THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JANUARY 9, 2025 In a landmark event coinciding with the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention, Dr. Rekha Chaturvedi, an eminent author and academician, released her profound work, “Fiji Mein Bhartiyon Ka Itihas Tatha Unka Jeevan (1879 – 1947)” [(The Life and History of Indians in Fiji (1879 – 1947)]. Based on her PhD research, the book was ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, JANUARY 4, 2025 The Ministry of Coal has announced a landmark achievement in coal production and dispatch for the calendar year 2024, setting new records and reinforcing India’s progress toward energy security and self-reliance under the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat. Provisional data reveals that coal production soared to an unprecedented 1,039.59 million tonnes (MT) in 2024, ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, JANUARY 4, 2025 In a transformative move to accelerate the growth of Indian startups and amplify their global presence, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, has joined hands with Stride Ventures, a premier venture debt firm. This strategic collaboration aims to blend financial empowerment with ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JANUARY 3, 2025 Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati was sworn in as the Governor of Odisha during a ceremonious event at the Raj Bhavan on Friday. The oath of office was administered by Chief Justice of Orissa High Court, Chakradhari Sharan Singh, in the Abhishek Hall amidst the presence of dignitaries and state leaders. Dr Kambhampati succeeds Raghubar ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, JANUARY 2, 2025 In a significant push towards sustainable transportation, the Indian government announced that 16.15 lakh electric vehicles (EVs) have been incentivized under the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles in India (FAME India)-II scheme. The initiative, launched in 2019, underscores India’s commitment to eco-friendly mobility solutions and a greener future. The ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, JANUARY 2, 2025 In a groundbreaking development, scientists have unveiled a nano-formulation of melatonin — the brain’s darkness hormone — that demonstrates remarkable antioxidative and neuroprotective properties, positioning it as a promising therapeutic solution for Parkinson’s disease (PD). This innovative approach has been spearheaded by researchers at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST) Mohali, ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, JANUARY 2, 2025 In a significant move aimed at aligning price indices with the evolving economic landscape, the government has constituted a Working Group under the leadership of NITI Aayog member Ramesh Chand to revise the base year of the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) from 2011-12 to 2022-23. The 18-member panel, which includes representatives from key ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, JANUARY 2, 2025 India has reaffirmed its position as a global textile powerhouse, claiming 3.9% of the global trade in textiles and apparel (T&A) in 2023, and ranking as the world’s sixth-largest exporter in the sector. Textiles and apparel, including handicrafts, constituted a robust 8.21% of India’s total exports for the fiscal year 2023-24, underscoring the ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, JANUARY 1, 2025 Bhuvnesh Kumar, a distinguished Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1995 batch Uttar Pradesh cadre, assumed charge as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on Wednesday. With a stellar academic and professional track record, Kumar brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, JANUARY 1, 2025 India’s mineral and non-ferrous metal sectors have maintained their momentum of robust growth during FY 2024-25 (April-November 2024), building on record production levels achieved in the previous fiscal year. The nation continues to solidify its position as a global leader in mineral production, driven by strong demand across core industries like steel, energy, ...