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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Experts see RBI's rate pause as balanced move, says focus shifts to liquidity management
Economists and market experts on Friday said the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) decision to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent and maintain a neutral stance was largely in line with expectations, with many highlighting a likely shift in policy focus towards liquidity management rather than further rate cuts.

Updated: Feb 06, 2026 11:42 IST

Trade agreements with EU and US to support export growth, says RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra
The recently concluded India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and the prospective India-US trade deal, along with several other trade agreements, will support exports over the medium term, according to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra.

Updated: Feb 06, 2026 11:17 IST

Banks to be allowed to lend directly to REITs, RBI proposes easing norms to support real estate sector
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday said that banks will be allowed to lend directly to Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), as the central bank moves to improve financing access for the real estate sector.

Updated: Feb 06, 2026 11:15 IST

RBI to issue draft guidelines for protecting customers from mis-selling, among others
Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday proposed to issue three draft guidelines for customer protection: one, relating to mis-selling; two, regarding recovery of loans and engagement of recovery agents; and three, on limiting liability of customers in unauthorised electronic banking transactions.

Updated: Feb 06, 2026 11:05 IST

RBI proposes compensation for small-value transaction fraud; raises collateral-free MSME loan limit
Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday announced a set of measures aimed at enhancing customer protection, advancing financial inclusion, enhance flow of credit, strengthening urban cooperative banks (UCBs), promoting ease of doing business for NBFCs, and deepening financial markets.

Updated: Feb 06, 2026 10:53 IST

RBI projects retail inflation at 2.1% for FY26; warns of Q4 uptick
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday projected retail inflation for the current fiscal year (2025-26) at 2.1 per cent, even as it flagged potential "upside risks" from geopolitical tensions and volatile energy prices.

Updated: Feb 06, 2026 10:49 IST

RBI revises FY27 Q1, Q2 GDP growth projections upward, defers full-year outlook to April policy after new GDP series
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday announced an upward revision in India's real GDP growth projections for the first two quarters of the next financial year, 2026-27, while deferring the full-year growth forecast to the April policy meeting.

Updated: Feb 06, 2026 10:33 IST

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, maintains neutral stance amid global policy divergence
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday announced that the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has unanimously decided to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent, while continuing with a neutral policy stance.

Updated: Feb 06, 2026 10:13 IST

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Updated: Feb 21, 2026 16:20 IST

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Updated: Feb 21, 2026 16:12 IST

Lok Sabha Speaker and Law Minister Launch JGU's Three New Masters Degree Programmes

Updated: Feb 21, 2026 16:09 IST

Baby Mehar Kaur Enters World Book of Records, UK as the Youngest to Answer 25 General Knowledge Questions

Updated: Feb 21, 2026 16:07 IST

Snigdha Shevade Reframes Modern Parenting Through Emotional Legacy in "Safety Nesters to Empty Nesters", Published by Beeja House

Updated: Feb 21, 2026 15:44 IST

Ayumcure Reports 89,280 Orders in January; Targets ₹100 Crore Revenue by FY27, Plans Global Expansion

Updated: Feb 21, 2026 15:43 IST

Vedantu Delivers Standout JEE Main 2026 Results with 1292 Students Scoring Above 90 Percentile

Updated: Feb 21, 2026 15:42 IST

The Regulated Evolution of Ship Finance: Shipfinex Unveils "Maritime Asset Tokens" (MAT) Following VARA In-Principle Approval

Updated: Feb 21, 2026 15:41 IST

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