Gujarat: Hastkala Setu Yojana records Rs 102 crore in sales, creates over 50,000 jobs

IANS | June 2, 2026 7:37 PM

Gandhinagar, June 2 (IANS) Gujarat’s Hastkala Setu Yojana (HSY), launched to strengthen traditional arts and crafts and improve market access for artisans, has recorded cumulative sales of Rs 102.08 crore and generated more than 50,000 employment opportunities since its inception, according to figures released by the state government.

Energy security: Small modular reactors can ensure reliable power supply for defence manufacturing

IANS | June 2, 2026 6:06 PM

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) India’s defence production and data centre ambitions are converging on the same constraint -- reliable power – and small modular reactors (SMRs) can support precision-oriented power supply for defence manufacturing and their deployment in emerging defence corridors could prove transformative for mission-critical operations, experts said here on Tuesday.

NPCI International launches UPI acceptance in Cambodia via KHQR

IANS | June 2, 2026 4:21 PM

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) -- the international arm of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) -- in partnership with ACLEDA Bank Plc., on Tuesday launched Unified Payments Interface (UPI) acceptance in Cambodia through KHQR, the country’s national QR code system.

SEBI clarifies cousins of promoters not barred from independent director roles

IANS | June 2, 2026 3:58 PM

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has clarified that cousins of promoters or directors will not automatically be treated as related persons under listing regulations, potentially allowing such individuals to be considered for independent director positions, subject to meeting other statutory conditions.

India, Germany explore partnership in quantum communications, photonics: Ministry

IANS | June 2, 2026 3:44 PM

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) Mario Voigt, Minister-President of Germany’s Free State of Thuringia, on Tuesday met Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences Jitendra Singh, with both sides exploring cooperation in quantum communication, photonics, space technologies and deep-tech innovation.

FCI rejects monopoly allegation in award of grain silo projects

IANS | June 2, 2026 3:43 PM

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) The Food Corporation of India (FCI) has rejected allegations of favouritism and promotion of monopoly in the award of silo projects, asserting that the tendering process was open, transparent and conducted to enable more companies to participate in accordance with established procurement norms.