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These countries are behind India’s time zone, and the time gap might surprise you

Ever wondered why your friend in another country replies hours later even though you texted instantly? The answer lies in time zones. India follows Indian Standard Time (IST), which is UTC +5:30—and a ...
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One Nation One Time: India’s new official time zone; Govt makes IST mandatory for all legal and digital systems

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi announced the mandatory use of Indian Standard Time (IST) for all legal, commercial, digital, and administrative functions. This initiative aims to unify the nation under ...