CAIT urges govt for robust national e-commerce policy to safeguard crores of small traders

IANS | April 26, 2026 10:40 AM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) India’s fast-growing digital market, if left unregulated, can seriously damage the country’s traditional retail structure, which remains one of the largest generators of self-employment and jobs, the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) said on Sunday, urging the government to roll out an enforceable National E-Commerce Policy to protect crores of small traders, neighbourhood shops, and the livelihoods of crores of employees.

'Data over dynasties': Grok supports Modi govt over Congress' dynastic politics

IANS | April 26, 2026 10:15 AM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) A post circulating on social media platform X has drawn attention after the AI chatbot Grok appeared to respond to a hypothetical question about Indian political leadership in a way that users interpreted as supportive of “data-led governance” under Prime Minister Narendra Modi over Congress’ dynastic politics.

Wheat production remains stable and resilient despite weather variations: Centre

IANS | April 26, 2026 10:11 AM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) The government on Sunday refuted certain media reports regarding the wheat production scenario for 2025–26, stressing that while localised weather-related impacts have been observed, the overall wheat production scenario for 2025–26 remains stable and resilient, supported by increased acreage, improved agronomic practices and enhanced varietal adoption.

‘This is opportunism': TS Singh Deo on 7 AAP MPs joining BJP

IANS | April 26, 2026 9:44 AM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Senior Congress leader T.S. Singh Deo on Sunday strongly criticised Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha and six other MPs who left the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), calling it a case of political opportunism and a decline in political values.

Small hydro power scheme prioritises reliable power generation in challenging terrains

IANS | April 26, 2026 9:15 AM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) With an outlay of Rs 2,584.60 crore aimed at adding 1,500 MW of new capacity, the Small Hydro Power Development Scheme (2026-31) prioritises reliable, decentralised power generation, especially in challenging terrains where other renewable sources face limitations, an official fact-sheet said on Sunday.