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.

Foxconn to work with OpenAI, Intrinsic on AI development in US

Taiwan-based manufacturing giant Foxconn (Hon Hai Precision Industry Co) announced on Friday that it will partner with ChatGPT developer OpenAI and Alphabet's Intrinsic in artificial intelligence cooperation in the United States, Focus Taiwan reported.

Updated: Nov 21, 2025 19:36 IST

First Abu Dhabi Bank and UAE-India CEPA Council partner to empower global ambitions of Indian start-ups

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE's largest bank and one of the world's strongest and safest financial institutions, has entered into a strategic partnership with the UAE-India CEPA Council (UICC) to accelerate cross-border entrepreneurship and empower high-potential Indian start-ups to scale globally through the UAE.

Updated: Nov 21, 2025 19:15 IST

Gautam Adani announces Rs 100 cr contribution to indology mission

At the inaugural Adani Global Indology Conclave, Adani Group Chairman Mr Gautam Adani announced a landmark commitment to building the Bharat Knowledge Graph -- a first-of-its-kind digital framework designed to preserve, structure and future-proof India's civilisational knowledge in the age of Artificial Intelligence.

Updated: Nov 21, 2025 19:09 IST

RBI announces interlinking of UPI with European instant payment TIPS

The proposed UPI-TIPS interlinkage aims to facilitate cross-border remittances between India and the Euro Area and is expected to benefit users of both jurisdictions, the RBI said in a statement.

Updated: Nov 21, 2025 18:49 IST

Foxconn to build Nvidia GB300-powered data center in Taiwan next year

Foxconn said on Friday it will build a data center in Taiwan in the first half of 2026 using Nvidia's new GB300 NVL72 platform, positioning the facility as the country's largest AI supercomputing hub.

Updated: Nov 21, 2025 18:25 IST

Rupee at record low against USD; Experts say foreign outflows weigh heavy

The higher US interest rates and a cautious risk appetite among foreign investors are also resulting in continuous pressure on the Indian Rupee. Experts believed that the rupee's weakness is being reinforced by deteriorating trade fundamentals.

Updated: Nov 21, 2025 18:17 IST

Indian banks can unlock USD 688 bn opportunity through gender-intelligent banking: Report

Indian banks could tap into a USD 688 billion untapped financial opportunity by adopting gender-intelligent design practices, according to a new report by MicroSave Consulting (MSC) and the National Institute of Bank Management (NIBM).

Updated: Nov 21, 2025 17:58 IST

Countries chart path forward on interoperable digital health systems at RODHS 2025

Countries across South-East Asia came together on the second day of the Regional Open Digital Health Summit (RODHS) 2025 in New Delhi to plan the next phase of digital health transformation. Health leaders focused on building connected, standards-based health systems that can work together seamlessly. The discussions, demonstrations, and technical sessions were part of a broader regional effort to make healthcare data exchange safe, open, and interoperable.

Updated: Nov 21, 2025 16:59 IST

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