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India's Evolving Metrology Ecosystem: Enhancing Trade, Transparency, and Consumer Protection

Official Press

20 May 2026

India is strengthening its metrology ecosystem with initiatives like the Legal Metrology Act, 2009, eMaap Portal, and One Nation One Time, advancing trade, transparency, and consumer protection. These initiatives support fair trade, accurate measurements, and consumer trust across various sectors, reflecting historical systems and modern legislative reforms.

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Multilateral Exercise PRAGATI 2026 Begins in Meghalaya

The multinational military exercise, PRAGATI 2026, has started at Umroi Military Station in Meghalaya, featuring 12 participating nations. This initiative aims to bolster regional collaboration, enabling armies to share best practices and enhance operational capabilities. It focuses on counter-terrorism in challenging terrains, while showcasing indigenous Indian Defence technologies. Source: Original

India to Host 68th Asian Productivity Organization Session in New Delhi

India is set to host the 68th Session of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) Governing Body from 20 to 22 May 2026 in New Delhi, attended by representatives from 20 member economies. The event, led by Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal, focuses on the APO Vision

Vice-President of India Pays Tribute to Major General B. C. Khanduri Ji

In a heartfelt ceremony in Dehradun, Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan honored the late Major General B. C. Khanduri Ji, former Union Minister and former Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, recognizing his legacy as an outstanding leader, soldier, and administrator. Source: Original Link

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Shares Sanskrit Subhashitam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of well-ordered standards in guiding human conduct, sharing a Sanskrit Subhashitam advocating for actions to be based on established principles from the Shastra. Source: Original Link

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Multilateral Exercise PRAGATI 2026 Begins in Meghalaya

India to Host 68th Asian Productivity Organization Session in New Delhi

Vice-President of India Pays Tribute to Major General B. C. Khanduri Ji

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Shares Sanskrit Subhashitam