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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Kenya invites India to mine rare earth minerals to fuel tech ambitions: Mary Kerema
Mary Kerema, Secretary-ICT, Government of Kenya, while attending the Carnegie India AI Impact Summit highlighted that Kenya is ready to move beyond exploration and into active partnerships. While speaking on the potential for bilateral deals, she noted that the African nation is looking for Indian expertise to tap into its natural resources. "We are inviting India to cone to India do mining for rare earth minerals. We see some deals with India for our rare earth in this year. We have vast reservoirs of rare earth in Kenya like lithium. Also, we seek cooperation from India in manufacturing of semiconductors and aim to have deals with it in this regard to in near future," Kerema said

Updated: Feb 18, 2026 17:19 IST

"India will have an extraordinary trajectory with AI, and we want to be a partner," says Google CEO Sundar Pichai
Google has full-stack connectivity in India; I have never been more excited about future we are building together: CEO Sundar Pichai.

Updated: Feb 18, 2026 17:18 IST

Tech leader Vinod Khosla meets PM Modi
The founder of Sun Microsystem and tech leader Vinod Khosla on Wednesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi here in the national capital.

Updated: Feb 18, 2026 17:16 IST

FedEx breaks ground for automated air cargo hub at Navi Mumbai airport
FedEx and Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) on Wednesday broke ground on FedEx's fully automated air cargo hub, advancing capacity in India's largest international trade corridor and strengthening its role as an integrated logistics and trade gateway for Western India.

Updated: Feb 18, 2026 17:03 IST

Microsoft to invest USD 50 billion in Global South AI expansion: Brad Smith
Microsoft announced that it is on pace to invest USD 50 billion by the end of the decade to help bring AI to countries across the Global South.The company's latest AI Diffusion Report indicates that artificial intelligence is moving at an impressive speed, yet adoption remains uneven

Updated: Feb 18, 2026 16:18 IST

Trust is key, says Piyush Goyal referring to recent trade deals
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday outlined an expansive vision of India's economic diplomacy, asserting that engagement, trust and negotiating from a position of strength have defined the country's recent trade successes.

Updated: Feb 18, 2026 15:37 IST

Sarvam AI showcases futuristic solutions tailor made for India's needs
Sarvam AI, one of the 12 indigenous AI models being developed to address India-specific use cases, has come up with a series of AI products, solutions that listens, understands, responds, and captures what the users want to do in their day to day life.

Updated: Feb 18, 2026 15:11 IST

Gender parity in entrepreneurship key to democratising AI, says BRICS CCI WE
Achieving gender parity through innovation and entrepreneurship has been identified as a critical driver for the democratisation of artificial intelligence. At a global panel convened by BRICS CCI WE during the India AI Impact Summit 2026, leaders argued that AI cannot be truly accessible or fair unless women move from being simple users of the technology to becoming the primary creators of AI enterprises.

Updated: Feb 18, 2026 15:09 IST

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Aza Fashions Celebrates 20 Years of leadership in Luxury Retail; Reinforcing Its Position as India's Premier Curated Designer Destination

Updated: Feb 27, 2026 14:51 IST

SalaryOnTime Ranked Among India's Top Trusted Emergency Loan Apps, Backed by 90 percent Repeat Customer Base

Updated: Feb 27, 2026 14:49 IST

Metanoia Ignites Open RAN Disruption at MWC 2026 with Open SDR Platform for AI-Driven 5G

Updated: Feb 27, 2026 14:41 IST

Avanse Financial Services Rated 'IND AA/Stable' for Bank Loans & NCDs & 'IND A1+' for Commercial Paper by India Ratings & Research

Updated: Feb 27, 2026 14:39 IST

Famous Patriotic Song from Pardes Movie "I Love My India" by Nadeem Saifi, Returns to the Spotlight again

Updated: Feb 27, 2026 14:26 IST

Transform Your Fitness with an Auto-Incline Treadmill: The Future of Smart Home Cardio

Updated: Feb 27, 2026 14:19 IST

SS Group Unveils Single-Tower Luxury Project "SS ONE" Near Dwarka Expressway

Updated: Feb 27, 2026 14:18 IST

Give to Gain: JGU's Second National Convention for Women and Inaugural Arts and Literature Festival from 8 March

Updated: Feb 27, 2026 14:16 IST

Digital Roadblocks: A Comparative Guide to the Fastest E-Challan Payment Platforms in India (2026)

Updated: Feb 27, 2026 14:15 IST

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