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 investing in small AI models for resource efficiency, says Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu
Vembu said that the current trend in India is to focus on models that use fewer resources. He stated, "I think we are investing in lot of the smaller models. Those should be unglamorous right now, but they get the job done." He mentioned the startup Sarvam as an example of a company already launching models with a smaller footprint. He said, "This is going to be the norm in India where a lot of smaller resource efficient, energy efficient models and then we'll scale up over time as the costs decline."

Updated: Feb 17, 2026 13:35 IST

Adani Group to invest USD 100 billion in renewable-powered, AI-ready data centres by 2035
The Adani Group on Tuesday announced plans to invest USD 100 billion to develop renewable-energy-powered, hyperscale AI-ready data centres by 2035, marking one of the world's largest integrated energy and compute commitments.

Updated: Feb 17, 2026 13:11 IST

Airtel welcomes PM Narendra Modi at Airtel Arena during India AI Impact Summit 2026; Reaffirming commitment to Powering AI for India
Airtel welcomed Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, reaffirming its commitment to "Powering AI for India" through the development of intelligent and scalable digital infrastructure.

Updated: Feb 17, 2026 13:04 IST

Over $200 billion AI investment expected in 2 years, asserts Minister Vaishnaw
India is expecting more than USD 200 billion in investments over the next two years, Union Minister for Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw said while speaking to ANI at the India AI Impact Summit, highlighting strong global interest in the country's AI and deep tech ecosystem.

Updated: Feb 17, 2026 12:59 IST

"Huge opportunity because of talent": Argentine delegates call for Argentina-India AI alliance
Speaking to ANI at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, Emanuel Gainza, the Secretary of Modernisation, Science, Technology, and Innovation for the province of Entre Rios, Argentina, emphasised that the common thread between emerging economies is their human capital.

Updated: Feb 17, 2026 12:55 IST

AI solutions in healthcare improving early disease detection and enable timely intervention: Qure.ai
The artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for medical imaging that are helping improve early detection and diagnosis of diseases such as tuberculosis, lung cancer, oncology, and cardiology conditions, impacting around 40 million people across more than 100 countries, said Ankit Modi, Qure.ai, Founding Member and Chief Product Officer (CPO).

Updated: Feb 17, 2026 12:26 IST

PM Modi goes "Sci-Fi": India's first indigenous AI smart-glass 'Sarvam Kaze' unveiled at AI Summit
Sarvam AI, one of the 12 indigenous AI models that are being developed to address India-specific use cases, has come up with a wearable spectacles-like device - a gadget that listens, understands, responds, and captures what the users see.

Updated: Feb 17, 2026 12:15 IST

91% of organised retail stores losing revenue at the shelf, study finds
Nine out of ten organised retail stores in India are losing money due to poor shelf management, leaving a significant portion of their networks struggling to turn a profit. According to a new report by Vector Consulting Group titled, 'The Ticking Shelf: The Overlooked Economics of Store Performance', 91 per cent of retailers experience revenue leakage at the shelf.

Updated: Feb 17, 2026 11:49 IST

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Srijan Group Forays into Organised Fashion Retail with 'Srijan Style'

Updated: Feb 26, 2026 17:25 IST

India's Real Estate Enters a Structural Growth Phase: Ashish Joshi on Institutional Depth and Governance-Led Investing

Updated: Feb 26, 2026 17:24 IST

The 15-Hour Problem - Why Indian SMBs Still Struggle With Cash Flow Visibility: Karthik Bukkambudhi, Founder, Paywize

Updated: Feb 26, 2026 17:23 IST

Vivekananda Global University Shines in GU World Subject Rankings 2026: Strengthening India's Global Academic Footprint

Updated: Feb 26, 2026 17:10 IST

5 Common AC Buying Mistakes to Avoid This Summer (2026 Guide)

Updated: Feb 26, 2026 16:57 IST

Myntra Celebrates its 19th Birthday with Myntra Birthday Blast, bringing over six million styles

Updated: Feb 26, 2026 16:46 IST

Technico Industries appoints Amit Pandey as CEO

Updated: Feb 26, 2026 16:44 IST

Sportsdunia Expands SD Live as Multi-Sports Live Scores Platform Covering Football and Cricket

Updated: Feb 26, 2026 16:29 IST

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Updated: Feb 26, 2026 16:28 IST

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