Category: Business & Economy
Bureau of Indian Standards must focus on sector-specific standards: Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje
She commended BIS’s outreach through Standards Clubs and awareness programmes, describing them as crucial to nurturing a ‘quality-first’ culture across the country
‘All options open’, says Congress on fielding candidates for 2 vacant Jammu and Kashmir Assembly seats
The MLA also said the party has resumed its ‘Hamari Riyasat Hamara Haq’ programme to press for the restoration of Statehood to J&K
Be wary of RSS that opposed B.R. Ambedkar’s constitution, says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
He accused the BJP and the Sangh Parivar of spreading false propaganda in the name of Dr. Ambedkar
Tamil Nadu opens all 13 shutters of Mullaperiyar dam after heavy rains
Officials said that following heavy rainfall in the areas surrounding the dam, the inflow was 40,733 cusecs and the reservoir level was at 132.90 feet at 11 p.m. on Friday (October 17). At 3 a.m.
Kurnool’s KIMS doctors perform complicated spinal surgery
To address the condition, doctors decided to perform a highly complex spinal surgery, which lasted for six hours
Ranji Trophy: Shams Mulani spins Mumbai to victory against Jammu and Kashmir
On the fourth and final day of their Elite Group-D fixture, the host, which was 21 for one overnight, was bowled out for 207 in pursuit of 243
Canals in West Kochi to be rejuvenated starting with Pandarachira canal
ULCCS to finalise a detailed project report for the project shortly
Kerala consumer rights panel imposes fine on insurance company for rejection of health insurance claim
A fine of ₹96,000 imposed on Aditya Birla Health Insurance Company Ltd on the charges of deficiency in service and unfair trade practice
Collector calls for public participation to make Guntur clean and green
The Collector urged residents to use public transport and bicycles at least once a week to reduce air pollution and help improve air quality
Paid holiday in Bihar on voting days; employers contravening provision can be fined: ECI
All daily wage and casual workers are also entitled to a paid holiday on election day, says the ECI
Soldier posted in Assam saves baby on train
The mother of the eight-month-old infant aboard the Rajdhani Express fainted, thinking her child had died
YSRCP urged not to oppose development
The proposed investment by Google will create around 1.8 lakh direct and indirect jobs and will transform Vizag into a global AI innovation hub, BJP State spokesperson pointed out
Nellore SP warns of strict action against fake social media posts
Superintendent of Police Ajitha Vejendla directs the staff to thoroughly inspect firecracker manufacturing centres, godowns and retail stores to ensure that safety standards are being followed
Zubeen’s death: 9 held over violence near Baksa jail in Assam
Several others involved in the violence have been identified, and a search is underway to arrest them, Baksa senior superintendent of police (SSP) Ujjal Pratim Baruah said
Kerala’s Supplyco offers 10% discount to women customers on non-subsidised items
Concessionary rate for women will apply in conjunction with the below-market rate for branded rice, cooking oils, and a range of non-subsidised household products