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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ICRA expects extended policy rate pause, unless economic growth moderates
An extended pause on policy rates is expected going ahead unless India's economic growth materially undershoots the projections, rating agency ICRA has asserted in a report, as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in an unprecedented move reduced repo rate when both GDP and inflation are congenial.

Updated: Dec 06, 2025 11:30 IST

Raghav Chadha speaks for gig workers in Parliament, seeks dignity, protection, and fair pay
AAP Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha has spoken about the "pain and misery" of India's gig workers who work under tremendous pressure and at times harsh weather conditions.

Updated: Dec 06, 2025 10:30 IST

Indian households expect ease in inflation pressures to continue: RBI survey
Indian households are anticipating a notable softening in inflation expectations for the next three months and one year ahead, the Reserve Bank of India's latest Households' Inflation Expectations Survey showed.

Updated: Dec 06, 2025 10:01 IST

P Chidambaram calls IndiGo crisis a duopoly problem, backs competitive economy
Former Union Minister and Congress veteran P Chidambaram described the widespread flight cancellations, especially of IndiGo, as a consequence of what he termed a duopolistic market.

Updated: Dec 06, 2025 09:23 IST

Conclave at IIFT Delhi explores India's role in a shifting global economic order
Against the backdrop of shifting geopolitical currents and rapidly evolving global trade dynamics, the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) hosted a conclave at its Delhi campus, centred on the theme "India in the New Economic Order: Adapting to Macroeconomic Uncertainties and Global Trade Shocks."

Updated: Dec 06, 2025 08:36 IST

RBI did its part, now time for markets to show maturity: SBI report
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has done its best to ensure monetary policy continues to support India's economic growth and it is now time for the markets to show maturity and remain non exuberant, SBI Research said in a report, as the central bank in an unprecedented move reduced repo rate when both GDP and inflation are congenial.

Updated: Dec 06, 2025 08:30 IST

Majority assets provisionally attached by ED pertain to Reliance Communications: Reliance Group led by Anil Ambani
According to the company's release, Reliance Communications has been undergoing the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) and is currently managed entirely by the Resolution Professional, under the supervision of the NCLT and its Committee of Creditors (CoC), led by the State Bank of India (SBI), along with a consortium of banks and lenders.

Updated: Dec 06, 2025 07:54 IST

RBI surveys show urban consumer confidence up, rural sentiment stays steady
The Urban Consumer Confidence Survey and Rural Consumer Confidence Survey by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), offered a broad picture of how people across the country viewed their economic situation.

Updated: Dec 05, 2025 23:07 IST

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Updated: Jan 17, 2026 13:03 IST

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Updated: Jan 17, 2026 12:54 IST

Admach Systems Wins RS 18.11 Crore Orders, Order Book Rises to RS 67.50 Crore

Updated: Jan 17, 2026 12:51 IST

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Updated: Jan 17, 2026 12:50 IST

Green Energy Seva Records Strong Growth in Solar EPC and Franchise Operations Across India

Updated: Jan 17, 2026 12:36 IST

Chandigarh University Launches 'CU Online Jai Jawan Scholarship' for Family Members of Defense Personnel

Updated: Jan 17, 2026 12:23 IST

The Women's Premier League: Origin Story and Its Impact on Women's Cricket in India

Updated: Jan 17, 2026 11:57 IST

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Updated: Jan 17, 2026 11:49 IST

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Updated: Jan 17, 2026 11:35 IST

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