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 AI Impact Summit: Tech leaders call for inclusive, responsible AI
Leaders from across the globe underscored the need for equitable, collaborative and responsible development of artificial intelligence (AI) at the India AI Impact Summit, highlighting education reform, global South partnerships and accountable governance as key themes shaping the future of AI.

Updated: Feb 18, 2026 13:27 IST

High intent for fresher hiring in H1 2026 as employers prioritise applied skills: Report
Nearly 73 per cent of employers in India plan to hire freshers during the first half of 2026, according to the TeamLease EdTech Career Outlook Report. This represents a 3 per cent increase in hiring intent compared to the previous six-month period. While the demand for entry-level talent is growing, companies are shifting their focus away from academic degrees alone. Instead, recruiters are looking for proof-of-work, such as internships, real-world projects, and active participation in online professional communities.

Updated: Feb 18, 2026 13:21 IST

India can rank among top three in global AI race, says Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan
India has the potential to become one of the top three countries in the world in different aspects of artificial intelligence (AI), driven by its strong developer ecosystem and growing focus on applications, said Kris Gopalakrishnan, co-founder of Infosys and chairman of Axilor Ventures.

Updated: Feb 18, 2026 12:37 IST

Netweb launches 'Make in India' AI supercomputing systems powered by NVIDIA Sovereign AI Development
NETWEB Technologies India Ltd, a leading Indian OEM in high end computing, on Wednesday powered a new era of computing in India by introducing one of the world's most powerful AI infrastructure solutions -- a 'Make in India' AI Supercomputer Tyrone Camarero GB200 System -- and the petascale personal compute system Tyrone Camarero Spark.

Updated: Feb 18, 2026 12:20 IST

India charts full-stack AI strategy to compete in global tech race: Report
India has unveiled an ambitious, full-stack artificial intelligence roadmap that positions the country as a serious contender in the next phase of the global technology race, with parallel progress across five strategic layers- applications, models, chips, infrastructure and energy, noted a report by Ventura.

Updated: Feb 18, 2026 11:41 IST

APSEZ signs MoU with France's Port of Marseille Fos to boost India-Europe trade via IMEC
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Port of Marseille Fos, France, to deepen cooperation on trade facilitation, port innovation, and energy transition, the company said in an official statement on Wednesday.

Updated: Feb 18, 2026 11:20 IST

"Agreement created ripple effect of progress," says Piyush Goyal as India-UAE CEPA marks 4 years
As India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) completed 4 years of the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said the agreement has opened new sectoral opportunities and further reinforced India's position as a credible global trade hub.

Updated: Feb 18, 2026 10:36 IST

Nifty, Sensex open flat amid positive Q3 earnings outlook, improving FII sentiment
The stock markets opened with a positive momentum on Wednesday, supported by better-than-expected Q3 earnings and early signs of a turnaround in foreign investor activity, which experts said could help keep the market resilient.

Updated: Feb 18, 2026 09:38 IST

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Atomesus Launches Tutor8B (Beta), Introduces In-House 8 Billion Parameter Learning Model for Indian Students

Updated: Feb 27, 2026 12:39 IST

Ooberpad Brings Smart Sound to Your Home with Advanced AI Audio Technology

Updated: Feb 27, 2026 12:39 IST

AI-Based Music Video Tribute Launched Ahead of Navi Mumbai Shaheedi Shatabdi Events Commemorating Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji

Updated: Feb 27, 2026 12:39 IST

MICA roundtable finds creativity and culture emerging as key differentiators in an AI-first world

Updated: Feb 27, 2026 12:29 IST

Acetech E-Commerce Limited IPO Goes Live on February 27, 2026

Updated: Feb 27, 2026 12:20 IST

New Age Summit 2026 in Pune Brings Together Leaders from Business, Education & Entrepreneurship

Updated: Feb 27, 2026 12:09 IST

Strength in Motion: BMW Group India's 'Women Power Drive' to bring together a wave of women trailblazers

Updated: Feb 27, 2026 12:07 IST

Rewarding Excellence: Global Business Achievers Awards 2026

Updated: Feb 27, 2026 11:58 IST

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