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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Apple to resist India government order to preload Sanchar Saathi app on mobiles: Reuters report
Apple does not plan to comply with the mandate to preload mobile handsets with the 'Sanchar Saathi' app and will convey its concerns before the Indian government, Reuters reported on Tuesday, citing three unnamed sources.

Updated: Dec 02, 2025 15:06 IST

India needs transformational geospatial push to meet development and security goals
India needs a transformational push in geospatial infrastructure to achieve its economic and national security goals, senior government officials and experts said on the opening day of the GeoSmart India 2025 summit in New Delhi.

Updated: Dec 02, 2025 15:00 IST

Tata Communications acquires 51% stake in US-based AI platform Commotion
Tata Communications has acquired a 51 per cent stake in Commotion Inc., a US-based AI-native enterprise SaaS company, in a strategic move to strengthen its AI-led customer experience and digital transformation capabilities.

Updated: Dec 02, 2025 14:42 IST

Deputy Chief Minister Thiru Udhayanidhi Stalin unveils official T Shirt for Freshworks Chennai Marathon 2026
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], December 2: At a brief function today, Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru Udhayanidhi Stalin unveiled the special T Shirt and finishers medal for the Freshworks Chennai Marathon 2026 powered by Ashok Leyland to be worn by all participants. He also wished all success to the organizers, participants and congratulated the Chennai Runners for holding 13 consecutive marathons in the city.

Updated: Dec 02, 2025 14:36 IST

RBI need to infuse Rs 2 trillion in FY26 to maintain comfortable liquidity levels: Report
Analysts attribute the tightening to a combination of seasonal currency leakage, muted government spending, tax outflows, and most notably, heavy unsterilized foreign exchange intervention by the RBI.

Updated: Dec 02, 2025 14:04 IST

Delphi World Money issues warning against unauthorised and misleading communication circulated using illegally obtained investor data
According to the filing. the sender of the communication is neither a shareholder of Delphi nor authorized in any manner and yet appears to have procured confidential investor data through methods that raise serious privacy, regulatory, and cyber-security concerns.

Updated: Dec 02, 2025 14:01 IST

"Sanchar Saathi app voluntary, activation not mandatory; opposition unnecessarily making it an issue": Jyotiraditya Scindia
Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday asserted that activation of Sanchar Saathi app on mobile handsets is not mandatory and it is fully up to the consumers to use it or delete it like any other app.

Updated: Dec 02, 2025 13:42 IST

Rupee weakness temporary, GDP growth outlook stays firm at 7%: DK Joshi, CRISIL
The Indian economy is expected to grow at 7 per cent in the current fiscal 2025-26, and subsequently moderate to 6.7 per cent in the next, Dharmakirti Joshi, Chief Economist, CRISIL Limited, told ANI in an exclusive interview.

Updated: Dec 02, 2025 13:23 IST

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RenewCred Closes INR 4.15 Crore Seed Round to Build India's First Technology-Native Carbon Credits Standard and Registry

Updated: Jan 15, 2026 11:56 IST

Docquity Launches Engage™, an AI and Insights-Powered HCP Intelligence Engine for the Life Sciences Industry

Updated: Jan 15, 2026 11:54 IST

Visa Supports Chinese Cardholders to Add Cards to Apple Pay for a More Convenient and Secure Payment Experience

Updated: Jan 15, 2026 11:54 IST

Malaysia Airlines Partners with Mumbai Indians, India's Biggest Cricket Team, to Drive Growth in India and Beyond

Updated: Jan 15, 2026 11:53 IST

Design That Speaks Before You Do: Communication Design at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University)

Updated: Jan 15, 2026 11:52 IST

HEC Infra Projects Limited Wins ₹16.35 Cr Order for Battery Energy Storage System Project

Updated: Jan 15, 2026 11:52 IST

Designing the Objects the World Lives With: Product Design at JAIN University

Updated: Jan 15, 2026 11:51 IST

Digicomm, the digital arm of ICCPL group, clinches Double Wins at Experiential Marketing Awards 2025

Updated: Jan 15, 2026 11:13 IST

Housecaller Launches AI-Powered on-Demand Services Platform in India

Updated: Jan 15, 2026 11:11 IST

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