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‘One Nation, One Time’ and how it works | Explained
The government said that the need for a common time reference has increased with the growing use of digital and technology-based systems
Context
The Central government has notified the Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026, mandating the adoption of a single, synchronized Indian Standard Time (IST) for all legal, administrative, and commercial purposes nationwide within 180 days. This 'One Nation, One Time' initiative aims to replace reliance on foreign time sources like GPS with highly accurate, indigenous systems developed by CSIR-NPL and , thereby securing critical digital infrastructure.
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