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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Indo-Arab strategic alliance set to expand beyond trade through new joint chamber
The Union of Arab Chambers has officially recognised the Indo-Arab Chamber as the 17th member of its joint Arab Foreign Chambers, marking an important shift in economic diplomacy between the two regions.

Updated: Jan 30, 2026 19:29 IST

NSE gets SEBI's green signal for filing IPO: Sources

Once the key document, the No Objection Certificate (NOC), is in hand, NSE can officially proceed to prepare its IPO application or Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP).

Updated: Jan 30, 2026 18:27 IST

Barclays sees government meeting FY26 fiscal deficit target, projects 4.2% for FY27
"We expect the Centre's fiscal deficit in FY26-27 to be pegged at 4.2% of GDP. We estimate that this would take debt-to-GDP down to 55% in FY26-27. For FY25-26, we expect the fiscal deficit target of 4.4% to be met, despite serious slippage concerns," noted the report.

Updated: Jan 30, 2026 18:11 IST

Ambuja Cement records highest quarterly revenue at Rs 10,277 Cr in Q3
Ambuja Cements, part of the diversified Adani Portfolio, on Friday reported its highest-ever revenue from operations during the October-December 2025-26 quarter at Rs 10,277 crore. The company also recorded its highest-ever sales volume at 18.9 million tonne.

Updated: Jan 30, 2026 18:03 IST

Donald Trump names Kevin Warsh as next chair of US Federal Reserve
In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said, "I am pleased to announce that I am nominating Kevin Warsh to be the CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM." "I have known Kevin for a long period of time, and have no doubt that he will go down as one of the GREAT Fed Chairmen, maybe the best. On top of everything else, he is 'central casting,' and he will never let you down."

Updated: Jan 30, 2026 17:52 IST

India progressed on fiscal consolidation, however concerns remain at certain state deficits: EAC-PM member

"Our deficit has only fallen with time, so there is consolidation. However, there is some degree of concern when it comes to the state deficits. There is a need to look at why some states are moving away from the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) or the kind of gains they had nearly 15, 20 years back," she said.

Updated: Jan 30, 2026 17:26 IST

FSSAI launches online training programme on food safety risk assessment

Formally inaugurated by Rajit Punhani, Chief Executive Officer, FSSAI, it is the first-of-its-kind pilot training programme jointly developed by FSSAI and WHO, bringing together global expertise to design a structured curriculum ranging from basic to advanced levels of food safety risk assessment.

Updated: Jan 30, 2026 17:00 IST

Congress committed sin of pushing FTA with China: Union Minister Piyush Goyal
Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Congress party over its approach to trade agreements, accusing it of endangering India's economic interests by pushing for free trade arrangements involving China.

Updated: Jan 30, 2026 16:52 IST

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Updated: Feb 18, 2026 10:35 IST

DRDO Chairman Dr Samir V Kamat Engage in Insightful Interaction with SRM University-AP Faculty

Updated: Feb 18, 2026 10:34 IST

Adani Group to Invest $100 Billion in Renewable-Powered AI Data Centres by 2035

Updated: Feb 18, 2026 10:29 IST

Ramco Systems Introduces Chia, an Enterprise-Grade Conversational AI Agent for Better Customer Experience

Updated: Feb 18, 2026 10:24 IST

"Excellence Is Incomplete Without Inclusivity": National Woxsen Olympiad 2026 Shrika Rana on AI, Ambition, and the Power of Mindset

Updated: Feb 18, 2026 10:22 IST

Infosys Unveils AI First Value Framework: Uniquely Positioned to Capture New AI Services Opportunity of Over $300 Billion

Updated: Feb 18, 2026 10:13 IST

Hilton Garden Inn Surat City Centre Celebrates First Anniversary on 11 February 2026, Marking a Year of Meaningful Connections and Hospitality

Updated: Feb 17, 2026 18:39 IST

ITC Infotech Establishes Asia-Pacific Digital & AI Engineering Hub in Melbourne, Australia

Updated: Feb 17, 2026 18:12 IST

Dr Cancer Inaugurated in Lucknow: Shri Brajesh Pathak Ji

Updated: Feb 17, 2026 18:11 IST

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