Questions behind the twin crises

The Sensex ended 114 points, or 0.15%, higher at 78,079.96, while the Nifty ended at 24,395.85, down 40 points, or 0.16%. The Nifty Midcap 100 index rose by 0.15%, while the Smallcap 100 index inched up by 0.27%.

India plans Bharat NCAP 2.0 from October 2027, expanding safety assessments. A points-based system for drivers aims to change behavior and encourage responsible driving. Stricter certification requirements are being implemented for buses to enhance passenger safety. The government seeks industry support for driver training centers and vehicle fitness. These measures aim to significantly reduce road…

The CCPA found that the biscuits contained 19.5 per cent whole wheat, while refined wheat flour (maida) accounted for 52 per cent of the product, despite the product being marketed as ‘wholewheat’