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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Paramount Skydance sues WBD, says Netflix deal undervalues shareholders
Paramount Skydance Corporation has filed a lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) in the Delaware Chancery Court, escalating its challenge to WBD's USD 82.7 billion deal with Netflix.

Updated: Jan 13, 2026 08:09 IST

Air India takes delivery of first line-fit Boeing 787-9 at IGI Airport
The aircraft, registered as VT-AWA, completed a non-stop ferry flight of 16 hours and 58 minutes from Boeing's Everett factory in Washington state. The long-haul delivery flight was operated by a cockpit crew of four Air India pilots, symbolising not just the arrival of a new aircraft but the airline's renewed commitment to delivering a world-class flying experience.

Updated: Jan 13, 2026 01:48 IST

India gearing up AI Infrastructure for large-scale adoption: Nasscom
Speaking to ANI ahead of the India AI Impact Summit, Aggarwal drew parallels between India's digital infrastructure revolution and its current AI ambitions. "The same lens India is applying to build out its AI infrastructure layer," he said, explaining that this encompasses making telecom networks AI-ready, ensuring the power ecosystem can support AI demands, and building indigenous AI capabilities across the entire value chain.

Updated: Jan 12, 2026 20:53 IST

Advanced AI Revenue Rises 20% QoQ to USD 148 Million at HCLTech: MD & CEO C Vijayakumar
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Updated: Jan 12, 2026 20:51 IST

India's net direct tax collections in FY26 rise, grow 8.82% to Rs 18.38 lakh crore till Jan 11
India's net direct tax collections for the financial year 2025-26 have recorded a strong growth of 8.82 per cent, reaching Rs 18.38 lakh crore as of January 11, 2026, compared with Rs 16.89 lakh crore collected during the same period last year, according to official data released by the Income Tax Department on Monday.

Updated: Jan 12, 2026 20:48 IST

Rolls Royce looks to position India as its third 'home market'
Earlier, the Rolls-Royce Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tufan Erginbilgic had revealed the company's ambitions to make India a "home market", reinforcing the company's long-term commitment to the country.

Updated: Jan 12, 2026 20:47 IST

TRAI Chief pushes for TV Rating reform and AI-driven spam protection to boost credibility
TRAI Chairperson Anil Kumar Lahoti announced that the regulator is advocating a shift to a competitive, multi-agency model to improve transparency and accuracy in TV ratings, moving away from its single-agency model for TV audience measurement.

Updated: Jan 12, 2026 19:57 IST

"No one would have imagined...": Piyush Goyal hails PM Modi's Vibrant Gujarat initiative; inspiring other states to follow suit, sparking growth-driven competition
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Monday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for the Vibrant Gujarat initiative, calling it a game-changer that has inspired other states to follow suit and sparked a growth-driven competition.

Updated: Jan 12, 2026 19:53 IST

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Updated: Feb 07, 2026 15:55 IST

Dr. Suresh Yadav Leads High-Impact Environmental Resilience Drive at Commonwealth Secretariat, London

Updated: Feb 07, 2026 15:41 IST

City of Artesia, California, Honours Cultural Activist Sundeep Bhutoria for Contributions to Indian Culture

Updated: Feb 07, 2026 15:41 IST

Wisely Ai Sets a New Impact Benchmark Protecting 100 Mn Indosat Users from 2 Bn+ Scam and Spam Communications in Indonesia

Updated: Feb 07, 2026 15:10 IST

Tech Setting India Ropes in Santosh Tiwari as CEO to Drive India Advantage in New Age Tech Domain

Updated: Feb 07, 2026 13:51 IST

1st South Asian Agroforestry and Trees Outside Forests Congress Concludes in Delhi

Updated: Feb 07, 2026 13:45 IST

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Updated: Feb 07, 2026 13:43 IST

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