GENERAL Air India To Expand Easy Connect Services To 11 More Indian Cities

Air India plans to progressively roll out its ‘Easy Connect’ services from several Indian cities over the coming months, including Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Chennai, Goa, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kochi, Mumbai, Patna, Vadodara and Visakhapatnam, as part of a new hub-and-spoke model aimed at simplifying international travel for Indian passengers. As the first airline to launch services under […]

CW Bureau · Jun 25, 2026

GENERAL Gautam Adani’s Vande Bharatam To Support Innovators, Entrepreneurs

Marking his 64th birthday, Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, has launched Vande Bharatam, a national initiative to identify and support innovators, entrepreneurs and problem-solvers from across India. The programme will reach all 36 States and Union Territories, more than 800 districts and multiple Indian languages. Open to participants of all ages and backgrounds, […]

CW Bureau · Jun 25, 2026

GENERAL Air India Express To Fly Directly From Guwahati To Dubai And Abu Dhabi

Air India Express has announced the launch of direct flights between Guwahati and Dubai, and Guwahati and Abu Dhabi, becoming the first airline to directly connect Northeast India with West Asia. The services will commence on August 4 and August 7, respectively, marking a significant milestone in expanding international travel options and strengthening global connectivity […]

CW Bureau · Jun 25, 2026

GENERAL Amazon Now To Grow To 300 Cities; Starts Sammaan Welfare Programme

E-commerce major Amazon has announced plans to build India’s largest ‘delivery in minutes’ network by scaling Amazon Now, its ultra-fast delivery service, to customers in more than 300 cities across the country. Amazon Now has become the fastest-growing e-commerce business unit in Amazon India’s history, with orders doubling every quarter since its launch. The company […]

CW Bureau · Jun 24, 2026

GENERAL Shilpa Biologicals Commissions ADC Drug Substance Manufacturing Unit

Shilpa Biologicals Ltd, a material subsidiary of Shilpa Medicare Ltd, has commissioned a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)-compliant Antibody-Drug Conjugate (ADC) manufacturing facility designed to meet global regulatory standards. The facility is fully operational, with GMP qualification protocols currently underway, paving the way for commercial-scale operations. Integrated ADC capabilities With the commissioning of the facility, Shilpa […]

CW Bureau · Jun 24, 2026

GENERAL Biocon Partner Bags Malaysia Insulin Contracts Worth Over MYR 225 Mn

Biocon Ltd, an innovation-led global biopharmaceutical company, said its long-standing partner, Duopharma Biotech Berhad, through its wholly owned subsidiary Duopharma (M) Sendirian Berhad, has secured multiple insulin supply contracts from Malaysia’s Ministry of Health (MoH) worth more than MYR 225 million. Under the contracts, Biocon’s Malaysian subsidiary, Biocon Sdn. Bhd., will supply short-acting recombinant human […]

CW Bureau · Jun 24, 2026

GENERAL Vande Bharat Trains Boom: S Railway Carries 77 Lakh Passengers In FY26

Southern Railway’s network of Vande Bharat Express trains continued to witness strong passenger demand in FY26, with ridership and revenue registering significant growth driven by rising patronage and a successful current-booking initiative. According to Southern Railway, its 24 Vande Bharat services operating across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh carried 77.38 lakh passengers during […]

CW Bureau · Jun 23, 2026

GENERAL Alpenliebe, Swiggy Launch Campaign In Bid To Celebrate Delivery Partners

Alpenliebe, a confectionery brand from Perfetti Van Melle India, has partnered with Swiggy to launch the ‘Alpenliebe Sweetest City Challenge’, an initiative aimed at encouraging consumers to show appreciation and kindness towards delivery partners across India. The campaign will be rolled out across 20 cities, including Pune, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chennai and Delhi, and seeks […]

CW Bureau · Jun 22, 2026

GENERAL IITM Hands Over First Batch Of 25 YD One Wheelchairs To Army Hospital

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has handed over the first batch of 25 indigenously developed YD One ultra-lightweight wheelchairs to Army Hospital (Research and Referral), the apex medical facility of the Armed Forces Medical Services under the Ministry of Defence. The handover marks the first tranche of a 100-wheelchair programme being implemented by […]

CW Bureau · Jun 22, 2026

GENERAL Aurobindo Pharma USA Gets USFTC Nod For $250-Mn Lannett acquisition

Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of Aurobindo Pharma Ltd, has received approval from the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to proceed with the acquisition of Lannett Company LLC. The transaction, valued at $250 million on a cash-free, debt-free basis and inclusive of normalised working capital, is expected to close before the end […]

CW Bureau · Jun 22, 2026

GENERAL DAE Unveils Dual Strategic Facilities To Boost Nuclear Technology Goals

In a significant step towards strengthening India’s indigenous technological capabilities and strategic materials programme, the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) has inaugurated the Versatile Deuterated Compounds Production Plant (VDPP) and commissioned the 24 kA Prototype Sodium Cell at the Heavy Water Board Facilities (HWBF) in Vadodara. Strengthening strategic self-reliance Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy and […]

CW Bureau · Jun 21, 2026

GENERAL Air India Express Starts Navi Mumbai-Abu Dhabi Direct Flights From July 15

Air India Express has announced the launch of direct flights between Navi Mumbai International Airport and Abu Dhabi, becoming the first airline to operate international services from Maharashtra’s newest airport. The new route will provide travellers across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region with a second gateway to the UAE, enhancing accessibility, convenience and travel choices. Services […]

CW Bureau · Jun 21, 2026