India’s MSME sector output crosses 31 pc of GDP, jobs touch 38.9 crore

IANS | June 26, 2026 1:30 PM

New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) MSMEs today play a pivotal role in driving India's economic growth and industrial development and the sector contributes about 31.1 per cent in GDP, 35.4 per cent in manufacturing output and 48.58 per cent in exports (as per January 2026), an official fact-sheet said on Friday ahead of the World MSME Day.

Centre eases compliance norms for food businesses through FSSAI rule changes

IANS | June 26, 2026 1:27 PM

New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) In a move aimed at improving the ease of doing business and reducing regulatory burdens on the food sector, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Friday notified amendments to the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011.

Operation Sindoor’s psychological impact: Pakistan tries to boost military morale at the cost of people

Vicky Nanjappa | June 26, 2026 1:12 PM

New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) The impact Operation Sindoor had on the morale of the Pakistan Army is becoming increasingly visible. Post the operation that was carried out by the Indian armed forces to avenge the Pahalgam attack, Pakistan falsely claimed that it had, in fact, managed to gain the upper hand over India. Officials say that Operation Sindoor did not just have an impact on the Pakistan Army’s morale, but the same is visible among the rest of the security forces in the country.

IB flags JMB bid to revive IMK for recruitment in West Bengal, Northeast

Vicky Nanjappa | June 26, 2026 12:18 PM

New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Security agencies are keeping a close watch on the activities of the Imam Mahmuder Kafila (IMK) which is an offshoot of the Jamaat ul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB). An Intelligence Bureau official said that the JMB would look to re-activate its offshoot with the specific intention of targeting northeastern India and West Bengal and would seek to recruit those who have been asked to return to Bangladesh.