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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Skilling India's workforce key to global opportunities, says CEO India Diadactics Association

India has a unique opportunity in the global job markets as the world needs skilled manpower and the country has a huge pull of manpower, said Aditya Gupta, CEO of the India Diadactics Association, stressing on the need for skilling.

Updated: Nov 19, 2025 18:56 IST

SFBs enter next phase of growth with diversification and digitisation, for structural upswing: Report

Small Finance Banks (SFBs) in India have entered a pivotal phase of their evolution, transitioning rapidly from their microfinance institution (MFI) roots into robust, diversified lenders with multi-product capabilities, according to a report by Systematix Institutional Equities.

Updated: Nov 19, 2025 18:50 IST

Reliance Power approves formation of 'Board of Management' to strengthen governance, business oversight

The creation of the Board of Management represents a "step in Reliance Power's pursuit of stronger governance, sharper oversight mechanisms and building a more agile and future-ready organization," the company informed stock exchanges in a filing today

Updated: Nov 19, 2025 18:46 IST

ISRO-JAXA prepare for next phase of strategic space collaboration for lunar exploration: Japan's space agency chief

Speaking with ANI on Tuesday, Saku Tsuneta, Vice Chair of the Committee in the National Space Policy Cabinet Office, Government of Japan, described it as one of the most important joint programmes undertaken by the two countries.

Updated: Nov 19, 2025 18:06 IST

Bernstein upbeat on Paytm as company reports strong improvement in the September quarter

The digital payments and financial technology company, Paytm's business showed strong improvement in the September quarter (2Q26), with better margins, higher loan distribution, and tight cost control helping the company outperform market expectations, according to a recent report by Bernstein.

Updated: Nov 19, 2025 17:40 IST

Probe launched into alleged theft of TSMC secrets by ex-executive

According to the news report, the Taiwan High Prosecutors Office said Tuesday that its Intellectual Property Branch has initiated a probe into the actions of Lo Wei-jen, who allegedly stole restricted information on TSMC's 2-nanometer, A16, and A14 processes before retiring as TSMC's senior vice president for corporate strategy development in July.

Updated: Nov 19, 2025 16:19 IST

Reliance Consumer Products enters petcare market at affordable prices

FMCG arm of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL), has ventured into the pet-care market with Waggies - pet food designed to make high-quality, science-backed nutrition accessible and affordable to pet parents across the country.

Updated: Nov 19, 2025 16:04 IST

Prosecutors probe ex-TSMC executive over alleged theft of advanced chipmaking secrets

Prosecutors have launched an investigation into allegations that a former executive of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) stole the chipmaker's secrets related to its advanced processes and transferred them to a foreign entity, Focus Taiwan reported.

Updated: Nov 19, 2025 16:03 IST

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