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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Companies adopting AI to automate hiring, save time and scale screening: Report
As artificial intelligence continues to expand its footprint across sectors, companies are increasingly adopting AI-driven tools to streamline their hiring processes, particularly in candidate screening, according to a report by Apna.co, a networking and job search platform.

Updated: Dec 24, 2025 11:37 IST

FTA commitments to unlock global markets for Indian professional services: Commerce Secretary
Legally binding commitments on professional services under Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) will unlock global markets for Indian professionals, said Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal while inaugurating a "Chintan Shivir" on professional services.

Updated: Dec 24, 2025 11:00 IST

India-NZ FTA has unlocked export potential in sectors currently dominated by China: GTRI
China currently dominate New Zealand's import basket, accounting for over USD 10 billion of the country's imports, while India's exports remain relatively small at just USD 711 million in FY2025, despite India being a major global exporter across several product categories, according to a report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).

Updated: Dec 24, 2025 10:57 IST

Indian markets open flat ahead of Christmas closing, continued FPI selling
The domestic stock markets opened flat to marginally lower in early trade on Wednesday, ahead of the Christmas holiday, as continued foreign portfolio investor (FPI) selling capped bullish sentiment despite supportive domestic fundamentals.

Updated: Dec 24, 2025 09:49 IST

Falling crude prices, surplus services exports & steady remittance to keep India's CAD in comfort zone: Crisil
Falling crude oil prices, a surplus in services exports and steady remittance inflows are expected to prevent India's current account deficit (CAD) from widening sharply, even as goods exports face pressure from global headwinds, according to a report by Crisil.

Updated: Dec 24, 2025 08:27 IST

India can emerge as global hub for digital infrastructure with data embassies, data cities: PwC report
India has a strong opportunity to position itself as a global leader in digital infrastructure innovation by adopting emerging models such as data embassies and data cities, according to a report by PwC.

Updated: Dec 24, 2025 07:55 IST

Digital justice spearheads National Consumer Day 2025 with faster grievance redressal
India celebrates National Consumer Day on December 24 to remind every citizen of their rights when they buy goods or services. This year, the day focuses on the theme of "Efficient and Speedy Disposal through Digital Justice," highlighting how technology is helping people get justice faster and more easily. The day marks the anniversary of the Consumer Protection Act of 1986, which first gave Indian consumers a set of legal powers to protect themselves from being cheated.

Updated: Dec 23, 2025 20:55 IST

Government launches NUDGE campaign to help taxpayers fix return errors voluntarily
The Government of India has launched a data-driven "NUDGE" campaign for the Assessment Year 2025-26 to encourage taxpayers to voluntarily review their deduction and exemption claims. This initiative uses risk analytics to identify claims that appear potentially ineligible. According to a release from the Central Board of Direct Taxes, the campaign enables taxpayers to make voluntary corrections where required.

Updated: Dec 23, 2025 20:14 IST

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Liebherr hosts distributor meet in Surat to strengthen channel engagement and product expertise

Updated: Jan 29, 2026 14:16 IST

BetterAlt launches India's first Plant Protein with 100% money back guarantee

Updated: Jan 29, 2026 14:15 IST

Agnik International is Developing New Scalable Distributed Machine Learning Architecture for Large Language Models and Physical AI Applications

Updated: Jan 29, 2026 13:43 IST

From Ports to Tech Cities: Lexora Realty Holdings Maps India's Next Real Estate Growth Belt

Updated: Jan 29, 2026 13:42 IST

IVCA Announces Second Edition of #VC101 as India's Micro VC Ecosystem Shifts Towards Institutional Maturity

Updated: Jan 29, 2026 13:41 IST

Leader 2.0 Awards Celebrate Industry Trailblazers Driving the Next Wave of Innovation

Updated: Jan 29, 2026 13:04 IST

ClearTouch expands fintech footprint with goCollect integration for AI-powered, field-synchronized collection outcomes

Updated: Jan 29, 2026 13:04 IST

Agoda Launches Agoda Impact Lab at ASEAN Tourism Forum

Updated: Jan 29, 2026 13:03 IST

AUTOMOTIVE Mahindra Premieres XUV 7XO with 5 Pioneering Tech Disruptions and XEV 9S - India's Big New Electric 7-seater SUV - at Nizamabad

Updated: Jan 29, 2026 13:02 IST

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