Indian toy market holds strong growth potential: China Toy Association ChairA delegation from China, Taiwan and Hong Kong visited the Indian toy show, where industry representatives explored opportunities for collab...
04 Jul, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
Quote of the day by Seneca: ‘As is a tale, so is life: not how long it is, but…’ – Stoic philosopher on a meaningful lifeQuote of the day by Seneca: Ancient Roman philosopher Seneca reminds us that life's value lies in its quality, not its length. He urges foc...
04 Jul, 2026, 11.27 AM IST
Did America's indoor cats always live inside, or did centuries outdoors shape the secret ways they still communicate with humans today?Cats lived outdoors for centuries before becoming indoor pets in the US. The biggest shift came after the 1950s as safer homes, cat litter,...
03 Jul, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
FDA issues compliance order for milk sector in Maharashtra; warns of Rs 10 lakh fine for violationsMaharashtra FDA has mandated strict food safety compliance across the entire milk supply chain, from farms to retailers. New guidelines aim...
03 Jul, 2026, 07.19 PM IST
Delhi government clears Rs 8,300-crore for 7-year programme to combat air pollutionIn a bid to improve air quality, the Delhi government has introduced an ambitious seven-year project worth Rs 8,300 crore, primarily funded...
03 Jul, 2026, 06.57 PM IST
India-UK trade pact sparks rush of export orders ahead of July 15 rolloutIndian exporters are experiencing a significant surge in UK orders ahead of the July 15th India-UK CETA implementation. Anticipating tariff...
03 Jul, 2026, 01.00 AM IST
Control encroaching coaching centresAs India's burgeoning coaching sector, a complementary education system, stands on the brink of national regulation, a government report pr...
02 Jul, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
Free trade agreements to give major boost to toy exports: IndustryIndia's toy exports are poised for a surge following the finalisation of free trade agreements with the UK and the European Union, offering...
02 Jul, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh High Court grants bail to two in Chhindwara toxic cough syrup caseTwo medical representatives, arrested in connection with last year's deadly toxic cough syrup case in Chhindwara that claimed over 20 young...
01 Jul, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
Bombay High Court grants relief to Vadilal Mumbai branch in dispute over brand rightsThe Bombay High Court has granted interim protection to the Mumbai branch of Vadilal ice cream, recognizing its long-standing rights to the...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.02 PM IST
Stainless steel industry seeks end to QCO relief from July 1India's stainless steel makers are urging the government to reinstate strict quality control norms from July 1, warning that a temporary re...
30 Jun, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
DPIIT issues guidelines for alternative quality certification pathway for toys, AC, PPE makersBusinesses producing items like toys, personal protective equipment, and air conditioners can now get product quality certification through...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
DPIIT issues guidelines to operationalise transition facilitation order for quality certificationNew guidelines from DPIIT now offer companies an alternative pathway for product quality certification under ten selected Quality Control O...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.16 PM IST
India notifies QCO enabling flexible sourcing framework for some sectorsIndia has unveiled a new Quality Control Order for 2026, offering a flexible sourcing framework for key industries like toys and electronic...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.42 PM IST
Stainless steel sector MSMEs flag import surge, urges govt to reintroduce quality control orderIndian stainless steel MSMEs are urging the government to reinstate a quality control order after its suspension led to a surge in cheap Ch...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
LiLLBUD raises Rs 6 crore seed round led by Zeropearl VCAddressing a critical gap for safe, science-backed developmental toys in India, LiLLBUD prioritizes BIS certification to combat the prevale...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.13 PM IST
Small rubber footwear units get 1 yr to comply with quality normsMicro and small enterprises in the non-leather footwear sector have received an extended deadline of July 31, 2027, for mandatory quality c...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.21 AM IST