Press Trust of India

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.

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Two more Indian LPG tankers cross Hormuz, set to reach India in two days

LPG tankers Pine Gas and Jag Vasant, sailing close to each other, started from the Persian Gulf on Monday morning before crossing the strait, ship tracking data showed

Updated On: 23 Mar 2026 | 11:03 PM IST

Jaishankar calls for removal of non-tariff barriers in Russia trade

Jaishankar also described Russia as India's "foremost partner" in the civil nuclear energy sector

Updated On: 23 Mar 2026 | 10:30 PM IST

West Asia crisis: Govt restores full Rodtep benefits to exporters

Refunds under the scheme range from 0.3 per cent to 3.9 per cent. The scheme is valid till March this year

Updated On: 23 Mar 2026 | 10:27 PM IST

AI now core to telecom networks design, management, says Trai chief

At the end of 2025, data subscribers in India crossed one billion mark, with 5G contributing around 400 million

Updated On: 23 Mar 2026 | 9:15 PM IST

Iranian oil purchases hinge on feasibility, payment route remains unclear

Over the weekend, the US waived sanctions on the purchase of Iranian oil at sea for 30 days in its latest attempt to ease oil prices that have been driven up by the US-Israeli war on Iran

Updated On: 23 Mar 2026 | 9:14 PM IST

Asgard Alcobev appoints Ronak Jain as Managing Director

Rohit Jain is a seasoned entrepreneur with diversified experience across breweries, distilleries, cement, steel, and allied industries, the company said

Updated On: 23 Mar 2026 | 8:17 PM IST

IBA suggests blending of 20% biogas in CNG to boost clean mobility in Delhi

In a statement, the IBA pointed out that although EV adoption is increasing, EV penetration in the overall vehicle fleet remains limited

Updated On: 23 Mar 2026 | 7:42 PM IST

Centre asks states to curb coal profiteering amid West Asia crisis

The minister further said that if coal prices increase, it is the responsibility of the state governments to take action

Updated On: 23 Mar 2026 | 7:28 PM IST

Earthquake of 4.1 magnitude hits Nepal's Bajhang, no damages reported

According to the Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre, the tremor was recorded at 1:14 pm. The epicentre of the quake was located near the Rayal area of Bajhang

Updated On: 23 Mar 2026 | 7:11 PM IST

HDFC Bank: Sebi chief says independent directors must act responsibly

It can be noted that the resignation had led to a sharp correction in the HDFC Bank scrip, as investors became concerned

Updated On: 23 Mar 2026 | 6:55 PM IST

Sebi board clears steps to ease doing business in REITs, InvITs, and AIFs

Sebi board clears FPI settlement norms; approves recommendations on conflict of interest

Updated On: 23 Mar 2026 | 5:57 PM IST

SC asks CBI, ED to ensure fair probe into ADAG firms, flags reluctance

At the outset, Mehta informed the bench that an SIT, in pursuance of an earlier order, had been constituted comprising senior ED officers and financial experts from the banking sector

Updated On: 23 Mar 2026 | 5:46 PM IST

West Asia war, fresh US trade probes fuel market volatility: RBI bulletin

India's foreign exchange reserves remain adequate to provide a cushion against external shocks, said an article on the state of the economy published in the bulletin

Updated On: 23 Mar 2026 | 5:43 PM IST

Govt to deploy 10,000 AC E-buses in 116 cities by 2027; 35,000 more planned

The minister said states were told to give their demands, and a selection criterion was laid down, and buses were sanctioned on the recommendations of coordination committees

Updated On: 23 Mar 2026 | 5:42 PM IST

FAI seeks govt relief for urea producers amid gas curbs, supply fears

FAI called for energy cost reimbursements and penalty waivers for plants operating under constrained gas supplies, citing extraordinary circumstances stemming from the ongoing geopolitical crisis

Updated On: 23 Mar 2026 | 5:41 PM IST

Wipro launches innovation lab in Seoul; bolsters South Korea presence

Wipro employs several hundred professionals in South Korea and continues to make sustained investments in the local ecosystem

Updated On: 23 Mar 2026 | 5:26 PM IST

PCB faces PSL 11 headache amid contract breaches, pay demand issues

The PSL, expanded to include two new franchises, is set to begin on Thursday in Lahore, just two days before the IPL gets underway on March 28.

Updated On: 23 Mar 2026 | 4:54 PM IST

Delhi Capitals await Cricket Australia NOC for Starc ahead of IPL opener

In a media interaction, Delhi Capitals Axar Patel, cricket director Venugopal Rao and head coach Hemang Badani fielded multiple questions on the availability of their pace spearhead.

Updated On: 23 Mar 2026 | 4:51 PM IST

I don't like it: Delhi Capital skipper Axar Patel on Impact Player rule

Responding to a PTI query seeking his views on the rule, the Indian T20 vice-captain too weighed in on the subject ahead of his second season as Delhi Capitals captain.

Updated On: 23 Mar 2026 | 4:47 PM IST

Taking steps to address West Asia conflict's impact on flight ops: Govt

The escalating conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran that started on February 28 has significantly hit operations of airlines in and through the West Asia region

Updated On: 23 Mar 2026 | 4:36 PM IST