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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 Modi, Amir of Qatar decide to elevate ties to 'strategic partnership'

They also exchanged views on "regional and global issues" of mutual interest, the Ministry of External Affairs said

PM Modi, Amir of Qatar decide to elevate ties to 'strategic partnership'
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 5:09 PM IST

Over 2.8 million companies registered in India, 65% active: Govt data

Among those registered under the Companies Act, 2013, just 5,216 are foreign companies and out of those, 63 per cent or 3,281 entities were active at the end of January

Over 2.8 million companies registered in India, 65% active: Govt data
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 5:08 PM IST

Sebi cancels registration of 19 FVCI cos for failing to meet eligibility

The regulator observed from the website of the Business Registration Department of Mauritius, Cyprus and Singapore, that the status of 19 FVCIs in their parent jurisdictions was defunct

Sebi cancels registration of 19 FVCI cos for failing to meet eligibility
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 5:00 PM IST

Unemployment rate in urban areas dips to 6.4% in December quarter: NSSO

Joblessness, or unemployment rate, is defined as the percentage of unemployed people in the labour force

Unemployment rate in urban areas dips to 6.4% in December quarter: NSSO
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 4:59 PM IST

NTPC pays additional Rs 2,424 cr interim dividend to shareholders for FY25

The Rs 2,424 crore dividend paid on February 18 is 25 per cent of the paid-up equity share capital of the company

NTPC pays additional Rs 2,424 cr interim dividend to shareholders for FY25
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 4:43 PM IST

IPO-bound NSE's valuation surges over 200% to Rs 4.7 trn in 2024: Report

The Adani Group, which includes nine listed companies, was valued at Rs 13.40 lakh crore, while the Ambani-led Reliance Group's overall valuation was pegged at Rs 19.71 lakh crore

IPO-bound NSE's valuation surges over 200% to Rs 4.7 trn in 2024: Report
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 4:19 PM IST

Rupee declines 10 paise to close at 86.98 against dollar amid rise in crude

Elevated interbank dollar demand due to the maturity of positions in the NDF market weighed on the rupee alongside likely outflows from local stocks

Rupee declines 10 paise to close at 86.98 against dollar amid rise in crude
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 4:18 PM IST

Reliance Infra to enter RE manufacturing space with solar, battery plants

The company would set up an integrated solar manufacturing unit with the objective to boost the production of solar panels and components in India, promoting self-sufficiency in clean energy

Reliance Infra to enter RE manufacturing space with solar, battery plants
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 4:06 PM IST

Kharge slams Modi govt, calls Sitharaman's 'good returns' claim ironic

Seeking to assuage concerns over foreign institutional investors (FII) selling Indian equities lately, Sitharaman on Monday attributed the action to profit booking

Kharge slams Modi govt, calls Sitharaman's 'good returns' claim ironic
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 3:40 PM IST

MP HC allows 'trial run' of Union Carbide waste disposal at Pithampur

The incineration at a disposal plant inside the industrial area of Pithampur will be carried out in three phases from February 27

MP HC allows 'trial run' of Union Carbide waste disposal at Pithampur
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 3:35 PM IST

India, Qatar exchange agreement on establishment of strategic partnership

The documents were exchanged in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani here

India, Qatar exchange agreement on establishment of strategic partnership
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 2:50 PM IST

SC directives mandatory while granting building plan permission: Madras HC

It said in the present case, the initial application filed by the petitioner seeking regularization was rejected in the year 2007 and the second application was rejected in 2014

SC directives mandatory while granting building plan permission: Madras HC
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 2:49 PM IST

Akash Anand demands Cong leader Udit Raj's arrest over remarks on Mayawati

This comes after Udit Raj on Monday launched a scathing attack on BSP chief Mayawati and said that she has "strangled the social movement" and now the time has come to strangle her

Akash Anand demands Cong leader Udit Raj's arrest over remarks on Mayawati
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 2:13 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi crticises Amit Shah over new CEC's midnight appointment

Gandhi said as the Leader of Opposition, it is his duty to uphold the ideals of Babasaheb Ambedkar and the founding leaders of the nation and hold the government to account

Rahul Gandhi crticises Amit Shah over new CEC's midnight appointment
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 2:05 PM IST

Kerala to request extension for Rs 529.50 cr loan for Wayanad rehab

Stressing that the union government has provided the amount not as a grant but as a loan with conditions, the Finance Minister also said that there are restrictions to spending the amount

Kerala to request extension for Rs 529.50 cr loan for Wayanad rehab
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 1:43 PM IST

1984 Anti-Sikh riots: Prosecution seeks death penalty for Sajjan Kumar

Kumar was convicted in a case of killing of father son duo, Jaswant Singh and Tarundeep Singh on 1 November 1984 in Saraswati Vihar area

1984 Anti-Sikh riots: Prosecution seeks death penalty for Sajjan Kumar
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 1:33 PM IST

Check Point Software to set up first APAC R&D centre in Bengaluru

This expansion, unveiled during Check Point's annual CPX Bangkok 2025 conference, underscores the company's commitment to advancing cyber security innovation

Check Point Software to set up first APAC R&D centre in Bengaluru
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 1:07 PM IST

Economy projected to grow 6.4% in Q3 as govt spending increases: Icra

Icra on Tuesday projected India's GDP to grow 6.4 per cent in the December quarter on account of enhanced government spending amid uneven consumption.

Economy projected to grow 6.4% in Q3 as govt spending increases: Icra
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 12:52 PM IST

Himanta creating ISI-link controversy in fear of losing 2026 polls: Gogoi

The Assam Cabinet on Sunday decided not to register any case against the parliamentarian or his British spouse but instructed the DGP to file an FIR against the Pakistani national

Himanta creating ISI-link controversy in fear of losing 2026 polls: Gogoi
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 12:47 PM IST

Mary Kom denies IOA resignation reports, says she'll complete her tenure

Asked if she has had a word with IOA President P T Usha on this matter, Mary Kom said, "I haven't been able to connect with her because my phone was misplaced

Mary Kom denies IOA resignation reports, says she'll complete her tenure
Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 12:30 PM IST