Union Minister Pralhad Joshi directs the Bureau of Indian Standards to expedite new standards and upgrade testing infrastructure, citing the transformative BIS Act 2016. Read the latest updates.
The Reserve Bank of India cautions NBFCs in Mumbai to strengthen underwriting, track asset quality, and lend responsibly. Read key risks flagged in the latest stability report.
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra met top NBFC executives, urging strong underwriting & asset monitoring. Entities controlling 53% of sector assets attended. Read key takeaways.
India's BIS introduces 30+ new voluntary standards for textiles, smart mobility & safety sectors to align with global benchmarks, easing exports. Key focus on modernizing 40-year-old textile norms.
Manu Joseph argues India's low standards, justified by poverty, hold the nation back. The Supreme Court's 'luxury litigation' remark on water packaging reveals a deeper issue. Read why aiming higher is key to progress.
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.
Actor Radhika Apte opens up about industry pressure on weight, losing a major role, and her journey to self-acceptance postpartum. Read her powerful stance on beauty norms.
A one-day seminar on Energy Management Systems (IS/ISO 50001:2018) was held in Chandigarh by BIS and the energy management cell. Learn how it aims to help industries cut costs and improve efficiency.
The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, proposes a radical restructuring of India's higher education governance. It aims to replace fragmented regulation with a unified body and three councils for standards, accreditation, and regulation, fosteri
In an age of social media & impossible beauty ideals, children face early body insecurities. Learn how parents can foster self-worth, open dialogue, and resilience against harmful comparisons.
Supreme Court declines PIL seeking stricter limits on chemicals in packaged water, urges focus on drinking water scarcity. Read the full details and court's remarks.
Following a costly cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover, Tata Consultancy Services is piloting new security protocols for top clients to prevent future breaches and limit financial damage. Learn about the response and risks.
Supreme Court modifies its order on old vehicles in Delhi-NCR, allowing action against those not meeting BS-IV norms. Court directs action on toll plazas and aid for construction workers amid severe air quality crisis.
China shares its detailed roadmap for combating severe air pollution, offering Delhi a potential model. Learn about the key strategies from vehicle control to industrial reform.
As Delhi battles severe pollution, the Chinese embassy outlines Beijing's successful strategy: shutting industries, odd-even rules, and vehicle control. Delhi responds with work-from-home and stricter PUC checks.
New research reveals substandard housing hurts children's education. Improving living conditions can boost grades and attendance. Discover the key factors and potential solutions.
SMC health officials inspect ponk stalls across Surat, collect 12 samples of vada and sev. Action planned under Food Safety Act after lab reports. Read the full story.
A 21-year-old woman suffered critical injuries after falling from a Bengaluru hotel balcony while trying to escape police via a drain pipe. An FIR has been filed. Read the full investigation details.
Swaroop Rani Nehru Hospital in Prayagraj suspends dialysis services for 24 hours for deep cleaning and technical checks to ensure infection-free patient care. Details inside.
The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill proposes a single higher education regulator with three councils. Learn how this will transform India's university system. Read more.
New CREA data shows stubble burning's share in Delhi's PM2.5 fell to 7% in Nov 2025 from 20% last year, highlighting year-round pollution sources. Read the full analysis.
Kerala's Education Minister V Sivankutty alleges central bias, citing blocked funds. He accuses Congress of weakening opposition to PM SHRI while its states accept crores. Details inside.
Bollywood star Malaika Arora speaks out against the misogyny and double standards women face post-divorce. She highlights the stark contrast in how society treats men and women. Read her powerful statement.
India's Health Ministry admits the country lags behind WHO's hospital bed benchmark. Despite expansion in medical seats, doctor and nurse shortages persist nationwide. Read the full report.
India withdraws 22 difficult quality control orders for chemicals, easing compliance, while upgrading standards for telecom, cybersecurity, lifts, and gas stoves to modernize infrastructure.
Fees from US IPOs and stock sales cross 2024's total, hitting $8.78B by Dec 2, 2025. Convertible bonds surge 46%. Discover the key deals and sectors driving growth despite market disruptions.
Jammu & Kashmir designates JKBOSE as the State School Standards Authority (SSSA) to regulate schools as per NEP 2020, ensuring transparency and uniform standards. Read more.
GCDA extends deadline for JLN Stadium renovation to Dec 20. The project, led by RBC, aims to elevate the Kochi venue to international football standards. Read for details.
Greater Cochin Development Authority extends deadline for JLN Stadium renovation to Dec 20. The project aims to elevate the venue to international standards, potentially attracting major football matches to Kerala. Read the full update.
Telangana DGP B Shivadhar Reddy chaired a virtual review meeting to accelerate security & tech plans for the Rising Global Summit 2047 in Hyderabad. Key initiatives include a Forensic Evidence Act, AI-driven helpline & robotics policing.