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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.

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US returns over 650 antiquities valued at nearly $14 million to India

The antique pieces were returned at an event attended by Consul Rajlakshmi Kadam from the Consulate General of India in New York

Updated On: 30 Apr 2026 | 8:10 AM IST

Will encourage King Charles to return Kohinoor diamond to India: Mamdani

"If I was to speak to the King separately from that, I would probably encourage him to return the Kohinoor diamond," Mamdani said at a press conference

Updated On: 30 Apr 2026 | 7:12 AM IST

Sir Ratan Tata Trust in 'non-compliance' with trustee limit: SC ex-judge

The opinion assumes significance as a lawyer has filed a petition with the Maharashtra Charities Commissioner alleging violations by the SRTT with regard to appointment of lifetime trustees

Updated On: 30 Apr 2026 | 7:10 AM IST

Bihar govt drops Sanjay Gandhi's name from Patna zoo, dairy tech institute

The state-run zoo, named after late Congress leader Sanjay Gandhi -- the son of ex-prime minister Indira Gandhi, is located off Bailey Road in the state capital and was opened to the public in 1973

Updated On: 30 Apr 2026 | 6:59 AM IST

West Bengal records 92.47% turnout in polls, highest since Independence

As of 7.45 pm, poll participation in West Bengal in Phase II of the Assembly elections stood at 91.66 per cent

Updated On: 30 Apr 2026 | 6:51 AM IST

Maharashtra announces AI policy, envisages Rs 10,000 crore investment

The government proposes to establish six AI Excellence Centres and five AI Innovation Cities under the policy, said an official statement

Updated On: 30 Apr 2026 | 12:07 AM IST

Exports see healthy rise in April despite West Asia challenges: Goyal

Goyal also said that free trade agreements finalised by India would give a huge boost to the domestic industry

Updated On: 29 Apr 2026 | 11:04 PM IST

Delhi HC issues fresh notice to Kejriwal on ED plea against acquittal

Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma noted that according to the registry, the earlier notice issued to the former chief minister had not been served

Updated On: 29 Apr 2026 | 10:32 PM IST

Govt issues SOP for hub-spoke model for int'l flights; A-I trials in June

The Hub and Spoke (H&S) model will provide smooth connectivity for passengers travelling from spoke airports to international destinations through a hub or larger airport

Updated On: 29 Apr 2026 | 10:32 PM IST

Russian FM Lavrov to visit India next week for BRICS meet, hold talks

During his visit on May 14-15, Lavrov will also hold a bilateral meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said during a briefing

Updated On: 29 Apr 2026 | 10:31 PM IST

TDP forms new executive committees, Lokesh assumes charge as working prez

Naidu, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, administered the oath to newly appointed members of the Politburo, national and state committees

Updated On: 29 Apr 2026 | 10:16 PM IST

Petrol, diesel sold below cost, losses seen at ₹14/L & ₹18/L, respectively

Petrol and diesel sold below cost, LPG under-recoveries may hit ₹80,000 crore as energy price shock ripples across sectors

Updated On: 29 Apr 2026 | 5:23 PM IST

IPL 2026: Riyan Parag under the radar after being caught vaping on camera

The Indian government had banned e-cigarettes back in 2019, prohibiting their production, sale and distribution.

Updated On: 29 Apr 2026 | 3:32 PM IST

Sri Lanka government set to take over the country's cricket board

Sri Lanka government on Wednesday decided to take over the administration of the country's cricket board after the resignation of its president Shammi Silva and the executive committee.

Updated On: 29 Apr 2026 | 3:21 PM IST

Four-time Order of Merit winner, golfer Vijay Kumar passes away at 57

Veteran Indian golfer Vijay Kumar has died in his home town Lucknow due to a heart attack. He was 57.

Updated On: 29 Apr 2026 | 3:16 PM IST

Nearly 1/3 of peak demand of 256 GW met via renewable energy: Pralhad Joshi

The peak power demand touched a record high of 256.11 GW on Saturday, April 25, 2026, according to Power Ministry data

Updated On: 29 Apr 2026 | 2:58 PM IST

77% Indians confident about summer travel despite global turmoil: Report

The report, which surveyed 2,000 Indian respondents, highlights that nearly 9 in 10 Indians have either planned or already booked their summer 2026 holiday

Updated On: 29 Apr 2026 | 2:52 PM IST

Tata Motors files 144 patent applications in FY26, highest in a year

These filings are closely aligned with the company's strategic priorities, including enhanced vehicle safety, improved reliability, optimised total cost of ownership

Updated On: 29 Apr 2026 | 2:46 PM IST

How a non-believer in North India claim entry right in Sabarimala: SC

The observation of a nine-judge Constitution bench came while hearing petitions related to discrimination against women at religious places, including the Sabarimala temple

Updated On: 29 Apr 2026 | 2:32 PM IST

People are voting fearlessly in West Bengal this time, says PM Modi

Voting is underway in 142 constituencies of West Bengal in the second and final phase of polling

Updated On: 29 Apr 2026 | 2:27 PM IST