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BIS Rolls Out First Electric Tractor Test Standard
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.
BIS Sets First Indian Standard for Electric Farm Tractors
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.
Govt Unveils New Testing Standards for Electric Tractors
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.
Delhi AQI at 391, Very Poor Air Quality Continues
Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor' with AQI at 391, nearing severe levels. Key areas like Anand Vihar recorded 445. Govt announces Rs. 100 crore for water body rejuvenation and new E-Waste Park. Stay informed and take precautions.
Delhi Air Quality Dips, 20 Stations in Severe Zone
Delhi's air quality deteriorates sharply, with 20 monitoring stations recording severe AQI levels. CPCB data reveals a dangerous spike in pollution. Stay informed and take precautions.
Govt Sets New BIS Standard for Safer Incense Sticks
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.
Govt Announces New Quality Norms for Agarbatti
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.
New BIS Standard for Agarbatti Bans Toxic Chemicals
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.
Delhi AQI at 310, 'Very Poor' Air for Next 6 Days
Delhi's air quality plunges back to 'Very Poor' with AQI hitting 310. The Air Quality Early Warning System forecasts no relief for the next six days. Stay informed and take precautions.
India Orders 9.3 Crore Biryanis in 2025: Swiggy Report
Swiggy's annual report reveals India ordered a staggering 9.3 crore plates of biryani in 2025. Discover the top food trends, from adrak chai to samosa, that defined the nation's appetite.
India's 2025 Food Craze: 93 Million Biryani Orders
India's online food orders reveal a nation obsessed with biryani, with 93 million plates in 2025. Discover the staggering stats for adrak chai, samosa, and more culinary favorites.
BIS Launches Standardised Hospital Billing System
The Bureau of Indian Standards introduces IS 18000 to standardise hospital bills, aiming to eliminate hidden charges and improve transparency for patients across India.
APPCB Acts on Visakhapatnam's Poor Air Quality
Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board reviews 'moderate to poor' air quality in Visakhapatnam. Key officials discuss PM levels, dust, and urgent action plans to curb pollution.
Andhra Pradesh Expands Air Quality Monitoring Network
APPCB to install 62 new air monitoring stations across Andhra Pradesh, enhancing pollution mapping. Real-time AQI data will now cover more districts. #AirQuality #APNews
UPSC Key: India-Ethiopia Ties, QCOs, Marital Rape
Essential UPSC news analysis for Dec 18, 2025: Modi's Ethiopia visit elevates ties, India-Bangladesh security concerns, QCO rollback impact, and the crucial marital rape debate. Key takeaways for Prelims & Mains.
Delhi: No Fuel Without Valid PUC Certificate, Says CM
Delhi CM announces strict enforcement of 'No PUC, No Fuel' rule to combat air pollution. Learn how this move aims to curb vehicle emissions and improve air quality in the capital.
Yamunanagar Told to Follow SC Orders on Stray Dogs
Yamunanagar officials receive strict directives to comply with Supreme Court orders on managing stray dogs, ensuring animal welfare and public safety. Learn about the new measures.
Goa's Poll Day Curbs: Shops Shut Near Voting Centres
North and South Goa district magistrates order closure of eateries within 100m of polling stations on Dec 20. Gatherings of over 5 persons banned near booths. Details here.
India's New Seismic Map: 61% Land in High-Risk Zones
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 Seeks SAIL Status Report on Delayed Maris RoB Steel
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.
17 Lakh Silver Articles Get HUID Hallmark in Three Months
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.
Silver HUID Mandate Sees 1.6M Hallmarks in 3 Months
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 Withdraws 22 Quality Orders, Updates Key Standards
India withdraws 22 difficult quality control orders for chemicals, easing compliance, while upgrading standards for telecom, cybersecurity, lifts, and gas stoves to modernize infrastructure.
India mulls QCO on food processing machines
India plans Quality Control Orders for food processing machinery to curb substandard Chinese imports, boost safety, and reduce 41% import dependency. Read more.
Delhi air quality improves but remains in 'poor' category
Delhi's air quality shows slight improvement, moving from 'very poor' to 'poor' category with AQI at 269. However, thick smog continues to blanket ITO and other areas. Political criticism mounts over pollution crisis.
Haryana Implements SC Order on Stray Animals, Highway Safety
Haryana Chief Secretary directs immediate action on Supreme Court's stray animal management orders. New shelters, 24x7 helplines, and highway patrols to be established statewide. Read more.
Delhi AQI Dips to 'Very Poor', Stations Log Above 400
Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor' for the 14th consecutive day, with AQI above 400 in several stations. Experts warn of health risks. Mumbai also faces pollution challenges.
India's New Seismic Map: Himalayan Arc in Zone VI
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.
FBI Questions Democrats on Military Order Warnings
FBI seeks interviews with Democratic lawmakers who warned US troops to reject illegal orders. Investigation focuses on potential election interference concerns.
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