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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.

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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SC seeks responses on ASI takeover plea for Thirupparankundram temple

The SC issued notices to the Centre, Tamil Nadu government and ASI on a plea seeking ASI control of the Thirupparankundram temple and continuous lamp lighting atop the deepathoon

SC seeks responses on ASI takeover plea for Thirupparankundram temple
Updated On : 23 Jan 2026 | 1:54 PM IST

Chhattisgarh factory blast: Kiln sealed at steel plant over safety lapses

Workers, most of them from Bihar and Jharkhand, were charred to death in the blast that occurred at Real Ispat and Power Ltd, in Bakulahi village on Thursday morning

Chhattisgarh factory blast: Kiln sealed at steel plant over safety lapses
Updated On : 23 Jan 2026 | 1:46 PM IST

SC issues notices to Anil Ambani, ADAG on PIL alleging banking fraud

The top court asked the CBI and the Enforcement Directorate, represented by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, to file status reports in sealed cover in ten days

SC issues notices to Anil Ambani, ADAG on PIL alleging banking fraud
Updated On : 23 Jan 2026 | 1:43 PM IST

PM Modi targets 'corrupt' DMK, kicks off NDA poll campaign in Tamil Nadu

Modi said the NDA's governance record and commitment to regional aspirations were striking a chord with the people of the state

PM Modi targets 'corrupt' DMK, kicks off NDA poll campaign in Tamil Nadu
Updated On : 23 Jan 2026 | 1:01 PM IST

IndiGrid secures ₹1500 crore through institutional placement issue

The infrastructure investment trust said the issue was oversubscribed two times, with strong participation from domestic and foreign institutional investors

IndiGrid secures ₹1500 crore through institutional placement issue
Updated On : 23 Jan 2026 | 12:50 PM IST

Snowfall disrupts air traffic as Srinagar airport cancels all flights

The officials said the passengers are advised to contact their respective airlines for updates and re-accommodation

Snowfall disrupts air traffic as Srinagar airport cancels all flights
Updated On : 23 Jan 2026 | 12:44 PM IST

General Atlantic to acquire 7% stake in Balaji Wafers for over ₹2,000 crore

Balaji Wafers has entered into a "definitive agreement" with General Atlantic for a strategic investment, according to a joint statement

General Atlantic to acquire 7% stake in Balaji Wafers for over ₹2,000 crore
Updated On : 23 Jan 2026 | 12:43 PM IST

Coforge Q3FY26 results: Consolidated profit rises 16% to ₹297 crore

Coforge had posted a profit of ₹255.9 crore in the same period a year ago, the company said in a regulatory filing

Coforge Q3FY26 results: Consolidated profit rises 16% to ₹297 crore
Updated On : 23 Jan 2026 | 12:26 PM IST

PM is India's greatest distorian: Congress revives Vande Mataram row

Congress accused Prime Minister Modi of distorting the history of the national anthem and undermining the legacy of Rabindranath Tagore during last month's Vande Mataram debate

PM is India's greatest distorian: Congress revives Vande Mataram row
Updated On : 23 Jan 2026 | 12:24 PM IST

7 Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lanka Navy for alleged poaching

The fishermen were arrested and and their two trawlers seized on Tuesday off Kovilan, in the northern Jaffna peninsula, the Navy said in a statement

7 Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lanka Navy for alleged poaching
Updated On : 23 Jan 2026 | 12:03 PM IST

Bihar govt announces ex gratia for workers killed in Chhattisgarh blast

Bihar Chief Minister condoled the deaths of six migrant labourers killed in a steel plant explosion in Chhattisgarh's Balodabazar, announcing ₹2 lakh each for families of the deceased

Bihar govt announces ex gratia for workers killed in Chhattisgarh blast
Updated On : 23 Jan 2026 | 11:53 AM IST

PM launches development projects, flags off new train services in Kerala

Modi also disbursed loan amounts and credit cards to several beneficiaries under the PM SVANidhi scheme

PM launches development projects, flags off new train services in Kerala
Updated On : 23 Jan 2026 | 11:36 AM IST

Asian shares, US futures gain as BOJ keeps its key interest rate unchanged

Chinese markets also saw moderate gains as the Hang Seng in Hong Kong added 0.3 per cent to 26,718.13, while the Shanghai Composite index also was up 0.3 per cent, at 4,133.58

Asian shares, US futures gain as BOJ keeps its key interest rate unchanged
Updated On : 23 Jan 2026 | 11:18 AM IST

Magh Mela: Over 10 mn devotees take dip at Sangam on Basant Panchami

Superintendent of Police (Magh Mela) Neeraj Pandey said over 10,000 police personnel have been deployed across the mela area to ensure the safety of devotees and smooth traffic movement

Magh Mela: Over 10 mn devotees take dip at Sangam on Basant Panchami
Updated On : 23 Jan 2026 | 10:11 AM IST

Basant Panchami puja begins at disputed Bhojsala site amid tight security

Basant Panchami puja began at the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula site in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar under heavy security, following a Supreme Court order laying down time-sharing of religious activities

Basant Panchami puja begins at disputed Bhojsala site amid tight security
Updated On : 23 Jan 2026 | 9:14 AM IST

Delhi-Pune IndiGo flight gets bomb threat, nothing suspicious found

Following the assessment, the aircraft was thoroughly checked by the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS), the official said, adding no suspicious or adverse findings were detected

Delhi-Pune IndiGo flight gets bomb threat, nothing suspicious found
Updated On : 23 Jan 2026 | 6:31 AM IST

Naredco budget wishlist: Industry status, hike in home loan interest

NAREDCO President Parveen Jain said the limit for deduction of interest on home loans should be increased to ₹5 lakh in respect of the self-occupied property from ₹2 lakh currently

Naredco budget wishlist: Industry status, hike in home loan interest
Updated On : 22 Jan 2026 | 11:49 PM IST

ixigo Q3 results: Profit jumps 54% to ₹24 crore on higher bookings

The travel booking platform had logged a net profit of ₹15.54 crore during the year-ago period, a regulatory filing said

ixigo Q3 results: Profit jumps 54% to ₹24 crore on higher bookings
Updated On : 22 Jan 2026 | 11:42 PM IST

Campaigning begins in Bangladesh for first polls after Hasina's ouster

There are also concerns about the country's law and order situation, but the government says it will keep the voting peaceful

Campaigning begins in Bangladesh for first polls after Hasina's ouster
Updated On : 22 Jan 2026 | 11:32 PM IST

RPSG Group to invest ₹10.5K cr in Vijayapura, Ballari districts of K'taka

RPSG Group to invest ₹10,500 crore in Karnataka's Vijayapura and Ballari districts over three years, boosting the state's renewable energy ecosystem

RPSG Group to invest ₹10.5K cr in Vijayapura, Ballari districts of K'taka
Updated On : 22 Jan 2026 | 11:17 PM IST