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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 functioning 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 functioning in 1949.

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UP SIR draft voter list out: 28.9 million dropped, 125.5 million retained

Rinwa said the Election Commission had undertaken a door-to-door enumeration drive in which enumeration forms were to be filled and signed by voters or their family members

UP SIR draft voter list out: 28.9 million dropped, 125.5 million retained
Updated On : 06 Jan 2026 | 6:50 PM IST

India's GDP to grow 6.9% in FY27, goldilocks situation to persist: Ind-Ra

The Union government's debt as a percentage of GDP is projected to come down to 55.5 per cent in FY27, from an estimated 56.3 per cent in the current fiscal

India's GDP to grow 6.9% in FY27, goldilocks situation to persist: Ind-Ra
Updated On : 06 Jan 2026 | 3:14 PM IST

India's vehicle retail sales jump 7.71% to 28.1 million in 2025: Fada

Commercial vehicles (CV) retail also witnessed a growth of 6.71 per cent at 10,09,654 units in 2025 as against 9,46,190 units in 2024

India's vehicle retail sales jump 7.71% to 28.1 million in 2025: Fada
Updated On : 06 Jan 2026 | 3:13 PM IST

Siddaramaiah equals Devaraj Urs' record as longest-serving Karnataka CM

In his second term as chief minister, Siddaramaiah on Tuesday, January 6, equalled Devaraj Urs' record as the longest serving CM of Karnataka for 2,792 days, and will surpass it on January 7

Siddaramaiah equals Devaraj Urs' record as longest-serving Karnataka CM
Updated On : 06 Jan 2026 | 3:13 PM IST

Bangladesh activists seek justice for Hadi, work permit ban for Indians

Hadi, 32, a youth leader who gained fame during 2024 protests, was shot in the head on December 12 while campaigning in Dhaka

Bangladesh activists seek justice for Hadi, work permit ban for Indians
Updated On : 06 Jan 2026 | 3:05 PM IST

EC illegally using mobile apps developed by BJP to conduct SIR: Mamata

The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise has substantially aggravated difficulties faced by eligible and bona fide electors in the state, the TMC alleged

EC illegally using mobile apps developed by BJP to conduct SIR: Mamata
Updated On : 06 Jan 2026 | 3:01 PM IST

Adani Enterprises raises ₹1,000 crore, bond issue sold out in 45 mins

NCDs are proposed to be listed on BSE and NSE and will be allotted on a first-come, first-served basis

Adani Enterprises raises ₹1,000 crore, bond issue sold out in 45 mins
Updated On : 06 Jan 2026 | 2:53 PM IST

NHAI reaches out to DoT, Trai to improve mobile connectivity on highways

Emphasising public safety implications and the strategic significance of the National Highway network, NHAI said it has called for an expeditious and coordinated approach to improve connectivity

NHAI reaches out to DoT, Trai to improve mobile connectivity on highways
Updated On : 06 Jan 2026 | 2:43 PM IST

Delhi Assembly adjourned briefly as BJP, AAP spar over stray dog census

When the House reconvened, the ruling party MLAs again raised slogans against AAP leaders, including their national convener Arvind Kejriwal, seeking an apology

Delhi Assembly adjourned briefly as BJP, AAP spar over stray dog census
Updated On : 06 Jan 2026 | 2:39 PM IST

Bank fraud: SC grants bail to Amtek Group ex-chairperson in ED case

The Delhi High Court had denied bail to Dham on August 19 last year, saying premature release could risk undermining efforts to secure accountability

Bank fraud: SC grants bail to Amtek Group ex-chairperson in ED case
Updated On : 06 Jan 2026 | 2:15 PM IST

Juniper Green Energy raises ₹2,039 crore debt to fund renewable projects

This round of financing follows Juniper Green Energy's successful Rs 1,739 crores debt raise in August 2025 from the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd (Ireda)

Juniper Green Energy raises ₹2,039 crore debt to fund renewable projects
Updated On : 06 Jan 2026 | 1:24 PM IST

Teenager apprehended in Punjab for sharing info with Pakistani handlers

The boy visited many social media platforms and during this he fell in the trap of the Pakistani agencies and was in touch with them for the past one year

Teenager apprehended in Punjab for sharing info with Pakistani handlers
Updated On : 06 Jan 2026 | 1:18 PM IST

India vital for global balance, unity needed to counter US: Cuban envoy

The Cuban Ambassador underscored India's pivotal role in the evolving global geopolitical landscape, saying the world needs India as a major power to create the necessary balance

India vital for global balance, unity needed to counter US: Cuban envoy
Updated On : 06 Jan 2026 | 12:57 PM IST

Expert teams arriving from Delhi, Mumbai to douse gas well blaze in Andhra

A massive jet fire of up to 20 metres height and 25 metres width was ignited around 12:40 pm on January 5 near Mori and Irusumanda villages after a gas leak at an ONGC-owned well

Expert teams arriving from Delhi, Mumbai to douse gas well blaze in Andhra
Updated On : 06 Jan 2026 | 12:41 PM IST

Sonia Gandhi admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital for chronic cough

It is a routine admission, but she has this problem of chronic cough, and she keeps coming for check-ups, especially with this pollution in the city, according to a PTI report

Sonia Gandhi admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital for chronic cough
Updated On : 06 Jan 2026 | 12:16 PM IST

Happy that Siddaramaiah becomes Karnataka's longest-serving CM: Shivakumar

A stiff power tussle between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar for the top post in Karnataka intensified in mid-November after the Congress government reached the halfway mark in its tenure

Happy that Siddaramaiah becomes Karnataka's longest-serving CM: Shivakumar
Updated On : 06 Jan 2026 | 10:45 AM IST

Former Union minister, Congress leader Suresh Kalmadi passes away at 81

Senior Congress leader and former Union minister Suresh Kalmadi had served as Union Minister of State for Railways and was a former president of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA)

Former Union minister, Congress leader Suresh Kalmadi passes away at 81
Updated On : 06 Jan 2026 | 8:55 AM IST

US stronger financially, more respected because of tariffs, says Trump

Trump says the US will collect over $600 billion in tariffs, boosting national security and financial strength, while criticising media coverage ahead of a key Supreme Court tariff decision

US stronger financially, more respected because of tariffs, says Trump
Updated On : 06 Jan 2026 | 8:25 AM IST

UP tops 'Deregulation 1.0' rankings for investment-friendly states

As per the state-wise ranking under the 'Deregulation 1.0' report of the central government, the state has been ranked first, a statement issued said

UP tops 'Deregulation 1.0' rankings for investment-friendly states
Updated On : 06 Jan 2026 | 8:10 AM IST

Indore water contamination: 38 new cases, 15 in ICU, death toll at 7

Indore Divisional Commissioner Sudam Khade told PTI over the phone that seven deaths have been reported so far as per the health department

Indore water contamination: 38 new cases, 15 in ICU, death toll at 7
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 11:24 PM IST