New Delhi, August 7, 2025: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has uncovered a major lapse in product safety. In a sweeping market surveillance operation during FY 2024–25, the BIS found 142 uncertified products being sold online without mandatory BIS certification. Wide-Scale BIS Surveillance Exposes Certification Violations As per official…
Month: August 2025
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Uttarakhand Cloudburst: Army Leads Rescue
Flash floods triggered by a cloudburst over the Kheer Ganga river wreaked havoc in Uttarkashi district on August 5, 2025, leaving at least four dead and dozens feared washed away. The picturesque village of Dharali, a crucial stopover on the Gangotri route, witnessed massive destruction as floodwaters gushed through hotels…
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SC Slams AIADMK MP, Clears Stalin Scheme Use
SC Slams AIADMK MP, Clears Stalin Scheme Use The Supreme Court of India has quashed the Madras High Court’s interim order that banned the Tamil Nadu government from using CM MK Stalin’s name in the “Ungaludan Stalin” welfare awareness scheme. In a sharp rebuke, the apex court imposed a ₹10…
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UPI Not Free: RBI Governor Flags Hidden Costs
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra has stirred a fresh debate over India’s most popular digital payment system — Unified Payments Interface (UPI). In a recent statement, he clarified that while users aren’t being charged today, UPI is not free in the real sense. Someone is paying the bill — and that…
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AIIMS Faculty Crisis Deepens Amid Doctor Exodus
New Delhi: India’s premier public health institutions, the All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), are grappling with an alarming faculty shortage. Even AIIMS Delhi, the country’s top government-run hospital, is affected. The crisis goes beyond numbers. It’s about how the future of medical education and public healthcare in India…
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Defence Stocks Rally After ₹67,000 Cr DAC Clearance
New Delhi: The Indian defence sector just received a powerful push. The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved military procurements worth ₹67,000 crore. This decision is set to benefit top defence stocks like BEL, Bharat Dynamics, L&T, Adani Defence, and Tata Advanced Systems. The approval, granted on August 5, aims to…
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India, Russia Boost Defence Ties Amid Sanction Threats
Warm Diplomacy Despite Global Tensions India and Russia have once again reaffirmed their strong defence partnership, choosing diplomacy over discord. In a significant meeting held in Moscow, Indian Ambassador Vinay Kumar met with Colonel-General Alexander Fomin, Russia’s Deputy Defence Minister. The talks were described as “warm and friendly”, reflecting the…
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NSDL IPO Makes Strong Debut on BSE at ₹927
NSDL Shares List at Premium, Market Reacts Positively National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) made a powerful debut on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) today, with its shares listing at ₹927—a 16% premium over the IPO issue price of ₹800. The NSDL IPO listing was among the most anticipated stock market…
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India-Philippines Strategic Ties Strengthened
In a historic moment of diplomacy, President Droupadi Murmu hosted President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. of the Philippines at Rashtrapati Bhavan. This marks the Philippine leader’s first state visit to India. The visit saw a landmark development — India and the Philippines formally elevated their bilateral relationship to a Strategic…
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Paracetamol Not Banned: Health Ministry Clarifies
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has officially confirmed that Paracetamol is not banned in India. This clarification comes amid widespread rumors and viral social media posts claiming otherwise. The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) stated that it has not received any formal notification or report regarding a…