduce, which would lead to greater efficiency in their functioning. New Delhi: As many as 58 citizen-centric services related to driving license, vehicle registration, and transfer of ownership can now be availed online with the help of Aadhaar authentication on voluntary basis.… Continue reading MoRTH makes 58 RTO services online based on Aadhaar authentication

4 lakh cars, 5 lakh bikes & scooters prosecuted in Delhi for various violations in 2021: Report

It said 10,696 cars and 11,373 bikes or scooters were prosecuted under the ‘dangerous driving’ category. New Delhi: The Delhi Traffic Police prosecuted nearly 4 lakh cars and 5 lakh bikes and scooters for violations ranging from improper parking, dangerous driving and drunk driving in 2021, according to a report released by the city police… Continue reading 4 lakh cars, 5 lakh bikes & scooters prosecuted in Delhi for various violations in 2021: Report