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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Nifty, Sensex open marginally higher on positive global cues; IT, PSU banks lead gains
The share markets in the country opened with marginal gains on Thursday, taking positive cues from global markets and overnight gains on Wall Street, as concerns over AI-led disruption eased and investor sentiment improved.

Updated: Feb 26, 2026 09:51 IST

US court ruling on tariffs positive for India, Rupees likely to be cushioned: Report

A recent ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States striking down tariff measures introduced under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) is expected to be positive for emerging market (EM) economies, including India, and could cushion the Indian rupee from weakness against the US dollar, according to a report by JM Financial.

Updated: Feb 26, 2026 08:31 IST

Tourism central to national development, working to raise sector's GDP contribution to 10%: Shekhawat at SATTE 2026
Union Minister of Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said that tourism has become central to national development and the government is working with a vision of increasing the sector's contribution to GDP from 6% to 10%.

Updated: Feb 26, 2026 08:01 IST

USD 105 trillion raised through equity and debt issuances in 10 years: SEBI Chief

He also highlighted the resilient IPO market saying it has been "particularly vibrant". "In FY26 (April-Jan), companies raised about USD 1.8 trillion through 329 IPOs as compared to around USD 1.7 trillion raised through 320 IPOs in FY25. This reflects not just market appetite, but issuer confidence in public markets as a platform for long-term capital," he added.

Updated: Feb 25, 2026 22:22 IST

Reliance Industries announces REIL stake restructuring, Meta picks 30% stake
Of the total allotment, 59,66,22,500 equity shares aggregating Rs 596.6 crore were allotted to Reliance Intelligence Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited, while 25,65,52,500 equity shares aggregating Rs 256.6 crore were allotted to Facebook Overseas Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of Meta Platforms Inc.

Updated: Feb 25, 2026 21:44 IST

BMC unveils Rs 80 thousand Crore budget for 2026-27; up by 8.77%
According to the budget document, capital expenditure has been pegged at Rs 48,164.28 crore, reflecting the civic body's primary focus on infrastructure development, healthcare expansion, and initiatives aimed at fostering a clean and sustainable environment. Revenue expenditure is estimated at Rs 32,698.44 crore, maintaining a capital-to-revenue expenditure ratio of 60:40.

Updated: Feb 25, 2026 21:28 IST

"Bharat is in very good hands": Gautam Adani welcomes 24 exceptional students under AALP
Sharing his experience on the social media platform X, Adani said, "We welcomed 24 exceptional students (and their parents) from our nation's leading business schools. They are the newest scholarship awardees of the Adani Accelerated Leadership Program (AALP)."

Updated: Feb 25, 2026 20:19 IST

Government's web-based portal, PAIMANA reports 1,702 ongoing projects; Transport and energy lead infrastructure growth
According to a statement released by the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation, as of January 2026, 1702 ongoing infrastructure projects, with a revised cost of Rs 39.25 lakh crore, are reported on the Project Assessment, Infrastructure Monitoring & Analytics for Nation-building (PAIMANA) portal across 17 Central Ministries/Departments.

Updated: Feb 25, 2026 20:12 IST

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Updated: Mar 05, 2026 15:59 IST

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Updated: Mar 05, 2026 15:58 IST

Why Testegy is India's Best Mock Test Platform for Competitive Exams in 2026

Updated: Mar 05, 2026 15:58 IST

Maharashtra Launches PULSE 2026 with Strategic Curtain Raiser

Updated: Mar 05, 2026 15:57 IST

Dr Bharat Agravat Celebrates "Silver-Plus Jubilee": 28 Years of Transforming Indian Dentistry through Innovation and Global Excellence

Updated: Mar 05, 2026 15:56 IST

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Updated: Mar 05, 2026 15:55 IST

Vestian Reinforces its Integrated Delivery Model Through "Built from Within"

Updated: Mar 05, 2026 15:54 IST

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Updated: Mar 05, 2026 14:50 IST

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