Union Minister Piyush Goyal meets global industry leaders to deepen manufacturing and trade ties

The meetings were inclined towards bolstering India's manufacturing capabilities and deepening its integration into global supply chains. The discussions focused on expanding investment partnerships and enhancing India's role as a critical hub in the Indo-Pacific region.

Updated: Mar 12, 2026 21:49 IST

India market "relatively resilient" compared to its Asian peers as energy, supply shocks loom amid West Asia conflict, says Natixis economist
The deepening conflict in West Asia has placed the Indian economy and the broader Asian region in the "eye of the storm," as supply chain disruptions and surging energy costs threaten to trigger a significant negative growth shock.

Updated: Mar 12, 2026 20:07 IST

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Updated: Mar 13, 2026 00:08 IST

PM Modi speaks to Iranian President Pezeshkian, voices concern over escalating West Asia conflict

 "Had a conversation with Iranian President, Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, to discuss the serious situation in the region. Expressed deep concern over the escalation of tensions and the loss of civilian lives as well as damage to civilian infrastructure," PM Modi posted on X.

Updated: Mar 12, 2026 16:31 IST

India rejects Pakistan's "baseless allegations" of aggravating skirmishes with Afghanistan

 India on Thursday rejected Pakistan's allegations of aggravating skirmishes with Afghanistan, calling them "baseless" and accusing Pakistan of blaming others for its own misdeeds.

Updated: Mar 10, 2026 22:05 IST

Taking proactive steps to maximize LPG production in line with government guidelines: Reliance Industries

 Reliance Industries said on Tuesday that it is taking proactive steps in line with the Government guidelines to maximize LPG production from its refining and petrochemicals complexes at Jamnagar, the world's largest integrated refining hub.

Updated: Mar 09, 2026 16:35 IST

PM Modi is compromised, will get exposed if discussion happens on West Asia in Parliament, says Rahul Gandhi

 The Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Monday said the government is not willing to discuss the West Asian crisis in the Parliament, as it will unravel how Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been compromised by the US and Israel.

Updated: Mar 09, 2026 15:04 IST

Discussion in Parliament on West Asia conflict unlikely say sources

 There will be no discussions in Parliament on the West Asia Conflict. According to parliamentary rules, there are no provisions for discussion if a suo motto statement is made by a minister on an urgent matter, according to sources.

Updated: Mar 09, 2026 12:51 IST

"Fuel prices are rising day by day:" Congress MP KC Venugopal on West Asia Crisis

 Congress MP K.C. Venugopal demanded a full-fledged discussion in Parliament on the evolving crisis in West Asia on Monday, asserting that a comprehensive debate on the "Western countries' crisis is needed.

Updated: Mar 08, 2026 20:59 IST

Samson, Kishan, Dube's blitz lead India to record 255/6 in T20 World Cup final against New Zealand

 India posted the highest total ever in the final of a T20 World Cup final. Dube slammed an unbeaten 26 off just 8 balls. He smashed James Neesham for 24 runs in the final over.

Updated: Mar 06, 2026 17:39 IST

BJP and Congress issue 'three-line whip' to Lok Sabha MPs to attend House proceedings from March 9 to 11

 The second phase of the Budget session starts on March 9, and it is scheduled to go up to April 2, during which essential legislative and other business is expected to be addressed primarily.

Updated: Mar 06, 2026 17:05 IST

Indian Embassy in Doha issues travel advisory for Indians in Qatar amid West Asia tensions

 In an advisory issued on Friday, the Embassy provided a registration link for stranded Indian nationals in Qatar on transit to facilitate obtaining a temporary transit visa for Saudi Arabia. Indians who have confirmed tickets for travelling out of Saudi Arabia can utilise the link.

Updated: Mar 06, 2026 12:05 IST

"Exploitation of a compromised individual": Rahul Gandhi slams Centre over foreign policy after US announces waiver on Russian oil purchase

 Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Friday described Indian foreign policy as "exploitation of a compromised individual," after the United States allowed a waiver for India to purchase Russian oil, amid shipping routes passing through the Strait of Hormuz being hampered.

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Viksit Bharat, net zero goals are compatible, says NITI Aayog CEO; lays thrust on 7-7.5 % GDP growth for 25 years
He said the two goals are compatible with India aiming to be a USD 30 trillion economy and that climate action is not a hurdle to Viksit Bharat.

Updated: Feb 09, 2026 19:40 IST

Adani International School hosts IRIS National Fair, showcasing India's emerging STEM talent
Adani International School (ADIS), Shantigram, hosted the IRIS National Fair 2025-26 (Cohort 2) from February 6 to 8, positioning Ahmedabad as a national platform for school level research and innovation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

Updated: Feb 09, 2026 19:25 IST

Urban transition, not factories, biggest investment challenge for India, says NITI Aayog Vice Chairman
India's biggest investment challenge in the coming decades will come from its delayed and large-scale urban transition rather than industrialisation, with city design and planning set to play a decisive role in shaping long-term energy demand and efficiency, NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Suman Bery said on Monday.

Updated: Feb 09, 2026 18:50 IST

Balancing manufacturing ambitions and net zero goals is a key challenge for India: CEA Nageswaran
Noting that emissions are largely a legacy of fossil-fuel-led growth in advanced economies, Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) Anantha Nageswaran has said that India faces an unprecedented challenge as it seeks to expand manufacturing while lowering its carbon footprint.

Updated: Feb 09, 2026 18:50 IST

Gujarat, Elon Musk's Starlink sign Letter of Intent for high-speed satellite Internet
The Government of Gujarat signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) for cooperation with Starlink Satellite Communications Private Limited, a subsidiary of SpaceX, to strengthen the state's digital infrastructure. The agreement focuses on providing high-speed satellite-based internet connectivity to remote, border, and underserved regions that currently face significant telecom challenges. This initiative aligns with the Digital India vision to ensure seamless service delivery across all geographical areas.

Updated: Feb 09, 2026 18:31 IST

Gujarat to gain substantially in sectors like seafood, gems and jewellery, agriculture: ICC Gujarat State Council
While speaking with ANI on the impact of the tariff agreement, Patwari said, "Gujarat stands to gain substantially, particularly in sectors such as seafood, gems and jewellery, and agriculture. Gujarat has India's longest coastline, making the state's seafood industry a major beneficiary of improved trade access and tariff rationalisation." Patwari also highlighted that the Union Budget 2026 has provided considerable accommodation and policy support for these sectors.

Updated: Feb 09, 2026 18:19 IST

Yotta, BHASHINI partner to enable sovereign AI Cloud
Yotta Data Services and BHASHINI announced the successful deployment of a sovereign AI cloud transformation on Yotta's Government Community Cloud and Shakti Cloud. The collaboration marks a significant step in India's efforts toward self-reliant AI capabilities, ensuring that language datasets, models, and citizen interactions remain within national jurisdiction. A Ministry of Electronics & IT press release indicates that BHASHINI now operates entirely on Indian cloud and GPU infrastructure.

Updated: Feb 09, 2026 18:09 IST

CCI sees 54 antitrust cases, 149 merger filings in 2025; New rules aim to speed up approvals
In a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha, Malhotra said, "The developments come as the Government operationalised key competition law reforms under the Competition (Amendment) Act, 2023, which was enacted on April 11, 2023. To give effect to the amendments, various rules and regulations were notified during the year. One of the significant changes introduced under the Act relates to penalty determination, with penalties now linked to the global turnover of the person or enterprise involved."

Updated: Feb 09, 2026 17:47 IST

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Updated: Feb 23, 2026 17:14 IST

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Updated: Feb 23, 2026 17:13 IST

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Updated: Feb 23, 2026 16:57 IST

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Updated: Feb 23, 2026 16:45 IST

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Updated: Feb 23, 2026 16:45 IST

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Updated: Feb 23, 2026 16:44 IST

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