Govt to shortly notify rules for mandatory use of Indian Standard Time: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi
- Posted on June 18, 2025
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Govt to shortly notify rules for mandatory use of Indian Standard Time: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

The government is set to mandate Indian Standard Time (IST) for all legal, commercial, digital, and administrative activities, aiming to enhance digital security and accuracy. The upcoming Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2025, will prohibit the use of alternative time references.