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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India will become first country in world to dissociate healthcare from wealth, says Dr Devi Prasad Shetty
Dr Shetty emphasised that the quality of medical treatment in India will soon be independent of a citizen's financial status. He noted that the country has already increased the number of doctors and hospital beds significantly.

Updated: Feb 22, 2026 14:11 IST

India's Chief Negotiator visit to US for discussions on trade deal to be rescheduled: Sources
"The two sides are of the view that the proposed visit of Indian Chief Negotiator and the team be scheduled after each side has had the time to evaluate the latest developments and its implications. The meeting will be rescheduled at a mutually convenient date," sources in the Commerce Ministry told ANI.

Updated: Feb 22, 2026 13:15 IST

India, Brazil sign MoU to build future-ready postal networks
The agreement establishes a comprehensive framework for cooperation between the Department of Posts, India, and the Ministry of Communications, Brazil, aimed at enhancing strategic partnership and knowledge exchange in the postal domain, the Ministry of Communications said in a statement.

Updated: Feb 22, 2026 12:41 IST

Nothing wrong with 15% tariffs as far as India is concerned: Samir Arora, Helios Capital founder
In a major blow to Trump's signature trade policy, the US Supreme Court on Friday ruled against most of his sweeping tariff measures. Trump later signed an order making 10 per cent global tariff on all countries, effective "almost immediately".

Updated: Feb 22, 2026 11:38 IST

India's GDP growth to moderate to 7.2% in Q3FY26: ICRA
ICRA estimates the YoY growth in the services gross value added (GVA) to moderate to 7.8% in Q3 2025-26 from 9.2% in Q2 2025-26, dampened by lower expansion in Government spending and services exports. After the frontloading seen in H1 2025-26 (+40.0% YoY), the Government of India's (GoI's) gross capital expenditure contracted by 23.4% in Q3 2025-26 (+47.7% in Q3 2024-25), albeit on a high base. In absolute terms, capex dipped to Rs. 2.1 trillion in Q3 2025-26 from Rs. 3.1 trillion in Q2 2025-26.

Updated: Feb 22, 2026 10:02 IST

Asia Pacific generative AI market size to grow 37.5%, contribute USD 76 billion annually by 2030: Report
In a report titled "AI in Corporate Real Estate" Colliers said in Japan, it is estimated that generative AI could unlock JPY 148.7 trillion (around USD 1.1 trillion) in productive capacity. Singapore is expected to be among the leaders of this AI revolution within the region, with AI adoption in Singapore expected to provide economic benefits of up to SGD 198.3 billion (USD 147.6 billion) in 2030.

Updated: Feb 22, 2026 09:07 IST

US court's move on tariffs could reshape policy landscape, alter trajectory of uncertainty: SBI Research
The report noted that countries may need to adopt "counter-intuitive" negotiation strategies to position themselves during the interim period, as ultimate authority over tariffs rests with a finely balanced US Congress.

Updated: Feb 22, 2026 08:38 IST

India and Brazil are natural partners, partnership 'multifaceted, driven by people-to-people ties' : Piyush Goyal

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal highlighted the expanding cooperation between India and Brazil across sectors. Referring to the growth in bilateral trade by 25 per cent in the past year to reach USD 15 billion, he described the current level as suboptimal and called for greater ambition in further strengthening economic engagement between the two countries.

Updated: Feb 21, 2026 22:03 IST

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Updated: Mar 02, 2026 16:37 IST

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Updated: Mar 02, 2026 16:37 IST

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Updated: Mar 02, 2026 16:35 IST

Garuda Aerospace collaborates with Godrej Group Companies Across India for industrial inspection

Updated: Mar 02, 2026 16:01 IST

Why the Same Car Costs Differently Across Indian Cities: Understanding On-Road Pricing

Updated: Mar 02, 2026 15:57 IST

Airbnb Supports Eight Indian Nonprofits Through the 2026 Airbnb Community Fund

Updated: Mar 02, 2026 15:55 IST

Vedantu Delivers Standout JEE Main 2026 Results with 1292 Students Scoring Above 90 Percentile

Updated: Mar 02, 2026 15:26 IST

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Updated: Mar 02, 2026 15:16 IST

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Updated: Mar 02, 2026 15:15 IST

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