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.

India closes 2025 with strong industrial growth, startup expansion, and boost in investment: DPIIT Year-End Review

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has released its 2025 Year End Review, highlighting major progress across manufacturing, startups, infrastructure connectivity, logistics reforms, and intellectual property rights, supported by the government's flagship industrial and digital initiatives.

Updated: Dec 10, 2025 13:02 IST

Satya Nadella praises India Stack, says rate of technology diffusion is the winner in AI era

Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella on Wednesday lauded India's unique ability to build a holistic technology ecosystem -the India Stack, calling the country's model a "virtuous cycle" that other nations cannot simply transplant. Speaking during his India visit here in the national capital, themed 'Leading in the New Age of AI', Nadella said that what makes the country exceptional is not any single digital innovation, but the synergy of its entire technological foundation.

Updated: Dec 10, 2025 12:56 IST

Amazon to invest USD 35 billion in India by 2030 to power Atmanirbhar Bharat vision

Amazon has announced on Wednesday it plans to invest more than USD 35 billion across all its businesses in India through 2030, building on nearly USD 40 billion invested in the country so far.

Updated: Dec 10, 2025 11:51 IST

India Pharma market stays muted in November, marks 36 months of single-digit growth: Nomura

The growth of the Indian pharmaceuticals market (IPM) continues to remain muted in November, staying in single-digit territory for the past 32 months, Nomura said in its latest report.

Updated: Dec 10, 2025 11:44 IST

Ambuja Cements of Adani portfolio selected for first Indo-Swedish CCU Pilot in global cement sector

Ambuja Cements, part of the Adani Portfolio has been selected for the first Indo-Swedish Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) pilot in the global cement sector.

Updated: Dec 10, 2025 10:46 IST

Deloitte India launches AI-Powered tax research platform 'Tax Pragya'

Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP has introduced Tax Pragya™, an artificial intelligence powered tax research platform designed to help professionals navigate India's increasingly complex tax landscape with greater speed and precision. Developed using Deloitte's long-standing tax expertise, the platform functions as an AI-enabled research assistant, offering advanced search, intuitive learning tools and cross-domain support across Income Tax, GST/Indirect Tax and Transfer Pricing.

Updated: Dec 10, 2025 10:25 IST

Rs 2,000 cr returned so far under 'Your Money, Your Right' initiative; PM urges citizens to claim unclaimed assets

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that nearly Rs 2,000 crore has already been returned so far to the rightful owners under the 'Your Money, Your Right' initiative, launched by the government in October 2025 to help citizens reclaim their forgotten financial assets.

Updated: Dec 10, 2025 09:54 IST

Nifty, Sensex open muted as investors await key US Fed rate cut decision: Experts

The domestic markets opened on a muted note on Wednesday, reflecting a cautious sentiment among investors ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's key rate cut announcement scheduled tonight.

Updated: Dec 10, 2025 09:45 IST

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