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's MSMEs must be at the heart of AI-driven manufacturing transformation: ITC's Gaurav Kataria
"MSME is absolutely a great focus and really, really required at this point in time," Kataria told ANI on the sidelines of "Democratizing AI Resources for Economic Growth and Social Good", organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) as part of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi.

Updated: Feb 16, 2026 15:05 IST

Five listed Indian REITs distribute over Rs 2,450 Crore to unitholders in Q3FY26
Together, these REITs manage a portfolio spanning over 185 million square feet of Grade A office and retail space across the country. Since inception, they have cumulatively distributed more than Rs 29,100 crore to unitholders, underscoring their growing presence in India's capital markets.

Updated: Feb 16, 2026 15:05 IST

Invideo, Google Cloud partner to integrate AI into long-form filmmaking
Invideo announced an expanded partnership with Google Cloud on Monday to debut a new suite of enterprise-grade filmmaking production pipelines designed for the global media and entertainment industry. According to a release, the collaboration integrates Invideo's creative interface with Google Cloud's AI infrastructure and generative media models to provide media studios, production houses, and broadcast networks with the technical capacity to produce long-form, studio-quality content.

Updated: Feb 16, 2026 14:46 IST

India giving necessary policy backing to accelerate AI, semiconductor push, highlights MeitY Secretary
India is entering a decisive phase in its semiconductor and artificial intelligence (AI) ambitions, with sustained policy backing, competitive compute pricing, and long-term investments aimed at building sovereign capabilities, Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) S. Krishnan said in an address on Monday at the India AI Impact Summit.

Updated: Feb 16, 2026 14:08 IST

AI to drive E-commerce access for 60 million MSMEs: Shiprocket CEO Saahil Goel
Artificial Intelligence is set to play a pivotal role in scaling India's e-commerce sector by creating digital access for millions of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and reducing operational friction, Saahil Goel, MD & CEO of Shiprocket, stated that while the platform has enabled over four lakh businesses to go online, there are still 60 million MSMEs in India that remain to be integrated into the digital economy.

Updated: Feb 16, 2026 14:07 IST

AI will reshape jobs, not eliminate them; India poised to lead AI century, says Microsoft India President Puneet Chandok
Artificial intelligence will fundamentally reshape jobs by unbundling them into smaller, task-based components rather than eliminating employment altogether, says Puneet Chandok, President of Microsoft India and South Asia.

Updated: Feb 16, 2026 13:41 IST

India's retail market to more than double to Rs 215 trillion by 2035, driven by AI and consumption surge: Report
India's retail market is on a trajectory to more than double in size, reaching between Rs 210 trillion and Rs 215 trillion by 2035, up from Rs 90-95 trillion in 2025. This growth is being driven by a resilient economy and a sharp rise in digital adoption, according to a new joint report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and the Retailers Association of India (RAI).

Updated: Feb 16, 2026 13:39 IST

Impact Summit to help India project itself as AI nation: Alok Agrawal of AI4India
Artificial Intelligence (AI) will not eliminate jobs but transform them, and India is poised to emerge as a major global AI force, AI4India leadership said on the inaugural day of the India AI Impact Summit.

Updated: Feb 16, 2026 12:58 IST

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Tejas Networks wins contract to supply 5G Massive MIMO Radios

Updated: Feb 26, 2026 13:07 IST

Sonani Jewels unveils '9 to Fine Collection' Lab Grown Diamond Jewellery for Everyday Life

Updated: Feb 26, 2026 13:06 IST

Kreative & Co. Marks Seven Years of Operations, Announces Expansion into Dubai

Updated: Feb 26, 2026 12:50 IST

Positive Thinking Won't Save You! Pushkar's Thrive Through Tough Times Offers a Sharper Response

Updated: Feb 26, 2026 12:50 IST

Techmagnate, India's Leading SEO Agency, Reinforces AI-First Approach with Structured Workforce Training

Updated: Feb 26, 2026 12:49 IST

Electrolux Expands Retail Presence with Launch of Exclusive Brand Store in Dehradun

Updated: Feb 26, 2026 12:48 IST

Motorola launches nationwide Monthly Service Connect & Free Doorstep Service* to strengthen after-sales support ecosystem

Updated: Feb 26, 2026 12:38 IST

Uncle Peter's Pancakes Celebrates 2nd Edition of National Pancake Day with Record-Breaking Response Across 110+ Outlets

Updated: Feb 26, 2026 12:37 IST

KRAFTON Introduces New Corporate Vision Centered on 'Bold Imagination' and Global Franchise Growth

Updated: Feb 26, 2026 12:35 IST

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