India unveils repairability index framework to empower consumers and promote sustainable electronics

The Committee constituted for the Framework on Repairability Index (RI) in the Mobile and Electronics Sector has submitted its report to Smt. Nidhi Khare, Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA), Government of India. The report outlines a comprehensive and industry-friendly framework designed to help consumers assess the ease of repairability of electronic products—beginning with smartphones…

Seven-year-old Kerala girl contracts rabies despite vaccination, admitted to hospital

(image for representation) | Photo Credit: SINGARAVELOU T A seven-year-old girl from Kollam, Kerala, has been admitted to SAT Hospital in Thiruvananthapuram with rabies despite receiving the rabies vaccine. The girl is currently on ventilator support in the intensive care unit of the hospital. She is under sedation and being administered anti-viral medicines. The girl…

BJP throws ‘Pakistan Working Committee’ jibe at Congress after Channi questions Balakot strike

Congress leaders Jairam Ramesh, Saptagiri Ulaka, Bhupesh Baghel, Sachin Pilot and Charanjit Singh Channi address a press conference after the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting, in New Delhi on May 2, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI The BJP on Saturday (May 3, 2025) accused the Congress of repeatedly supplying “oxygen” to Pakistan, and slammed the…