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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Cabinet approves Export Promotion Mission to strengthen India's export ecosystem with an outlay of Rs 25,060 crore
This initiative, highlighted in the Union Budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, aims to enhance India's export competitiveness, with a particular focus on micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), first-time exporters, and labour-intensive sectors.

Updated: Nov 12, 2025 20:51 IST

Govt to promote tribal products in international markets: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal has said that all tribal products with export potential will be fully supported by the Department through various channels, including e-commerce platforms, international warehouses for product display and sales, as well as wholesale and retail trade networks.

Updated: Nov 12, 2025 20:03 IST

SEBI panel proposes legally enforceable, transparent ethics and conflict-of-interest framework
The high-level committee constituted by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has recommended a comprehensive overhaul of the market regulator's ethics and conflict-of-interest framework to enhance transparency, accountability, and governance standards.

Updated: Nov 12, 2025 19:23 IST

India's FY26 retail inflation expected at 2.4-2.5%; likely to undershoot RBI's 2.6% target: BoB report
India's retail inflation is expected to undershoot RBI's target (2.6 per cent) in the current fiscal 2025-26, Bank of Baroda said in a report on Wednesday, as the country's Consumer Price Index reported a record low in October.

Updated: Nov 12, 2025 18:55 IST

Sitharaman meets Saudi Arabia's Minister of Investment, discusses early conclusion of Bilateral Investment Treaty
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday met Khalid Al Falih, Minister of Investment of Saudi Arabia, here to discuss ways to strengthen economic ties between the two countries.

Updated: Nov 12, 2025 18:39 IST

Sat Paul Mittal National Awards 2025 presented in Ludhiana; Minister Dharmendra Pradhan honours awardees
The Nehru Sidhant Kender Trust, established in 1983 by Late Sat Paul Mittal, presented the Sat Paul Mittal National Awards 2025 in Ludhiana. The event was graced by Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister of Education, as the Chief Guest.

Updated: Nov 12, 2025 18:14 IST

India records lowest retail inflation drop in October, GST rate cuts helped
India's retail inflation fell sharply to 0.25 per cent in October 2025, lowest year-on-year inflation of the current CPI series, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on Wednesday.

Updated: Nov 12, 2025 17:56 IST

DFS launches Startup Common Application Journey on Jan Sammarth Portal to ease credit access for entrepreneurs
The Department of Financial Services (DFS) under the Ministry of Finance launched the Startup Common Application Journey on the Jan Sammarth Portal during the Public Sector Banks Review Meeting held in New Delhi on Wednesday. The initiative aims to simplify and streamline access to credit for startups across India.

Updated: Nov 12, 2025 17:39 IST

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