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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Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR emerge as primary hubs with 50% share of India's AI job openings: CBRE
Bengaluru and Delhi-NCR together account for more than 50 per cent of India's total Artificial Intelligence-related job openings, according to an analysis by CBRE Research. The findings, based on a study of over 64,500 active job listings on Naukri.com as of December 2025, reveal that Bengaluru serves as the primary hub for the technology's evolution with a 25.4 per cent share of total AI-related jobs, followed by Delhi-NCR at 24.8 per cent.

Updated: Feb 18, 2026 15:04 IST

India's two-wheeler industry to grow 7-9% in FY27, volumes may touch 29 mn units: Crisil Ratings
India's two-wheeler industry is expected to grow 7-9 per cent in fiscal 2027, with total volumes likely to reach around 29 million units, according to a report by Crisil Ratings.

Updated: Feb 18, 2026 14:59 IST

L&T ties-up with NVIDIA to build India's largest Gigawatt-Scale AI factory
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) on Wednesday at the India AI Summit 2026, announced a proposed venture under the India AI Mission to build sovereign, scalable GW-scale NVIDIA AI factory infrastructure to reinforce India's position as a global AI powerhouse.

Updated: Feb 18, 2026 14:50 IST

GIFT City, Arun Jaitley National Institute of Financial Management join hands to build FinTech, international finance talent for IFSC
In a move aimed at strengthening India's financial sector talent pipeline, Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Arun Jaitley National Institute of Financial Management (AJNIFM) to collaborate on capacity building, academic engagement, and knowledge exchange in international finance, governance, and financial technology under the aegis of the GIFT International FinTech Institute.

Updated: Feb 18, 2026 14:43 IST

"Make in India is a very important factor; we are carefully looking at it," says Supermicro MD on local manufacturing and AI expansion
Supermicro, an American tech company is exploring local manufacturing opportunities as it looks to deepen its footprint in the Indian market. Vik Malyala, Managing Director & President, EMEA, at Supermicro stated that the company is closely monitoring the "Make in India" initiative to determine the most effective way to produce its technology locally.

Updated: Feb 18, 2026 14:35 IST

At Mumbai Climate Week, Niti Ayog VC Suman Bery highlights growth, gender inclusion and India's clean energy push
NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Suman Bery outlined a vision that connects economic growth, women's workforce participation, and India's push for energy self-sufficiency, arguing that clean technology and competitive infrastructure can reinforce the country's development trajectory.

Updated: Feb 18, 2026 14:33 IST

India energy stack can be India's gift to the world, says ISA Director General
The convergence of artificial intelligence and clean energy is set to redefine the global power landscape, with India's digital innovations positioned as a primary driver for decentralised solar adoption.

Updated: Feb 18, 2026 13:33 IST

India-US, India-EU FTAs provide level playing field to domestic chemical sector, outlook improves: Report
The export competitiveness of the domestic chemical industry has been improved as India-USA and India-EU Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) provides Indian chemical companies a level playing field with other developing nations and also offer benefits from duty differential with China, according to a report by Centrum.

Updated: Feb 18, 2026 13:29 IST

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Dhruv Consultancy Services Secures Multiple Consultancy Contracts Across Maharashtra, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal

Updated: Feb 27, 2026 14:15 IST

Bajaj Finance announces limited-period gold loan carnival with attractive rates and assured rewards

Updated: Feb 27, 2026 13:46 IST

Medhavi Pictures On Making The Holi Banger Tera Yaar Aayega: "We Target Songs That Common People Will Relate To"

Updated: Feb 27, 2026 13:45 IST

Only 1.4 Percent Have Cracked AI in HR, 68 percent Still Catching Up- HROne HCM Software's 2026 Research Reveals

Updated: Feb 27, 2026 13:40 IST

Jet Realty introduces Amenity-Focused residential development 'Ananta' in Andheri West

Updated: Feb 27, 2026 13:39 IST

super.money Emerges as Market Disruptor, Named India's Fastest Growing Payments App

Updated: Feb 27, 2026 13:38 IST

Shop Daily Hub: Building a Problem-Solving D2C Brand for Indian Homes

Updated: Feb 27, 2026 13:37 IST

Leading Infrastructure and Logistics Companies Show Strong Interest in HRIDC's Divestment for Haryana Orbital Rail Project

Updated: Feb 27, 2026 13:17 IST

Drive Electric with Confidence: Royal Sundaram's EV Protect Add-On Now Available for Comprehensive Coverage

Updated: Feb 27, 2026 13:16 IST

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