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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Unilever to explore setting up GCC in Hyderabad, holds discussion with Telangana delegation at Davos

The Global Fast-Moving Consumer Goods major, Unilever, is set to explore the possibilities of setting up of a Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Hyderabad.

Updated: Jan 20, 2026 23:46 IST

Global industry sees India as reliable supply-chain partner: Ashwini Vaishnaw in Davos
"Bharat is building a complete semiconductor ecosystem covering design, fabrication, packaging, materials, gases and equipment," Vaishnaw posted on X.

Updated: Jan 20, 2026 22:45 IST

India's growth, stable crude prices favourable for both producers and consumers: IOCL Chairman
"India is growing at a phenomenal rate, and everybody is interested in talking about doing business with India," he said on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos.

Updated: Jan 20, 2026 21:58 IST

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis meets World Bank Chief Ajay Banga at Davos
Taking it social media platform X, Fadnavis said, "Our discussion focused on strategies to unlock the potential of a green industrial corridor in Maharashtra to attract global investment, along with initiatives to digitise MSMEs to enhance competitiveness and drive export growth." "Our continued collaboration will support Maharashtra's sustained growth and development through strategic and impactful initiatives," he added. Notably, at the WEF, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) achieved a historic milestone securing investment commitments worth USD 96 billion (Rs 8.73 lakh crore) on the very first day through the signing of 10 major Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs).

Updated: Jan 20, 2026 21:47 IST

Lulu Group to invest more in UP, bring investment from other countries: Chairman Yusuf Ali

Lulu Group International will make more investments in Uttar Pradesh and has also committed to bringing more investment from other countries to the state, Group Chairman Yusuf Ali said on Tuesday.

Updated: Jan 20, 2026 21:16 IST

Jio BlackRock bets on differentiated strategies, data-driven investing to stand out by 2026
"It is beyond just the brand names. What we are trying to do here is ensure that investors in India are getting access to differentiated strategies. A lot of the funds that we're bringing to market are different ways of investing in the market," Swaminathan said while speaking with ANI on strategies for 2026.

Updated: Jan 20, 2026 20:51 IST

WEF 2026: UP Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna hails MoU with AM Group to build AI hub in Greater Noida
Detailing the significance of the deal on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum 2026, UP minister Khanna said that the state aims to achieve six GW of energy capacity by 2030. AM Green will invest Rs 2.7 lakh crore to establish the data centre.

Updated: Jan 20, 2026 20:05 IST

AM Group to build USD 25 billion GW scale AI compute hub in Uttar Pradesh
The project, announced at the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos, involves a total investment of approximately USD 25 billion. This hub is designed to handle global AI workloads and will be one of the largest investments in India's digital infrastructure to date.

Updated: Jan 20, 2026 19:24 IST

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Netcore's Financial Services Trends 2026: Agentic Marketing Marks the Next Growth Shift for Financial Services in India

Updated: Feb 12, 2026 12:46 IST

Indian Astrology Emerging as a Practical Life-Guidance System

Updated: Feb 12, 2026 12:45 IST

Careervira Launches Vira AI, the India's First Universal AI Orchestrator, Powering LMS, LXP, HRMS, and ATS Tools into a Unified AI Ecosystem

Updated: Feb 12, 2026 12:42 IST

Seven Hills, Wai: One of India's Leading Nature-Based Real Estate Projects

Updated: Feb 12, 2026 12:39 IST

Premas Life Sciences Partners with Bruker Spatial Biology to Strengthen Advanced Tissue Research in India

Updated: Feb 12, 2026 12:38 IST

Gold Price Outlook 2026: What Rising Gold Prices Mean for Gold Loan Borrowers

Updated: Feb 12, 2026 12:14 IST

SPS Construction India completes Landmark Extradosed bridge over Brahmaputra in Guwahati; Set to be inaugurated on 14 February by Hon'ble PM Shri Narendra Modi

Updated: Feb 12, 2026 12:07 IST

Ascentium Acquires Clara, Expanding into the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and Strengthening its Middle East Presence

Updated: Feb 12, 2026 11:53 IST

Mother-Son Duo Launches TARA MINI, a Quality-First Fashion Jewellery Brand Built on Family Values

Updated: Feb 12, 2026 11:46 IST

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