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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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Supreme Court asks Centre to consider revising EPF wage ceiling of ₹15,000

The petitioner has submitted that those employees who earn more than the wage ceiling are excluded from availing the EPFO scheme

Supreme Court asks Centre to consider revising EPF wage ceiling of ₹15,000
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 6:12 PM IST

Arunachal records 36% GST growth in April-Dec FY26, ₹1,519 cr collected

The measures are expected to support continued economic growth and ensure inclusive and long-term development across Arunachal Pradesh

Arunachal records 36% GST growth in April-Dec FY26, ₹1,519 cr collected
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 6:12 PM IST

Indian envoy urged Trump to relieve tariffs on oil imports: US Senator

Graham, accompanying Trump on Air Force One Sunday, spoke about his tariff bill that seeks to impose 500 per cent levies on imports from countries buying Russian oil

Indian envoy urged Trump to relieve tariffs on oil imports: US Senator
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 5:24 PM IST

Mamata to move court on Tuesday against 'inhumane' conduct of SIR

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that fear, harassment and administrative arbitrariness linked to the exercise had led to deaths and hospitalisations of several people

Mamata to move court on Tuesday against 'inhumane' conduct of SIR
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 5:16 PM IST

SC agrees to examine NCLT's power to transfer cases outside state

The controversy stems from Rule 16(d) of the NCLT Rules, 2016, which allows the NCLT President to "transfer any case from one Bench to another Bench when the circumstances warrant"

SC agrees to examine NCLT's power to transfer cases outside state
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 5:05 PM IST

Kerala govt to hand over paddy procurement to cooperative societies

The new model will be implemented through Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies and will come into force from the upcoming season

Kerala govt to hand over paddy procurement to cooperative societies
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 5:02 PM IST

Delhi riots conspirators must face strictest punishment: CM Rekha Gupta

The Supreme Court refused bail to Khalid and Imam in the larger conspiracy case related to the 2020 Delhi riots, but granted relief to five other accused, citing a "hierarchy of participation"

Delhi riots conspirators must face strictest punishment: CM Rekha Gupta
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 4:37 PM IST

Congress MP Selja asks Centre to start train on Sirsa-Delhi route

The former Union Cabinet minister said better rail connectivity is directly linked to the social and economic development of the region

Congress MP Selja asks Centre to start train on Sirsa-Delhi route
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 4:24 PM IST

Four AAP MLAs suspended from Delhi Assembly for three days

When the House reconvened after the address, PWD minister Parvesh Sahib Singh moved a resolution for the suspension of the four MLAs

Four AAP MLAs suspended from Delhi Assembly for three days
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 4:22 PM IST

Swiggy launches EatRight in over 50 cities, targets health-conscious users

EatRight will offer over 1.8 million dishes available from over 200,000 restaurants

Swiggy launches EatRight in over 50 cities, targets health-conscious users
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 4:09 PM IST

HPCL commissions residue upgradation unit at Vizag refinery, boosts margins

The project marks a major step in upgrading India's refining complexity and reducing dependence on imported fuels

HPCL commissions residue upgradation unit at Vizag refinery, boosts margins
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 3:56 PM IST

Bayer, ADM extend Maharashtra soyabean farmer programme to 100K growers

The expanded programme will cover seven districts in Maharashtra, adding Nanded, Parbhani, Hingoli, and Solapur to the original areas of Latur, Dharashiv, and Beed

Bayer, ADM extend Maharashtra soyabean farmer programme to 100K growers
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 3:52 PM IST

IIT Guwahati scientists develop catalyst to convert CO2 into methanol fuel

The effort is aimed at addressing one of the most essential challenges -- meeting rising energy needs without further harming the environment

IIT Guwahati scientists develop catalyst to convert CO2 into methanol fuel
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 3:33 PM IST

HDFC AMC forays into private credit market with ₹2,500 crore fund

IFC will invest up to ₹220 crore as an anchor investor in HDFC AMC's Structured Credit Fund-I

HDFC AMC forays into private credit market with ₹2,500 crore fund
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 3:29 PM IST

Haryana govt forms monitoring panel to fast-track development projects

The Haryana government has set up a high-level monitoring committee to speed up development projects and ensure timely execution, according to an official order issued on Monday.

Haryana govt forms monitoring panel to fast-track development projects
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 3:23 PM IST

'Jail is my life now, relieved for those granted bail,' says Umar Khalid

The February 2020 riots in northeast Delhi left 53 people dead and more than 700 injured

'Jail is my life now, relieved for those granted bail,' says Umar Khalid
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 2:59 PM IST

49 cryptocurrency exchanges registered with FIU in 2024-25: Report

The report said, as of March 2025, 49 VDA SPs were registered as reporting entities to FIU, of which 45 exchanges were onshore (based in India) while the rest four were located offshore

49 cryptocurrency exchanges registered with FIU in 2024-25: Report
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 2:59 PM IST

Op Sindoor showed India's resolve, armed forces made nation proud: V-P

Operation Sindoor was carried out by the Indian armed forces in the early hours of May 7, 2025, eliminating at least 100 terrorists in response to the horrific Pahalgam terror attack

Op Sindoor showed India's resolve, armed forces made nation proud: V-P
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 2:53 PM IST

OPD services disrupted in Odisha as doctors begin 2-hour daily work boycott

Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling appealed to the doctors to shun agitation as the government was "sympathetically considering" their demands

OPD services disrupted in Odisha as doctors begin 2-hour daily work boycott
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 2:43 PM IST

'Anti-federal': Derek O'Brien asks ICSE-ISC school principals to oppose NEP

He pointed out that several states, including West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, have their own state education policies

'Anti-federal': Derek O'Brien asks ICSE-ISC school principals to oppose NEP
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 2:27 PM IST