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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Nearly 40% of AI time savings are lost to rework: Report
New global research released by Workday reveals a significant "productivity paradox" where organizations are failing to capture the full value of artificial intelligence. While the study, titled "Beyond Productivity: Measuring the Real Value of AI," found that 85% of employees report saving between one and seven hours per week using AI tools, nearly 40% of those time savings are currently being lost to rework. This loss stems from employees having to fix mistakes, rewrite content, and verify outputs from generic AI tools, creating what the report describes as a "false sense of productivity".

Updated: Jan 15, 2026 14:20 IST

Industry leaders highlight evolution and growth of India's startup ecosystem
Industry leaders observe that India's startup ecosystem has undergone a significant transformation, evolving from a nascent stage to becoming the third largest in the world. This growth is characterized by a massive increase in the number of unicorns and a shift in the national mindset regarding entrepreneurship. Representatives from various sectors attribute this evolution to strategic government initiatives and a vision that encourages the youth to transition from job seekers to job creators.

Updated: Jan 15, 2026 14:14 IST

Global momentum builds for CyberPeace Summit 2.0 and AI safety
Global momentum is rapidly building ahead of the CyberPeace Global Summit 2.0, scheduled to take place from February 8-10, 2026, as international delegates and diplomats converge to address the evolving landscape of cyber threats and AI safety.

Updated: Jan 15, 2026 13:51 IST

India evolves into global startup powerhouse as policy stability drives growth, say industry leaders
Industry experts and leaders have highlighted the rapid transformation of India's startup ecosystem, noting that the country now hosts over 100 unicorns and 73,000 registered startups. They hailed the PM Modi government for their stable governance framework, the systematic removal of regulatory hurdles, coupled with an increasing global appetite for Indian investments. Leaders stated that the sector has moved beyond a niche interest to become a critical instrument for job creation and national economic development across various industries.

Updated: Jan 15, 2026 13:51 IST

Industry calls for stronger push to Make in India ahead of Budget 2026: ASSOCHAM survey
A majority of industry stakeholders have identified boosting domestic manufacturing and strengthening the 'Make in India' initiative as the top priority for the Union Budget 2026-27, citing high compliance burden, logistics and energy costs, and limited access to long-term capital as key constraints to scaling up manufacturing in the country, according to a pre-Budget survey recently conducted by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM).

Updated: Jan 15, 2026 13:21 IST

India diversifies export markets beyond US amid tariff pressures: Report
India's export market in recent months has shown a clear post-tariff rebalancing, with the country reducing its dependence on the United States and expanding its presence across other geographies, highlighted a report by Elara Securities.

Updated: Jan 15, 2026 13:13 IST

Selsmart by Attero and Havells' Lloyd launch 'Lloyd Eco Exchange Program', to enable responsible appliance upgrades
Consumers can now exchange old appliances and receive fair value while upgrading to new Lloyd products; program to run across Havells brand stores and expand nationwide

Updated: Jan 15, 2026 13:13 IST

Indian metals sector to gain momentum in 2026, amid price hike and policy support: Report
The Indian metals and mining sector is expected to remain in favour during 2026, driven by supportive global macro factors, strong domestic demand, and recent policy interventions like safeguard duties, according to a report by HSBC Global Investment Research.

Updated: Jan 15, 2026 13:01 IST

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Forbes Global Properties Unveils 'Mission 2030' Strategic Vision for India

Updated: Feb 10, 2026 10:25 IST

Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) and Startup Policy Forum (SPF) Announce Strategic Collaboration at Black Swan Summit India 2026

Updated: Feb 10, 2026 10:24 IST

DELAN Introduces a New Interpretation of Quiet Luxury in India's Premium Westernwear Market

Updated: Feb 10, 2026 10:23 IST

SoulARMOR: Where Style Meets Spirit -- The Story Behind the Brand

Updated: Feb 10, 2026 10:23 IST

Avnet Insights Survey: APAC Engineers Accelerate AI Adoption Across Industries

Updated: Feb 10, 2026 10:10 IST

InfoComm China Unveils State of China's Pro AV Market and Opportunities 2026 Industry White-Paper Report

Updated: Feb 10, 2026 10:09 IST

MIDASX Records Best Quarter Since Inception, 30% YoY Growth; SaaS Vertical Turns Cash-Flow Positive

Updated: Feb 10, 2026 10:07 IST

Genient Advances Precision Diagnostics for India with Clinical Genomics and AMR-Focused NGS Solutions

Updated: Feb 10, 2026 09:59 IST

Atomesus AI Whitepaper: Building India's Intelligent Future

Updated: Feb 09, 2026 19:02 IST

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