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.

India needs to achieve technological sovereignty to ensure strategic autonomy: Principal Scientific Adviser to Government

India needs to achieve a new phase of growth with technological sovereignty at its core, Government's Principal Scientific Adviser Ajay Kumar Sood has said.

Updated: Nov 03, 2025 20:52 IST

MoS Jitin Prasada visits Romania for 19th India-Romania Joint Committee for Economic Cooperation meeting

Minister of State for Commerce & Industry Jitin Prasada is on an official visit to Bucharest at the invitation of the Government of Romania to attend the 19th meeting of the Joint Committee for Economic Cooperation (JCEC) between India and Romania.

Updated: Nov 03, 2025 20:15 IST

Vodafone Idea shares jump 10% over huge investment buzz; telco says no proposal before Board

Vodafone Idea shares inched up sharply on Monday, closing the week's opening session almost 10 per cent higher from the previous day's closing.

Updated: Nov 03, 2025 19:02 IST

India, New Zealand hold 4th round of FTA talks in Auckland; focus on goods, services, Rules of Origin

The fourth round (November 3-7, 2025) of negotiations for the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) commenced on Monday in Auckland, New Zealand, marking another step forward in advancing a balanced, comprehensive, and mutually beneficial partnership between the two nations.

Updated: Nov 03, 2025 18:50 IST

India Post Payments Bank signs MoU with EPFO for doorstep Digital Life Certificate services

India Post Payments Bank (IPPB), a fully Government of India-owned entity under the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), Ministry of Labour & Employment, to offer doorstep Digital Life Certificate (DLC) services for pensioners under the Employees' Pension Scheme, 1995 (EPS'95), according to a Ministry of Communications press release.

Updated: Nov 03, 2025 18:40 IST

India should target nutrition security through innovation and global collaborations: Former Chief Scientist WHO

India must now transition from food security to nutrition security through scientific innovation and global collaboration, according to an exclusive interview with ANI today. Soumya Swaminathan, Former Chief Scientist of the World Health Organization (WHO) and Former Director General of ICMR

Updated: Nov 03, 2025 18:35 IST

GST numbers post rate cut reflect sustained consumer demand in October: Govt

Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections for October 2025 stood at Rs 1,95,936 crore, marking a 4.6 per cent rise from Rs 1,87,346 crore collected in the same month last year, according to a government release. The increase reflects strong consumer spending and trade activity, particularly following the recent GST rate rationalisation introduced in late September 2025.

Updated: Nov 03, 2025 17:54 IST

Global mergers and acquisitions rise 10% to USD 1.9 trillion in 2025: BCG report

Jens Kengelbach, BCG's global head of M&A and a co-author of the report, said, "The global M&A recovery is real but uneven, with markedly different trajectories across regions and sectors. We're seeing an increase in deal preparation in the second half of 2025, and early signs that IPO pipelines are starting to move. Momentum is building."

Updated: Nov 03, 2025 16:11 IST

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