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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India has huge potential in rare earths, needs to focus on processing capabilities: World Energy Council Chairman
India has access to rare earth elements and can be part of the global supply chain if it focuses on refining and processing capabilities, Adnan Amin, Chairman of the World Energy Council, has said.

Updated: Nov 06, 2025 17:06 IST

SBI to divest 6.3% stake in SBI Funds Management via IPO
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Government to soon announce sustainable aviation fuel policy: Civil Aviation Minister

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Updated: Nov 06, 2025 15:19 IST

India, New Zealand nearing Free Trade Agreement, says Piyush Goyal
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Updated: Nov 06, 2025 14:56 IST

India’s solar boom could create Rs 3,700 crore manufacturing inputs by 2047: CEEW
Recovering and reusing materials from discarded solar panels could be a Rs 3,700 crore worth market opportunity in 2047, according to a pair of new independent studies released today by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW).

Updated: Nov 06, 2025 14:52 IST

Air India introduces flexible contract model for pilots to balance work and operations
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Updated: Nov 06, 2025 14:47 IST

33% of Indians already using agentic AI, another 44% plan to adopt soon: Report
Agentic AI systems capable of interpreting human intent, making decisions, and acting autonomously are rapidly gaining traction in India, with one in three consumers (33 per cent) already using such tools and another 44 per cent planning to adopt them within the next year, according to a new report by Adobe.

Updated: Nov 06, 2025 14:40 IST

IGX benchmark gas price Index falls 11% (YoY) in Oct 2025, first ssLNG trade executed at Hazira
The Indian Gas Exchange (IGX) on Thursday reported that its benchmark gas price index, the Indian Gas Price Index (GIXI®), stood at Rs973 (equivalent to USD11 per MMBtu) for October 2025, marking a decline of 11 per cent year-on-year (YoY) and 6 per cent month-on-month (MoM) amid sluggish demand and softer international prices.

Updated: Nov 06, 2025 14:38 IST

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Updated: Dec 25, 2025 10:43 IST

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Updated: Dec 25, 2025 10:23 IST

West UP's Much-Awaited Project: Shree Kunj Greens to Launch on 28th December

Updated: Dec 25, 2025 10:21 IST

District 98 Leadership Conclave Marks a Decade of Impactful Leadership Development in Mumbai

Updated: Dec 25, 2025 10:13 IST

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Updated: Dec 25, 2025 10:12 IST

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Updated: Dec 24, 2025 18:52 IST

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