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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"Increase affordable housing definition to Rs 1 crore," says Godrej Housing Finance CEO Mehernosh Tata
The Indian housing finance sector is witnessing a significant shift toward premium developments, but for the industry to remain sustainable and inclusive, a renewed focus on affordable housing is essential. Mehernosh Tata, CEO of Godrej Housing Finance, highlighted in a recent ANI interview that while the real estate market in top cities is currently favoring luxury homes priced above Rs 1 crore, there is an urgent need to cater to the mid-income segment.

Updated: Jan 22, 2026 18:05 IST

AIF industry emerged as key driver of private capital formation: Chairman, SEBI
Talking about India's capital market during his address to an investors meeting curated by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in Osaka, Japan, Pandey described the rise of domestic investors as one of India's most significant developments. "India today ranks as the world's fifth-largest equity market by market capitalisation share, with the United States leading globally at 48.2%, followed by China, Japan, and Hong Kong," he said.

Updated: Jan 22, 2026 18:04 IST

AESL delivers strong Q3, 9MFY26 performance across the board
Adani Energy Solutions Limited, part of the globally diversified Adani portfolio and the largest private transmission, distribution, and smart metering company in India, today announced its financial and operational performance for the quarter and nine month ended December 31, 2025.

Updated: Jan 22, 2026 17:06 IST

Indices gain amid optimism around India-US trade deal negotiations; Nifty closes near 25,300

At the time of market closing, Sensex was up 397.74 points or 0.49% at 82,307.37 while Nifty was up 132.40 points or 0.53% at 25,289.90. Indian rupee ended higher at 91.62 per dollar against previous close of 91.7.

Updated: Jan 22, 2026 16:44 IST

Global companies signal strong confidence in India at Davos: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Global confidence in India's growth trajectory and technology ambitions was strongly evident at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said, highlighting deepening engagement with global corporations and investors across logistics, manufacturing, semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and infrastructure.

Updated: Jan 22, 2026 15:13 IST

India Aviation Sector: ICRA maintains a stable growth outlook despite recent disruptions
ICRA has maintained its stable outlook on the Indian aviation industry, even as it navigates a challenging period marked by operational disruptions and revised growth projections. While the industry is expected to face a significant net loss of Rs. 170-180 billion in FY2026, the outlook remains stable because these "disruptions are expected to be temporary".

Updated: Jan 22, 2026 15:10 IST

CREDAI urges major policy shifts in Budget 2026 to revive housing affordability
The Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Associations of India (CREDAI) has submitted its recommendations for the Union Budget 2026-27, calling on the government to implement urgent measures to strengthen housing affordability and ensure a steady supply of residential units. The apex body emphasised that its proposals are designed to align with national priorities such as "Housing for All" and urban rejuvenation while tackling structural challenges in finance, taxation, and regulatory frameworks. As the real estate sector remains a driving force for employment and urban development, CREDAI argues that targeted interventions are now essential to unlock pent-up demand and support the vision of a "Viksit Bharat".

Updated: Jan 22, 2026 14:41 IST

Nearly 60% of Indian businesses confident in scaling AI responsibly, have mature frameworks: Nasscom report
Responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a business imperative for Indian enterprises, moving beyond ethical intent to a strategic priority linked with trust, governance, and long-term value creation, according to Nasscom's State of Responsible AI in India 2025 report.

Updated: Jan 22, 2026 14:14 IST

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SRM University-AP to Confer Honoris Causa to Dr Samir V Kamat, DRDO Chairman at Special Convocation, Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal to Attend

Updated: Feb 13, 2026 13:39 IST

La Excellence IAS Academy Announces Admissions Open for 2026-27 Academic Year for Inter + IAS, Degree + IAS and Integrated Competitive Programs

Updated: Feb 13, 2026 13:22 IST

POVA Curve 2 Goes Official with Massive Battery Power in a Slim, Futuristic Design

Updated: Feb 13, 2026 13:05 IST

Korelate Learning Expands Experiential Learning Portfolio with New Team-Building and Leadership Programs

Updated: Feb 13, 2026 13:02 IST

UIDAI Launches New Aadhaar App; Prudent Technologies Powers Secure Consent Architecture and Mobile Number Integration

Updated: Feb 13, 2026 12:54 IST

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Updated: Feb 13, 2026 12:51 IST

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Updated: Feb 13, 2026 12:31 IST

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