Beneficiaries say govt stands with poor during difficult times through PMSBY​

IANS | May 9, 2026 10:17 PM

Balrampur (Chhattisgarh), May 9 (IANS) Completing 11 years since their launch on May 9, 2015, the Central government’s flagship social security initiatives — Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) and Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) — are continuing to provide crucial financial support to poor and middle-class families across the country.​

Affordable insurance, stronger families: PMSBY wins hearts in MP’s Burhanpur​

IANS | May 9, 2026 9:33 PM

Burhanpur (Madhya Pradesh), May 9 (IANS) The Central government’s flagship social security initiative, Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), is continuing to provide financial protection and relief to common citizens across the country. People have drawn immense benefit from this scheme in Madhya Pradesh’s Burhanpur.

India exports first ODOP honey consignment to US

IANS | May 9, 2026 8:31 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) India exported the first-ever consignment of honey under the One District One Product (ODOP) initiative from Assam’s Baksa district to the US, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on Saturday.

CCI orders antitrust probe into Pernod Ricard over liquor retail practices

IANS | May 9, 2026 8:11 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has ordered a detailed antitrust investigation into French liquor group Pernod Ricard over allegations that the liquor major entered into exclusive arrangements with retailers in Delhi to promote its brands and restrict rival products in the market.

Small towns, villages driving surge in SIP accounts: HDFC AMC CEO

IANS | May 9, 2026 7:31 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) A growing share of systematic investment plan (SIP) inflows is now coming from smaller towns and rural areas, reflecting the rapid expansion of India’s retail investor base beyond major cities, HDFC AMC Managing Director and CEO Navneet Munot said on Saturday.