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PM Modi to release Rs 18,880 crore to 9.44 crore farmers under PM-KISAN scheme

IANS | June 18, 2026 5:10 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release over Rs 18,880 crore directly into the accounts of more than 9.44 lakh farmers across the country as the 23rd instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme on Saturday, at a function to be held at Tarakeswar in West Bengal’s Hooghly district, according to an official statement issued on Thursday.

Trump's praise for PM Modi reflects new reality of global diplomacy: CRF President

IANS | June 18, 2026 4:34 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Reacting to US President Donald Trump's praise for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chintan Research Foundation (CRF) President Shishir Priyadarshi said on Thursday that international relations today are increasingly influenced by the personal chemistry shared between national leaders.

PM Modi meets top CEOs, highlights tremendous opportunities in India

IANS | June 18, 2026 4:18 PM

Paris, June 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met several top CEOs and business leaders here, highlighting tremendous opportunities in India’s growing innovation and manufacturing ecosystem.

'CPEC dragging Pakistan deeper into Chinese debt trap'

IANS | June 18, 2026 3:35 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) The China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is pitched as a transformative initiative to build big infrastructure projects with the aim of driving economic growth in Pakistan, but the ground reality is that it is sinking deeper into Beijing's debt trap and the targeted economic development is nowhere in sight as the country’s poverty and unemployment levels have been on the rise in recent years, an article said.

Regulatory, tech and AI risks in NSE IPO, trading activity declines: DRHP

IANS | June 18, 2026 3:22 PM

Mumbai, June 18 (IANS) The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has cautioned investors that regulatory changes, technology failures, cybersecurity threats and emerging risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) could materially impact its business operations and financial performance, as the stock exchange moves ahead with its long-awaited initial public offering (IPO).

Delhi court sends former Reliance Group executive Satish Seth to 14-day judicial custody

IANS | June 18, 2026 3:08 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) A Delhi court on Thursday sent former Reliance Group executive Satish Seth to 14 days' judicial custody in connection with an ongoing money laundering investigation being conducted by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

Electronics manufacturing becomes 3rd-largest goods export category from India: Minister

IANS | June 18, 2026 2:39 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Electronics manufacturing has surged forward to become the third-largest category among goods exported from India, according to Union Minister for Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw.

Govt ratifies 8.25 pc EPF interest rate for FY26; credit to over 7 crore subscribers likely soon

IANS | June 18, 2026 2:27 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) The government has ratified an interest rate of 8.25 per cent on Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) deposits for the financial year 2025-26, paving the way for the credit of interest into the accounts of more than seven crore contributing subscribers of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO).

FSSAI directs food businesses to replace rusted knives, warns of action for non-compliance

IANS | June 18, 2026 1:25 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Thursday said that it has directed food business operators (FBOs) across the country to ensure the use of only food-grade and corrosion-resistant knives, blades, and other cutting equipment during food handling and processing activities.

Centre earmarks Rs 18,907 crore for construction of 26,474 km rural roads in FY27

IANS | June 18, 2026 11:11 AM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) The government on Thursday said it has earmarked Rs 18,907 crore for the construction of 26,474 kilometres of rural roads during FY27 under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) and related rural connectivity initiatives.

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PM Modi to release Rs 18,880 crore to 9.44 crore farmers under PM-KISAN scheme

Trump's praise for PM Modi reflects new reality of global diplomacy: CRF President

PM Modi meets top CEOs, highlights tremendous opportunities in India

'CPEC dragging Pakistan deeper into Chinese debt trap'

Regulatory, tech and AI risks in NSE IPO, trading activity declines: DRHP

Delhi court sends former Reliance Group executive Satish Seth to 14-day judicial custody

Electronics manufacturing becomes 3rd-largest goods export category from India: Minister

Govt ratifies 8.25 pc EPF interest rate for FY26; credit to over 7 crore subscribers likely soon

FSSAI directs food businesses to replace rusted knives, warns of action for non-compliance

Centre earmarks Rs 18,907 crore for construction of 26,474 km rural roads in FY27

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