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).

PhonePe’s wallet inactivity notifications: What users need to know

IANS | June 20, 2026 1:55 PM

New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Recent wallet inactivity notifications from PhonePe have led to increased consumer interest in digital wallets and how they function. One of the key observations from these discussions is that many users continue to assume that their PhonePe account, UPI account, and PhonePe Wallet are the same. In reality, these are different payment instruments that operate independently and serve different purposes.