Govt makes ISI mark mandatory for steel & aluminium utensils to ensure safety in kitchens

ISI Mark Now Mandatory for Kitchen Utensils in India

In a significant move to enhance kitchen safety and quality, the Central government of India has made it mandatory for stainless steel and aluminium utensils to conform to the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The announcement was made on Friday by the Commerce and Industry Ministry, marking a significant step towards ensuring consumer safety and product quality. Jul 5, 2024
PM Modi raises Bengal flogging incident, slams Oppn's 'selective politics' on women atrocities

Cross-border terrorism requires decisive response: PM Modi's strong message to SCO

Reminding the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) of one of its "original goals", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday stated that cross-border terrorism requires a "decisive response" from the grouping which must "naturally" give priority to combating terrorism and respecting territorial integrity in the region. Jul 4, 2024
Start-up

Mega boost to Indian startup ecosystem; $7bn in H1 2024, domestic funding, demand set to drive growth

Indian startups received nearly $7 billion in funding in the first half of 2024, indicating potential for growth. This growth is driven by domestic funding and demand, similar to the success seen in Silicon Valley and China. The Indian FMCG sector's growth, driven by rural demand and government initiatives, serves as an example of the potential for domestic demand to drive growth in the startup sector. Jul 4, 2024
JAISHANKAR

EAM Jaishankar raises issue of Indians recruited by Russian Army during meeting with Lavrov

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Wednesday pressed for the safe and expeditious return of Indian nationals currently in the war zone in Ukraine during his meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of the meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Kazakhstan's capital Astana. Jul 3, 2024