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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Critical minerals are critical to India's self-reliant future: G Kishan Reddy

Union Minister of Mines and Coal G Kishan Reddy on Thursday underlined the strategic importance of critical minerals for India's economic and geopolitical future, calling for collective action to secure supply chains.

Updated: Feb 19, 2026 13:05 IST

AI will employ more workers, not replace jobs, workforce moving to higher-value roles with AI: Tata Chairman N Chandrasekaran

India is extremely well positioned to make a significant contribution to the development of artificial intelligence, including responsible and secure AI, Tata Group Chairman N Chandrasekaran said, highlighting the country's strong talent base, government support, and growing technological capabilities.

Updated: Feb 19, 2026 12:45 IST

Nandan Nilekani stresses AI diffusion, says India can lead on use cases

Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani has said the real challenge in artificial intelligence lies in scaling it to the masses, not just building it.

Updated: Feb 19, 2026 12:41 IST

Jio with Reliance to invest Rs 10 lakh crore over seven years on AI transformation strategy: Mukesh Ambani

Reliance Industries Limited and its digital arm, Jio, will invest 10 lakh crores over the next seven years to spearhead India's artificial intelligence transformation, announced Mukesh Dhirubhai Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance, while addressing the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi on Thursday.

Updated: Feb 19, 2026 12:18 IST

AI integral to networks, India well positioned to lead with open standards: Sunil Mittal and Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an integral part of business operations, digital networks, and innovation, with India emerging as a key global leader due to its scale, talent, and frugal innovation, industry leaders said during a fireside conversation at the AI Summit.

Updated: Feb 19, 2026 12:17 IST

AI biggest platform shift of our lifetimes, India's Vizag emerging as global AI hub: Google CEO Pichai

Artificial intelligence shows that nothing is impossible when humanity dreams big, and it represents the biggest platform shift of our lifetimes, Google CEO Sundar Pichai said on Thursday, highlighting India's growing role in the global AI ecosystem and the emergence of Visakhapatnam as a global AI hub.

Updated: Feb 19, 2026 10:15 IST

AI next big infrastructure like electricity, internet, must reach every citizen: Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran

Artificial intelligence is the next major infrastructure that will have a profound impact on society, similar to transformative technologies like steam engines, electricity, and the internet, Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran said on Thursday.

Updated: Feb 19, 2026 09:58 IST

Nifty, Sensex open higher on FII inflows and DII buying; experts cautious amid global risks, hawkish Fed outlook

The share markets in the country opened on a positive note on Thursday, supported by foreign inflows and continued buying interest from domestic investors.

Updated: Feb 19, 2026 09:44 IST

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