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

Highlights

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.

Top Stories

Volvo feels at home in India, says MD Kamal Bali
Swedish automaker Volvo no longer feel like an outsider in the Indian markets with the country becoming a home market, said Kamal Bali, President & Managing Director (MD), Volvo Group India.

Updated: Nov 02, 2025 14:29 IST

FPIs turn net buyers in India after three months of selling
After three consecutive months of persistent selling, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) again turned net buyers in the Indian stock markets in October.

Updated: Nov 02, 2025 14:22 IST

Northeast India transformed from "landlocked" to "land-linked powerhouse": Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia
The decade that just past has marked a period of transformation for the northeastern states, turning it from a "landlocked" region into a "land-linked powerhouse, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia remarked, after laying the foundation stone for the Integrated Sohra Circuit Development under the Prime Minister's Development Initiative for North Eastern Region (PM-DevINE) scheme and launched multiple Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) projects worth Rs 233 crore in Meghalaya.

Updated: Nov 02, 2025 13:04 IST

Employees' Enrolment Scheme-2025 launched to expand social security coverage for employees
Employees' Enrolment Scheme - 2025 was launched by Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports at the 73rd Foundation Day of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) in New Delhi, aiming to boost voluntary compliance and expand social security coverage for eligible employees across India.

Updated: Nov 02, 2025 13:03 IST

PM Modi to inaugurate ESTIC 2025 on 3rd Nov, launch ₹1 lakh crore R&D scheme fund
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Emerging Science and Technology Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2025 at Bharat Mandapam here in the national capital on Monday morning, Prime Minister's Office said in a statement.

Updated: Nov 02, 2025 12:01 IST

India's forex reserves drop by $6.9 billion, still near record high of $704.9 billion
India's foreign exchange reserves declined by USD 6.925 billion in the week that ended October 24 to USD 695.355 billion, driven by a slump in both foreign currency assets and gold reserves, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) latest 'Weekly Statistical Supplement' data showed.

Updated: Nov 02, 2025 11:34 IST

For large appliance makers, revenue growth expected to moderate in 2025-26: Crisil
Manufacturers of large appliance makers are expected to see revenue growth moderate to 5-6 per cent this financial year on a high base of 16 per cent logged last fiscal, according to Crisil Ratings.

Updated: Nov 02, 2025 11:05 IST

Two-wheeler growth to outperform passenger vehicles in the remainder of year: PhilipCapital
Two-wheeler sales are set to outpace passenger vehicles for the remainder of the year, driven by strong festive demand, improved rural sentiment, and selective discounts.

Updated: Nov 02, 2025 10:30 IST

Corporate News

GemLab Expands Presence in Delhi with the Grand Opening of Its Gemstone Experience Showroom in Dwarka

Updated: Dec 23, 2025 16:25 IST

How US Universities Are Expanding Academic and Professional Pathways for Indian Students

Updated: Dec 23, 2025 16:25 IST

Bihar-based startup EnglishYaari raises ₹1 Cr at ₹10 Cr valuation, targets ₹50 Cr ARR by 2027, solving India's English fluency challenge

Updated: Dec 23, 2025 16:21 IST

Manipal Marathon 2026: "Miles for a Greener Tomorrow" - India's Premier Student-Organised Race Invites Runners to "Run for a Sustainable Future"

Updated: Dec 23, 2025 16:19 IST

Gujarat's Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi Inaugurates KP Green Engineering's Matar Facility

Updated: Dec 23, 2025 16:18 IST

On its 10th year anniversary FITTR joins Hands with Shahid Kapoor to Introduce a New Wellness Philosophy: 'Health Is Freedom'

Updated: Dec 23, 2025 16:15 IST

Glamour Meets Goodwill: Rozlyn Khan, Natasha Fernandez, Shaily Priya & Gargi Kundu Join hands with Preeti B Choksi for a Heartwarming Christmas Celebration

Updated: Dec 23, 2025 16:11 IST

Creating an Inclusive Tomorrow: Kolkata Observes International Day for Persons with Disabilities 2025

Updated: Dec 23, 2025 16:08 IST

Cranberries and Digestive Health: Supporting the Stomach and Gut from Within

Updated: Dec 23, 2025 16:05 IST

iocl