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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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Centre grants approval for 47 ethanol projects in Bihar for loan subsidies

The government is implementing the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme nationwide, with Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) selling petrol blended with ethanol

Centre grants approval for 47 ethanol projects in Bihar for loan subsidies
Updated On : 18 Dec 2024 | 4:24 PM IST

Cong blames 'myopic' policies for India Inc's refusal to invest, hike wages

Ramesh also claimed government's failure to stimulate consumption demand by hiking MSP and MGNREGA wages, refusal to provide income support despite mounting evidence of wage stagnation

Cong blames 'myopic' policies for India Inc's refusal to invest, hike wages
Updated On : 18 Dec 2024 | 4:01 PM IST

SJM dubs proposal to introduce 35% GST on 'sin goods' as bad idea

If the upcoming GST Council meeting approves this higher slab, it would make GST even more complex and inefficient and encourage smuggling

SJM dubs proposal to introduce 35% GST on 'sin goods' as bad idea
Updated On : 18 Dec 2024 | 3:55 PM IST

Balanced diets, breed management can cut emissions in dairy sector: Report

For example, heat stress is reducing milk yields, impairing reproduction, and increasing the risk of disease. Water scarcity, exacerbated by erratic weather patterns, is further challenging farmers

Balanced diets, breed management can cut emissions in dairy sector: Report
Updated On : 18 Dec 2024 | 3:46 PM IST

ONOE Bill: Priyanka Gandhi among four Congress members to be on House panel

Sukhdeo Bhagat and Randeep Surjewala are the Congress' other choices for the joint committee of Parliament

ONOE Bill: Priyanka Gandhi among four Congress members to be on House panel
Updated On : 18 Dec 2024 | 3:45 PM IST

Sugar mills pay Rs 8,126 cr to farmers in first 70 days of season

Pending payments of Rs 3,015 crore remain, with Karnataka accounting for the maximum outstanding dues of Rs 1,405 crore, followed by Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra

Sugar mills pay Rs 8,126 cr to farmers in first 70 days of season
Updated On : 18 Dec 2024 | 3:33 PM IST

NIA conducts searches in Bihar in over recovery of AK-47 rifle parts

Muzaffarpur Deputy SP A C Gyani said sleuths of the federal agency started conducting the raids at 5 AM

NIA conducts searches in Bihar in over recovery of AK-47 rifle parts
Updated On : 18 Dec 2024 | 3:02 PM IST

EC reviews Delhi polls preparedness, meets leaders from political parties

BJP MP from New Delhi Bansuri Swaraj, AAP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chaddha and party leader Jasmin Shah attended the meeting

EC reviews Delhi polls preparedness, meets leaders from political parties
Updated On : 18 Dec 2024 | 2:57 PM IST

Cyclonic system over Bay of Bengal to bring heavy rain to Andhra: IMD

IMD predicted 'heavy rain' at isolated places in North Coastal Andhra Pradesh (NCAP), Yanam, South Coastal Andhra Pradesh (SCAP), and Rayalaseema

Cyclonic system over Bay of Bengal to bring heavy rain to Andhra: IMD
Updated On : 18 Dec 2024 | 2:45 PM IST

No provision of free travel for Maha Kumbh Mela: Railways ministry

It added that the Indian Railways was committed to ensuring seamless travel for passengers during the Maha Kumbh

No provision of free travel for Maha Kumbh Mela: Railways ministry
Updated On : 18 Dec 2024 | 2:43 PM IST

Focus on trade infra, MSMEs to help India double share in global trade: CII

Chairman of the CII national committee on EXIM Sanjay Budhia said that the chamber is committed to working closely with the government to address critical challenges which hinder manufacturing

Focus on trade infra, MSMEs to help India double share in global trade: CII
Updated On : 18 Dec 2024 | 2:35 PM IST

Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar, extension of RSS ideology: Siddaramaiah

The chief minister said without Ambedkar's contributions, Shah wouldn't be the Home Minister and Narendra Modi as the Prime Minister

Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar, extension of RSS ideology: Siddaramaiah
Updated On : 18 Dec 2024 | 2:29 PM IST

No attempt to build Ayodhya mosque, reclaim given land: BJP leader to UP CM

Sunni Central Waqf Board later formed the Indo-Islamic Cultural Foundation to build a new mosque on the land allotted by the state government in the Dhannipur area of the district

No attempt to build Ayodhya mosque, reclaim given land: BJP leader to UP CM
Updated On : 18 Dec 2024 | 2:27 PM IST

High interest rates deterrent for MSME exporters; working with FinMin: DGFT

Sarangi said there are many studies which suggest that very high collateral demand by financial institutions is a big deterrent for MSMEs to access institutional finance

High interest rates deterrent for MSME exporters; working with FinMin: DGFT
Updated On : 18 Dec 2024 | 2:25 PM IST

Real estate attracts $8.87 bn institutional investments in 2024: Report

Foreign institutional investors accounted for 63 per cent of the total institutional investments in Indian real estate

Real estate attracts $8.87 bn institutional investments in 2024: Report
Updated On : 18 Dec 2024 | 2:02 PM IST

EPFO deadline for employers to file wage details extended till Jan 31

An online facility was made available by EPFO for submitting applications for validation of options/joint options for pension on higher wages, a labour ministry statement said

EPFO deadline for employers to file wage details extended till Jan 31
Updated On : 18 Dec 2024 | 1:56 PM IST

SC grants time to Yasin Malik, 5 others in cases to respond to CBI plea

On November 28, the top court sought a response from Yasin Malik and others on the CBI's plea to transfer the trial

SC grants time to Yasin Malik, 5 others in cases to respond to CBI plea
Updated On : 18 Dec 2024 | 1:48 PM IST

Sembcorp Green bags 150 MW solar project with 300 MWh energy storage

The build-own-operate Project is part of a bid for 2GW Inter-state Transmission System (ISTS)-connected solar power projects with 4GWh of BESS, issued by SECI, a company statement said

Sembcorp Green bags 150 MW solar project with 300 MWh energy storage
Updated On : 18 Dec 2024 | 1:42 PM IST

Bihar fully prepared to create robust biz ecosystem: Deputy CM Choudhary

In a message to investors before this mega event, Choudhary said, I firmly believe that Bihar is a safe state and its infrastructure is strong

Bihar fully prepared to create robust biz ecosystem: Deputy CM Choudhary
Updated On : 18 Dec 2024 | 1:34 PM IST

BEST bus accident: Driver was not drunk, didn't have illness, say police

The accident claimed eight lives and left more than 40 persons injured. Several vehicles were also damaged in the incident

BEST bus accident: Driver was not drunk, didn't have illness, say police
Updated On : 18 Dec 2024 | 1:30 PM IST