India, US line up multiple talks this week to advance trade deal: Sergio Gor

IANS | June 22, 2026 9:16 AM

New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) India and the United States are set to intensify negotiations on the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA), with US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor announcing on Monday that US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will hold multiple meetings with Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal here to advance the trade deal ahead of a key tariff deadline next month.

India must invest in ‘intellectual infrastructure’ along with physical infrastructure: Pranav Adani

IANS | June 21, 2026 10:10 AM

New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) Countries, including India, must invest in “intellectual infrastructure" as seriously as they invest in physical infrastructure, Pranav Adani, Director, Adani Enterprises Ltd, has emphasised, adding that institutions capable of looking beyond immediate headlines, challenging conventional assumptions, identifying emerging risks, and connecting developments across sectors would play a critical role in helping societies navigate uncertainty and sustain long-term growth.

Over Rs 4.46 lakh crore disbursed since launch of PM-KISAN scheme

IANS | June 20, 2026 7:16 PM

New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Over Rs 4.46 lakh crore has been disbursed since the launch of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme in 2019, making it one of the world’s largest direct benefit transfer (DBT) initiatives, an official fact-sheet said on Saturday.

1st-ever shipment of dried whole egg powder from Odisha on way to Austria

IANS | June 20, 2026 6:49 PM

New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) India has facilitated the first-ever commercial export shipment of dried whole egg powder from Balangir in Odisha to Austria, marking a significant milestone in promoting value-added agricultural and processed food exports from India, it was announced on Saturday.

World's oldest operating nuclear units reconnects to India's grid: Report

IANS | June 20, 2026 5:39 PM

New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) First two units at India's oldest nuclear power plant, Tarapur Atomic Power Station— world's oldest operating nuclear units­ — have been reconnected to the grid following extensive modernisation and refurbishment, a new report has said, citing Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL).