Indian Standards
Govt drafts rules for mandatory adoption of Indian Standard Time nationwide
In a move to standardize timekeeping, the government has drafted comprehensive rules mandating the exclusive use of Indian Standard Time (IST) across all official and commercial platforms, with the Consumer Affairs Ministry seeking public feedback by February 14. The Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2024, aims to establish a legal framework for standardising timekeeping practices, mandating IST as the sole time reference for legal, administrative, commercial, and official documents. "IST shall be the mandatory time reference across all sectors, including commerce, transport, public administration, legal contracts, and financial operations," as per the draft rule. Key provisions include, prohibition of time references other than IST for official and commercial purposes, mandatory display of IST in government offices and public institutions and requirement for time-synchronization systems to ensure reliability, availability, and cybersecurity. The proposal comes as part
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India at 75: Horlicks to Maggi - 15 unforgettable brands we grew up with
While some brands have braved the challenges of time, a few have become distant memories of simpler days. Some have reinvented themselves. Here's a look at 15 brands we have grown up with
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Indian Standards for low-cost AC charging point for EVs within 2 mos: Govt
Indian Standards for low-cost AC charging point for electric vehicles (EVs) will be released within the next two months with target prices starting as low as Rs 3,500 for a charging unit.
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Indian Standards for 5G rollout to be ready by 2018: Official
India has started serious work on identifying and formalising the standards, said the official
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