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Bhopal/Barwani April 8: A light earthquake of magnitude 3.6 on Richter scale struck the Barwani district of Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday, sending brief tremors across the region but causing no reported damage or casualties. According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the quake occurred at 12:48:53 IST with its epicentre located nearly 21 km southwest of Barwani town. The focal depth was recorded at 10 km. The tremors were primarily felt in the Anjad police station area, particularly ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a penalty of Rs 5 lakh on e-commerce platform Snapdeal for selling toys that do not comply with mandatory Bureau of Indian Standards certification, violating the Toys (Quality Control) Order, 2020. A final order against Snapdeal (Ace Vector Limited) has been issued after taking suo-motu cognisance of the matter, CCPA Chief Commissioner Nidhi Khare told PTI. The CCPA has also issued notices to other e-commerce entities, incl ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a penalty of Rs 5 lakh on e-commerce platform Snapdeal for selling toys that do not comply with mandatory Bureau of Indian Standards certification, violating the Toys (Quality Control) Order, 2020. A final order against Snapdeal (Ace Vector Limited) has been issued after taking suo-motu cognizance of the matter, CCPA Chief Commissioner Nidhi Khare told PTI. The CCPA has also issued notices to other e-commerce entities incl ...Read More >
Udaipur, 17th December 2025: Hindustan Zinc, world's largest and India's only integrated producer of zinc, lead, and silver, has strengthened its global credibility with a comprehensive suite of prestigious international and national certifications. These include REACH compliance for the European Union, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification, and the globally recognised London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) Good Delivery accreditation for silver, along with several other international ...Read More >
At a time when quality defines credibility, India is taking bold strides to ensure that every product reaching consumers meets world-class benchmarks. On the occasion of World Standards Day 2025, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, announced a major step: harmonising the Quality Control Orders (QCO) framework to curb substandard goods while supporting the nation's MSMEs. Speaking at the Bureau of Indian Stand ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday said the government is harmonising the scope of Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for mandatory certification to curb the circulation of substandard goods while being considerate towards the requirements of the domestic MSME sector. More than 22,300 standards are currently in force and 94 per cent of Indian standards have been harmonised with ISO (International Organization for Standardization) and IEC (International Electro ...Read More >
* India to launch a precise Indian Standard Time (IST) project from 5 locations across the country. * National Physical Laboratory (NPL) and ISRO to partner on the initiative. * Move supports India's push towards automation, Industry 4.0, and global manufacturing leadership. India is gearing up to launch a national project to deliver highly accurate Indian Standard Time (IST) from five strategic locations. The project will be implemented in collaboration with the National Physical Laboratory ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 15: Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader in lighting, today showcased its latest portfolio of innovative and sustainable lighting solutions at the International Electrical and Consumer Goods Manufacturing (#IECGM2025India), organized by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The event, inaugurated by Shri Piyush Goyal, Honble Minister of Commerce & Industry, underscores India commitment to aligning international standards with national requirements and advancin ...Read More >
NewsVoir New Delhi [India], September 15: Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader in lighting, today showcased its latest portfolio of innovative and sustainable lighting solutions at the International Electrical and Consumer Goods Manufacturing (#IECGM2025India), organized by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The event, inaugurated by Shri Piyush Goyal, Hon'ble Minister of Commerce & Industry, underscores India's commitment to aligning international standards with national requirements ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Over 2,000 experts from more than 100 countries will come together in the national capital to take part in the 89th General Meeting of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution said on Sunday. The event, hosted by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), will be held from September 15 to 19, at Bharat Mandapam. Delegates will deliberate on international electrotechnical standards that aim to bui ...Read More >
New Delhi, August 22 (IANS) The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) on Friday approved a major top-level bureaucratic reshuffle of as many as 14 Secretary-rank IAS officers across various ministries and departments of the Centre. The appointments, which include several officers on special duty (OSD) who are taking charge of posts to replace incumbent officers who are retiring, will see new faces in top positions of the Central government. As part of the reshuffle, Atish Chandra, an IAS ...Read More >
Electronics contract manufacturer Optiemus Infracom Wednesday announced the launch of locally made tempered glass screen protectors for mobile phones, manufactured in collaboration with US-based Corning. The screen protectors will be sold under the brand name RhinoTech. Optiemus is projecting a revenue of Rs 1800-2000 crore by end of FY27 following the launch of the tempered glass. The company said this is the first time in India that advanced screen protectors will be produced locally and ma ...Read More >
New Delhi: Over 17,500 complaints of fake, duplicate, and counterfeit products sold on e-commerce platforms have been recorded since 2022, with the highest -- 7,221 cases -- reported in the first half of 2025, the union consumer affairs ministry told Parliament on Wednesday. Responding to a question raised by Lok Sabha lawmaker Murari Lal Meena, union minister of state for consumer affairs B.L. Verma said calls to the National Consumer Helpline (NCH) rose more than tenfold -- from 12,553 in Dec ...Read More >
New Delhi: Over 17,500 complaints of fake, duplicate, and counterfeit products sold on e-commerce platforms have been recorded since 2022, with the highest -- 7,221 cases -- reported in the first half of 2025, the union consumer affairs ministry told Parliament on Wednesday. Responding to a question raised by Lok Sabha lawmaker Murari Lal Meena, union minister of state for consumer affairs B.L. Verma said calls to the National Consumer Helpline (NCH) rose more than tenfold -- from 12,553 in Dec ...Read More >
Leh, July 18: Veteran BJP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Kavinder Gupta, was sworn as the 3rd Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh.Dressed in traditional Ladakhi attire, Gupta took the oath of office in a solemn ceremony held in Leh, administered by Justice N. Kotiswar Singh, Chief Justice of the High Court of J&K and Ladakh.Welcoming this new chapter in Ladakh's journey, Gupta emphasized service over power, declaring Ladakh deserves dignity, development, and a voice. "I'm ...Read More >
Surat: In a significant move for the Indian jewellery industry, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) on Friday announced that 9-karat gold jewellery will now be eligible for hallmarking. Until now, hallmarking was allowed only for gold jewellery of 14 karats and above.The decision comes after sustained efforts and repeated representations from the Surat Jewellery Manufacturers Association (SJMA) and other industry stakeholders. The inclusion of 9-karat gold in the hallmarking process is expected ...Read More >
Meenakshi Ganesan has been appointed as Deputy Director General of Southern Regional Office at BIS, Chennai, marking her as the first woman in this role. Her three-decade-long tenure and key contributions highlight her expertise and strategic leadership in transforming national standards initiatives. In a historic move, Meenakshi Ganesan has taken charge as the Deputy Director General of the Southern Regional Office of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in Chennai, becoming the first woman to ...Read More >
BIS officials searching an e-commerce platform in Krishna district. Officials of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Vijayawada, conducted raids on e-commerce warehouses of Flipkart, Meesho and E-Kart at Mustabad in Krishna district and Amazon at Kandrika, and seized many non-certified products violating the provisions of Quality Control Orders (QOC). The enforcement drive was part of the ongoing nationwide initiate to curb the sale and distribution of non-certified and unsafe products. BIS ...Read More >
Vijayawada: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is intensifying its focus on ensuring that both domestically manufactured goods and imported products adhere to Indian quality standards, said A Ramalingeswara Raju, additional director of the department of industries. Speaking at an 'Industrial Meet' held here on Thursday, organised by BIS in collaboration with the department of industries and the Federation of Small and Medium Enterprises India (FSME), Ramalingeswara Raju highlighted the signif ...Read More >
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations' (Asean's) lackadaisical approach in reviewing the free trade agreement with India despite nine negotiating rounds could force New Delhi to consider invoking the termination clause of the 2009 pact as India Inc's patience is running thin with massive Chinese dumping through this route, people in the know said on Sunday. India's interests have been hurt by the "one-sided" FTA with Asean and a large section of domestic industry wants New Delhi to exit th ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 5 (ANI): The Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) appeal to consumers across the country to use only BIS-certified helmets. Additionally, the Department has called for strict enforcement against the manufacture or sale of helmets without BIS certification, a press release said With over 21 crore two-wheelers on Indian roads, rider safety is paramount. While wearing a helmet is mandatory under the Motor Vehicles Act ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 5 (ANI): The Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) appeal to consumers across the country to use only BIS-certified helmets. Additionally, the Department has called for strict enforcement against the manufacture or sale of helmets without BIS certification, a press release said With over 21 crore two-wheelers on Indian roads, rider safety is paramount. While wearing a helmet is mandatory under the Motor Vehicles Act ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Centre has asked states to take strict action on manufacturers and retailers selling sub-standard helmets to ensure the safety of two-wheeler riders. "The Department of Consumer Affairs and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) appeal to consumers across the country to use only BIS-certified helmets," an official statement said on Saturday.The department also called for strict enforcement against the manufacture or sale of helmets without BIS certification, it added. "With over 2 ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 5 (ANI): The Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) appeal to consumers across the country to use only BIS-certified helmets. Additionally, the Department has called for strict enforcement against the manufacture or sale of helmets without BIS certification, a press release said With over 21 crore two-wheelers on Indian roads, rider safety is paramount. While wearing a helmet is mandatory under the Motor Vehicles Act ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 5 (UNI) In a move aimed to curb the sale of substandard helmets and enhance road safety, the Department of Consumer Affairs, in coordination with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), has seized over 3,000 non-compliant helmets from manufacturers and retailers across the country. The action, part of a nationwide crackdown on helmet manufacturers operating without valid BIS licences, saw enforcement teams confiscate more than 2,500 helmets from nine manufacturers whose licences h ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 28 (ANI): The government has proposed to make it mandatory for the two-wheeler manufacturers to provide two helmets at the time of vehicle purchase. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has proposed important changes to the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989 to make this new rule into effect. Also Read | Bihar to Induct 21,391 New Constables Ahead of Assembly Elections 2025, CM Nitish Kumar to Distribute Appointment Letters on June 28. According to an official no ...Read More >
Srinagar, June 05: Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Jammu and Kashmir Branch Office (JKBO), Thursday marked the World Environment Day by organising a series of impactful activities across various districts of J&K, in alignment with the global theme "Ending Plastic Pollution Globally." The celebrations commenced with a Plantation Camp led by Shri Tilak Raj, Director and Head, BIS JKBO, at the green belt in front of SIDCO Park, Bari Brahmana, Jammu -- an area maintained by BIS JKBO. The initiati ...Read More >
New Delhi: The highly anticipated Nothing Phone 3 is set to become the company's "first true flagship," and fans are buzzing with excitement. Although Nothing has yet to confirm an official launch date, CEO Carl Pei has teased its arrival, sharing glimpses of the device. A recent BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) listing points to an imminent release in India, sparking speculation that the Nothing Phone 3 might hit the market sooner than expected. While Carl Pei initially announced the Nothing P ...Read More >
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