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.

IndiGo to offer additional Rs 10,000 travel vouchers to stranded passengers

IndiGo will offer travel vouchers worth Rs 10,000 to such severely impacted customers over the past few days, and those vouchers can be used for any future IndiGo journey for the next 12 months, a spokesperson from the airline said Thursday.

Updated: Dec 11, 2025 16:49 IST

World Bank approves $600 million programs to promote clean air in Haryana, UP

The Uttar Pradesh program has a final maturity of 10 years including a grace period of two years, and the Haryana program has a final maturity of 23.5 years including a grace period of six years.

Updated: Dec 11, 2025 16:38 IST

Indian Textile companies achieve major water-management milestone, yet waste Intensity rises: ICRA

Close to 74 per cent of India's textile companies have adopted Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) processes in FY2025, marking a major shift towards sustainable water practices in one of the country's most resource-intensive sectors, according to the latest ICRA ESG Ratings report.

Updated: Dec 11, 2025 16:33 IST

RBI announces OMO purchase auction results; to hold underwriting auction for Rs 28,000-crore G-Sec sale on Dec 12

The Reserve Bank of India on Thursday released the results of its Open Market Operation (OMO) purchase auction of Government of India securities, aggregating to a notified amount of Rs 50,000 crore, and also announced plans to conduct an underwriting auction for a separate G-Sec sale on December 12.

Updated: Dec 11, 2025 16:19 IST

Stakeholders flag concerns over blanket labelling in draft IT rules on synthetically generated information

A cross-section of creators, legal experts, brand representatives and digital platforms on Monday raised strong objections to what they termed "blanket labelling" requirements in the Draft IT Rules on Synthetically Generated Information (SGI), urging the government to adopt a clearer, risk-tiered regulatory framework.

Updated: Dec 11, 2025 15:28 IST

Future of AI lies in practical, public-first tools, say global South experts at Carnegie Tech Summit.

At the Carnegie Global Technology Summit 2025, experts from India and across the Global South said the future of artificial intelligence will depend on simple, practical tools that help people in their daily lives. Speaking to ANI at the sidelines of the event, they explained how AI is already shaping public services, health systems and agriculture. They called for stronger collaboration to make these solutions useful for all.

Updated: Dec 11, 2025 15:18 IST

As US Fed ends year with another rate cut, BoB Economist predict RBI to settle at 5% in CY26

For India, the Fed's stance carries important implications, particularly in the context of currency volatility and interest-rate differentials. The BoB Economist Dipanwita Mazumdar expected India's Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to settle at 5% repo rate in the Calendar Year 2026.

Updated: Dec 11, 2025 14:56 IST

Mexico imposes up to 50 pc import duties on select goods from India, other Asian countries

Specifically, the decree establishes tariffs on the import of various goods in the auto parts, light cars, clothing, plastics, steel, household appliances, toys, textiles, furniture, footwear, leather goods, paper and cardboard, motorcycles, aluminium, trailers, glass and soaps, perfumes and cosmetics as per local media reports.

Updated: Dec 11, 2025 14:26 IST

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