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Nitin Gadkari Calls Out OEMs Over Quality; Pushes Them To Constantly Improve Standards To Meet International Benchmarks
Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), recently called out automakers in India over the existing quality and standards of Indian vehicles.
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Steelbird Rolls Out New BIS Compliant Helmets For India
Two-wheeler safety gear manufacturer, Steelbird Hi-Tech has rolled out its new range of helmets that meet the new BIS standard. The company claims it's the first helmet maker to receive the certifications and approvals for its products and facilities to meet the new helmet standards. The IS 4151 :2015 will be mandatory for new helmets from January ...
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Renault India Reacts To Global NCAP's Crash Test Of The Lodgy MPV
Post the announcement of the recently conducted Global NCAP crash test, Renault India comes out with a statement to defend the Renault Lodgy, which received a very poor zero-star rating.
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Renault Lodgy Scores Zero Stars In Latest Global NCAP Crash Test
The Renault Lodgy MPV has scored a very poor zero star rating in a recently conducted crash test by the Global NCAP. The crash test is a part of Global NCAP's 'Safer Cars For India Campaign,' in which the Lodgy scored zero stars for adult occupant protection, and an average two-star rating for child safety in the rear seat.
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BIS Introduces New Standards For ISI Motorcycle Helmets
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has announced a new standard for motorcycle helmets in India, in a bid to improve safety levels and curb poor quality helmet sales. Under the new standards that will be applicable from January 15, 2019, helmet manufacturers will have to ensure a maximum weight of 1.2 kg for a helmet, as opposed to the current we...
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Workers Trapped in Pakistan Factory Plead for Help on Cellphones
Survivors trapped in the rubble of a collapsed Pakistani factory pleaded for help on their mobile phones today even as rescuers said they feared the death toll of 18 could rise in the latest tragedy to spotlight poor safety standards in south Asia.
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Number of Dead in Chennai Building Collapse Rises to 47
The death toll in a collapsed building in Chennai has risen to 47, the latest disaster to highlight poor safety standards in India's booming construction industry.
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Mine Accident In Southwest China Kills 22 People: Report
Twenty two workers were killed in a coal mine accident in southwestern China, the official Xinhua news agency reported on Wednesday, the latest mining disaster to highlight poor safety standards in the world's biggest coal producing country.
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Stocks up on central bank support bets, but euro rebounds
Stocks in major markets rose for a fifth straight session on Monday while gold, the yen and other safety assets fell after Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen reinforced the need for "extraordinary" commitment to support the US economy.
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Moody's, S&P settle lawsuits over debt vehicle ratings
Moody's Investors Service and Standard & Poor's on Friday said they have settled two long-running lawsuits seeking to hold them responsible for misleading investors about the safety of risky debt vehicles that they had rated.
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European shares hit as concerns grow
European shares and the euro fell as investors sought safety in German government bonds on Friday
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Poor people more at risk for high BP
Poor people and those with less education are more likely to have high blood pressure. In order to tackle these problems improving the standards of living and safety in disadvantaged neighbourhoods, enhancing the quality and quantity of public recreational places, could also improve the health of many people.
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Nitin Gadkari Calls Out OEMs Over Quality; Pushes Them To Constantly Improve Standards To Meet International Benchmarks
Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), recently called out automakers in India over the existing quality and standards of Indian vehicles.
-
Steelbird Rolls Out New BIS Compliant Helmets For India
Two-wheeler safety gear manufacturer, Steelbird Hi-Tech has rolled out its new range of helmets that meet the new BIS standard. The company claims it's the first helmet maker to receive the certifications and approvals for its products and facilities to meet the new helmet standards. The IS 4151 :2015 will be mandatory for new helmets from January ...
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Renault India Reacts To Global NCAP's Crash Test Of The Lodgy MPV
Post the announcement of the recently conducted Global NCAP crash test, Renault India comes out with a statement to defend the Renault Lodgy, which received a very poor zero-star rating.
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Renault Lodgy Scores Zero Stars In Latest Global NCAP Crash Test
The Renault Lodgy MPV has scored a very poor zero star rating in a recently conducted crash test by the Global NCAP. The crash test is a part of Global NCAP's 'Safer Cars For India Campaign,' in which the Lodgy scored zero stars for adult occupant protection, and an average two-star rating for child safety in the rear seat.
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BIS Introduces New Standards For ISI Motorcycle Helmets
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has announced a new standard for motorcycle helmets in India, in a bid to improve safety levels and curb poor quality helmet sales. Under the new standards that will be applicable from January 15, 2019, helmet manufacturers will have to ensure a maximum weight of 1.2 kg for a helmet, as opposed to the current we...
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Workers Trapped in Pakistan Factory Plead for Help on Cellphones
Survivors trapped in the rubble of a collapsed Pakistani factory pleaded for help on their mobile phones today even as rescuers said they feared the death toll of 18 could rise in the latest tragedy to spotlight poor safety standards in south Asia.
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Number of Dead in Chennai Building Collapse Rises to 47
The death toll in a collapsed building in Chennai has risen to 47, the latest disaster to highlight poor safety standards in India's booming construction industry.
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Mine Accident In Southwest China Kills 22 People: Report
Twenty two workers were killed in a coal mine accident in southwestern China, the official Xinhua news agency reported on Wednesday, the latest mining disaster to highlight poor safety standards in the world's biggest coal producing country.
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Stocks up on central bank support bets, but euro rebounds
Stocks in major markets rose for a fifth straight session on Monday while gold, the yen and other safety assets fell after Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen reinforced the need for "extraordinary" commitment to support the US economy.
-
Moody's, S&P settle lawsuits over debt vehicle ratings
Moody's Investors Service and Standard & Poor's on Friday said they have settled two long-running lawsuits seeking to hold them responsible for misleading investors about the safety of risky debt vehicles that they had rated.
-
European shares hit as concerns grow
European shares and the euro fell as investors sought safety in German government bonds on Friday
-
Poor people more at risk for high BP
Poor people and those with less education are more likely to have high blood pressure. In order to tackle these problems improving the standards of living and safety in disadvantaged neighbourhoods, enhancing the quality and quantity of public recreational places, could also improve the health of many people.
