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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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UP cabinet clears ₹160 MSP hike for wheat, ₹20 per quintal handling aid

The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath

UP cabinet clears ₹160 MSP hike for wheat, ₹20 per quintal handling aid
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 4:13 PM IST

Strait of Hormuz open to friendly nations: Iran's envoy to Sri Lanka

Iran, which controls the Strait of Hormuz, has allowed very few ships to cross it since the conflict started on February 28

Strait of Hormuz open to friendly nations: Iran's envoy to Sri Lanka
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 4:12 PM IST

India's 17 towns host 575 co-working centres amid rising demand: Study

These 17 cities are --Ahmedabad, Kochi, Indore, Jaipur, Coimbatore, Lucknow, Mangaluru, Chandigarh, Bhubaneswar, Dehradun, Vadodara, Surat, Trivandrum, Vizag, Guwahati, Goa and Kozhikode

India's 17 towns host 575 co-working centres amid rising demand: Study
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 4:11 PM IST

Delhi CM tables eco survey, per capita income likely at ₹5.31 lakh in FY26

The GSDP of Delhi at current prices during 2025-26 is likely to attain a level of ₹13,27,055 crore as per advance estimate, registering a growth of 9.42 per cent over FY25

Delhi CM tables eco survey, per capita income likely at ₹5.31 lakh in FY26
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 3:36 PM IST

HZL, Tata Steel tie up to boost low-carbon zinc use in steel manufacturing

The partnership highlights both firms' resolve to weave climate priorities into their core operations and sourcing strategies

HZL, Tata Steel tie up to boost low-carbon zinc use in steel manufacturing
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 3:35 PM IST

No proposal for complete farm loan waiver under consideration: Sitharaman

The finance minister emphasised that there is no discontinuation of the said tax exemption

No proposal for complete farm loan waiver under consideration: Sitharaman
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 3:31 PM IST

Delhi records lowest PM2.5, PM10 levels since 2015, excluding Covid year

According to the DPCC data provided, the yearly average of PM10 and PM2.5 in 2024 were 225 and 110 respectively, in 2023 were 219 and 106

Delhi records lowest PM2.5, PM10 levels since 2015, excluding Covid year
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 3:30 PM IST

7 coal gasification projects worth ₹64,000 cr to be set up: G Kishan Reddy

The minister highlighted that the Modi-government during the last 12 years has brought several reforms in the coal sector

7 coal gasification projects worth ₹64,000 cr to be set up: G Kishan Reddy
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 2:58 PM IST

NEP does not impose one language on any state: MoS Education to LS

The minister said paragraph 4.13 of the NEP explicitly promotes multilingualism, citing clear benefits for learning capacity and outcomes from early exposure to multiple languages

NEP does not impose one language on any state: MoS Education to LS
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 2:53 PM IST

LPG supply crisis: No respite for transporters, restaurants in West Bengal

Bijan Biswas, vice-president of the Indane LPG Distributors' Association in Bengal, said the overall situation has not improved significantly

LPG supply crisis: No respite for transporters, restaurants in West Bengal
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 2:49 PM IST

Bosch, Tata AutoComp form joint venture to boost India's e-mobility push

The joint venture will focus on engineering, manufacturing and sales of eAxle systems and electric motors in India

Bosch, Tata AutoComp form joint venture to boost India's e-mobility push
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 2:31 PM IST

Crude oil rises ₹359 to ₹9,617 per barrel on Iran war, supply concerns

Analysts said crude oil prices rallied in domestic and international markets as investors assessed the impact of rising tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil transit route

Crude oil rises ₹359 to ₹9,617 per barrel on Iran war, supply concerns
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 2:18 PM IST

Lok Sabha refers Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill to joint Parl panel

The Union Cabinet had already okayed the proposed Bill, aimed at further easing the compliance burden on businesses and advancing the government's agenda of decriminalising minor corporate offences

Lok Sabha refers Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill to joint Parl panel
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 2:17 PM IST

Indian Bank raises ₹5,000 crore through 10-year infra bond at 7.15%

Additionally, the bank received one bid for a cumulative amount of Rs 5,075 crore, market participants added

Indian Bank raises ₹5,000 crore through 10-year infra bond at 7.15%
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 2:08 PM IST

Kolkata Metro delay: SC pulls up Bengal govt for creating 'roadblocks'

We must not politicise every issue. This is about development and serving the common man. Let's not create roadblocks, CJI Surya Kant said

Kolkata Metro delay: SC pulls up Bengal govt for creating 'roadblocks'
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 2:06 PM IST

SC disposes of wife's plea challenging Sonam Wangchuk's detention

Earlier, the top court had asked the Centre if there was any possibility for the government to relook at the detention of Wangchuk, considering his health condition

SC disposes of wife's plea challenging Sonam Wangchuk's detention
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 1:55 PM IST

RBI injects ₹79,256 crore into banking system via overnight VRR auction

The liquidity injected was much lower than the notified amount of ₹1 trillion, despite the sharp drop in surplus liquidity in the banking system due to advance tax payments

RBI injects ₹79,256 crore into banking system via overnight VRR auction
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 1:50 PM IST

Benchmark bond yield hits 14-month high as oil surge fuels concerns

The 10-year government bond yield was trading at 6.8173 per cent around 11 am on Monday, as compared to Friday's close of 6.737 per cent

Benchmark bond yield hits 14-month high as oil surge fuels concerns
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 1:19 PM IST

Silver hits lower circuit in futures trade, down 9% at ₹2.06 lakh/kg

Analysts said the sharp fall came despite escalating tensions in West Asia, as broader macroeconomic factors weighed heavily on precious metal prices

Silver hits lower circuit in futures trade, down 9% at ₹2.06 lakh/kg
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 1:09 PM IST

Red Fort blast case: NIA conducts raids at multiple locations in J&K

The locations included the Handwara area of Kupwara district, Rafiabad in Baramullah district, and places in Kulgam and Srinagar districts, among others

Red Fort blast case: NIA conducts raids at multiple locations in J&K
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 12:55 PM IST