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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National Export Strategy for EVs vital as global sales set to triple by 2030: FICCI-Yes Bank report
A National Export Strategy for electric vehicles is now a strategic necessity for India to scale production and improve cost curves as global EV sales are projected to triple by 2030.

Updated: Feb 25, 2026 18:18 IST

India becoming global manufacturing hub for smartphones as exports hit USD 30 billion: Ashwini Vaishnaw
In a social media post on X, the minister said, "India is becoming the smartphone manufacturing factory for the world." Sharing the data, he added that the smartphone exports for the calendar year 2025 (January to December) reached USD 30 billion. Last month, Vaishnaw had highlighted that India achieved record electronics exports of worth USD 47 billion (Rs 4.15 lakh crore) in 2025.

Updated: Feb 25, 2026 16:53 IST

Cricket season drives tourism beyond metros, with searches more than doubling in key host cities: Airbnb
As important cricket tournaments unfold between February and May, travel demand is dispersing into emerging cricket centres such as Ranchi, Thiruvananthapuram, Jaipur and Lucknow, signalling how major sporting moments are reshaping India's tourism map.

Updated: Feb 25, 2026 16:44 IST

Stock market ends flat, Nifty falls below 25,500 level

The Sensex closed at 82,276.07, up 50 points, while the Nifty 50 closed 58 points higher at 25,482.50. Among the key sectors, on the gaining end, were auto, healthcare, IT, metal, while telecom, FMCG, oil & gas, and PSU Bank faced losses.

Updated: Feb 25, 2026 16:37 IST

Govt exploring "most effective" measures to promote electric mobility: H D Kumaraswamy
He further revealed that a meeting had been held with stakeholders and the Ministry of Power. "Already, we had a meeting with stakeholders and the power ministry. After the meeting with the stakeholders, the power ministry has sent the proposal to the PM's office," he added.

Updated: Feb 25, 2026 15:06 IST

India's dependence on foreign vessels a strategic weakness; govt plans expansion of domestic maritime capabilities: Sanjeev Sanyal
He explained that while a strong military presence is vital, it must be matched by commercial ownership to ensure stability during global disruptions. "I have argued many times before that ships and this maritime capability is one of our biggest strategic weaknesses," Sanyal noted, adding that a merchant fleet is essential to "provide support to the economy in good times and bad."

Updated: Feb 25, 2026 14:44 IST

"Welcome more global companies to invest, grow and create jobs", says Karnataka Minister M.B. Patil, inaugurating Amazon's 2nd largest Asia office in Bengaluru
Karnataka Minister MB Patil invites global investors to come and set up shop in Karnataka. "We welcome more global companies to invest, grow and create jobs from Karnataka," said MB Patil, Minister for Large and Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development, during the inauguration of Amazon's second-largest Asia office in Bengaluru.

Updated: Feb 25, 2026 14:41 IST

Quick commerce growing fastest in digital commerce segment to reach USD 35-40 bn by 2030 in India: McKinsey
Quick commerce is expected to emerge as the fastest-growing segment in India's digital commerce sector, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 45 per cent to reach USD 35-40 billion over the next five years, according to a report by McKinsey & Company.

Updated: Feb 25, 2026 14:14 IST

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Updated: Mar 05, 2026 14:46 IST

From Networking to New Partnerships - MIBF's High-Impact Meet Unlocks Fresh Pathways to Success

Updated: Mar 05, 2026 14:33 IST

CCI India and TMTC Convene Global Leaders to Release Landmark White Paper Spotlighting India's Emerging Leadership in Global Medical Travel

Updated: Mar 05, 2026 14:33 IST

NoBroker Packers & Movers Sets New Benchmark with 100% Damage & Delay Protection

Updated: Mar 05, 2026 14:32 IST

PATWA International Travel Awards 2026 Presented at ITB, Berlin

Updated: Mar 05, 2026 14:07 IST

Türk Telekom and ZTE Complete World's First C+L Full-Band Integrated 1.6Tbps Live Network Trial, Ushering in A New Era of 5G All-Optical Network

Updated: Mar 05, 2026 14:07 IST

Three Decades of Impact: Mr B.V. Naidu Honoured with 'IESA Sarabhai Award' for Shaping India's ESDM Legacy

Updated: Mar 05, 2026 14:06 IST

Aarti Industries deepens long-term partnership with a leading global chemical company through exclusive backward integration and overall value addition under the dedicated long-term supply arrangement

Updated: Mar 05, 2026 14:00 IST

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Updated: Mar 05, 2026 13:59 IST

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