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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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Delhi auto union to protest at Jantar Mantar today, demand welfare board

The union also demands working time limits, accountability for officials of the Delhi transport department and an immediate ban on bike taxis with private number plates

Delhi auto union to protest at Jantar Mantar today, demand welfare board
Updated On : 17 Aug 2026 | 7:40 AM IST

Big, bold step: Trump welcomes Saudi-Turkey-Pak defence pact amid Iran war

The agreement was signed August 7 by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif

Big, bold step: Trump welcomes Saudi-Turkey-Pak defence pact amid Iran war
Updated On : 17 Aug 2026 | 7:28 AM IST

Amber to start manufacturing Oppo, OnePlus, Realme phones from Q4FY27

Amber Enterprises India Executive Chairman and CEO and whole-time director Jasbir Singh, said that the firm expects to start with production of 8 million units of Oppo group smartphone brands

Amber to start manufacturing Oppo, OnePlus, Realme phones from Q4FY27
Updated On : 16 Aug 2026 | 11:29 PM IST

Andhra leads AI, big data analytics skilling under FutureSkills PRIME

Andhra Pradesh leads India in AI and Big Data Analytics skilling under FutureSkills PRIME, with more than 1 lakh candidates completing certification

Andhra leads AI, big data analytics skilling under FutureSkills PRIME
Updated On : 16 Aug 2026 | 11:26 PM IST

Workers flag poor implementation of well-being policy at workplaces: Report

It found that pressure created by always-on-work culture is a major stressor, with 42% of respondents identifying constant availability demands as their biggest source of workplace stress

Workers flag poor implementation of well-being policy at workplaces: Report
Updated On : 16 Aug 2026 | 10:57 PM IST

Bangladesh seeks 'propitious environment' for PM Rahman's India visit

The development comes amid uncertainties over Rahman's visit to New Delhi for the BRICS summit on September 12-13

Bangladesh seeks 'propitious environment' for PM Rahman's India visit
Updated On : 16 Aug 2026 | 9:27 PM IST

FSSAI says six cos rectified misleading claims, trademarks after crackdown

"Measures range from withdrawing misleading label claims to revising product packaging to ensure consumer safety and compliance," it added

FSSAI says six cos rectified misleading claims, trademarks after crackdown
Updated On : 16 Aug 2026 | 8:44 PM IST

West Asia developments, Fed minutes to shape bullion's next move: Analysts

Market participants will track US housing and trade data, inflation figures from the UK, Eurozone, and Japan, as well as China's economic indicators for cues on industrial metals

West Asia developments, Fed minutes to shape bullion's next move: Analysts
Updated On : 16 Aug 2026 | 6:00 PM IST

Australian regional leader to visit India; trade, investment ties in focus

New South Wales Premier Minns will undertake an official visit to New Delhi and Mumbai from August 31 to September 3

Australian regional leader to visit India; trade, investment ties in focus
Updated On : 16 Aug 2026 | 3:46 PM IST

Delhi airport plans to raise annual passenger handling capacity to 125 mn

As part of the expansion under the master plan, DIAL also proposes to build Pier E at Terminal 3 (T3) with a capacity of 10 million by April 2030

Delhi airport plans to raise annual passenger handling capacity to 125 mn
Updated On : 16 Aug 2026 | 3:42 PM IST

Airtel prepaid plan changes may hike average revenue per user by ₹4-12

Recently, Bharti Airtel withdrew four prepaid plans -- ₹299, ₹579, ₹619 and ₹649 -- leaving subscribers of the popular ₹ 299 plan with pricier options to choose from

Airtel prepaid plan changes may hike average revenue per user by ₹4-12
Updated On : 16 Aug 2026 | 3:14 PM IST

Lodha Developers plans 21 housing project launches worth ₹24,000 crore

According to its latest investors presentation, Lodha Developers has a strong launch pipeline for the remaining three quarters of this fiscal year

Lodha Developers plans 21 housing project launches worth ₹24,000 crore
Updated On : 16 Aug 2026 | 3:06 PM IST

Punjab & Sind Bank eyes QIP option to raise funds, cut govt stake: MD Saha

Currently, the government holds a 93.85 per cent stake in Delhi-headquartered Punjab & Sind Bank. This is the highest stake of the Government of India in any public sector bank

Punjab & Sind Bank eyes QIP option to raise funds, cut govt stake: MD Saha
Updated On : 16 Aug 2026 | 2:15 PM IST

Successful SIR in Bihar led to record turnout in 2025 Assembly polls: CEC

CEC, who is on a two-day tour of the state, said the voting percentage in the 2025 Bihar assembly polls was higher than turnouts witnessed in advanced countries

Successful SIR in Bihar led to record turnout in 2025 Assembly polls: CEC
Updated On : 16 Aug 2026 | 2:06 PM IST

PM's FTA push to boost MSMEs' global reach, competitiveness: Exporters

They also said that with preferential market access now available across several major economies, the real opportunity lies in converting these agreements into export orders

PM's FTA push to boost MSMEs' global reach, competitiveness: Exporters
Updated On : 16 Aug 2026 | 1:47 PM IST

Govt departments form QRTs to counter fake, misleading social media content

Government departments are setting up Quick Response Teams to verify and swiftly respond to fake or misleading social media content

Govt departments form QRTs to counter fake, misleading social media content
Updated On : 16 Aug 2026 | 1:47 PM IST

ChatGPT to the rescue: Goa man uses AI hack to find lost footwear

Shubhang Borkar turned his phone into a scanning device outside the Mahakal Temple in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain, sharing snapshots of footwear with the chatbot until it flagged his missing pair

ChatGPT to the rescue: Goa man uses AI hack to find lost footwear
Updated On : 16 Aug 2026 | 1:00 PM IST

NTA releases provisional answer keys for 84 subjects of UGC-NET 2026

For the three remaining subjects -- English, Commerce and Sociology -- a committee was constituted to examine complaints received regarding various types of errors in the question papers

NTA releases provisional answer keys for 84 subjects of UGC-NET 2026
Updated On : 16 Aug 2026 | 12:41 PM IST

BCI chairman Manan Kumar Mishra apologises to law students over NALSAR row

n a statement issued on Independence Day, Mishra said recent developments had caused concern among students and expressed regret if any of his words or communications had hurt their feelings

BCI chairman Manan Kumar Mishra apologises to law students over NALSAR row
Updated On : 16 Aug 2026 | 12:14 PM IST

Unitech buyers worried over vacant CMD post, lack of funds for projects

As many as five associations have issued statements urging the government and the Supreme Court to fill the CMD post at the earliest

Unitech buyers worried over vacant CMD post, lack of funds for projects
Updated On : 16 Aug 2026 | 11:54 AM IST