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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Jensen Huang on AI: 'Get involved!'
Every nation must integrate artificial intelligence into its core infrastructure to protect and leverage its sovereign data, said NVIDIA President and CEO Jensen Huang. Speaking to BlackRock CEO Laurence Fink at a World Economic Forum session, Huang emphasised that AI has become as essential to national development as traditional utilities like electricity and transport networks. He stated that the technology represents a fundamental shift in how countries manage their natural resources of language and culture.

Updated: Jan 21, 2026 18:58 IST

Assam got a global platform at Davos: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
In a significant push to position Northeast India on the global industrial map, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared an optimistic outlook from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Speaking on the sidelines of the summit, Sarma emphasised that India's economic narrative has shifted from a handful of prominent states to a unified national strength where every region is now a viable destination for global capital. He noted that the presence of states like Assam at such high-profile international forums signals a departure from traditional investment patterns, showcasing a "whole of nation" approach.

Updated: Jan 21, 2026 18:57 IST

Assam's economy has grown by over 45% in last 5 years, says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam's economy has grown by over 45 per cent in the last five years, positioning the state as the fastest-growing economy in the entire country, said Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, speaking to ANI at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. He highlighted that this growth significantly outpaces the national cumulative growth rate. The CM is currently leading the first-ever delegation from Assam to the global summit to showcase the state's economic transformation and invite international partnerships.

Updated: Jan 21, 2026 18:56 IST

India ramps up recycling and faster mining to boost critical mineral supply: Mines Secy
The Indian government is increasingly turning to private-sector recycling and faster mine development to secure supplies of critical minerals and reduce import dependence amid global supply-chain risks, Piyush Goyal, Secretary in the Ministry of Mines, said on Wednesday.

Updated: Jan 21, 2026 18:46 IST

India to contribute 10% of global patents to future 6G standards, full 4G saturation by June 2026: Jyotiraditya Scindia
While speaking with ANI on the 6G Roadmap of India, Union Minister said, "We initiated the 6G vision documents in 2022, which is active and has grown from 12 organisations to 18 hundred organisations. Not only technology-driven companies, but also our IITs and other respected institutions, involve all our entrepreneurs across the board. Our target is to contribute 10% of the patterns to the 6G formulations"

Updated: Jan 21, 2026 18:45 IST

India set to become third largest economy in the next few years: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Speaking at the World Economic Forum 2026, Union Minister Vaishnaw outlined a trajectory where the nation is expected to maintain a real growth rate of 6 to 8 per cent.

Updated: Jan 21, 2026 17:52 IST

Inclusive workforce key to sustainable economic growth: Former PepsiCo chief Indra Nooyi
"Societies and economies can only progress when women are supported both professionally and personally to participate fully," Nooyi said while addressing 10th Convocation of the Vedica Scholars Programme for Women in New Delhi, calling for greater structural support at workplaces and within households.

Updated: Jan 21, 2026 17:26 IST

AI a key enabler for next phase of India's telecom evolution: TRAI Chief
Lahoti was speaking at a Pre-Summit Event of the India - AI Impact Summit 2026 on the theme "AI in Telecommunication". "AI is no longer a futuristic idea for telecom - it is now a foundational capability. From network automation to spam detection, AI is already shaping how telecom services are delivered and experienced at scale," he said.

Updated: Jan 21, 2026 16:54 IST

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Updated: Feb 12, 2026 16:44 IST

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Updated: Feb 12, 2026 16:37 IST

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Updated: Feb 12, 2026 16:33 IST

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Updated: Feb 12, 2026 16:26 IST

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Updated: Feb 12, 2026 16:25 IST

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