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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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Govt tweaks city gas policy, moves to advance quarterly allocations

With city gas retailers like Indraprastha Gas Ltd, Mahanagar Gas Ltd and Adani-Total Gas Ltd reporting pressures on margins after the allocation of cheaper administered price

Govt tweaks city gas policy, moves to advance quarterly allocations
Updated On : 18 Apr 2025 | 7:44 PM IST

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla set for space travel next month: Jitendra Singh

A decorated test pilot with the Indian Air Force, Group Captain Shukla was shortlisted under ISRO's Human Spaceflight Program and is among the top contenders for the Gaganyaan mission

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla set for space travel next month: Jitendra Singh
Updated On : 18 Apr 2025 | 7:30 PM IST

Rajesh Agarwal named next commerce secretary, to take charge in October

The government on Friday appointed 1994-batch IAS officer Rajesh Agarwal, additional secretary in the department of commerce, as the next commerce secretary.

Rajesh Agarwal named next commerce secretary, to take charge in October
Updated On : 18 Apr 2025 | 7:22 PM IST

BJP MLAs urge Manipur Governor to intensify arms recovery in hill areas

The legislators urged him to take appropriate actions against those who have been involved in provocative acts against various communities

BJP MLAs urge Manipur Governor to intensify arms recovery in hill areas
Updated On : 18 Apr 2025 | 6:54 PM IST

Govt committed to making India self-reliant in defence sector: Rajnath

Addressing industry representatives here, Singh said defence exports have risen from Rs 600 crore in 2014 to Rs 24,000 crore

Govt committed to making India self-reliant in defence sector: Rajnath
Updated On : 18 Apr 2025 | 6:49 PM IST

Delhi govt to launch anti-pollution drive with tankers, border checks

The government is now expanding the project to 13 identified hotspots across the city. To intensify dust suppression, over 1,000 GPS-enabled water tankers with sprinklers will be deployed

Delhi govt to launch anti-pollution drive with tankers, border checks
Updated On : 18 Apr 2025 | 6:27 PM IST

Follow the law or face deportation: Trump admin warns int'l students

Indian students in the US are grappling with a growing threat of deportation as authorities cancel F-1 visas over a range of issues

Follow the law or face deportation: Trump admin warns int'l students
Updated On : 18 Apr 2025 | 6:10 PM IST

Confident of positive outcomes from US VP Vance's visit next week: Vaishnaw

Vaishnaw cited pragmatic approach and continued engagement on both sides, and asserted that India has emerged as a trusted hub in electronics manufacturing

Confident of positive outcomes from US VP Vance's visit next week: Vaishnaw
Updated On : 18 Apr 2025 | 5:51 PM IST

Forex reserves rise for sixth straight week, up $1.56 bn to $677.83 bn

The forex reserves touched an all-time high of $704.885 billion in September 2024

Forex reserves rise for sixth straight week, up $1.56 bn to $677.83 bn
Updated On : 18 Apr 2025 | 5:44 PM IST

TMC Murshidabad unit urges MP Yusuf Pathan to visit violence-hit district

The district Trinamool Congress leadership is "unhappy" with the Baharampur MP for not visiting Murshidabad during last week's communal clashes

TMC Murshidabad unit urges MP Yusuf Pathan to visit violence-hit district
Updated On : 18 Apr 2025 | 5:29 PM IST

BJP turning Maha into desert: Aaditya slams govt over nod to projects

Never ever has the city (Mumbai) witnessed a water crisis in March and April which is being experienced this year, Aaditya Thackeray said

BJP turning Maha into desert: Aaditya slams govt over nod to projects
Updated On : 18 Apr 2025 | 5:17 PM IST

Healthy life: Fixing food habits cut liver disease risk by 50%, say experts

A diet rich in fresh fruits, green vegetables, whole grains and lean protein not only prevents liver disease but also supports liver regeneration

Healthy life: Fixing food habits cut liver disease risk by 50%, say experts
Updated On : 18 Apr 2025 | 5:03 PM IST

EPFO set for digital overhaul with new IT platform by May-June: Mandaviya

In coming days, EPFO beneficiaries will be able to withdraw funds from ATMs due to faster processing of claims on the newer Version 3.0

EPFO set for digital overhaul with new IT platform by May-June: Mandaviya
Updated On : 18 Apr 2025 | 4:53 PM IST

Zoho's Sridhar Vembu warns of fundamental reckoning in India's IT industry

In a post on X, Vembu contended that inefficiencies in products and services have long plagued the global software industry

Zoho's Sridhar Vembu warns of fundamental reckoning in India's IT industry
Updated On : 18 Apr 2025 | 4:39 PM IST

NFL to pick 18% stake for Rs 572 cr in JV to set up urea plant in Assam

NFL will have an 18 per cent stake in the joint venture, which is being incorporated. The cost of acquisition of the 18 per cent shareholding is estimated at Rs 572.45 crore

NFL to pick 18% stake for Rs 572 cr in JV to set up urea plant in Assam
Updated On : 18 Apr 2025 | 4:39 PM IST

New traffic radar equipment verification rules to be enforced from July 1

The new rules, which fall under the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011, will apply to "microwave Doppler radar equipment" widely utilised for measuring vehicle speeds on roads

New traffic radar equipment verification rules to be enforced from July 1
Updated On : 18 Apr 2025 | 4:36 PM IST

ONGC's cheaper APM gas supply dips, costlier supply to distributors doubles

Officials said ONGC sells that APM gas to state-owned GAIL (India) Ltd, which makes onward supplies to city gas retailers like Indraprastha Gas Ltd, Mahanagar Gas Ltd and Adani-Total Gas Ltd

ONGC's cheaper APM gas supply dips, costlier supply to distributors doubles
Updated On : 18 Apr 2025 | 4:30 PM IST

Coal India arm SECL signs Rs 7,040 crore pact with TMC Mineral Resources

Under this agreement, large-scale coal production will be carried out using paste filling technology at the Singhali underground coal mine in SECL's Korba area

Coal India arm SECL signs Rs 7,040 crore pact with TMC Mineral Resources
Updated On : 18 Apr 2025 | 4:28 PM IST

Oilmeals export dip 21% to Rs 12,171 cr in FY25; volume falls 11%

Bangladesh in spite of political turbulences become a largest importer of Indian oilmeals. India exported 7.42 lakh tonnes to Bangladesh in 2024-25

Oilmeals export dip 21% to Rs 12,171 cr in FY25; volume falls 11%
Updated On : 18 Apr 2025 | 4:24 PM IST

DGTR issues final findings in 13 anti-dumping cases mostly against China

The ministry also said that in addition to this, the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has started 11 investigations in March

DGTR issues final findings in 13 anti-dumping cases mostly against China
Updated On : 18 Apr 2025 | 4:23 PM IST