India-Oman CEPA to boost exports, jobs and shared prosperity: PM Modi

IANS | June 1, 2026 8:26 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday shared an article written by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, highlighting the benefits of the India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) for Indian exporters, farmers and job creation.

CBI arrests RCom Group MD Jhunjhunwala in Rs 6,015 crore bank fraud case

IANS | June 1, 2026 8:04 PM

Mumbai, June 1 (IANS) The CBI has arrested top executive of Reliance Communication Group, Amitabh Jhunjhunwala for causing a loss of over 6,000 crore to an SBI-led consortium of banks. He was the Group Managing Director of Reliance Communications group at the relevant time and was controlling the affairs of important functions like corporate finance, banking and utilisation of funds, according to a CBI statement issued on Monday.

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.

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.