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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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Rupee gains 2 paise to 95.43 against US dollar during early trade

At the interbank foreign exchange market, rupee opened at 95.39 and later slipped to trade at 95.43 against American currency in early deals, up marginally by 2 paise from its previous closing level

Rupee gains 2 paise to 95.43 against US dollar during early trade
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 9:42 AM IST

PM Modi remembers victims of Partition on Horrors Remembrance Day

The Modi government has been observing August 14 as the 'Partition Horrors Remembrance Day' since 2021 in remembrance of those who lost their lives in riots after the country's division

PM Modi remembers victims of Partition on Horrors Remembrance Day
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 9:37 AM IST

Sonam Wangchuk calls for 'peaceful revolution' to reshape India's politics

Activist Sonam Wangchuk called for a 'second Independence movement' and urged citizens to help identify selfless, fearless leaders to bring change in India's political leadership

Sonam Wangchuk calls for 'peaceful revolution' to reshape India's politics
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 7:53 AM IST

I-Day: Delhi Police digitally maps 7 parking locations near Red Fort

The parking information is available on Delhi Traffic Police's official X handle

I-Day: Delhi Police digitally maps 7 parking locations near Red Fort
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 7:45 AM IST

India's entrance test preparation market to reach $23-26 bn by FY30

India's test preparation market is expected to reach in the range of USD 23-26 billion by financial year 2030, market research firm Redseer Strategy Consultants said on Thursday.

India's entrance test preparation market to reach $23-26 bn by FY30
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 11:51 PM IST

Air India faces challenges; group plans to induct over 100 planes in 2 yrs

Air India is facing challenges due to external volatility but remains focused on the profitability path and plans to induct over 100 new planes over the next two years, its CEO Campbell Wilson said.

Air India faces challenges; group plans to induct over 100 planes in 2 yrs
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 11:42 PM IST

BCI revises order, allows state bar councils to enrol 2026 NALSAR graduates

The Bar Council of India reversed its earlier directive within hours after an uproar on social media, saying the vast majority of NALSAR students were innocent.

BCI revises order, allows state bar councils to enrol 2026 NALSAR graduates
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 11:39 PM IST

Rahul calls RSS-BJP 'bunch of jokers', mocks PM's 'hugs' foreign policy

Gandhi also claimed that the RSS as an original force is dead and has now become an "instrument of large capital -- Mr Adani and Mr Ambani".

Rahul calls RSS-BJP 'bunch of jokers', mocks PM's 'hugs' foreign policy
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 11:38 PM IST

State Bank of India raises ₹500 mn through bonds from overseas investors

State Bank of India, acting through its London branch, has raised USD 500 million by issuing bonds at a coupon rate of 5.25 per cent.

State Bank of India raises ₹500 mn through bonds from overseas investors
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 11:37 PM IST

Bangladesh says PM Rahman's India visit hinges on schedule, bilateral talks

Bangladesh's junior minister said said PM Tarique Rahman's proposed visit to India has yet to be finalised, with the timing depending on his "schedule" and the "progress" in bilateral discussions

Bangladesh says PM Rahman's India visit hinges on schedule, bilateral talks
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 11:37 PM IST

Row erupts over 'purification' of Kharge's rally venue in Uttarakhand

Congress has demanded an FIR and strict action after a havan was reportedly performed at Haldwani's Ramlila Maidan following Mallikarjun Kharge's rally.

Row erupts over 'purification' of Kharge's rally venue in Uttarakhand
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 11:33 PM IST

Delhi govt may bring ordinance to allow pvt universities to set up campus

The Delhi government is likely to bring an ordinance to facilitate the establishment of private universities in the national capital, an official said, days after the Delhi Cabinet approved draft Bill

Delhi govt may bring ordinance to allow pvt universities to set up campus
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 9:19 PM IST

Jubilant Foodworks Q1 net profit up 6% to ₹100 cr, revenue up 14%

JFL which operates fast-food chains Domino's Pizza and Popeyes, reported an increase of 6 per cent in its consolidated net profit to Rs 100 crore for the June quarter of FY'27, on a year-on-year basis

Jubilant Foodworks Q1 net profit up 6% to ₹100 cr, revenue up 14%
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 8:42 PM IST

Netaji comment row: Bengal govt withdraws Banga Bibhushan award from BJP MP

The move came less than 24 hours after Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari directed the police to take stringent action, including arrests, against those making derogatory remarks about Netaji

Netaji comment row: Bengal govt withdraws Banga Bibhushan award from BJP MP
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 6:48 PM IST

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Q1 net profit plunges 78.54% to ₹859 cr

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles on Thursday reported a 78.54 per cent decline in net profit to Rs 859 crore in the June quarter amid supply chain headwinds and persistent commodity pressure.

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Q1 net profit plunges 78.54% to ₹859 cr
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 6:28 PM IST

Honasa Consumer Q1 profit more than doubles to ₹90.4 cr, revenue up 27%

Honasa Consumer Ltd on Thursday reported a more than two-fold jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 90.45 crore for the June quarter of FY27, driven by growth in its core brands.

Honasa Consumer Q1 profit more than doubles to ₹90.4 cr, revenue up 27%
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 5:32 PM IST

Ladakh gets 1st international artificial ice hockey rink at Rs 42 crore

Built at a cost of approximately Rs 42 crore, the state-of-the-art rink is equipped with a 24x7 chilling facility, enabling ice hockey players to train throughout the year.

Ladakh gets 1st international artificial ice hockey rink at Rs 42 crore
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 5:24 PM IST

Neeraj Chopra, Gopichand launch Indian School of Coaching Excellence

ISCE will focus on developing world-class coaches through multidisciplinary coach-development programmes.

Neeraj Chopra, Gopichand launch Indian School of Coaching Excellence
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 4:16 PM IST

Hindalco arm gets ASI certification for Odisha's Baphlimali bauxite mine

Utkal Alumina International's Baphlimali mine in Rayagada becomes the first bauxite mine to secure Aluminium Stewardship Initiative Performance Standard certification, the company said

Hindalco arm gets ASI certification for Odisha's Baphlimali bauxite mine
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 3:54 PM IST

NHAI sets 10-minute response time for ambulances to reach highway accidents

Ambulances must reach accident sites within a 10-km radius in 10 minutes and take victims to the nearest hospital within an hour, with ₹10,000 penalties for delays

NHAI sets 10-minute response time for ambulances to reach highway accidents
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 3:49 PM IST