FSSAI Drops Mandatory BIS for Packaged Water; Tamil Nadu Faces Tough New Tests

December 28, 2025

FSSAI Drops Mandatory BIS for Packaged Water; Tamil Nadu Faces Tough New Tests

From January 1, FSSAI will end mandatory BIS certification for packaged drinking water. Tamil Nadu's 1,600 makers face tougher tests and costs. Consumer groups want more labs and strict quality checks.

Nalin Haley mocks H-1B visa delays in India, demands a total ban

December 28, 2025

Nalin Haley mocks H-1B visa delays in India, demands a total ban

Nalin Haley criticized the long wait faced by Indian H-1B visa holders stranded in India due to US consulate delays. He called for a full ban on H-1B visas, saying Indian remittance money is the only reason the Indian government raised the issue.

Big Tech Adds 32,000 Jobs in India Amid US H-1B Visa Crackdown

December 27, 2025

Big Tech Adds 32,000 Jobs in India Amid US H-1B Visa Crackdown

US tech giants including Meta, Amazon, and Google hired 32,000 workers in India as H-1B visa rules tightened. Experts warn offshoring replaced American jobs, spotlighting policy loopholes.

Rajasthan Fast-Tracks Rooftop Solar and Metering Under RDSS to Cut Power Losses

December 27, 2025

Rajasthan Fast-Tracks Rooftop Solar and Metering Under RDSS to Cut Power Losses

Rajasthan is accelerating rooftop solar installations and meter fixing under RDSS. Losses dropped from 17.49% in 2021-22 to 14.26% in 2024-25. Over 1.15 lakh solar modules installed and free electricity scheme gains popularity.

Aurobindo Pharma Director Hails Kakatiya University Pharmacy on Golden Jubilee

December 27, 2025

Aurobindo Pharma Director Hails Kakatiya University Pharmacy on Golden Jubilee

Aurobindo Pharma director M. Madan Mohan Reddy praised Kakatiya University’s College of Pharmacy for its research and alumni success during its Golden Jubilee event. He emphasized teaching quality over infrastructure and promised internships for students. The pharma sector's future trends and industry-academia ties took center stage.