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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Thermal power's share in India's electricity generation to fall below 70% next fiscal: Crisil Ratings
Crisil Ratings estimated that thermal power's share will decline to about 72% in the current fiscal from nearly 75% in FY25, before slipping further below the 70% mark next year. As a result, plant load factors (PLFs) of thermal power plants are projected to moderate to 64-66% in the current and next fiscal, compared with 69% in FY25.

Updated: Jan 19, 2026 15:58 IST

India to grow 6.4% in 2026, 2027, remain fastest-growing major economy: IMF
India is set to retain its position as the world's fastest-growing major economy over the next two years, even as global growth shows signs of moderation, according to the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) World Economic Outlook Update released in January 2026.

Updated: Jan 19, 2026 15:30 IST

WEF report finds how leading organisations are transitioning from AI experimentation to impact at scale
The World Economic Forum released a report on Monday, revealing successful AI stories that already delivered measurable performance gains and detailing how pioneering organisations moved beyond experimentation to achieve impact at scale. As investment accelerated and expectations rose, the findings highlighted a growing divide between companies that built the capabilities to scale AI and those still struggling to deploy it effectively.

Updated: Jan 19, 2026 15:11 IST

Public sector banks sanction over Rs 52,300 crore in MSME loans via new assessment model
Small business financing in India has undergone a massive digital transformation, with Public Sector Banks (PSBs) sanctioning more than 3.96 lakh MSME loan applications between April 1 and December 31, 2025. These sanctions, totalling over Rs 52,300 crore, were made possible through the newly launched Credit Assessment Model (CAM).

Updated: Jan 19, 2026 15:02 IST

RBI expected to keep interest rates steady as inflation creeps up: Crisil
Reserve Bank of India is expected to keep key policy rates unchanged at its upcoming monetary policy review meeting, slated during February 4-6, 2026, according to Crisil.

Updated: Jan 19, 2026 14:51 IST

Himanta Biswa Sarma becomes first Assam CM to attend Davos, set to showcase state's potential
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has created history by becoming the first Chief Minister from Assam to attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Switzerland. His participation at WEF Davos 2026, being held from 19-23 January, marks a significant milestone in positioning Assam on the global economic and policy-making stage.

Updated: Jan 19, 2026 14:31 IST

Luxury homes above Rs 1 crore capture 63% market share despite 11% market volume decline
Premium housing units priced at Rs 1 crore and above saw 6 per cent year-on-year (Y-O-Y) growth in unit sales during 2025, highlighting market premiumization trends despite an 11 per cent decline in the overall residential market. According to a press release by JLL, total residential sales fell to 270,323 units in 2025, yet the market demonstrated a clear shift toward higher price segments. Apartments priced above Rs 1 crore increased their market share from 53 per cent in 2024 to 63 per cent in 2025, while the mass segment's share contracted from 47 per cent to 37 per cent.

Updated: Jan 19, 2026 14:17 IST

Global supply chains enter era of structural volatility as resilience becomes new growth driver, WEF Reports
Global value chains have officially entered an era of structural volatility, forcing a fundamental rethink of how products are made and moved around the world. A new report released today by the World Economic Forum (WEF) at its Annual Meeting reveals that disruption is no longer a temporary hurdle but a permanent feature of the global economy, driven by geopolitical fragmentation, technological acceleration, and the energy transition.

Updated: Jan 19, 2026 13:28 IST

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Education with a Heart: Bhupender Dhaiya of Kharkhoda, Sonipat Announces Free Education for 100 Children Every Year, Wins Hearts with His Social Commitment

Updated: Feb 11, 2026 14:28 IST

World Book of Records Summit & Award Concludes in Indore

Updated: Feb 11, 2026 14:26 IST

"Jashn - The Celebration" by Jai Pal Singh: A Poetic Tribute to Life's Inner Journey

Updated: Feb 11, 2026 14:10 IST

Canara HSBC Life Insurance Announces the re-designation of Soly Thomas as its Deputy CEO and CDO-Bancassurance

Updated: Feb 11, 2026 14:10 IST

India's Spam Shield: The Truecaller Community Blocked Nearly 1,200 Crore Unwanted Calls in 2025

Updated: Feb 11, 2026 14:06 IST

India's AI Boom: 5 Startups Building the Country's Future Technology Leaders

Updated: Feb 11, 2026 13:58 IST

EC-Council Expands AI Certification Portfolio to Support India's AI Workforce Readiness and Secure Adoption

Updated: Feb 11, 2026 13:53 IST

YES Italy Expands to Pune to Guide Students Toward Affordable Higher Education in Italy

Updated: Feb 11, 2026 13:51 IST

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Updated: Feb 11, 2026 13:48 IST

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