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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Developing processing value chain for critical minerals remains key challenges: Mines Ministry official
Mohammad Sadiq, Director (G) at the Ministry of Mines, on Thursday, emphasised that developing a robust processing value chain for critical minerals remains one of the country's key challenges.

Updated: Nov 13, 2025 18:39 IST

Govt has completed 235 projects on critical minerals this year, up nearly four-fold in six years: Geological Survey of India DDG

The government of India has completed 235 projects on critical minerals, which are way high against 2020-21 completion of 65 projects in the country, Shiladitya Sengupta, Deputy Director General PSS:P&M Geological Survey of India told ANI today.

Updated: Nov 13, 2025 18:17 IST

India and Canada reinvigorate trade ties at Ministerial Dialogue in New Delhi
India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and Canada's Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, Maninder Sidhu, co-chaired the 7th India-Canada Ministerial Dialogue on Trade and Investment (MDTI) here in the national capital on Thursday.

Updated: Nov 13, 2025 18:17 IST

Hyundai, Kia set to break 1 million mark in global hybrid sales this year
Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp. are set to achieve a major milestone this year, with their combined global hybrid car sales projected to cross one million units for the first time, as per a report by Pulse, the English service of Maeil Business News Korea.

Updated: Nov 13, 2025 17:32 IST

RMG imports from Bangladesh drop by 27 percent during April-Sept after govt restrictions
Import of ready-made garments from Bangladesh fell sharply by 27 percent to USD 257 million during April-September 2025, compared to the same period the previous year, in the wake of restrictions imposed by the Indian government that helped boost the domestic market.

Updated: Nov 13, 2025 17:06 IST

Infibeam Avenues posts record quarter, eyes billion-dollar revenue run rate amid Fintech Focus
Infibeam Avenues Ltd, a listed fintech company on Thursday reported its strongest quarterly performance to date, underscoring the success of its strategic transition to a fintech and AI-focused business model. The Gandhinagar-based firm posted a 93% year-over-year surge in gross revenue for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, reaching INR 1,964.9 crore, placing it within striking distance of a $1 billion annual revenue run rate.

Updated: Nov 13, 2025 17:04 IST

India, Nepal ink deal to boost rail trade connectivity
According to the ministry, the deal enables direct rail connectivity along the Jogbani-Biratnagar rail link for both containerised and bulk cargo, facilitating transport from the ports of Kolkata and Visakhapatnam to the Nepal Customs Yard cargo station located in Morang District, near Biratnagar in Nepal.

Updated: Nov 13, 2025 16:39 IST

Volatility rules Indian stocks on Thursday, closed flat on profit booking
Indian stock indices settled the Thursday trade largely steady, after witnessing a rollercoaster session, with intraday highs and lows around 600 points apart.

Updated: Nov 13, 2025 16:04 IST

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