THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, FEBRUARY 28, 2025 India’s economic growth gained momentum in the third quarter of 2024-25, with GDP expanding at 6.2 per cent, up from a revised 5.6 per cent in the previous quarter. The acceleration was driven by a surge in rural consumption, supported by a favorable monsoon, and a sharp rise in government spending on infrastructure ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU LANJIGARH, FEBRUARY 28, 2025 Vedanta Lanjigarh, a subsidiary of Vedanta Aluminium and India’s leading producer of smelter-grade alumina, is driving transformative change in Kalahandi’s tribal belt through its Skill Development Programmes (SDP). By focusing on enhancing the employability of rural youth, the programme is not only elevating individual careers but also catalyzing socio-economic change in the region. The ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, FEBRUARY 28, 2025 In a significant boost to coal logistics, the Ministry of Coal has successfully expanded the Rail-Sea-Rail (RSR) mode of transportation, nearly doubling its coal movement from 28 million tonnes (MT) in FY22 to 54 MT in FY24. This achievement underscores the government’s commitment to enhancing multi-modal transport solutions for improved logistical efficiency and ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU AHMEDABAD, FEBRUARY 28, 2025 Design is more than just aesthetics; it is an innovation that shapes India’s legacy and drives its future development. This was the core message delivered by Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal during the 44th Convocation Ceremony of the National Institute of Design (NID) on Thursday. Addressing the graduating students, he emphasized ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, FEBRUARY 27, 2025 KIIT-DU, one of Odisha’s prominent educational institutions, has taken a series of steps to ensure normalcy on campus. The university administration has implemented measures aimed at maintaining student safety, addressing concerns, and ensuring uninterrupted academic activities. KIIT set up a 24/7 control room to support its Nepali student community, in response to the situation. ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, FEBRUARY 27, 2025 With Odisha gaining national and international recognition in the mining sector, the state is poised to become a key player in India’s economic growth. Tapan Kumar Chand, former CMD of NALCO and an eminent industry expert, emphasized the sector’s potential, saying, “Mining could be Odisha’s gateway to a prosperous future. With rising global demand ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, FEBRUARY 27, 2025 TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), a joint venture of Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, has commenced its Ethics Week 2025 celebrations from February 24. The week-long observance will conclude on March 3, marking the birth anniversary of Shri Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata, the visionary founder of the Tata Group. This initiative underscores ...

Imagine being handcuffed not by steel, but by pixels. A voice on your phone claims you are a criminal, flashes a fake warrant, and demands money to avert arrest. You are not in a dystopian film –you are under digital arrest, a cyber-sham where scammers weaponize authority and fear to hijack lives. The recent case of Berhampur University Vice-Chancellor Geetanjali ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, FEBRUARY 27, 2025 The Bharat Tech Triumph Program (BTTP), a flagship initiative of WinZO Games and the Interactive Entertainment and Innovation Council (IEIC), has announced 20 winning game developers at its Grand Finale on 26 February 2025. BTTP, now in its biggest-ever third edition, aims to propel India’s gaming industry onto the global stage. Organized in ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JAMNAGAR (GUJARAT), FEBRUARY 27, 2025 Vantara, founded by Anant Ambani, has been honoured with the prestigious ‘Prani Mitra’ National Award — India’s highest recognition in animal welfare — under the Corporate category. Conferred by the Government of India, the award acknowledges the exceptional contributions of the Radhe Krishna Temple Elephant Welfare Trust (RKTEWT), a Vantara initiative dedicated to ...