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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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Pain due to war unavoidable; fight inflation despite growth hit: IMF chief

The IMF chief made it clear that fiscal support should remain targeted and temporary

Updated On: 09 Apr 2026 | 11:21 PM IST

Record turnout: Assam 85.38%, Puducherry 89.83%; women lead surge

In Kerala, Assam and Puducherry, where assembly polls were held on Thursday, women voters outdid their male counterparts by lining up at voting centres

Updated On: 09 Apr 2026 | 11:09 PM IST

Kerala records over 78% voter turnout in high-stakes Assembly polls

The strong turnout will decide whether the ruling LDF secures a straight third term, the UDF makes a comeback, or the BJP springs a surprise in an otherwise bipolar contest

Updated On: 09 Apr 2026 | 11:05 PM IST

Assembly elections: Assam sees 85% turnout, Kerala records over 78%

Record turnout in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry signals high-stakes contests as ruling alliances seek third terms amid tight races and strong voter participation

Updated On: 09 Apr 2026 | 11:02 PM IST

Fire breaks out at Mumbai airport Terminal 1 due to short circuit

The fire was reported at a three-storey structure near 1-B Circle at 6.35 pm and vehicles of the Mumbai Fire Brigade were rushed to the spot

Updated On: 09 Apr 2026 | 10:32 PM IST

India caps refinery margins after windfall export tax to curb losses

For the second half of March, a discount of ₹22,342 per kilolitre (Rs 22.34 per litre) was fixed on diesel to bring down the RTP of ₹85,349 per kl to ₹63,007 per kl

Updated On: 09 Apr 2026 | 10:04 PM IST

US to host Indian delegation in April to discuss trade deal: Sergio Gor

India and the US announced a framework for an interim trade agreement in February, after months of negotiations between the two delegations

Updated On: 09 Apr 2026 | 9:28 PM IST

Early signs of stress from West Asia crisis visible across sectors: FICCI

The report also suggests that the government may initiate consultations within the GST Council to explore a roadmap for the inclusion of petroleum products under GST

Updated On: 09 Apr 2026 | 8:30 PM IST

PM Modi attacks TMC over lawlessness, alleges infiltration in Bengal

The Bogtui carnage of 2022, in which around 10 women and children were burnt alive in the district, bears testimony to the TMC's 'maha jungle raj', the Prime Minister asserted

Updated On: 09 Apr 2026 | 7:51 PM IST

Govt ramps up feedstock supplies to pharma sector amid West Asia crisis

The government has also removed customs duty on 40 petrochemical products through an April 1 notification to ease input costs

Updated On: 09 Apr 2026 | 7:48 PM IST

China denies reports of support to Iran's military during war with US

China firmly opposes the dissemination of speculative and insinuating disinformation targeting China by relevant parties, Defence Ministry spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang said

Updated On: 09 Apr 2026 | 7:45 PM IST

Ather Energy doubles its experience centre network to 700 last fiscal

Ather said it has added over 350 new Experience Centres, effectively doubling its retail network from 351 centres in India as of March 31, 2025

Updated On: 09 Apr 2026 | 6:49 PM IST

AFG's Rashid Khan unlikely to feature in one-off Test vs India in June

While the prospect of playing a Test in India is enticing, Rashid maintained his priority remains staying fit for the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa.

Updated On: 09 Apr 2026 | 6:06 PM IST

CBI set to take over ₹590 cr Haryana govt funds fraud at IDFC First Bank

The SV & ACB has arrested a number of people in the case, of which two are ex-IDFC First Bank employees and the rest are private persons who own a partnership firm

Updated On: 09 Apr 2026 | 5:57 PM IST

Assam assembly polls record nearly 76% turnout till 3pm as voting continues

In the 2021 assembly elections, held in three phases, voter turnout of around 82 per cent was recorded

Updated On: 09 Apr 2026 | 5:07 PM IST

India well placed to handle energy shock, backed by strong buffers: WB

The US-based multilateral agency also appreciated the Indian government's strategy of handling that energy crisis that emanated due to the West Asia conflict

Updated On: 09 Apr 2026 | 4:25 PM IST

India turns crises into opportunity, emerges stronger: Shaktikanta Das

He also noted that several factors underpin this resilience, including macroeconomic stability, policy consistency, infrastructure-led development and strong domestic demand

Updated On: 09 Apr 2026 | 2:33 PM IST

BJP deleted over 9 mn names during SIR to grab power in West Bengal: Mamata

Her comments came after nearly 9.1 mn voters' names were deleted from the electoral rolls following the completion of the SIR exercise in the state

Updated On: 09 Apr 2026 | 2:30 PM IST

Op Sindoor showed India's progression towards 'domain jointness: Army chief

Operation Sindoor was India's most powerful tool of progression towards domain jointness. But we need to achieve domain integration and fusion, General Dwivedi said

Updated On: 09 Apr 2026 | 2:26 PM IST

Congress not to contest Baramati bypoll for Ajit Pawar: Chennithala

Top leaders from the ruling Mahayuti as well as opposition NCP (SP) had been appealing the Congress to withdraw its candidate for an unopposed election in Baramati

Updated On: 09 Apr 2026 | 2:18 PM IST