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BIS Issues First-Ever Standards for Tea Bags Prohibiting Potential Carcinogens Epichlorohydrin and Chlorine Bleaching

Food Safety and Quality Assurance: Bureau of Indian Standards mandates traceability and carcinogen-free material logs In a massive quality-control milestone standardizing the subcontinental tea industry, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has issued its first-ever set of explicit safety and quality standards for tea bags.

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Science & Tech

Indian Farmers to Cultivate Imidazolinone-Resistant Mustard Hybrids in 2026-27 Rabi Season to Combat Orobanche Weed

Agricultural Biotechnology: Mutation Breeding Breakthrough Provides Sovereign Defense Against Parasitic Infestations in Rabi Oilseeds In a major technical breakthrough elevating subcontinental oilseed productivity, Indian farmers are set to begin large-scale cultivation of Imidazolinone-Resistant (IMI-Resistant) Mustard Hybrids during the 2026–27 rabi season.

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International

World Accreditation Day Observed on 9 June; 2026 Theme on Innovation, Trust and Sustainability

World Accreditation Day (WAD) is observed globally every year on 9 June. It draws attention to the role of accreditation in ensuring that products and services meet standards of quality, safety and reliability, which builds confidence among consumers, businesses and regulators.

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Science & Tech

Kerala Agricultural University Releases Bush-Type Green Chilli Variety 'KAU Thejaswini'

Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) has released a new bush-type green chilli variety named KAU Thejaswini. The variety is suited for cultivation throughout the year in Kerala, giving farmers a crop that is not restricted to a single season. Its compact bush-type growth habit makes it convenient to grow.

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National

Indian Army's Major Prabhat Mishra Wins Two Academic Awards at US Army Staff Course

Major Prabhat Mishra of the Indian Army won two academic awards at the US Army Command and General Staff Officer Course (CGSOC) held at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, in the United States. At the graduation ceremony he was presented the Birrer-Brookes Award and the General Douglas MacArthur Military Leadership Writing Award.

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Science & Tech

Fortytwo Labs' Indigenous Quantum-Safe Algorithm Gets C-SAFE Recognition from DSCI

India's first indigenously developed quantum-safe algorithm, created by Pune-based Fortytwo Labs, has received C-SAFE recognition from the Data Security Council of India (DSCI). C-SAFE stands for Cryptographic Security Assessment and Functional Evaluation and is India's first independent programme for evaluating cryptography, developed by DSCI. The recognition was announced at FINSEC 2026 in Mumbai.

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Economy

APEDA Facilitates India's First Sea Shipment of Millet Functional Foods from Karnataka to New Zealand

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated India's first-ever sea shipment of botanical-infused, ready-to-cook millet functional foods. The consignment was sent from Karnataka to New Zealand. The export reflects growing overseas demand for value-added millet products and supports India's efforts to promote millets, often called nutri-cereals, in international markets.

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Alexander Zverev and Mirra Andreeva Win Singles Titles at 125th French Open

The 125th edition of the French Open tennis tournament concluded in Paris, France. Alexander Zverev of Germany won the Men's Singles title, while Mirra Andreeva of Russia claimed the Women's Singles crown. The French Open, played at Roland Garros, is the only Grand Slam event contested on clay courts and is held every year between May and June.

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