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 can expand exports to Russia from USD 5 bn to USD 35 bn by 2030: GTRI
India has the potential to raise its merchandise exports to Russia from about USD 5 billion to nearly USD 35 billion by 2030, according to a GTRI report, as President Vladimir Putin's visit to Delhi places renewed focus on narrowing the wide trade gap between the two countries.

Updated: Dec 05, 2025 22:50 IST

FIEO hails India-Russia summit outcomes, says joint statement boosts trade and industrial cooperation
The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) has welcomed the Joint Statement issued following the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, describing it as a major step forward in strengthening trade, economic, technological, and connectivity partnerships between the two nations.

Updated: Dec 05, 2025 22:12 IST

RBI's 25-bps cut seen as appropriate, leaving policy room if growth weakens: CareEdge Group Chief Economist
The Reserve Bank of India's 25-basis-point repo rate cut in its Monetary Policy Committee meeting today was quite appropriate decision taken at a time of unusually low inflation and expected moderation in economic growth.  

Updated: Dec 05, 2025 20:58 IST

Leaders point to critical gap and emerging opportunity in innovation chain at CII Global Summit

At the CII Global Summit on Industry-Academia Partnership on Friday, industry leaders stressed that India must narrow the gap between research and real-world needs to keep pace. CII identified both a problem and an opportunity. Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the summit, Rohit Bansal, Group Head, Corporate Communications, Reliance Industries Ltd, said the divide between industry and academia had become too wide and needed urgent attention.

Updated: Dec 05, 2025 20:14 IST

India emerges as key winner as global talent migration declines 8.5% YoY: BCG
Global mobility of highly skilled professionals has recorded its first decline since 2020, dropping 8.5 per cent year-on-year -- a fall of about 220,000 cross-border career moves, according to a new report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) titled "Global Talent Mobility Is Slowing and Shifting."

Updated: Dec 05, 2025 20:07 IST

RBI unveils Rs 1 lakh crore OMO purchases, USD 5 bn forex swap to boost December liquidity
In a move aimed at easing liquidity pressures and stabilising financial conditions, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday announced a series of liquidity-injecting operations scheduled for December 2025.

Updated: Dec 05, 2025 19:32 IST

AI4India announces pre-summit event for AI Impact Summit 2026 at IIT Delhi
AI4India, in partnership with Intel, IHFC and BharatGen, will host an official Pre-Summit Event for the AI Impact Summit 2026 on January 23, 2026, at R&I Park, IIT Delhi.

Updated: Dec 05, 2025 18:23 IST

India, Russia are embarking on new journey of innovation, co-production and co-creation: PM Modi
Noting that India is emerging as the world's skilled capital and the country's young talent has the potential to meet global requirements, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that India and Russia are embarking together on a new journey of innovation, co-production and co-creation.

Updated: Dec 05, 2025 17:48 IST

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Updated: Jan 17, 2026 11:21 IST

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Updated: Jan 17, 2026 11:19 IST

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Updated: Jan 17, 2026 11:06 IST

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Updated: Jan 17, 2026 11:01 IST

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Updated: Jan 17, 2026 10:58 IST

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Updated: Jan 17, 2026 10:51 IST

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Updated: Jan 17, 2026 10:46 IST

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