Milk producers reap benefits of direct transfers, dairy-led growth in Gujarat

IANS | June 1, 2026 10:11 PM

Gandhinagar, June 1 (IANS) Banas Dairy is transferring more than Rs 40 crore every day directly into the bank accounts of milk-producing women, its chairman and Gujarat Assembly Speaker Shankar Chaudhary said on World Milk Day, highlighting what he described as a cooperative model that has helped livestock rearers increase incomes through milk production, livestock credit, bioenergy and organic farming.

Manohar Lal urges officials to realise PM Modi’s vision

IANS | June 1, 2026 9:57 PM

Chandigarh, 1 June (IANS) Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal on Monday called upon officers of the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in Haryana to translate Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a clean and developed India into tangible outcomes on the ground.

A State of fear: Tracing decades of political violence in West Bengal

IANS | June 1, 2026 9:47 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) West Bengal’s Congress leaders once used to term the Left Front as “Harmad” – a distorted version of the Spanish and Portuguese word “Armada”, which defines a fleet of warships.

Centre’s revenue crosses Rs 2.12 lakh crore in April, states’ share up at Rs 87,779 crore

IANS | June 1, 2026 9:16 PM

New Delhi, 1 June (IANS) The Government of India has received ₹2,12,679 crore, which represents 5.8 per cent of the total receipts for the corresponding BE 2026–27, for April this year. This comprises ₹1,78,492 crore of tax revenue (Net to Centre), ₹24,293 crore of non-tax revenue, and ₹9,894 crore of non-debt capital receipts on account of loan recoveries, according to a finance ministry statement issued on Monday.

Hungary PM proposes amendment of constitution to remove President

IANS | June 1, 2026 9:14 PM

Budapest, June 1 (IANS) Hungary's Prime Minister, Peter Magyar, on Monday spoke about the failures of President Tamas Sulyok and proposed amending the constitution to allow his removal, potentially paving the way for direct elections, a report stated.

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.

PM SVANidhi powered street vendors, from tea stalls to pooja store owners

IANS | June 1, 2026 8:14 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) The Prime Minister Street Vendor's AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme completed six years of operation today, empowering and enabling lakhs of vendors and small stall owners to achieve self-sustenance and expand their operations over the years.

Stabbing someone under the guise of friendship is unacceptable: CM Yogi

IANS | June 1, 2026 8:05 PM

Bijnor, June 1 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday strongly condemned the recent Ghaziabad incident, saying, "Stabbing someone under the guise of friendship is completely unacceptable."

Dharmendra Pradhan must resign immediately or PM should sack him: Digvijaya Singh (IANS Interview)

IANS | June 1, 2026 7:50 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) In an exclusive interview with IANS, veteran Congress leader, Rajya Sabha Member, and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh launched a scathing attack on the ruling BJP-led government.

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.