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India to launch E85 fuel today in push for flex fuel mobilityIndia is launching E85 fuel on Friday. This is an 80-85% ethanol-blended petrol. The move aims to boost flex fuel mobility across the natio...
India to use artificial intelligence for machine-readable standards, says Consumer Affairs Secretary KhareIndia's Consumer Affairs Ministry is set to develop advanced, machine-readable standards using AI. This initiative aims to simplify complia...
BIS plans phased move towards mandatory silver hallmarkingThe Bureau of Indian Standards is studying mandatory hallmarking for silver. This move aims to ensure purity for buyers. Silver hallmarking...
Migrant children separated under Trump policy face renewed family breakupsFederal agents are separating children from their families again in the United States. This is happening despite legal settlements meant to...
What India’s new E22 to E30 Petrol variants mean for fuel prices, vehicles and ethanol useIndia has launched new fuel standards for petrol with higher ethanol content, including E22, E25, E27, and E30. This move supports the nati...
China green tech firms target new consumers hit by Iran war energy shockCompanies like Jinko Solar, Chery Automobile, and BYD are seeing surging demand for EVs, batteries, and solar panels in markets seeking alt...
India seeks greater role in global international space normsIndia is actively seeking a greater influence in setting international standards for the burgeoning space sector. As global experts convene...
Thinking of buying silver? Gurgaon CA lists five ways to determine quality of silver before splurging moneyA significant issue of counterfeit silver products is plaguing India's bullion market, as highlighted by a shocking incident at the Vaishno...
Akshaya Tritiya 2026 date and time: Check city-wise muhurat timings for gold buyingAkshaya Tritiya, a festival believed to bring wealth, sees a surge in gold purchases, with demand often rising a week prior. This year, the...
Electric appliance makers to seek GST cut as LPG crisis lifts demandElectric cooking appliance makers are urging the government to reduce GST on products like induction cooktops and air fryers, while also se...
BIS Admit Card 2024 Released: Download your hall ticket for Group A, B, and C positions from bis.gov.in, here's howThe Bureau of Indian Standards released admit cards for various Group A, B, and C positions. The recruitment drive aims to fill 345 vacanci...
Rethink needed to regulate Big Tech in finance, says BIS officialData-rich Big Tech companies such as Alibaba and Amazon have been involved for some time in financial services such as banking, payments, a...
Over 18,000 toys seized from Hamleys, Archies and WH Smith for 'lack of quality'"We received complaints from domestic manufacturers of the sale of toys that do not conform to the BIS standard. We conducted 44 raids in t...
BIS to help developing countries adopt Indian StandardsThe ministry of consumer affairs, which controls BIS, has asked ministry of external affairs to promote indigenous Indian Standards in deve...
Govt to make BIS standard must for tap water in select cities, to start consultation soon: Ram Vilas PaswanThe Delhi government and Jal Board authorities have no reservations on making the BIS standard mandatory for tap water, he said.
India exporting bulletproof jackets of international standard to over 100 nations: BISA top BIS official said that India is the fourth country after the US, UK and Germany to have its own national standard on bulletproof jack...
Electronic goods need to adopt BIS safety standards by July15 product categories need to carry self declaration on safety after being tested at BIS labs.