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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Consumer inflation likely to rise to 4.3 per cent in FY27 from 2.5 per cent in FY26: Crisil

Consumer inflation in India is expected to rise to 4.3 per cent in the financial year 2027 (April 2026 to March 2027), compared with an estimated 2.5 per cent in the current financial year, according to a report by Crisil.

Updated: Feb 19, 2026 08:38 IST

Rupee likely to remain at 89-90/USD by FY27-end on softer dollar, manageable CAD: CareEdge Ratings

The report highlighted that the USD/INR strengthened from recent lows of around 92 to approximately 90.6 following the trade deal with the United States and the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union.

Updated: Feb 19, 2026 07:57 IST

"Misinformation cannot be encouraged, essential that a code is followed": MeitY Secy on Galgotia University's robodog controversy

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has addressed the removal of the Galgotias University stall from a recent expo, citing the need to prevent the spread of misinformation at official events.

Updated: Feb 19, 2026 00:36 IST

CII collaborates with MeitY for conference on democratizing AI for economic growth, social good

Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), in collaboration with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and IndiaAI Mission (MeitY), organised the Conference on Democratizing AI Resources for Economic Growth and Social Good (Securing the Future: Cyber Defence for an AI-driven world).

Updated: Feb 18, 2026 23:10 IST

EY India launches AI-enabled tax enterprise tax solutions

These tools, which include Global Trade Automation, the EY India AI Tax Hub, and Accounts Payable Automation, are being showcased at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, according to a release.

Updated: Feb 18, 2026 22:51 IST

India sets Guinness World Record with over 2.5 lakh AI responsibility pledges

India has officially achieved a Guinness World Record for the most pledges received for an artificial intelligence (AI) responsibility campaign within 24 hours. Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the milestone on Wednesday at the India AI Impact Summit 2026.

Updated: Feb 18, 2026 22:33 IST

"No opportunity can come close to India opportunity until 2047, we will be adding USD 26 trillion to our economy": Piyush Goyal

Speaking on the second day of the Global Economic Cooperation (GEC) 2026 summit, the Minister described this scale of growth as "unparalleled in history."

Updated: Feb 18, 2026 22:19 IST

India has very important role as leader in technology with digital public infrastructure: UNDP's CDO

India plays a major global role in artificial intelligence (AI), especially through digital public infrastructure and sharing large-scale technology solutions with other countries, Robert Opp, Chief Digital Officer of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), told ANI today.

Updated: Feb 18, 2026 21:27 IST

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