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Press Trust of India (PTI) is India's premier news agency, with a reach that covers every corner of India. It employs more than 600 journalists and 800 stringers to cover almost every city and town in India. PTI was registered in 1947 and started operations in 1949.

Press Trust of India (PTI) is India's premier news agency, with a reach that covers every corner of India. It employs more than 600 journalists and 800 stringers to cover almost every city and town in India. PTI was registered in 1947 and started operations in 1949.

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Online extortion centres in Myanmar, Cambodia completely dismantled: China

Thousands of people in India, China and several other countries were defrauded by these gangs operating in Thai-Myanmar borders and Cambodia

Online extortion centres in Myanmar, Cambodia completely dismantled: China
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 10:02 PM IST

Jio Financial Services infuses ₹2,000 crore into subsidiary Jio Credit Ltd

Last month, JFSL reported a 9 per cent drop in consolidated profit at ₹269 crore in the third quarter ended December 2025

Jio Financial Services infuses ₹2,000 crore into subsidiary Jio Credit Ltd
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 9:54 PM IST

Sunetra Pawar to become next NCP chief; Parth Pawar set for RS seat

NCP working president Praful Patel made this announcement after the party's national executive committee meeting in Mumbai

Sunetra Pawar to become next NCP chief; Parth Pawar set for RS seat
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 9:53 PM IST

ED files prosecution sanction against P Chidambaram in 2 PMLA cases

P Chidambaram and his son Karti Chidambaram have always denied wrongdoing in these cases alleging it was a political witch hunt against them by the BJP-led central government

ED files prosecution sanction against P Chidambaram in 2 PMLA cases
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 9:41 PM IST

SC asks Centre, states to respond on PIL over fake complaints

A bench of the top court issued notices to the Centre and states and sought their response by April 20 on the plea filed in this regard

SC asks Centre, states to respond on PIL over fake complaints
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 9:40 PM IST

Kolkata Port begins first-ever night pilotage to cut vessel turnaround time

Upper Reaches refers to the upstream stretch of a river closer to the inland port, and, in this case, the segment of the Hooghly River between Diamond Harbour and Kolkata

Kolkata Port begins first-ever night pilotage to cut vessel turnaround time
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 8:54 PM IST

BJP will win Bengal polls, drive out every single infiltrator: Amit Shah

Shah made the remark in Araria district of Bihar, where he launched projects worth Rs 175 crore of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and dedicated to the nation a couple of new border outposts

BJP will win Bengal polls, drive out every single infiltrator: Amit Shah
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 8:44 PM IST

AI may widen inequalities if misused: ex-Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant

Research has shown that to train a large language model (which understand and generate human language by processing vast amounts of data) such as OpenAI's GPT-3

AI may widen inequalities if misused: ex-Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 8:32 PM IST

Sebi Working Groups submit agri derivatives review reports to chairman

The expert panels were mandated to examine whether the current framework governing margins, position limits, and delivery and settlement mechanisms could be optimised

Sebi Working Groups submit agri derivatives review reports to chairman
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 8:24 PM IST

Indian Army to induct dedicated drone platoons across combat units

He said dedicated 'Ashin' drone platoons - small sub-units within infantry battalions - have been created and similar specialised platoons will be raised in every regiment

Indian Army to induct dedicated drone platoons across combat units
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 7:47 PM IST

Ranji Trophy Final: Nabi's triple blow puts J&K on top, Mayank hits ton

The 29-year-old tore through the Karnataka top-order with figures of 3 for 32 in 14 overs, bowling nine overs on the trot in a relentless first spell

Ranji Trophy Final: Nabi's triple blow puts J&K on top, Mayank hits ton
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 7:28 PM IST

CBI files fresh case against Anil Ambani, Reliance Communications

The case stems from a complaint received from the bank on Tuesday, they said

CBI files fresh case against Anil Ambani, Reliance Communications
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 7:10 PM IST

SBI MF gets RBI's nod to acquire up to 9.99% stake in Bandhan Bank

The Reserve Bank of India has approved a proposal by SBI Mutual Fund to acquire an aggregate holding of up to 9.99 per cent in Bandhan Bank, according to a regulatory filing on Thursday.

SBI MF gets RBI's nod to acquire up to 9.99% stake in Bandhan Bank
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 7:07 PM IST

PM to launch nationwide HPV vaccination campaign on Feb 28 from Ajmer

The HPV vaccination is voluntary and obtaining consent from the parent or guardian is mandatory before vaccination of girls, the letter underscored

PM to launch nationwide HPV vaccination campaign on Feb 28 from Ajmer
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 6:00 PM IST

Gushwork AI secures ₹81 crore funding led by Susquehanna Asia VC

Venture capital Lightspeed and B Capital also participated in the funding round

Gushwork AI secures ₹81 crore funding led by Susquehanna Asia VC
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 6:00 PM IST

Swiggy, IRCTC expand 'Food on Train' service to 152 stations across India

Swiggy has doubled down on its 'Food on Train' service, marking a 117 per cent growth in network expansion-- from 70 stations in February 2025 to 152 stations as of February 2026

Swiggy, IRCTC expand 'Food on Train' service to 152 stations across India
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 2:45 PM IST

India must shed colonial mindset to become global leader: CP Radhakrishnan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the country more vibrant and more supportive than ever before, the vice president added

India must shed colonial mindset to become global leader: CP Radhakrishnan
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 2:41 PM IST

Piyush Goyal meets US Commerce Secretary Lutnick, discusses trade ties

The meeting holds immense importance as both countries are in the process of finalising the legal text for the first phase of a bilateral trade agreement

Piyush Goyal meets US Commerce Secretary Lutnick, discusses trade ties
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 2:33 PM IST

Pune Porsche accident: SC to hear bail plea filed by father of key accused

A bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan issued notice to the state government on the appeal filed by Vishal Agarwal challenging an order of the Bombay High Court which denied him bail

Pune Porsche accident: SC to hear bail plea filed by father of key accused
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 2:25 PM IST

Vedanta to raise up to ₹3,000 cr via debentures on private placement basis

The fundraise is aimed at further strengthening the company's capital structure while optimising borrowing costs

Vedanta to raise up to ₹3,000 cr via debentures on private placement basis
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 2:15 PM IST