India introduces its first testing standard for electric agricultural tractors, aiming to boost safety, reduce emissions, and cut farm operating costs. Learn how this move accelerates clean farm mechanisation.
Bureau of Indian Standards releases IS 17304:2024, the first national standard for electric agricultural tractors, boosting green farming and domestic manufacturing. Learn about the new safety and performance benchmarks.
India's BIS releases first dedicated testing protocol for electric agricultural tractors, aiming to ensure safety & performance. A key step for green farm tech adoption.
India introduces a new BIS standard for agarbatti to ensure safety, quality, and sustainability. The move aims to protect consumers and boost exports for the ₹8,000 crore industry. Read more.
The Indian government has introduced new quality control orders for agarbatti (incense sticks) to curb substandard imports and support domestic manufacturers. Learn about the new standards and their impact.
India introduces a new BIS standard for incense sticks, banning harmful chemicals to ensure safety and quality. This move aims to protect health and boost exports. Read more.
FSSAI's new directive prohibits calling herbal infusions 'tea'. The Rs 3,600 crore flavoured market must rebrand. Learn what this means for your favourite brews.
FSSAI mandates that only beverages from Camellia sinensis plant can be labelled as tea. Herbal infusions must be renamed to avoid misbranding. Read the full guidelines.
The Bureau of Indian Standards introduces IS 18000 to standardise hospital bills, aiming to eliminate hidden charges and improve transparency for patients across India.
FSSAI firmly denies social media claims linking eggs to cancer. The regulator confirms eggs sold in India are safe, nutritious, and comply with strict global safety standards. Read the facts.
The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, proposes a radical restructuring of India's higher education governance. It aims to replace fragmented regulation with a unified body and three councils for standards, accreditation, and regulation, fosteri
In an age of social media & impossible beauty ideals, children face early body insecurities. Learn how parents can foster self-worth, open dialogue, and resilience against harmful comparisons.
Supreme Court declines PIL seeking stricter limits on chemicals in packaged water, urges focus on drinking water scarcity. Read the full details and court's remarks.
Following a costly cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover, Tata Consultancy Services is piloting new security protocols for top clients to prevent future breaches and limit financial damage. Learn about the response and risks.
As Delhi battles severe pollution, the Chinese embassy outlines Beijing's successful strategy: shutting industries, odd-even rules, and vehicle control. Delhi responds with work-from-home and stricter PUC checks.
India unveils a revised seismic zonation map, introducing a new highest-risk Zone VI for the Himalayas. The update impacts 75% of the population and aims to transform urban planning and disaster resilience.
Trichy MP Durai Vaiko demands a status report from SAIL on steel supply for the delayed Maris Road Overbridge. He warns further delays will prolong reconstruction, impacting key city connectivity. Read more.
India hallmarks over 1.7 million silver articles with HUID in Q1, a major step to ensure purity and curb fake certification. Read the full report.
India's mandatory HUID for silver sees massive uptake with 1.6M pieces hallmarked. Southern region leads. Verify purity via BIS CARE app. Boost for consumer trust.
India's Health Ministry admits the country lags behind WHO's hospital bed benchmark. Despite expansion in medical seats, doctor and nurse shortages persist nationwide. Read the full report.
India withdraws 22 difficult quality control orders for chemicals, easing compliance, while upgrading standards for telecom, cybersecurity, lifts, and gas stoves to modernize infrastructure.
A viral social media claim that arranged marriages in India reduce 'national attractiveness' sparks widespread backlash. Indians counter with facts, humor, and science.
A young innovator in Bulandshahr created 'Sophie', an AI mannequin. We explore global robotics definitions and ask: what truly makes a robot? Dive into the debate.
Sunil Gavaskar questions ICC's 'double standards' after Perth pitch gets 'below average' rating despite high scores. He asks, 'Who is complaining?' Read his full critique.
India plans Quality Control Orders for food processing machinery to curb substandard Chinese imports, boost safety, and reduce 41% import dependency. Read more.
Viral video shows litter-filled Amsterdam streets, triggering global discussion about civic sense and cleanliness standards. Watch the debate unfold!
Patanjali Ayurved Ltd fined Rs 1 lakh for selling substandard cow ghee in Pithoragarh. Court penalizes distributor and retailer. Company disputes verdict, plans appeal.
IRCTC clarifies no guidelines require Halal certification for railway meals. Chicken food served follows FSSAI standards under Food Safety Act 2006. Read full details.
India releases updated seismic zonation map placing entire Himalayan arc in highest-risk Zone VI for first time. 61% of India now in moderate to high hazard zones. New building codes mandate stricter safety standards.
Looksmaxxing influencer Clavicular faces backlash after injecting his 17-year-old girlfriend with cosmetic peptides during a live stream, raising concerns about exploitation and dangerous beauty trends.