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

Highlights

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.

Top Stories

"We are in dialogue with the US," says Union Minister Piyush Goyal on US Supreme Court's tariff ruling
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said India is in a wait-and-watch mode following the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on U.S. tariffs, describing the situation as "evolving" and asserting that the government remains committed to protecting the country's interests.

Updated: Feb 27, 2026 14:06 IST

Crude prices could surge to USD 110 per barrel if Iran's oil supply, Hormuz Strait face disruption: Report
Crude oil prices could surge to as high as USD 95 to USD 110 per barrel if Iran's oil supply and the Strait of Hormuz face disruption amid ongoing tensions, according to a report by Equirus Securities.

Updated: Feb 27, 2026 13:15 IST

"Welcome, Micron Technology, to Gujarat," says Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi ahead of ATMP plant inauguration on February 28
Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi hosted a welcome dinner for Micron Technology President and CEO Sanjay Mehrotra and senior members of the semiconductor leadership team on Friday, ahead of the historic inauguration of the company's facility scheduled for tomorrow.

Updated: Feb 27, 2026 13:13 IST

Industry leaders hail India's Semiconductor Mission as a game-changer
Industry leaders and experts see "India's Semiconductor Mission" as a game-changer as the government aims to establish a strong semiconductor industry, boosting tech manufacturing and creating jobs across the country.

Updated: Feb 27, 2026 12:53 IST

PM Modi outlines policy roadmap for developed India at Post-Budget webinar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a post-budget webinar on "Technology, Reforms and Finance for Viksit Bharat" today, characterising the national budget as a long-term policy roadmap rather than a short-term trading document. The Prime Minister emphasised that every budget serves as a step toward the larger goal of "constructing a developed India by 2047."

Updated: Feb 27, 2026 12:38 IST

India on global 6G standard-setting table for the first time: Jyotiraditya Scindia
Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Friday highlighted India's rapid 5G expansion, adding that the country recorded the fastest 5G rollout globally and is now sitting at the global 6G standard-setting table for the first time.

Updated: Feb 27, 2026 12:27 IST

India poised for major leap in AI, to become global services powerhouse like IT revolution: NSE MD & CEO Ashish Kumar Chauhan
National Stock Exchange (NSE) MD and CEO Ashish Kumar Chauhan on Friday said that India is poised for a major leap in artificial intelligence (AI) and is on track to become the world's leading AI adopter and a global services powerhouse, similar to the country's IT revolution.

Updated: Feb 27, 2026 11:56 IST

American fintech 'Block' fires half of its employees as AI tools reshape operations, says Founder Jack Dorsey
American financial technology company Block is reducing its workforce by nearly half as artificial intelligence tools increasingly take over core functions within the company, Founder Jack Dorsey said in a social media post on Friday.

Updated: Feb 27, 2026 10:37 IST

Corporate News

IIM Mumbai and IISM launch Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Management

Updated: Mar 05, 2026 18:16 IST

International Conference on Illegal Cross Border Migration highlights urgent need for indigenous AI technologies

Updated: Mar 05, 2026 18:15 IST

Yolearn.ai Joins NVIDIA Inception Program to Accelerate Hyper-Personalized AI Tutoring Infrastructure

Updated: Mar 05, 2026 18:14 IST

Global Buyers Verified by the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) to Explore Sourcing Plastic Finished Products from India

Updated: Mar 05, 2026 18:13 IST

The Rise of Assurance: How Across Assist Is Building India's Largest Integrated Emergency Response Platform

Updated: Mar 05, 2026 18:12 IST

How Better Workplace Design Can Empower Indian Women to Thrive Professionally

Updated: Mar 05, 2026 18:12 IST

Crompton Partners With Celebrated Former Indian Cricketer Dinesh Karthik to Spotlight 'Every Space Bright & Right' During the ICC Men's T20 World Cup

Updated: Mar 05, 2026 17:54 IST

Miindtraa's NQH Healer Accelerator Emerges as India's Premier Certification Path for Alternative Healing Professionals

Updated: Mar 05, 2026 17:52 IST

KINEXIN Convention Management Showcases Yashobhoomi at ITB Berlin, Secures Strategic Global Partnerships

Updated: Mar 05, 2026 17:50 IST

iocl