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's future lies in West as comparative advantage strong: Natixis economist Trinh Nguyen
India's economic future is more closely aligned with Western economies than with emerging-market blocs such as BRICS, according to Trinh Nguyen, Senior Economist for Emerging Markets at Natixis. Her argument rests on the structure of trade, comparative advantage, and the basis for India's export growth.

Updated: Feb 04, 2026 15:59 IST

Govt deactivates 2.5 crore Aadhaar IDs of deceased to avoid fraud
This massive clean-up effort, aimed at maintaining an accurate database, was confirmed by the Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, Jitin Prasada, in a submission to the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.

Updated: Feb 04, 2026 15:48 IST

'Semicon India Programme' advances with approval of 10 projects; IT Sector revenue rises to $283 billion
The Ministry of Electronics and IT has announced that the 'Semicon India Programme' is progressing rapidly, with 10 major projects now officially approved. This initiative, with a total outlay of Rs 76,000 crore, was designed to build a comprehensive ecosystem for chip manufacturing in India.

Updated: Feb 04, 2026 15:40 IST

Auto industry records broad-based growth; outlook remains optimistic: Report

The Indian automotive sector recorded a steady climb in the first ten months of the current fiscal year, with cumulative domestic two-wheeler (2W) sales growing by 9 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to 1.5 crore units and the passenger vehicle (PV) industry posting a 7 per cent YoY increase to approximately 35.2 lakh units. According to the monthly volume update for the automotive industry report by Axis Direct, this broad-based growth spanned across two-wheelers, three-wheelers (3W), passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles (CV), and tractors.

Updated: Feb 04, 2026 15:07 IST

100% FDI in Insurance sector has granted more power to the regulators: LIC MD
Government's recent announcement to introduce 100 per cent FDI in the insurance sector has granted "more power to the regulators," said LIC MD, Dinesh Pant.

Updated: Feb 04, 2026 14:43 IST

India, Indonesia only major EM markets in 2026 to decline amid global EM rally: Deutsche Bank
Emerging markets showed notable resilience despite heightened volatility at the start of 2026. However, India and Indonesia remained underperformers, even as emerging market assets delivered a strong start to the year, according to a Deutsche Bank report.

Updated: Feb 04, 2026 14:35 IST

USISPF hosts CEA for post-Budget dialogue on economic resilience and investment
The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) hosted the Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India, V. Anantha Nageswaran, for a post-budget interaction in New Delhi to discuss the strategic roadmap for India's growth.

Updated: Feb 04, 2026 14:34 IST

Large fall in US dollar could trigger global recession shock: Report
A sharp and sustained fall in the US dollar against other major currencies could turn into a recessionary shock for the global economy outside the United States, according to an analysis highlighted in a report by BofA Securities.

Updated: Feb 04, 2026 14:22 IST

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Updated: Feb 20, 2026 15:44 IST

Rs. 5 Lakh Crore Erosion, 5.8M IT Careers at Crossroads: EC-Council's Jay Bavisi Urges AI Workforce Shift at India AI Summit 2026

Updated: Feb 20, 2026 15:33 IST

NIIT Ltd. Partners with Sporting Club Delhi as Associate Sponsor and Official Skilling Partner for Indian Super League Season 12

Updated: Feb 20, 2026 15:28 IST

Soumik Bandyopadhyay on Designing the Future of Indian Family Offices

Updated: Feb 20, 2026 15:28 IST

India-France Economic Report 2026 Unveiled at the India-France CEOs Forum in New Delhi

Updated: Feb 20, 2026 15:16 IST

Thrillophilia Unveils a New Generation of Europe Trips for 2026, Emphasising Slower Journeys

Updated: Feb 20, 2026 14:55 IST

SAT Acceptability Around the World: An All-Access Pass to Global Higher Education

Updated: Feb 20, 2026 14:49 IST

Shivoham: Inneryatra and Shala Host Delhi's Biggest All-Night Mahashivratri Celebration Rooted in Sadhana, Devotion and Collective Awakening

Updated: Feb 20, 2026 14:33 IST

60% Gig Workers Lack Credit Access as Per American Journal--India Responds

Updated: Feb 20, 2026 14:30 IST

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