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Quality control orders hit small businesses hard, pushed up costs: CSEP

QCOs enforced by BIS, were introduced in 2016 by mandating the already existing voluntary standards in Indian manufacturing

E-waste to textiles: Forced labour in Indian industries has deep roots

With children forming nearly 13% of total victims, data reveals the changing - and alarming - face of forced labour in India

FSSAI suspends Rehaan Healthcare licence over serious food safety lapses

Rehaan Healthcare, which manufactures digestive syrup, multi-vitamin syrup and other syrup-based food products, has been asked to stop producing till it corrects all deficiencies

How CEO stock awards can push pay beyond Companies Act limits

CEO salaries may not have changed, but stock awards can still push total pay above legal limits. Here's how the Companies Act regulates executive remuneration

Amazon cuts jobs in AGI unit as it sharpens focus on key AI projects

The layoffs come as Amazon reorganises its Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) business, consolidating teams and redirecting resources towards projects with the greatest customer impact

Govt bars communication infra providers from sharing data outside India

Under a new authorisation framework notified by the Department of Telecommunications, all telecommunication data, logs and information associated with telecom networks must be stored within country

Call for change: UPI Meta plan draws pushback from smaller players

In a joint representation, smaller payment apps urged NPCI to widen consultations, warning the proposed checkout framework could entrench the dominance of larger rivals

Govt must carefully regulate sugar content in infant food items: Par Panel

A parliamentary panel has urged stricter regulation of sugar in infant foods, mandatory front-of-pack declarations, and more inspections to safeguard child health

FSSAI needs to expedite nutrition-labelling rules: Parliamentary panel

A parliamentary panel has urged FSSAI to finalise front-of-pack nutrition labelling norms, recommending colour-coded sugar indicators and warning labels for healthier consumer choices

Marine war-risk premiums harden amid renewed West Asia tensions

War-risk insurance premiums on Gulf shipping routes have surged amid renewed West Asia tensions, raising costs for vessels avoiding high-risk corridors

FMCG demand has improved across rural and urban markets: ITC CMD

The ITC chief attributed the recovery in FMCG demand to GST rationalisation, income tax relief and other government measures, while cautioning over West Asia and El Niño risks

Indian Railways working on mega reforms to boost freight modal share

The national transporter plans procedural reforms, mechanised execution and faster project clearances to raise its freight modal share from 24 per cent to 40 per cent

No interim relief to Vedanta against takeover of Gujarat oil block by ONGC

The Division Bench said it could restore possession to Vedanta if persuaded later, after ONGC assumed control of the offshore block following the single-judge ruling

SC allows process for setting up industries in Taj Mahal protected area

The court said non-polluting projects may be cleared with expert consensus, while proposals facing disagreement must be placed before the Supreme Court

Gig worker norms leave many aggregators unsure of their obligations

India's gig worker social security push faces uncertainty as companies seek clarity on worker definitions, registration duties and e-Shram portal compliance

Rules for pvt entry into nuclear power under SHANTI Act being drafted: DAE

Jitendra Singh said applications from private operators will be considered after the rules are notified, with liability and insurance provisions set out under the SHANTI Act

Rajasthan plans to revive allocation of small limestone mining leases

Rajasthan plans to revive small limestone mining leases to ease raw material shortages for over 2,000 lime units and support local employment

9 mega industrial zones on anvil to boost private investments in UP

UP plans nine mega industrial zones with plug-and-play facilities, skill hubs and employment centres to attract large private investments and boost manufacturing

Seeking the sacred, in style: When the spiritual meets the material

India's affluent travellers are spending more on luxury spiritual retreats that combine inner transformation, curated rituals, cultural immersion, and five-star comfort

Vedanta appeals against Delhi HC verdict in Gujarat offshore block case

The company has challenged the single-judge order upholding the Centre's decision to deny a 10-year extension for the Gujarat offshore oil and gas block