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DPIIT Notifies Quality Control Orders for ‘Smart Meters’ and ‘Welding Rods and Electrodes’ to Boost Quality Standards in India

Date: August 1, 2023 The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, has taken a significant step towards enhancing product quality in India by notifying two new Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for ‘Smart Meters’ and ‘Welding Rods and Electrodes.’ The announcement was made on July 14, […]

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Inverter ACs: Driving the Energy Efficiency Revolution in India

India’s air conditioning landscape is experiencing a significant transformation, with a remarkable shift towards energy-efficient inverter air conditioners. The combination of cost efficiencies, growing climate awareness, and increased purchasing power has triggered a discernible consumption change in the country. As a result, consumers are increasingly choosing inverter ACs, and manufacturers are ramping up production to

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FSSAI Takes Action Against High Pesticide Levels in Fruits and Vegetables

Date: August 1, 2023 In a bid to address the alarming presence of pesticides and harmful chemicals in fresh fruits and vegetables, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has taken significant steps to monitor their sale in markets nationwide. Several media reports raised concerns about the excessive use of pesticides, prompting the

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Tambaram Corporation Allocates Rs 54 Crore to Illuminate Streets with Eco-Friendly LED Lights

CHENNAI: Residents in Tambaram can finally breathe a sigh of relief as the Tambaram Corporation takes action to address the longstanding issue of poor street lighting. Kamala Devi, a 45-year-old vendor, and a group of students from Madras Christian College were among those who faced difficulties navigating poorly lit streets after dusk. The lack of

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Proposed New Drugs, Medical Devices & Cosmetics Bill Raises Concerns Among Industry Stakeholders

Date: Monday, July 31, 2023, 08:00 Hrs [IST] Location: New Delhi The Indian government’s plan to introduce the New Drugs, Medical Devices and Cosmetics Bill, 2023 in the current parliamentary session has sparked unease among industry members. The proposed bill is intended to replace the age-old Drugs and Cosmetics Act of 1940, aiming to regulate

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India’s Ban on Non-Basmati Rice Sends Shockwaves Through Global Markets

The recent decision by the Indian government to impose a ban on the export of non-basmati rice has triggered widespread concerns and uproar in the international community. As India holds a significant share of the global rice market, this move has caused a surge in rice prices worldwide. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stepped

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India’s Ban on Non-Basmati Rice Triggers Global Concerns and IMF’s Request for Reconsideration

New Delhi, 29th July 2023: The Indian government’s recent decision to impose a ban on the export of non-basmati rice has sent shockwaves across the globe, raising concerns among countries heavily reliant on India’s rice exports. As one of the major players in the international rice market, India’s move has caused a significant surge in

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ISRO’s PSLV-C56 Successfully Launches 6 Satellites from Sriharikota

Sunday, 6:30 AM, Sriharikota: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved another milestone with the successful launch of PSLV-C56, carrying a total of six co-passenger satellites from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota. This marks the 58th overall launch and the 17th using the Core Alone configuration for ISRO’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV).

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BIS Recruitment 2023: New Notification Released for Director and Deputy Director Posts

Monthly Salary Upto Rs. 2,09,200 The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has recently issued a new notification for the recruitment of eligible and qualified candidates to fill up the posts of Director – Legal and Deputy Director in Marketing and Consumer Affairs, Publication, and Library on a deputation basis. This presents a great opportunity for

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BIS Jammu and Kashmir Team Conducts Raid at Jindal Soap Factory in Jalandhar

JAMMU, July 26: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) team from Jammu and Kashmir recently conducted a search and seizure operation at the premises of M/S Jindal Soap Factory, located in the Wariyana Industrial Complex, Jalandhar. The operation uncovered that the factory was engaged in the manufacturing and sale of Aluminium Alloy Bare Foil for

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