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-New Zealand FTA in line with vision of Viksit Bharat 2047: India Inc
Speaking on the development, Anant Goenka, President of FICCI, said, "India's expanding global trade footprint continues to gain momentum under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi. FICCI welcomes the conclusion of the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement, a significant step towards deepening economic engagement with the Indo-Pacific region. The agreement is expected to enhance bilateral trade, investment flows, and further collaboration, creating new growth opportunities for businesses in both countries."

Updated: Dec 22, 2025 19:09 IST

Satcom could lift farm decision-making precision to 75% from 50% now in India: Deloitte
Data from satellite communication (Satcom) combined with on-ground data, could significantly improve decision-making in Indian agriculture over the next few years, helping farmers manage climate risks, improve productivity and reduce losses, Kuchibhotla Srinivas, Partner, Deloitte India, told ANI today.

Updated: Dec 22, 2025 18:45 IST

Resurgence in job demand in IT sector with 16% increase in 2025, GCCs mark strongest growth: Report
New Delhi [India], December 22 (ANI): India's IT (Information Technology) hiring has seen resurgence in 2025 with 1.8 million job demand, registering a 16% rise over 2024 and reflecting renewed tech investment, said a report by Quess Corp.

Updated: Dec 22, 2025 18:33 IST

TSMC records highest shareholder numbers since April despite share price drop
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) recorded its highest number of shareholders in nearly eight months this week, even as its share price dropped. The number of people owning shares in the company rose to 1.88 million as of Friday. This is the highest level seen since April 25. The total count increased by 31,870 people compared to the previous week, according to a report by Focus Taiwan.

Updated: Dec 22, 2025 18:20 IST

India's core sector grows at 1.8% in Nov; cement, steel, fertiliser and coal in positive territory
Fertiliser production registered a strong growth of 5.6% in November 2025. On a cumulative basis, fertiliser output increased by 1.3% during April-November 2025-26.

Updated: Dec 22, 2025 17:56 IST

India tops global 'AI Advantage' index, far exceeds world average: EY Survey
India leads the global 'AI Advantage' score at 53 points, which is much higher than the world average of 34 points. This score shows the real impact of Artificial Intelligence at work by measuring how much time workers save, according to the EY 2025 Work Reimagined Survey.

Updated: Dec 22, 2025 17:41 IST

Aadhaar, digital payments cut India's welfare leakage by 13%: BCG Report
India has set a global benchmark in public welfare integrity by reducing leakage in its systems by nearly 13 per cent. According to a new report from the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), the country achieved this through major reforms in digital payments. This success shows how using technology can stop money from being lost or stolen before it reaches the people who need it most.

Updated: Dec 22, 2025 17:14 IST

AI fears drive 50 per cent rise in job anxiety in 2025, reveals Astrotalk data
Career-related anxiety rose by 50 per cent in 2025 as concerns regarding artificial intelligence grew among employees. Data from Astrotalk reveals that "Is AI going to take my job?" became the most common question on the platform this year. This trend shows a significant increase in worry about job stability compared to 2024.

Updated: Dec 22, 2025 17:05 IST

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Updated: Jan 28, 2026 14:52 IST

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Updated: Jan 28, 2026 14:51 IST

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Updated: Jan 28, 2026 14:42 IST

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Updated: Jan 28, 2026 14:41 IST

Where AI Meets Creativity: A New CBSE School Redefines Learning in Surat

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Updated: Jan 28, 2026 14:17 IST

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