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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Indian stocks settle in red on profit booking; Sensex dips 504 points
Indian stock indices settled lower on Thursday, with analysts attributing the decline to profit booking following the recent uptick after the announcement of the India-US trade deal.

Updated: Feb 05, 2026 16:19 IST

MSMEs need sustained handholding, not one-time training, to adopt AI: NITI Aayog's Debjani Ghosh
Speaking through a video at the Conference on 'AI for All: Driving Equitable Growth and Societal Good' in the national capital, Ghosh said, "You cannot have companies coming in, doing one-shot skilling, and then moving away...You need to handhold, and that is what was missing."

Updated: Feb 05, 2026 16:01 IST

India may import more from US as it grows, no investment commitment made: Piyush Goyal
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday asserted that there has been no investment commitment from India to the US, but it is natural that India may need to source more products from the US going ahead with the Viksit Bharat 2047 goal.

Updated: Feb 05, 2026 15:35 IST

India, Gulf Cooperation Council countries sign initial terms for Free Trade deal
India and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member countries have signed Terms of Reference for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on Thursday here in the national capital.

Updated: Feb 05, 2026 14:39 IST

Odisha launches Black Swan Summit 2026 to build India's future-ready 'Fintech' and 'Insurtech' workforce
A major component of this initiative is a five-month fintech and insurtech hybrid training program. The first cohort of students graduated today from this program, which was developed in collaboration with the National University of Singapore's Asian Institute of Digital Finance. To support these graduates, the state is signing 17 Memorandums of Understanding with companies like Bajaj General Insurance, Spice Money, and Vayana to ensure direct job placement and market access for startups.

Updated: Feb 05, 2026 14:21 IST

Despite short-term relief after US-India trade deal, rupee to depreciate to 92 level by end-2026: UBS report
Indian rupee is expected to depreciate by around 2 per cent to the 92 level against the US dollar by the end of 2026, despite the short -term relief rally following the announcement of the US-India trade deal on January 3, according to a report by UBS.

Updated: Feb 05, 2026 14:03 IST

India-US joint statement on trade deal "expected in next 4-5 days": Piyush Goyal
The Union Minister said this today during the signing ceremony of the Terms of Reference (ToR) for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Highlighting the scale of the upcoming engagement with Washington DC, Goyal stated, "Our orders for US aircraft and engine etc will alone cross USD 100 billion."

Updated: Feb 05, 2026 13:54 IST

Maharashtra CM lauds 'Make in India' milestone as Mahindra's Nashik plant lands export order for Indonesia
These vehicles are expected to play a crucial role in enabling village-level commerce by improving logistics and transportation, thereby supporting the efficient movement of agricultural produce from farms to markets.

Updated: Feb 05, 2026 13:17 IST

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DIA enables Doddaballapur industries for the rollout of India's new labour codes

Updated: Feb 20, 2026 18:13 IST

Non-Alcoholic Fragrance Segment Sees Growth; Delhi Brand Launches Premium Attar

Updated: Feb 20, 2026 18:13 IST

Salasar Techno Engineering Reports Strong Q3 FY26 Performance; Revenue Crosses Rs. 1,058 Crore, Reinforces Growth Momentum in India's Infrastructure Expansion Cycle

Updated: Feb 20, 2026 18:12 IST

Quickplus Business Consultants Recognised as Top Grossing Partner of the Year 2026

Updated: Feb 20, 2026 18:12 IST

First Responder Beyond Borders: Indian Navy's Humanitarian Outreach in the Indian Ocean Region

Updated: Feb 20, 2026 17:50 IST

Iconic Documentary 'Hemraj Shah: A Life of Dedication' Wins Top Recognition at New Delhi International Film Festival

Updated: Feb 20, 2026 17:48 IST

Aortic Aneurysm: The Silent Killer We Must Detect Early

Updated: Feb 20, 2026 17:48 IST

WedZat Eyes ₹70 Crore Investment for Exclusive Wedding Content Rights of Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna

Updated: Feb 20, 2026 17:48 IST

Physicswallah (PW) student from Jammu & Kashmir Records 99.83 Percentile in JEE Main 2026 Session 1

Updated: Feb 20, 2026 17:47 IST

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