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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AI-enabled tools to streamline complaint handling at RBI: MoS Finance
While answering an unstarred question in Rajya Sabha, the Minister of State (MoS), Ministry of Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary, said, "The process of complaint resolution is being streamlined through revision in the Reserve Bank-Integrated Ombudsman Scheme."

Updated: Dec 02, 2025 17:40 IST

DGCA probes Air India after aircraft operated on expired Airworthiness certificate
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an investigation into Air India after the airline was reported to have operated aircraft in eight revenue sectors with an expired Airworthiness Review Certificate (ARC).

Updated: Dec 02, 2025 17:22 IST

India pushes for stronger Geospatial ecosystem to modernise land, rural and data infrastructure
Geospatial technologies are becoming central to transforming land governance, rural development and national data infrastructure, stressing that India must accelerate the adoption of advanced mapping and spatial intelligence to strengthen governance and support long-term economic growth, senior government officials and industry leaders said today.

Updated: Dec 02, 2025 16:58 IST

Jio users to get advance security warnings on highways, company signs MoU with NHAI

Under the MoU, a telecom-based safety alert system will be developed across the National Highway network, where travellers will receive warnings on their mobile phones as they approach identified risk locations, such as accident-prone stretches, stray-cattle zones, fog-affected areas, and emergency diversions.

Updated: Dec 02, 2025 16:40 IST

CeRAI calls for human-centric AI in gig work; researchers discuss role of AI in India's gig economy
While unpacking their new research report titled, "The Algorithmic-Human Manager: AI, Apps, and Workers in the Indian Gig Economy", they also discussed how the often-overlooked human realities play behind the algorithms driving the sector.

Updated: Dec 02, 2025 16:12 IST

Sitharaman meets global Finance Ministers, reaffirms India's push for tax transparency
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met senior Finance and Economic Ministers from Andorra, Montenegro, Hungary, Kuwait, Cayman Islands, Slovak Republic, Panama and Zimbabwe in New Delhi on Tuesday, reaffirming India's commitment to stronger global cooperation in tax transparency and exchange of financial information.

Updated: Dec 02, 2025 16:12 IST

Indian stock indices decline, analysts point to profit booking; Sensex, Nifty down 0.5-0.6% each

Indian stock indices settled lower on Tuesday, in what analysts attributed to continued profit booking at higher levels.

Updated: Dec 02, 2025 16:09 IST

DRI busts major e-cigarette smuggling racket at Tuticorin, seizes goods worth Rs 10.42 crore; 3 held
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized 45,984 prohibited e-cigarettes worth Rs 10.42 crore at Tuticorin Port, uncovering a major smuggling racket and arresting three people linked to the operation. According to information from the Ministry of Finance, the goods were found hidden behind cartons of umbrellas inside an imported container.

Updated: Dec 02, 2025 15:18 IST

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Asia's Largest Social Investment Conference Urges Global Changemakers to Convene and Set the Impact Agenda for Asia

Updated: Jan 15, 2026 13:33 IST

Microsoft and FITT IIT Delhi, Launch UNNATI AI Accelerator Startup Cohort

Updated: Jan 15, 2026 13:19 IST

Hong Kong Invites the World to Celebrate the Year of the Horse with a Spectacular Lunar New Year Night Parade

Updated: Jan 15, 2026 13:11 IST

FixMyScore taps AI for Credit Score Improvement and Financial Empowerment

Updated: Jan 15, 2026 13:06 IST

Reliance Digital Announces 'Digital India Sale' from 17th to 26th Jan: Offers on Apple, Exclusive Republic Day Deals, & Massive Savings on Electronics

Updated: Jan 15, 2026 13:02 IST

Parijat Industries' Unit 2, Ambala Receives Gold Award at the 23rd Greentech Workplace Safety, Fire & Security Awards 2025

Updated: Jan 15, 2026 13:02 IST

Designing Experiences That Shape the Digital World: Interaction Design at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University)

Updated: Jan 15, 2026 12:31 IST

Design as a Career Language: JAIN University's Creative Edge

Updated: Jan 15, 2026 12:16 IST

Design Leadership Begins at the Postgraduate Level: The M.Des Path at SDMCA, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University)

Updated: Jan 15, 2026 12:14 IST

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