BIS conducted raids at Amazon and Flipkart warehouses to tackle the distribution of substandard products supplied by Techvision International Pvt Ltd. Seized items included uncertified electronics and appliances. Legal action has been initiated against the involved entities, with BIS focusing on maintaining product safety and compliance standards.
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