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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Another 25-basis-point policy rate cut likely in February MPC: Bank of Baroda economist
There is a high probability that Reserve Bank of India (RBI) would go for another rate cut in the next monetary policy review meeting in February 2026, Bank of Baroda said in a report Friday, hours after the central bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra characterised India's current macroeconomic moment as a "rare goldilocks period".

Updated: Dec 05, 2025 17:35 IST

Lok Sabha passes Bill to collect cess for health, national security from pan masala
Lok Sabha on Friday passed The Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025, whose objective is to raise additional funds from what is widely called demerit or sin goods -- such as pan masala -- for "Health Security" and "National Security."

Updated: Dec 05, 2025 17:27 IST

India is conducting independent and sovereign policy under leadership of PM Modi, achieving very good results: President Putin
India is pursuing an independent and sovereign policy under the leadership of PM Modi and achieving very good results, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, noting that the Indian economy is one of the fastest-growing in the world.

Updated: Dec 05, 2025 17:21 IST

RBI policy rate cut lifts markets; Sensex, Nifty rebound on Friday
At the close of trading today, the BSE Sensex ended at 85,712.37, up 447.05 points or 0.52 per cent, while the NSE Nifty50 stood at 26,186.45, up 152.7 points or 0.59 per cent. Broader markets were mixed, with the Nifty Midcap100 up 0.5 per cent while the Smallcap100 index slipped 0.6 per cent, indicating selective participation.

Updated: Dec 05, 2025 16:30 IST

Indian businesses can replace void left by Western companies in Russia, says Roscongress CEO Stuglev
India can certainly expand its footprint in the Russian market by stepping into businesses and sectors left open after the exit of some of the Western firms in the recent past, Roscongress Foundation CEO Alexander Stuglev said, expressing optimism in India's ability to fill that space.

Updated: Dec 05, 2025 16:29 IST

India's private sector poised for bigger role in space, nuclear industries: Minister Jitender Singh
Speaking at the CII Global Summit on Industry-Academia Partnership, Singh said India had transformed from being counted among the "fragile five" emerging economies to becoming "first among four," building confidence in its scientific and industrial capabilities.

Updated: Dec 05, 2025 16:03 IST

Zupee breaks into Apple's top 10 free board games worldwide with category-leading 4.5 rating
Zupee secures a 4.5 App Store rating - the highest among all Ludo-based titles featured. It outperformed other titles including Ludo King (3.7), Ludo Club (4.1) and Ludo Star (4.3)

Updated: Dec 05, 2025 15:18 IST

Economists call RBI's 5.25% repo rate move an 'insurance rate cut' amid Goldilocks economy
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday lowered the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25 per cent, a move widely anticipated by markets and interpreted by analysts as a supportive step amid easing inflation and global uncertainties.

Updated: Dec 05, 2025 15:12 IST

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Budget 2026: Game Changer for Indian Markets Amid Rising US and Global Pressure

Updated: Jan 17, 2026 10:33 IST

Symbiosis School of Economics to Host 66th Annual ISLE Conference in Pune from January 19th to 21st 2026

Updated: Jan 17, 2026 10:33 IST

Finding Meaning in Stillness: Shreesh Shankar on Solitude, Self-Trust, and Quiet Strength

Updated: Jan 17, 2026 10:32 IST

Aswini Allergy Centre Gains National Recognition for Protocol-Driven, Root-Cause Allergy Management

Updated: Jan 17, 2026 10:32 IST

Indian Institute of Creative Skills Partners with All India Game Developers Forum to Boost Gaming and Interactive Media Skill Development in India

Updated: Jan 17, 2026 10:30 IST

Netrack Elevates Customer Offering While Maintaining Trusted Performance, Supported by Legrand's Global Ecosystem

Updated: Jan 16, 2026 18:42 IST

Institute of Facial Aesthetic Medicine (IFAM) Redefines Medical Aesthetics Education in India

Updated: Jan 16, 2026 18:41 IST

Celebrity Hair Transplant: You'd Never Guess They Had a Hair Transplant- But They Did

Updated: Jan 16, 2026 18:41 IST

North India's First SkyWalker™ Orthopedic Robotic System Launched at Jindal Hospital, Hisar

Updated: Jan 16, 2026 18:12 IST

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