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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Indian Railways utilizes 80% of its Capex in first three quarters of FY26
The results of consistent capital expenditure (CAPEX) over the last decade are evident in 164 Vande Bharat train services, 30 Amrit Bharat train services, the implementation of the Kavach automatic train protection system, over 99 per cent electrification of the broad-gauge network, and extensive works covering new lines, gauge conversion, track doubling, traffic facilities, investments in PSUs, and metropolitan transport systems.

Updated: Jan 05, 2026 20:19 IST

Hon Hai Precision Industry reports record annual revenue, driven by AI product demand
The company reported that total revenue for the fourth quarter of 2025 reached USD 82.77 billion. This results in a 26.51 per cent increase from the previous quarter and a 22.07 per cent rise compared to the same period in 2024. The quarterly performance set a new record for the highest single-quarter revenue, exceeding the previous record of USD 67.8 billion established in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Updated: Jan 05, 2026 20:16 IST

ONGC activates emergency response after gas leak at Mori Field in Andhra Pradesh
Incident of gas leak during the workover operations was informed by the PEC Operator Deep Industries Limited. The well is located in a remote area with no human habitation within a radius of approximately 500-600 metres, ONGC said in a statement.

Updated: Jan 05, 2026 19:23 IST

India can fast-track semiconductor, battery manufacturing by learning...: Welson Power MD Wally Jang
India does not have the time to build its semiconductor and battery ecosystem entirely from scratch and can significantly accelerate manufacturing by learning from China's experience, said Wally Jang, Managing Director of Welson Power Technology (Wuxi) Co. Ltd., while speaking to ANI on Wednesday.

Updated: Jan 05, 2026 18:51 IST

SmartGreen Aquaculture opens India's first inland, state-of-the-art premium trout farming facility in Hyderabad
Built at an initial cost of around USD 6 Million, the facility will have a total production capacity of 1,200 metric tonnes and is fully based on sustainable Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) technology, enabling year-round trout production in a controlled, Biosecure indoor environment.

Updated: Jan 05, 2026 18:43 IST

Govt should cut GST on lithium-ion batteries by 5% to boost local manufacturing: Kushmanda Power CFO
While speaking with ANI, on the sidelines of seminar on 'Energy Storage System: Key to Green Energy Transition' at the PHD House in New Delhi, he said, "There is a shortage of lithium globally, prices are increasing, and most of the material is being sourced from China. Because of this, we need to focus on indigenous materials and localisation."

Updated: Jan 05, 2026 18:41 IST

Stock market ends on negative note with Nifty below 26,250
Among sectors, IT, oil & gas, telecom down 0.5-1%, and realty index spiked 2%. Further, the consumer durables index rose 1% and on the other hand, metal and FMCG indices added 0.5% each.

Updated: Jan 05, 2026 16:22 IST

Govt reinforces regulatory measures to ensure fair pricing, smooth distribution of P&K fertilizers
In addition, all manufacturers, marketers, and importers of P&K fertilizers, including Single Super Phosphate (SSP) manufacturers, are required to ensure delivery of fertilizers up to the retail point on a Freight on Road (F.O.R.) basis, placing the responsibility of transportation squarely on the suppliers.

Updated: Jan 05, 2026 15:47 IST

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Built in Chennai, Lystloc's AI-Native CRM Brings Sales and Field Operations onto One Platform

Updated: Feb 04, 2026 12:04 IST

Azent focuses on New Zealand as it Emerges as a Top Overseas Study Destination for Indian Students

Updated: Feb 04, 2026 11:55 IST

"India-EU FTA - A landmark Agreement"- Chairman, MATEXIL

Updated: Feb 04, 2026 11:49 IST

Don't Snooze Your Potential: A Book That Questions the Cost of Comfort in High-Performing Lives

Updated: Feb 04, 2026 11:36 IST

Novo Medi Sciences Launches 'G.A.U.R.I.' -- A Nationwide Missed Call Movement to Ensure No Girl Misses Her Right to Immunization

Updated: Feb 04, 2026 11:28 IST

Stellar Innovations Drives Digital Transformation in Lending and Real Estate with Advanced AIML Solutions and Technology-Enabled Services

Updated: Feb 04, 2026 11:21 IST

Malla Reddy Narayana Multispeciality Hospital Achieves a National Milestone of 50 + Robotic Intra-Cardiac Surgeries

Updated: Feb 04, 2026 11:16 IST

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Updated: Feb 04, 2026 11:12 IST

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Updated: Feb 04, 2026 11:00 IST

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