Traceability trap hits MSMEs: New steel import rule mandates BIS for raw materials, triggering fears of plant shutdowns over compliance cost

A regulatory change by the Ministry of Steel has sparked alarm among India’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), with the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) warning of potential supply chain disruptions and heavy compliance costs that could lead to widespread factory shutdowns. According to a report by GTRI, the rule—issued on June 13—mandates that…

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Cheer for passengers! Indian Railways to roll out 50 Namo Bharat AC trains; 100 new MEMUs for short distance travel

Namo Bharat, earlier called the Vande Metro, is an air-conditioned self-propelled train set that has been built on the Vande Bharat Express platform. Indian Railways will manufacture more trains to ferry passengers over shorter distances. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishaw has said 50 new Namo Bharat trains will be manufactured by the national transporter. Additionally, 100…

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IGNOU BEd entrance exam result 2025 declared at ignou.ac.in: Direct link to download here

IGNOU BEd entrance exam result 2025: The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has officially declared the results of the B.Ed Entrance Examination 2025. Candidates who appeared for the entrance test held on March 16, 2025, can now access their results through the university’s official website — ignou.ac.in.The entrance examination determines eligibility for admission to…

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‘Dramatic decline…watch out…’: China’s exports to US dip sharply amid Trump trade war; why India needs to be on the guard

China’s shipments to India by 12.4 per cent to $11.13 billion. (AI image) Donald Trump tariff impact: China has increased its exports to countries like India amidst the ongoing trade issues with the US. According to a Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) report, China has expanded its exports to India, European Union (EU), and the…

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IPL | ‘The noise is deafening’: Jos Buttler compares Wankhede’s atmosphere to Taylor Swift’s concert | Cricket News

Taylor Swift (Screengrab) England wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler has compared the atmosphere of the iconic Wankhede Stadium to a Taylor Swift concert.Speaking on For the Love of Cricket, his new podcast with Stuart Broad, Buttler said playing away games against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium is difficult as the noise gets so deafening.“In all the…

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