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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Maharashtra leads India’s auto wholesale market in Q2 FY26, with Uttar Pradesh close behind
Maharashtra has emerged as the top-performing state in India's automobile retail market in the second quarter (Q2) of FY 2025-26, leading sales in both passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles, while Uttar Pradesh followed closely with strong numbers across segments, including two-wheelers and three-wheelers.

Updated: Nov 18, 2025 14:02 IST

YouTube unveils new AI tools, partnerships to boost India's creative and knowledge economies
YouTube announced a series of new AI-powered tools, major institutional partnerships and expanded safety features aimed at accelerating India's creative and knowledge economies.

Updated: Nov 18, 2025 13:30 IST

Indian stock markets to recover strongly in 2026, post weakest performance in three decades: Morgan Stanley

The domestic stock markets are expected to recover strongly in 2026 after delivering their weakest performance recently in the last three decades, according to a report by Morgan Stanley.

Updated: Nov 18, 2025 13:22 IST

India's rising gold imports should be monitored to assess increasing trade deficit: Report

India's widening goods trade deficit in October has raised concerns among analysts, with Nuvama Research highlighting that the country's rising gold imports must be closely watched to assess the future trade deficit trajectory.

Updated: Nov 18, 2025 12:19 IST

Govt committed to provide GPUs at very affordable rates to students & researchers: MoS Jitin Prasada
The government is fully committed in promoting and giving access to GPUs at a "very affordable rate" so that students, researchers, innovators, get access to train AI models and come out with innovative future solutions, said Union Minister of State for Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Jitin Prasada, on Tuesday.

Updated: Nov 18, 2025 12:17 IST

Navi Mumbai International Airport to begin commercial operations from December 25, 2025
Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) will begin commercial operations on December 25, 2025, an official statement from the airport operator said on Tuesday.

Updated: Nov 18, 2025 11:53 IST

SBI projects India's GDP growth of nearly 7.5 per cent in Q2 FY26
India's economy is expected to have grown by around 7.5 per cent in the second quarter of the current financial year FY26, supported by a pick-up in investment activities, an improvement in rural consumption and the impact of GST rationalization, according to a research report by the State Bank of India (SBI).

Updated: Nov 18, 2025 11:09 IST

ICRA affirms "stable" outlook on Indian aviation industry, though with challenges
Rating agency ICRA has affirmed "stable" outlook on Indian civil aviation industry, with expectations that will witness modest 4-6 per cent growth in domestic air passenger traffic in the current financial year 2025-26.

Updated: Nov 18, 2025 11:08 IST

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Updated: Jan 05, 2026 17:10 IST

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Updated: Jan 05, 2026 16:52 IST

Book Release Highlights Untold Truths of Emergency Era and KGB Revelations on India

Updated: Jan 05, 2026 16:19 IST

Kalpana Shukla Welcomes the New Year with a Winter Relief Drive for the Underprivileged in Delhi

Updated: Jan 05, 2026 16:18 IST

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Updated: Jan 05, 2026 16:18 IST

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Updated: Jan 05, 2026 16:17 IST

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Updated: Jan 05, 2026 16:16 IST

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