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 retail inflation to average 2.5% in 2025-26 fiscal: Crisil
As the base effect on food fades, headline Consumer Price Index or retail inflation is likely to edge up slightly to average at 2.5 per cent this financial year 2025-26, Crisil has asserted.

Updated: Dec 13, 2025 07:51 IST

India-EU FTA nears completion: CTA Apparels calls it game-changer for apparel industry
Indian garment manufacturer CTA Apparels has applauded the encouraging progress reported by the Government of India on the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with the blueprint now in its advanced stages.

Updated: Dec 13, 2025 07:31 IST

India home to over two lakh startups, spirit of innovation to continue driving growth in new year: Piyush Goyal

With the year coming to an end in over a fortnight, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday highlighted the progress made in India's startup journey, stating that India is now home to over two lakh government-recognised startups, with over 44,000 entities recognised this year alone, the highest in a year since the inception of the initiative to build a strong ecosystem for entrepreneurship and innovation.

Updated: Dec 12, 2025 21:44 IST

"There has to be a capping in airfares," says Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu
Union Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Friday expressed the need to cap airfare, adding that the government has communicated with the airlines.'

Updated: Dec 12, 2025 20:45 IST

India's seafood export to US remains robust over past five years: Jitin Prasada

Overall seafood exports from India registered a 13.93% increase in value during April-October 2025, rising to USD 4.79 billion from USD 4.21 billion in the corresponding period last year. However, shrimp exports to the US during August-October 2025 (provisional) declined to 55,282 tonnes worth USD 512.81 million, compared with 83,375 tonnes valued at USD 673.98 million a year earlier.

Updated: Dec 12, 2025 20:44 IST

Startup India Schemes support over 1,800 women-led startups across funding stages: Prasada
The Government's flagship Startup India initiatives have provided significant financial support to women-led startups across the country through three major schemes, Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS), Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS), and Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS), Minister of State for Commerce & Industry Jitin Prasada informed the Rajya Sabha in a written reply on Friday.

Updated: Dec 12, 2025 20:15 IST

RBI DG raises concerns over growing prominence of stablecoins
"Over time, the form of money has evolved with technology - from commodities to metal to paper to balances in deposit accounts to now, digital tokens. While the forms of money have evolved with technology, the fundamental character of money - what it represents, or what gives it credibility - has always been that it represents value that has users' trust," he said.

Updated: Dec 12, 2025 20:13 IST

ADB signs USD 100 million agreement with FBFL to expand MSME loans to women borrowers
The Five-Star Social Loan Improving Access to Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises Finance for Lower-Income Women Borrowers Project aims to increase the company's MSME loan portfolio for women borrowers.

Updated: Dec 12, 2025 19:48 IST

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UGRO Capital and Dun & Bradstreet Unveil 4th MSME Sampark Report Showcasing India's MSME Resilience

Updated: Jan 22, 2026 15:36 IST

Admissions Open for Six-Month AI/ML Training Program at iHub-Data, IIIT Hyderabad

Updated: Jan 22, 2026 15:24 IST

Cinema Is No Longer a Dream. It Is a Discipline You Can Master.

Updated: Jan 22, 2026 15:24 IST

From Vision to Frame: The B.A. (Honours) Film Making Program at SDMCA, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University)

Updated: Jan 22, 2026 15:23 IST

Intellipaat Students Participate at Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025, Gaining Insights into Future Technologies

Updated: Jan 22, 2026 15:22 IST

Cornitos Brings Korean Spice to Indian Shelves with New Nacho Flavour

Updated: Jan 22, 2026 15:21 IST

ASCENTA Developers Launches Basalt Hills, Mumbai 3.0's Strategically Located Premium Villa Estate Valued at Over Rs. 700 Crore

Updated: Jan 22, 2026 14:53 IST

Paramatrix Technologies Secures Majority Stake in Metasys

Updated: Jan 22, 2026 14:52 IST

Indo National Limited Appoints Mr. S. R. Aravind Kumar as Chief Financial Officer

Updated: Jan 22, 2026 14:41 IST

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