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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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Red Fort blast case: NIA files 7,500-page chargesheet against 10 accused

All 10 accused, including the main perpetrator, Dr Umer Un Nabi (deceased), were linked to Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH), an offshoot of the Al-Qaida in the Indian Subcontinent, as per chargesheet

Updated On: 14 May 2026 | 12:30 PM IST

Passenger vehicle dispatches rise 25.4% YoY at 437,312 units in April: Siam

Total two-wheeler sales rose 28.4 per cent to 1,872,691 units last month as against 14,58,784 units in April last year

Updated On: 14 May 2026 | 11:19 AM IST

Prayagraj worst hit as UP storms claim 89 lives; CM orders relief measures

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to provide compensation to people affected by unseasonal rain, thunderstorms and lightning strikes

Updated On: 14 May 2026 | 11:17 AM IST

Jio Platforms appoints Akash Ambani as managing director ahead of IPO

Jio Platforms is expected to file draft papers for its Initial Public Offering (IPO) by the end of May or in June

Updated On: 14 May 2026 | 10:21 AM IST

Rupee declines 20 paise to all-time low of 95.86 against US dollar

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.74, then fell further to a record low of 95.86 against the US dollar, registering a fall of 20 paise from its previous close

Updated On: 14 May 2026 | 10:11 AM IST

2026 will be 'historic, landmark year' for China-US relations: Xi Jinping

The leaders of the world's two largest economies are scheduled to have a few rounds of talks on Thursday and Friday

Updated On: 14 May 2026 | 10:02 AM IST

US to persuade China to play 'active role' in resolving Iran crisis: Rubio

Trump arrived in Beijing last night for a three-day visit during which he is scheduled to have several rounds of talks with Xi

Updated On: 14 May 2026 | 9:16 AM IST

NIA takes over probe into seizure of gelatin sticks, detonators in Kerala

Case relates to the seizure of 89,600 gelatin sticks concealed in 448 boxes, along with 10,500 non-electric shock tube detonators, from an onion-laden lorry at Chemmad near Tirurangadi on February 7

Updated On: 14 May 2026 | 8:43 AM IST

DBN, Andhra sign pact for BharatNet expansion with ₹2,432 cr financial aid

The initiative is expected to facilitate more than five lakh rural home fibre connections with financial support from the Government of India

Updated On: 14 May 2026 | 7:07 AM IST

Jaishankar holds talks with Russia's Lavrov; trade, geopolitics top agenda

Jaishankar met Lavrov, shortly after the Russian foreign minister landed in New Delhi to attend a two-day conclave of the BRICS member states beginning Thursday

Updated On: 13 May 2026 | 11:34 PM IST

RBI may pay highest-ever dividend to help Centre tackle West Asia crisis

Last year the RBI made a record dividend payout of ₹2.69 lakh crore to the central government for 2024-25, 27 per cent higher than ₹2.11 lakh crore transferred in the previous year

Updated On: 13 May 2026 | 11:20 PM IST

Iran welcomes India's peace push, blames 'one' BRICS nation over deadlock

Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov are among those attending the two-day conclave that is expected to extensively deliberate on the West Asia crisis

Updated On: 13 May 2026 | 10:38 PM IST

NDMC allows one-third of Group B and C employees to work from home

The order, issued by the Office of Director (Personnel), said the arrangement would be applicable in departments where it is administratively feasible

Updated On: 13 May 2026 | 10:13 PM IST

NEET (UG) paper leak: CBI arrests 5, conducts searches across country

CBI arrests five in NEET leak case as protests intensify and demands grow for NTA overhaul and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

Updated On: 13 May 2026 | 9:57 PM IST

Central govt employees body seeks 'work from home', online meetings

The move came following a call by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on cutting down avoidable expenditure due to the West Asia crisis

Updated On: 13 May 2026 | 9:56 PM IST

Tamil Nadu, UP, Delhi among top states in logistics performance index

The report was released by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal in the national capital

Updated On: 13 May 2026 | 9:48 PM IST

India targets $1 trillion goods and services exports this year: Goyal

Services shipments too surged to an all-time high of $421.32 billion in 2025-26, compared to $387.55 billion in 2024-25, recording a growth of 8.71 per cent

Updated On: 13 May 2026 | 9:48 PM IST

AEPC urges government to scrap 11% import duty on cotton imports

The industry representatives emphasised that India has recently entered into several free trade agreements, creating significant opportunities for growth in textile and apparel exports

Updated On: 13 May 2026 | 9:47 PM IST

Shriram General Insurance Q4 FY26 results: Net profit rises 28% to ₹167 cr

Net profit during the fourth quarter of FY25 stood at ₹130 crore, the company said in a statement

Updated On: 13 May 2026 | 9:45 PM IST

EaseMyTrip board approves ₹500 crore fundraise through rights issue

The board has also approved the appointment of the necessary intermediaries in connection with the rights issue, the company said

Updated On: 13 May 2026 | 9:45 PM IST