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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Specialised Investment Funds may cross Rs 1 lakh crore by 2028; SIFs show downside protection: Report
Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) are rapidly gaining traction in India and could grow into a Rs 1 lakh crore-plus segment by 2028, according to a report by SIF360, a platform focused on tracking developments in the SIF ecosystem.

Updated: Jan 26, 2026 07:32 IST

Delhi Development Authority sets stage for city's first-ever Green Expo in Feb
Guided by Lieutenant Governor's successful experiments of rejuvenating the Yamuna floodplains by creating public green spaces like Asita, Baansera, Vasudev Ghat and Yamuna Vatika, which has not only rejuvenated the floodplains but also brought the people of Delhi closer to the River, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is set to host the first-ever DDA Green Expo 2026 on 14th and 15th February 2026 at Baansera Park, New Delhi.

Updated: Jan 25, 2026 19:18 IST

Procurement of 3.37 lakh metric tonnes of Tur approved in Maharashtra for Rs 2,696 crore
Union Minister for Agriculture Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday approved the procurement of 3.37 lakh metric tonnes of Tur (Arhar) in Maharashtra, with an MSP amount of approximately Rs 2696 crore, under the Price Support Scheme (PSS).

Updated: Jan 25, 2026 18:16 IST

Wings India 2026 to spotlight India's rise as world's fastest-growing civil aviation market
Hyderabad is set to become the centre of global aviation as Wings India 2026, a key civil aviation event, takes place from 28-31 January 2026 at Begumpet Airport.

Updated: Jan 25, 2026 17:28 IST

India's commercial vehicle sector entering next upcycle: Nomura
The global brokerage firm said the commercial vehicle sector appears poised for an upcycle after several years of muted growth, with volumes expected to pick up over the next two to three years

Updated: Jan 25, 2026 15:55 IST

Buoyant revenues give room to sustain govt capex, push fiscal consolidation: ICICI Bank report
Buoyant revenue streams give the government room to keep capital expenditure spending steady, at about 3.1 per cent of GDP, while continuing on the path of fiscal consolidation, according to a pre-Budget report by ICICI Bank Global Markets.

Updated: Jan 25, 2026 14:48 IST

Global economy faces uncertainty in 2026; 53% WEF chief economists see weakness
The global economy is expected to face a challenging year in 2026, according to the World Economic Forum's latest Chief Economists' Outlook released this month. While confidence has improved slightly compared to last year, more than half of leading economists still believe global economic conditions will weaken in the coming months.

Updated: Jan 25, 2026 13:40 IST

AI could reshape jobs globally by 2030, asserts WEF white paper
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to profoundly reshape global labour markets by the end of the decade, with outcomes ranging from productivity booms to widespread job displacement, according to a new World Economic Forum (WEF) white paper released this month.

Updated: Jan 25, 2026 12:44 IST

Corporate News

Knowledge Without Borders: Galgotias University Strengthens India-Arab Higher Education Collaboration

Updated: Feb 14, 2026 13:00 IST

Ducon Infratechnologies Reports Q3 and 9M FY26 Results; Advances Strategic Clean Energy Initiatives

Updated: Feb 14, 2026 12:52 IST

Akums Delivers Strong Q3 FY26 Performance with 14.8% Revenue Growth and 21% Adj EBITDA Growth

Updated: Feb 14, 2026 12:52 IST

SPS Construction India Details Engineering Execution Behind Kumar Bhaskar Verma Setu in Guwahati Following Inauguration

Updated: Feb 14, 2026 12:51 IST

Exide Empowers Future Engineers

Updated: Feb 14, 2026 12:45 IST

Enrich Money Launches ORCA Chart, an Industry-first Advanced Charting Platform

Updated: Feb 14, 2026 12:42 IST

Metropolis Healthcare's Centre of Genomics Hosts Multi-Specialty Genomics Symposium to Accelerate Precision Medicine in India

Updated: Feb 14, 2026 12:41 IST

CANEUS to Set Up a 250 Acre Campus to Boost Deep Tech Startups in Aerospace and Defence

Updated: Feb 14, 2026 12:20 IST

Mrs Bhakti Gautam Chheda Conferred CA Women Excellence Award 2025: A Legacy of Leadership Beyond Balance Sheets

Updated: Feb 14, 2026 12:15 IST

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