India is actively seeking to establish mutually beneficial arrangements with its trusted trading partners regarding the implementation of quality standards, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced. The initiative is part of India's broader strategy to enhance the manufacturing of quality goods within the country through Quality Control Orders (QCOs), ensuring a level playing field for both domestic and international suppliers.

Goyal emphasized that India's approach to quality standards is nondiscriminatory, with the same rules, standards, and processes applied to both domestic and imported goods. This policy underscores India's commitment to fair trade practices and equal treatment for companies from all countries. The minister also hinted at the possibility of innovative solutions to simplify approval processes for trusted partners producing high-quality products.

The dialogue between India and several nations is ongoing, with discussions focusing on mutual benefits and recognition of each other's certification processes. Goyal's remarks highlight India's willingness to adapt and collaborate, provided there is mutual respect for each other's regulations. This approach has been met with interest from major trading partners, including the US and the EU, which have expressed concerns over the complexity of certification processes under QCOs.

QCOs play a critical role in safeguarding consumers from substandard goods while ensuring access to high-quality products. The expansion of products under QCO coverage reflects India's dedication to quality and consumer protection. As India continues to engage with its global partners, the focus remains on fostering partnerships that benefit all parties involved, without compromising on quality standards or regulatory respect.

Norwegian aviation authorities faced significant disruptions as unidentified drones were spotted near multiple airports across the country, forcing flight diversions and temporary closures. At Brønnøysund Airport, police received the first report of a drone at 20:17 on September 30, with air traffic control personnel visually observing the unmanned aircraft flying dangerously close to the runway around 21:50. The incident prompted immediate police response and ultimately led to the airport's overnight closure.

The drone activity extended beyond Brønnøysund to affect Bardufoss Airport in northern Norway, where Norwegian Airlines flight DY338 was compelled to abort its journey from Oslo and return to the capital after an unknown drone was detected in the vicinity. The incident occurred at approximately 23:30 local time, marking an expansion of the drone crisis from major international hubs to regional airports serving Norway's remote northern communities.

Police efforts to locate the operators behind these drone incursions proved unsuccessful despite extensive searches. Morten Sorensen from the Nordland Police District confirmed that while authorities observed drones in the air, they were unable to locate any pilots associated with the aircraft. The coordinated nature of these incidents was evident as a Widerøe flight also had to divert to Trondheim after a drone was observed within the prohibited zone of Brønnøysund Airport.

Despite the disruptions, airport operations resumed normally by morning, with Avinor spokesperson Karoline Persen confirming that the last scheduled flight managed to land as planned before the overnight closures. The repeated nature of these incidents—with similar drone sightings reported at the same airport just days earlier—has raised concerns about aviation security in Norway's northern regions, where Bardufoss Airport serves both civilian and military operations in a strategically important location.