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New Delhi [India], July 17: The Aluminium Association of India (AAI) has submitted representations to the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Mines, urging immediate policy action to prevent India from becoming a destination for low-grade aluminium scrap. AAI has highlighted that aluminium is no longer a conventional metal, but a future-facing strategic material used across power, transport, infrastructure, defence, aerospace, packaging, electronics, utensils and renewable energy. Any unchecked entry of aluminium scrap can therefore have a wider economic impact by affecting product quality, consumer safety, manufacturing competitiveness and the credibility of India’s aluminium value chain. • AAI seeks urgent publication of long-pending BIS scrap quality standards, reflecting the...

New Delhi [India], June 04: The Goodness Foundation proudly launched Food42 – 2026, a major nationwide campaign to combat hunger, uniting prominent voices under a single banner for a greater cause—achieving Zero Hunger (UN Sustainable Development Goal 2). The grand launch event took place yesterday at Periampet, Chennai. The event was graced by celebrated Chief Guest, Tamil cinema actor Mr. Santhosh Prathap, whose presence brought tremendous energy and inspiration to the campaign’s mission. Joining him as the Guest of Honour was Mr. Joe Michael, a well-known social activist, entrepreneur, and prominent Bigg Boss reviewer, who delivered a thought-provoking address on social responsibility, media influence, and collective action. Founder of the Goodness Foundation, Mr. Paul Raja, deliv...

India’s Aluminium Industry Calls for Urgent Notification of Long-Awaited Scrap Quality Standards

Actor Santhosh Prathap Joins Goodness Foundation to Launch ‘Food42’ Campaign for a Hunger-Free World