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's trade flow stays steady amid global uncertainty: SBI Research
India's trade flows have shown resilience despite global uncertainty and currency volatility, according to a report by SBI Research. During April to September of FY26, India's total merchandise exports rose by 2.9 per cent to USD 220 billion compared to USD 214 billion in the same period last year.

Updated: Nov 22, 2025 10:35 IST

Tier II and III cities drive India's new retail expansion wave: Report
India's retail revolution is moving beyond its metros, with smaller cities fast emerging as powerful growth engines for the country's retail real estate sector. According to Cushman & Wakefield's Q3 2025 Retail Market Beat, leasing volumes in Tier II and Tier III cities have surged this year, signalling strong retailer confidence and shifting consumer behaviour.

Updated: Nov 22, 2025 09:34 IST

Industry welcomes government's rollout of four Labour Codes
Industry leaders have welcomed the Government's decision to enforce the four Labour Codes into effect from 21 November 2025, calling it a major step toward simplifying and modernising India's labour laws. According to the Ministry of Labour & Employment release, these Codes replace 29 older labour laws that were written during the pre-Independence and early post-Independence era (1930s-1950s), when the nature of work and the economy were very different.

Updated: Nov 22, 2025 08:48 IST

Piyush Goyal meets Israel's Agriculture Minister, talks focused on precision farming, drip irrigation, desert agriculture
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal met Israel's Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Avi Dichter in Israel on Friday to explore new avenues of cooperation in agriculture and technology. The meeting focused on leveraging Israel's expertise in precision farming, drip irrigation, desert agriculture, and sustainable practices to strengthen India-Israel ties.

Updated: Nov 22, 2025 08:21 IST

Government enforces four Labour Codes to simplify, streamline India's labour laws
In a historic decision, four labour codes which subsume several labour-related laws, came into force from Friday, as part of efforts towards a future-ready workforce for Aatmanirbhar Bharat by modernising regulations, enhancing workers' welfare and aligning the labour ecosystem with the evolving world of work.

Updated: Nov 22, 2025 00:25 IST

Japan Bank for International Cooperation Governor visits Dholera SIR to review progress of first semicon city
The Governor of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), Nobumitsu Hayashi, led a delegation to the National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) flagship industrial park, Dholera Special Investment Region (Dholera SIR), Gujarat, today to review the progress of India's first and emerging Semicon City and assess the fast-advancing greenfield and 'Plug-and-Play' industrial infrastructure ecosystem.

Updated: Nov 21, 2025 20:00 IST

ONGC awards 300 MW solar project as part of push toward 10 GW renewable capacity by 2030
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has taken a significant step toward its renewable energy target of 10 GW by 2030, awarding a 300 MW ISTS-connected solar power project that will generate approximately 710 million units of green power annually.

Updated: Nov 21, 2025 19:54 IST

Commerce Secretary engages SEZ stakeholders, assures review of key policy concerns
During the meeting, the representatives from Special Economic Zone (SEZ) units and developers highlighted issues related to the Special Economic Zone(SEZ) including Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) transactions, duty foregone, ICEGATE connectivity constraints, import monitoring systems, and reverse job work challenges faced by MSMEs.

Updated: Nov 21, 2025 19:52 IST

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VCare Launches State-of-the-Art Centre of Excellence in Hyderabad; Unveils one of India's First 'Single-Day Facial Architecture'

Updated: Jan 08, 2026 14:19 IST

Shishir Bajaj Remembers Grandmother Jankidevi Ji Bajaj on Her 133rd Birth Anniversary

Updated: Jan 08, 2026 13:10 IST

Kisan Canteen Secures Funding at ₹212 Crore Valuation Amid Rapid Rural Expansion

Updated: Jan 08, 2026 13:08 IST

Game Development Companies Specializing in Multiplayer Games: How NipsApp Game Studios and Ubisoft Reflect a Changing Industry

Updated: Jan 08, 2026 13:04 IST

Term Life Insurance vs Life Insurance: Which Offers Better Family Protection?

Updated: Jan 08, 2026 12:58 IST

KRAFTON India Rolls Out BGMI Redeem Codes Featuring the Bento Love Backpack

Updated: Jan 08, 2026 12:46 IST

Prodapt Earns ISO 42001 Certification, the New Global Benchmark for Responsible Enterprise AI

Updated: Jan 08, 2026 12:36 IST

XED and Harvard Graduate School of Education Launch Six-Month Leadership Program for Education Leaders

Updated: Jan 08, 2026 12:25 IST

Geeks of Gurukul partners with government of Madhya Pradesh and EDU Chain to digitize 50 million academic records

Updated: Jan 08, 2026 12:08 IST

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