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 and Germany hold high-level roundtable to advance electric mobility ecosystems
India and Germany convened a high-level roundtable to push forward integrated solutions for the future of electric mobility.

Updated: Dec 05, 2025 12:24 IST

Dighi Port to handle 200,000 cars annually as Adani Ports partners with Motherson for auto export terminal
Dighi Port is set to handle 200,000 cars per year following a strategic partnership between Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) and Motherson, through its joint venture Samvardhana Motherson Hamakyorex Engineered Logistics Limited (SAMRX).

Updated: Dec 05, 2025 11:17 IST

Keep customers central in policies, improve service and reduce grievances: RBI to banks, NBFCs
"In the recent past, as a result of, inter alia, receipt of a large number of grievances, pendency with the RBI Ombudsman has increased. We propose to hold a two-month campaign from 1st January next year with an aim to resolve all grievances pending for more than a month with the RBI Ombudsman," Governor Malhotra said.

Updated: Dec 05, 2025 11:10 IST

Rare goldilocks period: RBI Governor points to India's high economic growth, low inflation phase
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday characterised India's current macroeconomic moment as a "rare goldilocks period", that currently marks high economic growth and exceptionally low inflation.

Updated: Dec 05, 2025 10:47 IST

RBI Governor revises inflation outlook downward to 2% for FY26, reducing 0.6%
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday revised the inflation outlook for the current financial year FY26, projecting CPI inflation at 2 per cent, marking a reduction of 0.6 per cent from its earlier projection.

Updated: Dec 05, 2025 10:40 IST

RBI raises India 2025-26 GDP forecast by half a percentage point to 7.3%
Indian economy is projected to grow at 7.3 per cent in the current fiscal 2025-26, about a half percentage point higher than previously estimated, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said Friday, announcing the decisions of Monetary Policy Committee.

Updated: Dec 05, 2025 10:28 IST

RBI cuts key rate by 25 bps to 5.25% amid robust GDP growth, record low inflation
The Reserve Bank of India on Friday announced a 25 basis points reduction in the policy repo rate, bringing it down to 5.25 per cent.

Updated: Dec 05, 2025 10:12 IST

Nifty, Sensex open cautiously ahead of RBI policy announcement, investors also tracking Putin's India visit
The domestic equity market opened on a cautious note on Friday with a marginal dip as investors awaited the Reserve Bank of India's policy announcement and monitoring Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India, where he will be holding key meetings related to bilateral relations.

Updated: Dec 05, 2025 09:34 IST

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Updated: Jan 16, 2026 17:16 IST

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Updated: Jan 16, 2026 17:16 IST

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Updated: Jan 16, 2026 16:47 IST

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Updated: Jan 16, 2026 16:46 IST

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The Body Shop India Reinforces Youth Voices Through Youth Collective Council 2.0

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