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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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PM flags off India's first Vande Bharat sleeper train from Bengal's Malda

Developed to meet the growing transportation needs of modern India, the fully AC Vande Bharat sleeper train would offer passengers an airline-like travel experience at economical fares

PM flags off India's first Vande Bharat sleeper train from Bengal's Malda
Updated On : 17 Jan 2026 | 3:16 PM IST

Assam luxury hospitality firm bags catering contract for Vande Bharat Train

Under the arrangement, passengers will be served a range of traditional West Bengal and Assam dishes prepared using locally sourced ingredients

Assam luxury hospitality firm bags catering contract for Vande Bharat Train
Updated On : 17 Jan 2026 | 3:16 PM IST

Shinde's betrayal of Marathi manoos paved way for BJP mayor in Mumbai: Raut

The BJP-Shiv Sena alliance ended the 30-year-old monopoly of the Thackeray family on the cash-rich Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation in the high-stakes elections, securing 89 of 227 seats

Shinde's betrayal of Marathi manoos paved way for BJP mayor in Mumbai: Raut
Updated On : 17 Jan 2026 | 3:13 PM IST

EDME Insurance eyes overseas expansion, targets ₹1,600 cr business

Talking about the acquisition of UIB Insurance Brokers (India) Pvt Ltd, he said that with the buy, business has increased to about ₹850 crore

EDME Insurance eyes overseas expansion, targets ₹1,600 cr business
Updated On : 17 Jan 2026 | 3:13 PM IST

Air pollution raises risk of eye infection, other ocular problems: Doctors

Solid particles irritate and scratch the eye's surface, while liquid particles carry chemicals that mix with tears and weaken their natural protection, the doctor said

Air pollution raises risk of eye infection, other ocular problems: Doctors
Updated On : 17 Jan 2026 | 3:10 PM IST

RBL Bank Q3 results: PAT jumps multi-fold to ₹214 cr as provisions decline

The bank's managing director and chief executive R Subramaniakumar said the tweaks in deposit rates and a shift in advances book helped expand the margins

RBL Bank Q3 results: PAT jumps multi-fold to ₹214 cr as provisions decline
Updated On : 17 Jan 2026 | 3:00 PM IST

Jute mills group seeks ban on private raw jute trading from April 1

The situation has forced several mills to shut down or drastically cut production, rendering over 75,000 workers jobless, the association claimed

Jute mills group seeks ban on private raw jute trading from April 1
Updated On : 17 Jan 2026 | 1:06 PM IST

World Bank's Ajay Banga, Marco Rubio named to Trump's Gaza 'Board of Peace'

Trump has called on all parties to cooperate fully with the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), the Board of Peace, and the ISF to ensure swift implementation of the plan

World Bank's Ajay Banga, Marco Rubio named to Trump's Gaza 'Board of Peace'
Updated On : 17 Jan 2026 | 11:13 AM IST

Delhi: Traffic curbs on Jan 17, 19, 20, 21 for Republic Day rehearsals

During this period, traffic crossings at Kartavya Path at Rafi Marg, Janpath, Man Singh Road and the C-Hexagon will remain closed

Delhi: Traffic curbs on Jan 17, 19, 20, 21 for Republic Day rehearsals
Updated On : 17 Jan 2026 | 7:47 AM IST

Air India, Singapore Airlines sign cooperation framework to deepen ties

The agreement was signed here between Air India Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Campbell Wilson, and SIA Chief Executive Officer Goh Choon Phong on Friday, it said

Air India, Singapore Airlines sign cooperation framework to deepen ties
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 11:48 PM IST

Wipro slashes FY26 fresher hiring target to 7,500-8,000 amid muted Q3 show

The adjustment comes after muted third-quarter earnings, during which the Bengaluru-based firm added only about 400 freshers to its rolls

Wipro slashes FY26 fresher hiring target to 7,500-8,000 amid muted Q3 show
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 10:32 PM IST

India driving South Asia as world's brightest growth spot: WEF survey

The report, drawing from consultations and surveys with chief economists from the public and private sectors worldwide, said South Asia has returned to the top of the regional growth outlook

India driving South Asia as world's brightest growth spot: WEF survey
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 10:28 PM IST

Guj, Arunachal, Goa top states in ecosystem for startups: DPIIT ranking

The exercise is aimed at supporting states and Union territories (UTs) in developing their startup ecosystem and learning from each other's best practices

Guj, Arunachal, Goa top states in ecosystem for startups: DPIIT ranking
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 10:25 PM IST

Jamaat-e-Islami-led alliance witnesses rift ahead of polls in Bangladesh

Jamaat is Bangladesh's largest Islamic political party, while Islami Andolon is presumed to have a huge support base

Jamaat-e-Islami-led alliance witnesses rift ahead of polls in Bangladesh
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 10:15 PM IST

Reliance Consumer Q3 gross revenue crosses ₹5,000 crore with 1.6x growth

RCPL, which was demerged from Reliance Retail and made a direct subsidiary from December 1, 2025, is one of the fastest growing companies in the FMCG space

Reliance Consumer Q3 gross revenue crosses ₹5,000 crore with 1.6x growth
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 10:05 PM IST

NDA's track record of development struck a chord with Maharashtra: PM Modi

"Thank you Maharashtra! The dynamic people of the state bless the NDA's agenda of pro-people good governance," Modi said in a post on X

NDA's track record of development struck a chord with Maharashtra: PM Modi
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 8:19 PM IST

India remains engaged with the US, says MEA on Chabahar port project

India is a major partner in development of the Chabahar port, located in the Sistan-Balochistan province Iran's southern coast

India remains engaged with the US, says MEA on Chabahar port project
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 7:43 PM IST

EPFO members can withdraw EPF money directly via UPI from April 1

The source stated that the EPFO is trying to resolve software glitches for the smooth implementation of this system, which will benefit around eight crore members

EPFO members can withdraw EPF money directly via UPI from April 1
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 7:27 PM IST

India to be among top three markets of Coca-Cola: Global president Murphy

Indian market has a solid foundation, and the underlying consumer sentiment is quite robust, despite challenges faced by Coca-Cola here in 2025 due to weather-led disruptions, he added

India to be among top three markets of Coca-Cola: Global president Murphy
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 6:36 PM IST

Grap 3 curbs enforced in Delhi-NCR as AQI may turn 'severe' in coming days

The air quality index in Delhi, which was 343 at 4 PM on Thursday, rose to 354 at 4 PM on Friday, the officials said

Grap 3 curbs enforced in Delhi-NCR as AQI may turn 'severe' in coming days
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 6:35 PM IST