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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Festive season in October brings mixed demand trends for auto sector; PVs see growth, 2Ws lag: Nomura

The festive season in the October has brought mixed trends for India's automobile industry, with passenger vehicles (PVs) and tractors showing signs of improvement while two-wheelers (2Ws) continue to trail expectations, according to a report by Nomura.

Updated: Oct 30, 2025 12:03 IST

India's Q3 gold demand value rises 23% to Rs. 2,03,240 crore: World Gold Council

India's gold demand value in the July-September quarter of 2025 stands at Rs 2,03,240 crores, up 23 per cent from the same period last year, even as overall volumes decline, according to the World Gold Council's Q3 2025 Gold Demand Trends report.

Updated: Oct 30, 2025 12:02 IST

EaseMyTrip wins Punjab mandate to oversee Pilgrimage Travel for over 2 Lakh devotees under Mukh Mantri Tirth Yatra Yojana

EaseMyTrip will operate and manage pilgrimage tours for over two lakh pilgrims from all constituencies of Bathinda to Amritsar over the next 12 months.

Updated: Oct 30, 2025 11:23 IST

Next phase of UPI growth to come from frictionless biometric and chat-based payments: Report

The next phase of growth in India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) will come from frictionless biometric authentication and conversational "chat and pay" journeys, according to a report by Worldline, a global payment service provider.

Updated: Oct 30, 2025 10:59 IST

Chhattisgarh critical mineral block drilling to start in December, says Deccan Gold Mines MD

Drilling at Deccan Gold Mines Limited's critical mineral block in Chhattisgarh will begin in December, marking a key step in India's efforts to secure domestic supplies of strategic resources like nickel, copper, platinum, and palladium, Hanuma Prasad, Managing Director, Deccan Gold Mines Limited told ANI.

Updated: Oct 30, 2025 10:29 IST

Microsoft FY26 Q1 revenue rises 18% to USD 77.7 billion, driven by cloud and AI growth

Microsoft Corporation reported a revenue of USD 77.7 billion for the quarter ending September 30, 2025, an 18 per cent increase compared to the same period last year, according to a company press release.

Updated: Oct 30, 2025 10:15 IST

Zero GST on health insurance plans sparks 38% surge in demand: Report

The government's move to remove Goods and Services Tax (GST) on health insurance plans has triggered a sharp rise in demand, with the overall uptake for higher health insurance coverage surging by 38 per cent, according to a report by Policybazaar.

Updated: Oct 30, 2025 09:52 IST

Sundar Pichai celebrates Google's first USD 100 billion quarter, calls it "a milestone quarter"

Google and its parent company, Alphabet, have crossed a major milestone, reporting their first-ever USD 100 billion quarter, driven by strong growth across all major business segments. CEO Sundar Pichai shared the updates in a thread on X, calling it "a milestone quarter," as the company continues to accelerate its artificial intelligence (AI) strategy.

Updated: Oct 30, 2025 09:45 IST

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