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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India remembers her son Ratan Tata on his 88th birth anniversary
Industrialist-philanthropist Ratan Tata passed away on October 9, 2024, at the age of 86. He was the Chairman of Ratan Tata Trust and Dorabji Tata Trust, two of the largest private-sector-promoted philanthropic trusts in India. He was honoured with the country's second-highest civilian award, the Padma Vibhushan, in 2008.

Updated: Dec 28, 2025 12:01 IST

India forex reserves rise $4.37 billion to $693.32 billion, near record high
India's foreign exchange reserves rose USD 4.368 billion in the week that ended December 19 to USD 693.318 billion, driven by a jump in gold reserves and foreign currency assets, the Reserve Bank of India's latest 'Weekly Statistical Supplement' data showed.

Updated: Dec 28, 2025 11:59 IST

Real-time payments surge as global e-Commerce fraud rates ease: Report
Global e-commerce merchants are rapidly embracing real-time payments (RTP) as fraud rates show signs of easing after years of steady increases, according to Visa's 2025 Global eCommerce Payments & Fraud Report.

Updated: Dec 28, 2025 11:25 IST

"Idea is to demonstrate capability of great voyages across Indian Ocean": Sanjeev Sanyal on INSV Kaundinya
Notably, INSV Kaundinya, will undertake her maiden overseas voyage on December 29, 2025. The vessel will be flagged off from Porbandar, Gujarat, for Muscat, Oman, symbolically retracing the historic maritime routes that connected India to the wider Indian Ocean world for millennia.

Updated: Dec 27, 2025 18:54 IST

"We are creating liabilities for next generation": Sanjeev Sanyal on 'freebies culture' and pension schemes
Drawing comparisons with Europe, Sanyal highlighted the strain caused by ageing populations. "In several European countries, retirement ages are being pushed toward 70 or even 75. France today has more people receiving pensions than people working," he said, warning that similar dynamics could emerge in India if fiscal realities are ignored.

Updated: Dec 27, 2025 18:47 IST

Centre releases over Rs 723 crore for rural bodies in Rajasthan and Jharkhand
The Union Government released more than Rs 723 crores as grants to help rural local bodies in Rajasthan and Jharkhand. This money was given under the Fifteenth Finance Commission to make village-level institutions stronger, according to a Ministry of Panchayati Raj press release.

Updated: Dec 27, 2025 18:40 IST

Reliance Foundation announces scholarship results on the eve of Dhirubhai Ambani's birth anniversary; Selected UG & PG scholars to receive up to Rs 2 lakh & Rs 6 lakh respectively
Reliance Foundation announced the results of its annual scholarship program on Saturday, on the eve of the 93rd birth anniversary of founder Dhirubhai Ambani. For the 2025-26 academic cycle, the foundation selected 5,000 undergraduate and 100 postgraduate students to receive financial grants aimed at supporting their higher education. Under this program, undergraduate scholars receive up to Rs 2 lakhs, while postgraduate students receive Rs 6 lakhs respectively.

Updated: Dec 27, 2025 18:34 IST

National Consumer Helpline recovers Rs 45 crore in refunds for consumers over eight months
The National Consumer Helpline (NCH) helped people across India get back Rs 45 crore in refunds during a recent eight-month period. According to a press release from the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, the helpline successfully solved 67,265 complaints related to refund claims between April 25 and December 26, 2025. This work covered 31 different sectors and helped people get their money back without needing to go to court.

Updated: Dec 27, 2025 17:13 IST

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Pune-based DATASMITH AI Announces Strategic MoU with TCS Pace, Netherlands; Introduces TenderGenie for Human-Centric Tender and RFP Decision Intelligence

Updated: Jan 30, 2026 18:30 IST

Nova House Debuts in Mira Road, Bringing Dining, Stays and Event Spaces Under One Roof

Updated: Jan 30, 2026 18:30 IST

IIT Roorkee Launches Future-Ready ESG and Sustainability Programs in Collaboration with eAsia Academy

Updated: Jan 30, 2026 18:29 IST

Enterprise Leaders Call for Training - First Virtual Platforms Over Meeting Tools During the Launch of Made in India product, Viliyo

Updated: Jan 30, 2026 18:29 IST

Kalpraag Presents Kohinoor: Proof That Dominance Is a Habit

Updated: Jan 30, 2026 18:29 IST

Medallin Sports Appointed as Official Travel Agent for ICC Men's T20 World Cup India and Sri Lanka 2026

Updated: Jan 30, 2026 18:28 IST

From Performance to Possibility: SHRM India Releases Comprehensive Report on Executive Coaching in India 2025-26

Updated: Jan 30, 2026 18:28 IST

With Industry - Academia Interface, Chandigarh University is Preparing Students for Global Opportunities

Updated: Jan 30, 2026 17:20 IST

How the School of Sciences at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) Is Shaping the Next Generation of Microbiology Leaders

Updated: Jan 30, 2026 17:15 IST

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