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BIS signs MoU with 3 colleges to set up 'Standardization Chair Professor'

With its focus on eminent institutes, the standards authority launched an initiative towards institutionalising its engagement with the such institutes of the country

BIS signs MoU with 3 colleges to set up 'Standardization Chair Professor'
Updated On : 22 Feb 2023 | 11:47 PM IST

Make digital infra mandatory in building plans, Trai tells govt

Trai will bring out a consultation paper to further strengthen digital inclusion, looking at three key aspects of devices, connectivity and literacy

Make digital infra mandatory in building plans, Trai tells govt
Updated On : 20 Feb 2023 | 10:55 PM IST

Norms for celebrity endorsements carry the weight of law: Rohit Kumar Singh

'We are working to modernise the grievance redress mechanism and bring it up to international standards'

Norms for celebrity endorsements carry the weight of law: Rohit Kumar Singh
Updated On : 16 Feb 2023 | 11:40 PM IST

Public procurement via GeM expected to cross Rs 2 trillion-mark in FY23

The largest order worth Rs 20,400 crore placed on GeM until now is by NTPC for mine development and operations services

Public procurement via GeM expected to cross Rs 2 trillion-mark in FY23
Updated On : 08 Feb 2023 | 8:30 PM IST

BIS conducts raids across Maharashtra to crack down on hallmarked jewellery

2.75 kg gold worth Rs 1.5 cr seized from outlets in Mumbai's Zaveri Bazar; Nagpur, Pune and Thane anong other cities targeted

BIS conducts raids across Maharashtra to crack down on hallmarked jewellery
Updated On : 23 Jan 2023 | 4:20 PM IST
Updated On : 17 Jan 2023 | 10:45 PM IST

Over 18,500 toys seized from Hamleys, Archies stores for lack of BIS mark

Meanwhile, Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) is also keeping an eye on e-commerce platforms for any violation of toys quality control order

Over 18,500 toys seized from Hamleys, Archies stores for lack of BIS mark
Updated On : 12 Jan 2023 | 9:23 PM IST

BIS publishes standards for USB Type C receptacles, digital TV receivers

India has set March 2025 deadline to have common charging port in all electronic devices

BIS publishes standards for USB Type C receptacles, digital TV receivers
Updated On : 09 Jan 2023 | 5:16 PM IST

India makes USB Type-C charging must for device makers from March 2025

Deadline follows EU's timeline for uniform charging ports' standards, says civil servant

India makes USB Type-C charging must for device makers from March 2025
Updated On : 27 Dec 2022 | 6:34 PM IST

BIS norms to curb fake reviews to increase costs for online sellers: Report

According to the guidelines, published on November 23, the companies will have to ensure that the ratings and reviews of their products are genuine

BIS norms to curb fake reviews to increase costs for online sellers: Report
Updated On : 27 Dec 2022 | 10:18 AM IST

BIS has published 21,890 standards so far: Consumer Affairs Minister to RS

Ashwini Kumar Choubey says the standards also facilitate trade, provide investment confidence, foster innovation and support govt policies and regulations

BIS has published 21,890 standards so far: Consumer Affairs Minister to RS
Updated On : 24 Dec 2022 | 12:40 AM IST

Infra recognition key point in FBIL spat with regulators abroad: RBI Dy Guv

RBI in talks with ESMA, BoE on CCIL de-recognition, says will find resolution

Infra recognition key point in FBIL spat with regulators abroad: RBI Dy Guv
Updated On : 06 Dec 2022 | 10:24 AM IST

Bureau of Indian Standards signs MoU with 6 engineering institutes

Institutes will set up 'BIS Standardisation Chair Professor' as part of agreement

Bureau of Indian Standards signs MoU with 6 engineering institutes
Updated On : 30 Nov 2022 | 5:20 PM IST

Guidelines to check fake online reviews to kick in today: Details here

The Department of Consumer Affairs framed the guidelines after it received a slew of complaints about fake reviews of products being posted by several e-commerce companies on web portals

Guidelines to check fake online reviews to kick in today: Details here
Updated On : 25 Nov 2022 | 10:03 AM IST

India saw third-highest crypto app downloads between 2015 and 2022: BIS

Experts attributed it to the bull run in the market, curiosity around the crypto technology and access to smartphones and better internet facilities in India

India saw third-highest crypto app downloads between 2015 and 2022: BIS
Updated On : 21 Nov 2022 | 4:43 PM IST

BIS inks pact with technical institutions for active engagement of academia

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) on Monday said it has signed an agreement with the IIT Kanpur, IIT(ISM) Dhanbad and NIT Rourkela for establishment of 'BIS Standardization Chair Professor' at these institutes. This is an initiative towards institutionalising its engagement with the eminent institutes of the country for securing active participation of academia in standards formulation and making teaching of Indian standards an integral part of the curriculum, an official statement said. This will promote excellence and leadership in teaching, research and development in the field of science and various engineering disciplines. BIS Director General Pramod Kumar Tiwari said that the agreement would facilitate the research and development, teaching and training in the field of standardization and conformity assessment in the country in different areas. The association would also enhance the involvement of youngsters in standardisation, so as to make them future-ready professionals

BIS inks pact with technical institutions for active engagement of academia
Updated On : 31 Oct 2022 | 11:21 PM IST

BIS should help facilitate zero defect, zero effect policy: Piyush Goyal

Hopes bureau will emerge as a global player and pioneer in standardisation, says standards are the new patents and those who control them, control markets, prices, manufacturing and innovations

BIS should help facilitate zero defect, zero effect policy: Piyush Goyal
Updated On : 14 Oct 2022 | 7:21 PM IST

Godi India to bring out first domestic made lithium-ion cell by August

Signs public private partnership deal with CSIR-CECRI to run an advanced Lithium-ion cell manufacturing unit in Chennai; plans to invest $3 billion over next five years

Godi India to bring out first domestic made lithium-ion cell by August
Updated On : 19 Jul 2022 | 7:36 PM IST

Banking body BIS urges decisive wave of global rate hikes to stem inflation

Surging energy and food prices mean inflation in many places is now its hottest in decades

Banking body BIS urges decisive wave of global rate hikes to stem inflation
Updated On : 27 Jun 2022 | 12:08 AM IST

Want to get your old gold jewellery hallmarked? Check costs, other features

There are two ways in which you can get your ornaments hallmarked in order to make them marketable

Want to get your old gold jewellery hallmarked? Check costs, other features
Updated On : 26 Jun 2022 | 9:11 PM IST