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's forex reserves slip USD 1.88 bn to USD 686.227 bn with FCA down, gold reserves up
India's foreign exchange reserves declined by USD 1.877 billion in the week that ended November 28 to USD 686.227 billion, according to the latest weekly data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

Updated: Dec 07, 2025 13:06 IST

Odisha is first choice for investors, says Minister Sampad Chandra Swain at Enterprise Odisha event
Odisha has emerged as the first choice for investors, with the state government approving projects worth over Rs 7 lakh crore since June, Odisha Minister Sampad Chandra Swain said while speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the 25th CII 'Enterprise Odisha' event in Bhubaneswar.

Updated: Dec 07, 2025 12:12 IST

Six-lane Raipur-Visakhapatnam economic corridor to cut travel time and boost regional growth
The upcoming Raipur-Visakhapatnam Economic Corridor is set to change the way people and goods move across central and eastern India. Developed by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, the 465-kilometre, six-lane Greenfield highway will link Raipur in Chhattisgarh with Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, cutting travel time by almost half. Once complete in December 2026, the corridor will shorten the current 597-kilometre route with the existing NH-26 to 465 km, saving 132 kilometres and reducing the 12-hour journey to just five hours.

Updated: Dec 07, 2025 11:03 IST

Piyush Goyal holds key meetings to strengthen ties in semiconductors, carbon capture and medtech
Union Minister Piyush Goyal met global industry leaders to explore ways of boosting India's role in advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, and clean technology. The discussions focused on building partnerships that can help India move closer to its vision of becoming a self-reliant, developed nation by 2047.

Updated: Dec 07, 2025 10:46 IST

Nearly 24 lakh households have adopted rooftop solar as of December 2025 under PM Surya Ghar
India's solar momentum is shaping a major shift in the country's energy journey, marking one of its strongest moves toward clean power. According to a government release, the PM Surya Ghar scheme, approved in February 2024, aims to bring rooftop solar to one crore homes. As of December 2025, around 23.9 lakh households have already installed these systems, generating 7 GW of clean power. The National Solar Mission has also supported large solar parks, rooftop systems, and hybrid projects, taking India closer to its long-term energy goals.

Updated: Dec 07, 2025 09:25 IST

Export Promotion Mission sets unified path to strengthen India's export competitiveness
India took a major step to strengthen its export ecosystem with the launch of the Export Promotion Mission (EPM), a unified framework approved in the Union Budget 2025-26. The Mission was designed to provide Indian exporters, especially MSMEs and first-time exporters, with simpler, faster, and more coordinated support.

Updated: Dec 07, 2025 08:29 IST

Hyderabad to host 'Telangana Rising Global Summit 2025' on Dec 8-9
The Telangana Government is set to host Telangana Rising Global Summit 2025 on December 8 and 9, a high-profile event being organised with grandeur and on par with the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos.

Updated: Dec 06, 2025 19:58 IST

Commerce Minister Goyal says in next 25 years, youth will play a crucial role

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Saturday said that the next 25 years would be a defining era in which the youth will play a crucial role.

Updated: Dec 06, 2025 18:50 IST

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Updated: Jan 17, 2026 16:52 IST

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Updated: Jan 17, 2026 16:38 IST

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Updated: Jan 17, 2026 16:22 IST

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