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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"Inappropriate and irresponsible": Reliance Industries refutes reports claiming USD 30 billion by Indian government
The statement was issued in response to a report titled "India claims $30 billion from Reliance Industries, BP for underproduction from gas field, sources say." In an official statement, the company criticised the publication of such reports based on unnamed sources, calling them inappropriate and irresponsible.

Updated: Dec 29, 2025 22:19 IST

"Major boost for youth, women employment," Karnataka Commerce Minister hails Foxconn factory in Bengaluru
He told that 20 million iPhones will be manufactured at the factory, and currently almost 7-8 million iPhones are exported. "The factory has employed around 30,000 people, out of which, 80% is women.

Updated: Dec 29, 2025 20:45 IST

Crude Oil to remain under pressure in 2026 as oversupply outweighs geopolitical risks: Analysts
According to government data, during 2024-25 (April-March) India imported around 300 million metric tonnes of crude and petroleum products, meeting about 88% of the requirements through imports.

Updated: Dec 29, 2025 20:27 IST

Kandla International Container Terminal records cumulative 78,06,220 MTs of annual cargo handling
"Kandla International Container Terminal (KICT) has surpassed last year's annual cargo handling of 77,58,498 MTs, recording a cumulative 78,06,220 MTs, achieved an impressive 3 months & 9 days early," the statement said.

Updated: Dec 29, 2025 19:40 IST

New telecom security measures to accelerate indigenous manufacturing, cuts compliance burden: Jyotiraditya Scindia
"These transformative reforms will strengthen telecom security, reduce compliance burdens, enable sustainable industry growth and reinforce PM @narendramodi ji's vision of Make in India, Make for the World," he said.

Updated: Dec 29, 2025 18:51 IST

RBI releases Comprehensive Statistical Tables on Indian banking sector for 2024-25
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday released its latest web publication titled 'Statistical Tables relating to Banks in India: 2024-25', which provides a detailed look at the activities of the country's banking sector.

Updated: Dec 29, 2025 17:52 IST

Indian commercial banking sector remained resilient during 2024-25: RBI Report
The Indian banking sector showed a strong and steady performance during the 2024-25 period, according to a recent report released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The banking industry maintained its strength through a healthy expansion of its balance sheets, which measures the total value of what banks own and what they owe. This growth happened for commercial banks, co-operative banks, and other financial institutions despite a slight slowdown compared to the previous year.

Updated: Dec 29, 2025 17:31 IST

PM Modi to inaugurate AI Impact Summit, global leaders including Bill Gates confirmed: MeitY Secretary
"We expect about over 100 global AI leaders, including CXOs, CSOs, leading academics and other thinkers in the space, we are having a large number of high impact events, both in terms of pre events, which are going on even as we speak," he said.

Updated: Dec 29, 2025 17:01 IST

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Updated: Jan 31, 2026 11:37 IST

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Updated: Jan 31, 2026 11:11 IST

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