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 must become world leader in AI, can present new model of development that combines intelligence with empathy: Mukesh Ambani

The world has entered a new era of Artificial Intelligence and India must become world leaders in AI, Reliance Industries Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani said on Saturday, noting that the country can present a new model of development to the rest of the world that combines intelligence with empathy and prosperity with purpose.

Updated: Dec 20, 2025 21:20 IST

Finance Minister chairs 'chintan shivir' in Hampi to deliberate on growth roadmap for Viksit Bharat
Union Minister for Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired a special brainstorming session in Hampi, Karnataka, on Saturday to deliberate on India's growth roadmap towards Viksit Bharat by 2047.

Updated: Dec 20, 2025 19:52 IST

Centre releases Rs 94 crore for Uttarakhand rural local bodies
The release includes the second instalment of Untied Grants for the Financial Year 2024-25 amounting to Rs 9,410.03 lakhs for all eligible 13 District Panchayats, 95 Block Panchayats and 7,784 Gram Panchayats in the State.

Updated: Dec 20, 2025 18:25 IST

Centre releases over Rs 127 crore to support rural local bodies in Tamil Nadu

The Union Government has released Rs 127.586 crores to Rural Local Bodies and Panchayati Raj Institutions in Tamil Nadu during the financial year 2025-26, an official release from the Ministry of Panchayati Raj said on Saturday.

Updated: Dec 20, 2025 18:19 IST

IMFA to participate in auction for critical minerals blocks
Indian Metals and Ferro Alloys (IMFA) is gearing up to enter the critical minerals sector by participating in upcoming auction processes for mineral blocks in the country, the company's Managing Director, Subhrakant Panda, has said.

Updated: Dec 20, 2025 17:44 IST

IMFA to become India's largest Ferro Chrome producer with Tata Steel plant acquisition: Subhrakant Panda
Indian Metals and Ferro Alloys (IMFA) is set to become India's largest and the world's sixth-largest ferro chrome producer following its acquisition of Tata Steel's Kalinganagar ferro chrome plant, which is expected to be completed by January 2026, Subhrakant Panda, Managing Director of Indian Metals and Ferro Alloys (IMFA) told ANI.

Updated: Dec 20, 2025 16:35 IST

'Hindu rate of growth' was Congress-era legacy of low expectations: Piyush Goyal
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday hit out at those who he alleged had their "perception" that India's destiny is mere 4-4.5 per cent economic growth, and it could not or did not have the potential to grow at a pace higher than that.

Updated: Dec 20, 2025 16:33 IST

Government sanctions 38 railway projects worth Rs 89,780 crore in Maharashtra
The government has sanctioned 38 projects for new lines, gauge conversion, and doubling of tracks covering 5,098 kilometres at a total cost of Rs 89,780 crore in Maharashtra.

Updated: Dec 20, 2025 15:53 IST

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Ladera Technology Expands Asia-Pacific Footprint with New Singapore Office to Drive AI-Led Enterprise Transformation

Updated: Jan 27, 2026 18:33 IST

Gullak Launches India's First Jeweller Savings Scheme Marketplace with CaratLane Onboard

Updated: Jan 27, 2026 18:33 IST

Aster DM Healthcare Receives NCLT Order to Convene Shareholders' and Creditors' Meetings for Approval of the Merger with Quality Care India Ltd

Updated: Jan 27, 2026 18:28 IST

The Scanbo Vision: AI, Autonomy, and the Future of Personal Healthcare Data

Updated: Jan 27, 2026 18:26 IST

Masti Zone Opens Its Third Outlet in Gurugram at Satya The Hive

Updated: Jan 27, 2026 18:25 IST

Whistling woods honors Icons Anil Mehta & Prosenjit Chatterjee with Maestro awards at its 2026 Convocation in Mumbai

Updated: Jan 27, 2026 18:24 IST

L'Oreal Professionnel Launches Its First-Ever Global Creative Contributors

Updated: Jan 27, 2026 17:59 IST

Sophia Polytechnic hosted "The Indian Artryst - Bringing Traditional Art Forms To Life", a conference for makers, artisans & thinkers re-imagining the future of fashion

Updated: Jan 27, 2026 17:59 IST

77th Republic Day Celebrated with Clean Air & Youth Empowerment Initiative at Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Municipal General Hospital

Updated: Jan 27, 2026 17:38 IST

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