Opposition alliances formed to survive 'Modi wave': MoS SP Singh Baghel (IANS Interview)

IANS | June 1, 2026 11:06 PM

Chandigarh, June 1 (IANS) On the sidelines of the closing ceremony of the 'Khelo Chandigarh Games', Union Minister of State SP Singh Baghel spoke with IANS during an interaction covering sports, politics and examination-related issues. Attending the event organised by the Chandigarh Sports Cell, the Minister expressed his gratitude to the organisers and the thousands of children who enthusiastically participated.

PM SVANidhi at 6: How small loans sparked big dreams for street vendors

IANS | June 1, 2026 10:56 PM

Ghaziabad/Varanasi, June 1 (IANS) The Prime Minister Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme has emerged as a major tool of economic empowerment for small traders and street vendors. As the scheme completes six years, thousands of beneficiaries have not only expanded their businesses but have also paved the way toward financial self-reliance.

Amar Colony shooting: Victim’s father demands UP-style encounter for culprits

IANS | June 1, 2026 10:35 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Sunil Kumar, father of a youth who was killed in the Amar Colony shooting incident in South Delhi, has appealed for justice and demanded strict action against those responsible for his son's death. He said the culprit should face the same fate as criminals allegedly encountered by police in Uttar Pradesh under the administration of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

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.

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.