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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India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 to ensure long-term policy stability, says MeitY Secretary

The Government of India plans to sustain the growth of the domestic semiconductor industry through the upcoming launch of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0. "The announcement on the India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, I think is very timely and significant, and will ensure that the momentum which we have had, which we have built up through the India Semiconductor Mission 1.0, will get sustained for a further period of five to six years," said S Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY).

Updated: Feb 05, 2026 18:22 IST

Bharti Airtel Q3 FY26 revenue rises 19.6% YoY to Rs 53,982 crore
Bharti Airtel on Thursday reported a strong financial performance for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, with consolidated revenues increasing 19.6 per cent year-on-year to Rs 53,982 crore, driven by sustained growth.

Updated: Feb 05, 2026 18:20 IST

IndianOil records highest-ever crude throughput and sales in first 9 months of FY26
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IndianOil) reported a robust financial and operational performance in the first nine months of 2025-26, achieving its highest-ever crude throughput and sales volumes.

Updated: Feb 05, 2026 17:50 IST

India eyes global AI inferencing hub status as data centre push gains pace: MEITY Additional Secretary

India is positioning itself to emerge as a global hub for artificial intelligence inferencing, leveraging recent Union Budget measures to expand data centre capacity and attract large-scale investments from global technology companies, a senior government official said on Thursday.

Updated: Feb 05, 2026 17:50 IST

India-US trade deal to drive 25% export growth for gems and jewellery, says GJEPC Chairman
Kirit Bhansali, Chairman of the Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), stated that the agreement, set to be finalised in March, will provide much-needed relief to a sector that has struggled with high tariffs over the last year. He noted that the US remains the most critical market for Indian exports, and the deal is expected to reverse a sharp decline in trade volumes.

Updated: Feb 05, 2026 17:50 IST

Air India Express projects first post-privatisation operating profit in second half of FY26, say sources
Air India Express is projected to report an operating profit in the second half of the current financial year, marking its first such financial milestone since privatisation. The airline management attributed this projected turnaround to a series of strategic initiatives implemented throughout the year.

Updated: Feb 05, 2026 17:47 IST

Chakshu facility of Sanchar Saathi enables citizens to report suspected fraud communications: Govt
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has enabled citizens to report suspected fraud communications through the Chakshu facility under its Sanchar Saathi initiative, the government informed Parliament on Thursday.

Updated: Feb 05, 2026 16:36 IST

India's housing market to shift to disciplined growth phase in 2026: Report
India's residential real estate market enters calendar year 2026 on a foundation of stability rather than exuberance, following a 2025 performance that marked a clear transition from post-pandemic acceleration to a more mature and disciplined growth phase.

Updated: Feb 05, 2026 16:23 IST

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Music Licensing Startup Hoopr Secures Funding from The Chennai Angels in its Pre-Series A Round

Updated: Feb 21, 2026 10:00 IST

University of Wollongong India Announces Kalyani Brahmbhatt Memorial Merit Scholarship to Support Meritorious Students

Updated: Feb 20, 2026 19:14 IST

Perfios Launches 'KScan AI': Empowers BFSI with AI-powered Business Intelligence and Risk Assessment of 30 Million Indian MSMEs

Updated: Feb 20, 2026 19:14 IST

Chandigarh University Launches 3-Month 'SANDBOX Residential Program' During AI Fest 2026; To Boost Startup Ecosystem in North India

Updated: Feb 20, 2026 19:13 IST

Dainik Bhaskar Group wins prestigious Golden Peacock

Updated: Feb 20, 2026 19:13 IST

IPTEX GRINDEX 2026 to drive the Gear and Mechanical Power transmission industry in India

Updated: Feb 20, 2026 19:12 IST

Rahul Dravid Endorses Colgate Total to Champion Oral Health as a Performance Edge

Updated: Feb 20, 2026 19:11 IST

From Runway to Boardroom: CIAL Aeropark Redefines Where India Works

Updated: Feb 20, 2026 19:10 IST

Healthcare Leadership Forum 2026 to Spotlight India's Shift from Scale to Sustainable Value Creation

Updated: Feb 20, 2026 18:14 IST

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