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 announce free trade agreement; to serve as catalyst for trade, investment
India and New Zealand on Monday announced the conclusion of negotiations for a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a major milestone in bilateral economic relations between the two countries.

Updated: Dec 22, 2025 11:36 IST

BharatPe & YES BANK launch 'Pay Later with BharatPe', an instant Credit on UPI to empower merchants and ease daily consumer expenses
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Updated: Dec 22, 2025 11:11 IST

Guwahati's new Adani airport terminal represents critical step in India's "Act East" vision, says Group CFO
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new integrated Terminal 2 at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati on Saturday. Group CFO of Adani Group, Jugeshinder (Robbie) Singh, said on LinkedIn, "This project represents a critical step in India's 'Act East' vision."

Updated: Dec 22, 2025 11:09 IST

Rally in Indian markets, Nifty up 0.6% and Sensex jumps 500 pts in opening but tariff concerns persist: Experts
Indian stock markets opened with gains on Monday, tracking positive momentum from other Asian markets, even as concerns related to tariffs continued to weigh on overall market sentiment.

Updated: Dec 22, 2025 09:51 IST

Domestic stock market fund raising remains strong in FY26; 83 companies raise Rs 1.3 lakh crore till Nov: NSE report
Fund mobilisation in the domestic stock market remained strong in the current financial year, with 83 companies raising Rs 1.3 lakh crore as of November in FY26, according to a report released by the National Stock Exchange (NSE).

Updated: Dec 22, 2025 08:57 IST

RBI may further cut repo rate by 25 bps to 5% in February policy meet: UBI report
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) may reduce the repo rate by 25 basis points (bps) in its February monetary policy meeting, taking the benchmark rate down to 5 per cent, according to a report by Union Bank of India.

Updated: Dec 22, 2025 08:29 IST

India's retail boom to attract USD 3.5 billion in next 3 tears, US shopping malls crumble: Anarock
According to Anuj Kejriwal, CEO, Retail Leasing and Industrial and Logistics, Anarock Group, Indian malls are set to see over USD 3.5 billion in capital inflows over the next 3 years.

Updated: Dec 21, 2025 16:36 IST

MPC likely to remain on extended pause; further rate cuts hinge on inflation trend: Report
The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is likely to remain on an extended policy pause after its recent rate cut, with any further monetary easing contingent on inflation consistently undershooting its current trajectory, ICICI Bank's Economic Research Group has asserted, after analysing the minutes of the December monetary policy.

Updated: Dec 21, 2025 14:44 IST

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Italian Pavilion at IMTEX 2026 Drove India-Italy Manufacturing Engagement Under OpportunItaly Platform

Updated: Jan 28, 2026 10:26 IST

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Updated: Jan 28, 2026 10:15 IST

The prestigious Ambassodor of Yoga award conferred upon Dr Manu Singh

Updated: Jan 28, 2026 10:08 IST

Republic Day Humanitarian Initiative by 'Being Sevaka NGO': Ration Distribution to the Needy in Collaboration with Police Administration

Updated: Jan 28, 2026 10:08 IST

Shakti Pumps Celebrates Republic Day by Powering India's Farmers and Strengthening the Nation's Agricultural Backbone

Updated: Jan 28, 2026 10:05 IST

Teradyne Robotics to Host 'ElevateX 2026' in Bengaluru on February 10

Updated: Jan 27, 2026 19:42 IST

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Updated: Jan 27, 2026 19:42 IST

Anjuman-I-Islam Unveils Restored Heritage Building and Karimi Library on the 77th Republic Day of India

Updated: Jan 27, 2026 19:40 IST

Bharat Nutrition and Lifestyle Classroom by Team Luke Goes Live on Republic Day, Free for All

Updated: Jan 27, 2026 19:40 IST

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