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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AI to add USD 1.7 Trillion to India's economy by 2035: Govt
The economic impact will be driven by AI adoption across sectors including healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing, financial services, education, governance, and climate services, where automation and data-driven decision-making are already improving productivity and service delivery.

Updated: Dec 30, 2025 15:53 IST

MapmyIndia Mappls adds Metro, Rail, and Bus routes to navigation app
MapmyIndia Mappls expanded the features of its Mappls App by adding multimodal public transport routes for metro, rail, and bus travel. This update allows users to see public transport information alongside private vehicle navigation on one platform. According to a press release from MapmyIndia Mappls, the app helps commuters find stations, stops, and interchange options to plan their daily travels more effectively.

Updated: Dec 30, 2025 15:17 IST

Will AI kill jobs?: Government data tells a different story
Bursting the myth, it cited NASSCOM's report titled "Advancing India's AI Skills", and said, India's AI talent base is expected to grow from about 6 to 6.5 lakh professionals to more than 12.5 lakh by 2027, at a compound annual growth rate of 15 per cent.

Updated: Dec 30, 2025 15:05 IST

From GST 2.0, Income Tax slab to Labour Codes, govt unveils outcome-driven reforms in 2025
Economic reforms in 2025 reflect a maturing phase of India's governance, where the emphasis shifted decisively from "expanding regulatory frameworks" to "delivering measurable outcomes", the government said in a Year-Ender note.

Updated: Dec 30, 2025 14:40 IST

Kajra solar project in Bihar energises 132 kV transmission line
The 132 kV transmission line for power transmission and the 100 MVA, 33/132 kV capacity transformer of the plant at Kajra Solar Power Plant located in Lakhisarai district of Bihar have been successfully energised.

Updated: Dec 30, 2025 14:31 IST

India emerges as key solar supplier to US, exporting almost 97% of solar modules in FY23-25: PL Capital
Solar power tariffs continue to decline as technology advances and mass adoption increases across the globe. According to a report by PL Capital, India's solar industry is finding a major customer in the United States. The reason can be attributed to the U.S. restricting imports from China-linked supply chains. As a result, the U.S. became the main buyer, taking about 97 per cent of India's solar module exports between 2023 and 2025.

Updated: Dec 30, 2025 14:31 IST

Gold loans shine in India's credit mix, scaling 4X in three years: Report
It was highlighted at the conference that over 60% of new retail loan originations now come from semi-urban and rural regions, where gold remains a culturally accepted and liquid form of collateral.

Updated: Dec 30, 2025 14:04 IST

DoT releases National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025 to power 5G, 6G, satellite-based services
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, released the National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025 (NFAP-2025), a key policy document that governs the management and allocation of radio-frequency spectrum in India.

Updated: Dec 30, 2025 14:02 IST

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Updated: Jan 31, 2026 17:58 IST

Mitsu Chem Plast Limited Posts Robust Q3 FY26 Performance EBITDA Rises 73%, Net Profit Up 217% YoY

Updated: Jan 31, 2026 17:37 IST

Wipro GE Healthcare unveils SIGNA™ Prime Elite -- a Made in India, AI powered breakthrough in MR imaging

Updated: Jan 31, 2026 17:28 IST

Ehime Fish Festival 2026 Brings Japan's Iconic Yellowtail to Mumbai in a Landmark Culinary Celebration

Updated: Jan 31, 2026 17:07 IST

GoSats Integrates with Flipkart SuperCoins to Enable Asset-linked Rewards for Indian Users

Updated: Jan 31, 2026 17:04 IST

Disruption, Ethics, Policy & AI Adoption Dominate Discussions at Mastersoft's AI Conclave in Chennai

Updated: Jan 31, 2026 16:59 IST

PM Narendra Modi to be Keynote Speaker at ET NOW Global Business Summit 2026

Updated: Jan 31, 2026 16:57 IST

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