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Press Trust of India

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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CV Ananda Bose resigns as Bengal Governor; TN Guv RN Ravi to replace

Bose, however, did not disclose the grounds of his sudden resignation and whether there was any political pressure that may have prompted his decision

CV Ananda Bose resigns as Bengal Governor; TN Guv RN Ravi to replace
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 8:13 PM IST

Nearly 25% of internet users in India faced cyberthreats in 2025: Report

Internet users in India, on average, encountered approximately 1,30,209 web threats per day during the year, Kaspersky said in a statement

Nearly 25% of internet users in India faced cyberthreats in 2025: Report
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 6:46 PM IST

AMU signs MoU with US university to boost academic collaboration

The AMU has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a US university to expand joint academic research, faculty development and instructional programmes.

AMU signs MoU with US university to boost academic collaboration
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 6:42 PM IST

Prolonged Iran conflict may hit corporate earnings in India: Report

'We expect some downside risk to corporate earnings, especially if the conflict lasts longer than a few weeks,' the report said on Thursday

Prolonged Iran conflict may hit corporate earnings in India: Report
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 5:45 PM IST

Modi is 'very focused' on delivery: Canada PM praises 'reforms' in India

Carney said every weekend Modi is out "campaigning" where "2,50,000 people attend his rallies"

Modi is 'very focused' on delivery: Canada PM praises 'reforms' in India
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 5:40 PM IST

PM Modi calls for swift end to West Asia, Ukraine conflicts

PM Modi invoked the historic trade deal signed with the European Union in January and said that at a period on instability India and Europe were entering a golden period of their relationship

PM Modi calls for swift end to West Asia, Ukraine conflicts
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 5:32 PM IST

Mumbai HC says no to namaz site near airport, cites security concerns

Repeatedly stressing on the aspect of airport security, the HC said it will not throw caution to the wind

Mumbai HC says no to namaz site near airport, cites security concerns
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 5:28 PM IST

1Point1 Solutions completes $33.37 million acquisition of Netcom BCC

The acquisition marks a strategic entry of 1Point1 Solutions into the central and Latin American market, the company said in a statement

1Point1 Solutions completes $33.37 million acquisition of Netcom BCC
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 3:57 PM IST

SpiceJet to operate 13 special flights from UAE today amid ongoing conflict

The escalating conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran in the Middle East have significantly disrupted flight operations, leaving a large number of passengers stranded in various cities

SpiceJet to operate 13 special flights from UAE today amid ongoing conflict
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 2:51 PM IST

Maharashtra's economy projected to grow 7.9% in 2025-26: Economic Survey

The survey projected industry sector growth at 5.7 per cent and agriculture and allied activities at 3.4 per cent during the year

Maharashtra's economy projected to grow 7.9% in 2025-26: Economic Survey
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 2:50 PM IST

Rice exporters seek urgent relief as Iran crisis disrupts exports, shipping

The disruptions have also weighed on domestic prices, with basmati rice prices falling about 7-10 per cent in the past 72 hours, intensifying working-capital pressures for exporters

Rice exporters seek urgent relief as Iran crisis disrupts exports, shipping
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 2:45 PM IST

War with Iran to cost $3 bn a week under current limitations: Israel

Under the current restrictions, the weekly loss to the economy is estimated at NIS 9.4 billion, taking into account the closure of educational institutions, workplace prohibitions

War with Iran to cost $3 bn a week under current limitations: Israel
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 2:35 PM IST

Volume of electricity trade on IEX jumps over 30% to 12,550 mn units in Feb

The bourse achieved the monthly trade volume of 12,550 MU in February 2026, which was 30.4 per cent higher than the number recorded in the same month a year ago

Volume of electricity trade on IEX jumps over 30% to 12,550 mn units in Feb
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 1:48 PM IST

West Asia crisis may hit trade, LNG supply if disruption persists: Crisil

The rating agency said sectors dependent on imported Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), such as ceramics and fertilisers, may also face near-term production disruptions

West Asia crisis may hit trade, LNG supply if disruption persists: Crisil
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 1:26 PM IST

India needs steady hand at the wheel but has 'compromised PM': Rahul Gandhi

His remarks came a day after a US submarine torpedoed and sank an Iranian warship in international waters off Sri Lanka's coast when it was returning after participating in the Milan naval exercise

India needs steady hand at the wheel but has 'compromised PM': Rahul Gandhi
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 1:11 PM IST

Huge betrayal of people's mandate: Congress on Nitish Kumar's move to RS

Kumar on Thursday announced that he will be contesting the Rajya Sabha polls, bringing the curtain down on his tenure as the longest-serving CM of Bihar

Huge betrayal of people's mandate: Congress on Nitish Kumar's move to RS
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 1:01 PM IST

LS Speaker's removal: Om Birla to sit in House, not chair proceedings

According to the rules and laid down procedure, Birla will get a right to defend himself when the resolution is discussed by the lower house

LS Speaker's removal: Om Birla to sit in House, not chair proceedings
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 12:52 PM IST

Paytm ahead on monetisation, diversified business model gives it edge: BofA

BofA says Paytm continues to extend leadership in medium to high-monetisation segments such as merchant payments and lending, placing it ahead of rivals with a diversified revenue mix

Paytm ahead on monetisation, diversified business model gives it edge: BofA
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 12:40 PM IST

West Asia conflict poses short-term risks to Indian economy: RBI MPC member

In the present scenario, a hike in oil prices, exports disruptions and impact on remittances have been identified as the immediate challenges on the growth front, Nagesh Kumar said

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Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 12:25 PM IST

Flight services between Kolkata, Dubai resume partially amid West Asia war

A flydubai aircraft from Dubai landed at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport here at 2:40 am with 130 passengers on board, marking the first arrival from the West Asia

Flight services between Kolkata, Dubai resume partially amid West Asia war
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 12:09 PM IST