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Foodgrain stocks adequate, fertilisers and edible oil availability strong and stable: Centre

IANS | June 1, 2026 7:14 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) The country has comfortable foodgrain stocks, and the availability of edible oils remains adequate, supported by regular imports, domestic production, and existing stocks, the government said on Monday, adding that fertiliser security also remains strong and stable, with availability consistently exceeding requirements across all major fertilisers.

6 years of PM SVANidhi: Street vendors share how the scheme heralded change in their lives

IANS | June 1, 2026 6:48 PM

Faridabad, June 1 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri Street Vendor's AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi), in six years of launch on June 1, 2020, has ushered in positive change in the lives of lakhs of street vendors across the country, helping them recover after the pandemic and also making their small-scale ventures self-sustainable.

World Milk Day: Dairy sector strengthens, livestock farming gets boost in rural belts

IANS | June 1, 2026 6:47 PM

Patna, June 1 (IANS) As the world celebrates World Milk Day 2026, it’s time to reflect upon progress in the indigenous dairy sector and how the sector has evolved into a profitable business over the years, particularly in rural areas.

Industry hails steady IIP growth despite global headwinds, rising input costs

IANS | June 1, 2026 6:06 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Industry leaders on Monday lauded steady growth of Index of Industrial Production (IIP) for April despite severe global headwinds and rising input costs amid the West Asia crisis.

India’s industrial production clocks 4.9 pc growth for April as new IIP series kicks in

IANS | June 1, 2026 5:32 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) India’s industrial production clocked a 4.9 pc growth in April this year, compared to the same month of the previous year, propelled by a robust growth in the manufacturing sector, according to the new series data with base year 2022-23 released by the Ministry of Statistics on Monday.

From Surat diamonds to Kashmir saffron: How India-Oman CEPA could transform bilateral trade

IANS | June 1, 2026 5:23 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) The India-Oman CEPA which came into effect on Monday is likely to benefit labour-intensive MSME clusters in gems and jewellery, textiles, leather, handicrafts, agri-exports, marine products, engineering goods and pharmaceuticals across more than 25 States and Union Territories, while simultaneously creating a gateway for Indian firms to access the wider GCC market through Oman.

ESIC launches centralised digital patient feedback system across hospitals

IANS | June 1, 2026 5:10 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) The Employees' State Insurance Corporation has launched a centralised online patient feedback system across all hospitals and dispensaries nationwide to capture real‑time patient experience on cleanliness, staff behaviour and medicine availability, an official statement said on Monday.

India, US likely to discuss Section 301 issue in trade talks

IANS | June 1, 2026 5:01 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) As India and the United States move closer to finalising their first bilateral trade agreement (BTA) very soon, discussions are expected to include tariffs imposed under Section 301 of the US trade law, with relief from ongoing Section 301 probes emerging as a key focus area, government sources said on Monday.

RBI likely to hold rates in June amid inflation uptick, external risks: Report

IANS | June 1, 2026 4:42 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee is likely to maintain a wait‑and‑watch stance at its June meeting and hold rates unchanged amid rising inflationary pressures and external volatility, a report said on Monday.

India, US to sign first bilateral trade agreement very soon: Piyush Goyal

IANS | June 1, 2026 4:23 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) India and the United States are set to sign their first bilateral trade agreement (BTA) very soon, with most discussions already concluded and only a few issues remaining to be addressed, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said on Monday.

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Foodgrain stocks adequate, fertilisers and edible oil availability strong and stable: Centre

6 years of PM SVANidhi: Street vendors share how the scheme heralded change in their lives

World Milk Day: Dairy sector strengthens, livestock farming gets boost in rural belts

Industry hails steady IIP growth despite global headwinds, rising input costs

India’s industrial production clocks 4.9 pc growth for April as new IIP series kicks in

From Surat diamonds to Kashmir saffron: How India-Oman CEPA could transform bilateral trade

ESIC launches centralised digital patient feedback system across hospitals

India, US likely to discuss Section 301 issue in trade talks

RBI likely to hold rates in June amid inflation uptick, external risks: Report

India, US to sign first bilateral trade agreement very soon: Piyush Goyal

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