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.

Sensex, Nifty open flat; experts say volatility to continue as markets inching towards all time high

Domestic equity benchmarks opened with marginal gains on Tuesday, continuing their upward trajectory as positive sentiment kept markets near all-time high levels.

Updated: Nov 18, 2025 09:50 IST

India's electronics sector accelerates global expansion as FTAs, policy push boost manufacturing momentum: Industry experts

India is rapidly strengthening its global electronics footprint, driven by an ambitious mix of free trade agreements (FTAs), targeted policy interventions and rising investor confidence, industry leaders told ANI.

Updated: Nov 18, 2025 09:42 IST

India needs urgent quantum-ready cybersecurity as organisations continue to lag: PwC

As India accelerates its digital transformation, a new report by PwC has warned that quantum computing is emerging as one of the most critical future threats for the country's cybersecurity landscape.

Updated: Nov 18, 2025 08:32 IST

16th Finance Commission submits report on distribution of taxes between Centre, States to Prez Murmu

The Commission's Chairman Arvind Panagariya, along with Members Annie George Mathew, Manoj Panda, T. Rabi Sankar, Soumyakanti Ghosh and Secretary Ritvik Pandey, met the President on Monday to formally hand over the report.

Updated: Nov 18, 2025 07:59 IST

Samsung ramps up Taylor chip complex in the US with 1,000 staff moves

Samsung Electronics is accelerating the development of its new semiconductor fabrication complex in Taylor, Texas, as the company begins relocating employees to a newly completed six-story office hub at the center of the site, The Korea Herald reported on Monday, citing industry sources.

Updated: Nov 17, 2025 22:52 IST

Quality and quantity of jobs to surge as India enters semiconductor era: CII's Vinod Sharma

India's shift from electronics assembly to semiconductor-driven manufacturing will sharply boost employment, creating millions of roles across core electronics and allied sectors as deeper value addition and advanced component production expand nationwide, Vinod Sharma, Chairman, National Committee on Electronics Manufacturing, CII, told ANI today.

Updated: Nov 17, 2025 20:25 IST

Indian economy continues to stand out for its exceptional resilience, remains stable against external headwinds: DEA Secretary

Amid heightened global uncertainty driven by disruptive tariff measures and escalating geopolitical tensions, the Indian economy continues to stand out for its exceptional resilience and remains firm and stable against external headwinds. Central to this resilience is the country's financial sector, which by channelling investment, is poised to serve as a catalyst for India's next phase of economic transformation as India advances toward a high-growth trajectory, highlighted by Anuradha Thakur, Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, during the opening plenary session on "Financing Future Growth" at the CII Financing Summit 2025 held in Mumbai on Monday.

Updated: Nov 17, 2025 20:14 IST

India needs industry-academia alliance to power India's chip revolution: MeitY Scientist Sunita Verma

India's semiconductor ambitions hinge on deeper collaboration between industry and academia, a shift that MeitY believes is essential to turn the country's strong design talent into fully indigenous chip products, Sunita Verma, Scientist-G and Group Coordinator at MeitY, told ANI today.

Updated: Nov 17, 2025 20:01 IST

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