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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Department of Expenditure concludes two-day Chintan Shivir, discusses among others use of AI in governance
The Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, organised a two-day 'Chintan Shivir 2025' in Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan this week. Apart from officers of the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, the event witnessed participation of representatives as well as Finance Departments of the following States and Union Territory: Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Delhi and Rajasthan.

Updated: Nov 16, 2025 17:55 IST

India's forex reserves drop further, by $2.7 billion to $687 billion in latest week
India's foreign exchange reserves declined by USD 2.699 billion in the week that ended November 7 to USD 687.034 billion, driven by a slump in both foreign currency assets and gold reserves, the Reserve Bank of India's latest 'Weekly Statistical Supplement' data showed.

Updated: Nov 16, 2025 16:42 IST

Audit a forward-looking instrument of reform, Vice President CP Radhakrishnan inaugurates CAG's Audit Diwas 2025
Vice President CP Radhakrishnan inaugurated the Audit Diwas celebrations here in the national capital on Sunday. Audit Diwas marks the onset of the 166th year of the establishment of the institution of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India and celebrates its role in promoting transparency, accountability and good governance in the management of public resources.

Updated: Nov 16, 2025 16:23 IST

Nearly half of Indian enterprises now running multiple GenAI use cases: EY-CII report
Nearly half of Indian enterprises (47 per cent) now have multiple Generative AI (GenAI) use cases live while 23 per cent are in pilot stage, marking a decisive shift from pilots to performance, as per a latest EY-CII report.

Updated: Nov 16, 2025 15:36 IST

Indian Rupee bottomed out after being worst EM performer in 2025: Jefferies report
India's currency rupee, may finally have bottomed out after a persistent weakness, according to Jefferies. In its latest GREED & fear report, the global financial services firm highlighted a "growing likelihood that the rupee has bottomed" following its months-long depreciation.

Updated: Nov 16, 2025 15:07 IST

India stands out; emerging markets to outperform global equities over next decade: Goldman Sachs
Emerging markets such as India are poised to deliver the strongest decadal equity market performance and stand out globally for their earnings growth, according to Goldman Sachs' latest report titled "GLOBAL STRATEGY PAPER NO 75 -- Building Long-Term Returns: Our 10-Year Forecasts."

Updated: Nov 16, 2025 14:24 IST

Commerce Secy reviews India-Eurasian Economic Union FTA negotiations in Moscow
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal has reviewed the progress of India-Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) Free Trade Agreement negotiations in a series of meetings in Moscow, the Ministry of Commerce & Industry said in a press release on Sunday.

Updated: Nov 16, 2025 14:02 IST

Industry must invest in consent, embed data protection, say experts on DPDP Act
The industry must now prioritise consent, embedding data protection as a core element of digital operations rather than treating it as an expense, said experts in reaction to the government's notification of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, a move seen as a decisive shift toward a "Trust Economy."

Updated: Nov 16, 2025 12:36 IST

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OPPO Reno15 Series with AI Portrait Camera Set to Launch in India on January 8, 2026

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Updated: Jan 03, 2026 16:58 IST

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Updated: Jan 03, 2026 16:56 IST

OnePlus opens its first exclusive store in Mohali at HLP Gallerria

Updated: Jan 03, 2026 16:55 IST

Sonalika records robust performance with Highest Ever December Overall Sales of 12,392 tractors

Updated: Jan 03, 2026 16:54 IST

Country Club Welcomes New Year 2026 with Grand Pan-India Celebrations

Updated: Jan 03, 2026 15:16 IST

Shree Sanatan Sewa Foundation Launches Digital Platform to Strengthen Community Trust and Verified Services

Updated: Jan 03, 2026 14:31 IST

Quantum Game Theory: The $12.4 Trillion Economics Crisis as Nations Rush to Protect Digital Assets while Quantum Computers Race toward 2028 Encryption-Breaking Capability

Updated: Jan 03, 2026 14:05 IST

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Updated: Jan 03, 2026 13:12 IST

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