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.

Rs 1 lakh crore fund to mitigate R&D risks, spur private investment in cutting-edge technologies: Secretary DST

The recently launched Rs 1 lakh crore Research Development and Innovation (RDI) fund, particularly focused on India's private sector, aims to support the private research and innovation mindset among players and mitigate the financial risks associated with it.

Updated: Nov 08, 2025 16:56 IST

India's EV retail sales rise across segments in October amid passenger and commercial drove growth

India's electric vehicle (EV) retail market in October 2025 expanded across all segments, led by substantial gains in passenger and commercial vehicles, while two- and three-wheeler growth remained relatively modest.

Updated: Nov 08, 2025 15:12 IST

K-beauty giant Amorepacific soars on solid Q3 earnings

Samsung Electronics Co Executive Chairman Jay Y Lee is set to meet Mercedes-Benz Group AG Chairman Ola Kallenius during Kallenius's two-day visit to South Korea next week, sources said on Thursday, reported by the Pulse, the English service of Maeil Business News Korea.

Updated: Nov 08, 2025 14:41 IST

Commerce Department concludes special campaign with focus on cleanliness, efficiency

The Department of Commerce successfully concluded the Special Campaign 5.0 for the disposal of pending references, held from 2 October to 31 October 2025.

Updated: Nov 08, 2025 14:26 IST

AI boom drives Taiwan's exports to record $61.8 billion in October

Taiwan's exports in October surged 49.7 per cent year-on-year to USD 61.8 billion, a record monthly high, driven by strong global demand for artificial intelligence technologies (AI), according to Focus Taiwan.

Updated: Nov 08, 2025 14:12 IST

COP30: India stresses equitable, predictable, concessional climate finance as cornerstone

India has reaffirmed its commitment to equitable climate action at the Leaders' Summit held on Friday. India asserted that equitable, predictable, and concessional climate finance remain the cornerstone for achieving global climate goals.

Updated: Nov 08, 2025 13:58 IST

Industry leaders urge India to foster collaboration in development of rare-earth ecosystem

"We cannot have any yardstick by which to partner or not to partner. Our idea is to open the floor, actually. Whichever country they want to come and join hands with us, we are ready to take it forward," said R Saravanabhavan, Deputy Adviser (Minerals), NITI Aayog.

Updated: Nov 08, 2025 13:53 IST

Govt notifies rules for sustainable harnessing of fisheries in EEZs

In a major step toward realising the vision of a prosperous and inclusive Blue Economy, the Government of India has notified the Rules for Sustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

Updated: Nov 08, 2025 13:45 IST

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