Govt e-marketplace helps micro, small firms get orders worth Rs 8.69 lakh crore

IANS | June 9, 2026 2:41 PM

New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) The government e-marketplace (GeM) has given a major boost to inclusivity with the registration of micro and small enterprises (MSEs) on the platform surging from 2,396 in 2016–17 to over 11.9 lakh at present, according to a statement issued by the Commerce and Industry Ministry on Tuesday.

‘Lock Upp’ to return with 2nd season June 27

IANS | June 9, 2026 1:52 PM

Mumbai, June 9 (IANS) The reality show ‘Lock Upp’ is returning with its 2nd season. The makers of the show took to social media to announce the new season through a special activity mirroring the theme and the vibe of the show with cryptic sightings of masked prisoners across cities, and social media buzzing with theories.

Roadmap to energy security: How India can survive without Strait of Hormuz

IANS | June 9, 2026 1:40 PM

New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) The possibility of disruption in the Strait of Hormuz due to rising tensions in West Asia should not be viewed merely as an external crisis. It should be treated as a strategic warning. For decades, India has depended heavily on imported oil and gas moving through vulnerable maritime routes. Any prolonged disruption can affect transportation, agriculture, industry, inflation and overall economic stability.