The Centre has prohibited exports of lithium-ion battery black mass and specified battery waste as India seeks to strengthen domestic recycling and critical mineral processing.
The Andaman and Nicobar Pollution Control Committee seeks details of lead-acid battery recyclers to enforce Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022, and EPR norms.
IATO has approached the Civil Aviation Minister over SpiceJet's seasonal flight withdrawals and repeated cancellations, seeking reliable year-round connectivity to Andaman.
BIS organised a two-day workshop in Sri Vijaya Puram, bringing together 150 participants to discuss Indian Standards, product quality and consumer safety.