THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU AHMEDABAD, JUNE 12, 2025 A tragic aviation disaster struck Ahmedabad on Wednesday morning as Air India flight AI171, en route to London’s Gatwick Airport, crashed shortly after takeoff, plummeting into the densely populated Meghaninagar area. The aircraft was carrying over 130 passengers, and rescue operations are currently underway. Panic gripped the city as thick plumes of smoke rose ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, JUNE 10, 2025 Union Minister of Commerce and Industry,  Piyush Goyal, delivered a compelling address to leading Swiss industrialists and innovators at the prestigious Swissmem Industry Day in Switzerland on Tuesdday, portraying India as a dynamic and dependable partner in global economic growth. In a landmark engagement aimed at deepening bilateral ties, Shri Goyal highlighted the ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JODHPUR, JUNE 9, 2025 Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday underscored the pivotal role of India’s youth in addressing global challenges, asserting that the nation is emerging as a world leader in innovation and development through the dynamism of its young minds. Speaking at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Jodhpur, he said, “India is advancing on ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, JUNE 9, 2025 The Quality Council of India (QCI), the national custodian of accreditation, marked World Accreditation Day 2025 with a flagship event at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The celebration underscored the pivotal role of accreditation in driving quality, innovation, and global competitiveness — particularly for India’s Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). A key ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, JUNE 9, 2025 In a major policy boost to India’s high-tech manufacturing ambitions, the Government of India has notified transformative reforms in the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Rules, aimed at catalyzing investment in the semiconductor and electronics component manufacturing sectors. These strategic amendments are poised to fast-track India’s emergence as a global hub for next-generation electronics ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, JUNE 7, 2025 In a decisive move to protect domestic industries from unfair trade practices, the Indian government has slapped anti-dumping duties on the import of Vitamin-A Palmitate and insoluble sulphur — two key industrial chemicals — sourced from China, Japan, Switzerland, and the European Union. The Ministry of Finance issued a notification on June 6, ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, JUNE 5, 2025 Reinforcing its commitment to a sustainable future, India marked World Environment Day 2025 with a grand celebration at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, under the unifying theme, “One Nation, One Mission: End Plastic Pollution.” Organized by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, the event drew participation from top government officials, industry ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, JUNE 5, 2025 In a significant move to transform India’s maritime landscape and reinforce its position in the global logistics ecosystem, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal announced a $20 billion commitment toward the development of maritime infrastructure. Speaking at the India Country Session in Oslo, the minister outlined a comprehensive roadmap aimed ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, JUNE 3, 2025 In a landmark step towards scientific advancement and maritime self-reliance, India today signed a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Norway’s Kongsberg to build its first-ever indigenous Polar Research Vessel (PRV). The agreement was signed between Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE), a premier Indian shipyard based in Kolkata, and the Oslo-headquartered ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, JUNE 3, 2025 India reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive, sustainable, and future-ready digital development during the 11th BRICS Communications Ministers’ Meeting held in Brasília, Brazil. Representing the Government of India, Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, delivered a compelling national statement that aligned with the BRICS presidency theme led by ...