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.

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.

J&K’s Shakeel Bhatt grows his cloth-selling business, with PM SVANidhi loan

IANS | June 1, 2026 6:53 PM

Jammu, June 1 (IANS) The Prime Minister Street Vendor's AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi), which started six years ago on June 1, 2020, as a key Central government scheme to support street vendors in keeping their businesses afloat during the post-pandemic era, has slowly emerged as a key pivot in reshaping and reinventing the small-time businesses.