Centre harmonises QCO framework to support MSMEs, curb substandard goods

IANS | October 14, 2025 5:41 PM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday said the government is harmonising the scope of Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for mandatory certification to curb the circulation of substandard goods while being considerate towards the requirements of the domestic MSME sector.

India to resume postal services to USA from Oct 15

IANS | October 14, 2025 5:13 PM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) The Department of Posts announced on Tuesday that all categories of international postal services to the United States of America (USA) will be resumed with effect from October 15.

Mamata trying to hide atrocities on 'Maa Durga' with victim shaming, blaming: BJP

IANS | October 14, 2025 4:33 PM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Reacting to the gang-rape case in Durgapur, whose victim’s father claimed that there is "Aurangzeb’s rule in West Bengal," BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh on Tuesday slammed Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of trying to hide atrocities on ‘Maa Durga’ through victim shaming and victim blaming.

First randomisation of EVM-VVPATs for Bihar Phase-II polls completed: ECI

IANS | October 14, 2025 4:26 PM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday announced the completion of the first randomisation process of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) units for the second phase of the upcoming General Elections in Bihar.