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Temple trust in Mathura to use computerised machine to test purity of metal donationsSri Krishna Janmasthan Sewa Sansthan will use a computerized machine to check metal donation purity starting from Navratri. This machine ca...
China’s new oil refining technology could cut energy use by 91% — here’s how scientists are turning crude oil into valuable products more efficientlyChinese scientists have developed a new molecular refining method. This technique may significantly reduce energy consumption in oil proces...
In a 2026 study, scientists found enough lithium and magnesium in just 0.1% of the ocean to last 50,000 years. Now, an Olympic pool of seawater exposes the huge gap between abundance and accessibilityScientists are exploring the ocean as a potential source of critical minerals needed for batteries, electronics, vehicles, and clean-energy...
Indian jewellers may earn up to 1% incentive under revamped Gold Monetisation Scheme: IBJAIndian jewellers could earn an additional 0.75%-1% commission under a revamped Gold Monetisation Scheme (GMS) proposed by the India Bullion...
Customer bought 'pure' silver but test found 80.95% purity: Consumer commision ordered Lalitha Jewellery to pay Rs 13,000 compensation; here's whyLalitha Jewellery has been ordered to refund an overcharge of Rs 104 and pay Rs 10,000 in compensation after a Warangal consumer commission...
Jewellers may be looped in for idle gold mobilisationThe government is exploring a revamped Gold Monetisation Scheme, aiming to involve jewellers for the first time to tap into the vast amount...
1,700 years ago, a Roman commander declared himself emperor in Britain. Now a tiny silver coin found beneath a railway is bringing his forgotten empire back to lifeNearly 1,700 years ago, a Roman naval commander escaped execution, declared himself emperor and carved out a rival Roman empire in Britain ...
Is Costco Orgain protein powder safe to drink? New lawsuit claims it contains lead, cadmium, and arsenic, raises alarmCostco Orgain protein powder: Consumers are suing Costco over its Orgain protein powder for failing to disclose toxic heavy metals. The cla...
Gold purity check: Will I be compensated if my gold jewellery is found to be of lesser purity?Gold hallmarking is now mandatory to ensure purity. Consumers can verify hallmarked gold using the BIS Care App's HUID feature. Unhallmarke...
Voluntary-based silver hallmarking under revised rules begins; here’s how you can check silver purityStarting September 1, 2025, India implements HUID-based hallmarking for silver jewellery and articles on a voluntary basis, according to th...
Government introduces voluntary silver jewellery hallmarking with digital traceabilityThe government is set to launch voluntary hallmarking for silver items from September 1. This move includes a digital ID system for purity ...
Purchase gold wisely this Dhanteras: Govt urges festive shoppers to buy BIS hallmarked gold jewelleryHow to check purity of gold: Hallmarking in gold jewellery involves three markings: the BIS Standard Mark, the purity of gold expressed in ...
Gold hallmarking charges 2024: How much does it cost to get a gold/silver article hallmarked?Hallmarked jewellery provides third party assurance and satisfaction that customer gets right purity of gold/silver for the given price. Si...
How to test the purity of gold?When it comes to gold, how pure is pure? And how does anybody know? The question of testing the purity of gold has been a live one for thou...
Buying gold? Here’s what the correct bill should includeBuying gold jewellery is very expensive as precious metal is very expensive. Hence, it is important that the invoice issued to you by the j...
You will not be able to buy this type of gold jewellery from April 1, 2023The Bureau of India Standards (BIS) will not permit the sale of hallmarked gold jewellery or artefacts after March31, 2023 if those items l...
MMTC-PAMP joint venture sees gold mine in the upcoming monetisation schemeThe gold monetisation scheme likely to be introduced next month to help unlock idle household collections of the precious metal has opened ...
Finance Ministry moves Cabinet note on gold monetisation schemeUnder the proposed scheme, a person or entity would be allowed to deposit a minimum quantity of 30 grams of gold in any form, bullion or je...
- Hold jewellers as accountable for gold hallmarking fraud: IAHC
IAHC suggested that the government hold jewellers as accountable as the certification firm when a jewellery item fails a test of gold purit...
- India joins global jewellery hallmarking convention
Hallmarking of jewellery in India at globally recognised centres will be acceptable in 18 countries, with the country today deciding to joi...