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Press Trust of India

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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Ready to supply more than 20% ethanol blends amid rising oil prices: AIDA

AIDA Deputy Director General Bharati Balaji said the ethanol industry was prepared to go beyond the E20 target already achieved by the country.

Ready to supply more than 20% ethanol blends amid rising oil prices: AIDA
Updated On : 22 Mar 2026 | 11:46 PM IST

Domestic urea plants at half capacity as West Asia war choke gas supplies

Petronet LNG Ltd, which operates India's largest liquefied natural gas receiving terminal, declared force majeure after upstream suppliers cited their inability to deliver contracted volumes

Domestic urea plants at half capacity as West Asia war choke gas supplies
Updated On : 22 Mar 2026 | 11:46 PM IST

Check unnecessary expenses, Air India CEO tells staff amid West Asia war

Loss-making Air India and Air India Express have been grappling with operational disruptions like other airlines since the start of the conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran

Check unnecessary expenses, Air India CEO tells staff amid West Asia war
Updated On : 22 Mar 2026 | 11:14 PM IST

India a long-term investment with strong ecomm growth potential: Amazon V-P

'E-commerce adoption is becoming more widespread, and the next wave of growth will be led by smaller cities and middle-income groups'

India a long-term investment with strong ecomm growth potential: Amazon V-P
Updated On : 22 Mar 2026 | 2:29 PM IST

Indian companies lead in AI adoption, but lag in expertise: Report

The 'State of AI in the Enterprise' report for 2026 revealed that Indian firms are advancing past trials to lead global peers in large-scale AI adoption across key functions

Indian companies lead in AI adoption, but lag in expertise: Report
Updated On : 22 Mar 2026 | 2:17 PM IST

West Asia war: PM Modi calls ministerial meeting to review energy situation

The focus of the meeting is to ensure uninterrupted supply, stable logistics and efficient distribution across the country, and the government is taking proactive steps

West Asia war: PM Modi calls ministerial meeting to review energy situation
Updated On : 22 Mar 2026 | 2:12 PM IST

AC makers cautious as unusual rain may disrupt early summer demand

Because of plastic, prices of other large appliances such as washing machines are also likely to rise 10-12 per cent, industry leaders indicated

AC makers cautious as unusual rain may disrupt early summer demand
Updated On : 22 Mar 2026 | 2:02 PM IST

More than half of countries have banned phones in schools: Unesco

Facebook's own research revealed that 32 per cent of teenage girls felt worse about their bodies after using Instagram

More than half of countries have banned phones in schools: Unesco
Updated On : 22 Mar 2026 | 1:42 PM IST

West Asia war, crude oil prices likely to steer stock markets this week

Besides, trends in global markets, trading activity of foreign investors and rupee-dollar movement would also drive momentum in equities

West Asia war, crude oil prices likely to steer stock markets this week
Updated On : 22 Mar 2026 | 1:29 PM IST

NCLAT grants exemption to 50 IL&FS's red, amber firms from CSR obligations

These 'red' and 'amber' entities have not been accruing interest on their outstanding debts, resulting in such companies showing notional profits in their books of accounts

NCLAT grants exemption to 50 IL&FS's red, amber firms from CSR obligations
Updated On : 22 Mar 2026 | 1:25 PM IST

3 arrested for allegedly hoarding 74 LPG cylinders in Delhi's Mahipalpur

The police seized 74 LPG cylinders 70 domestic and four commercial - along with a transport vehicle and refilling equipment in the raid on Saturday

3 arrested for allegedly hoarding 74 LPG cylinders in Delhi's Mahipalpur
Updated On : 22 Mar 2026 | 1:16 PM IST

Sri Lankan govt urges sparing use of power, fuel; hikes prices again

This came as the island nation raised fuel retail prices at midnight, the second such hike in a week

Sri Lankan govt urges sparing use of power, fuel; hikes prices again
Updated On : 22 Mar 2026 | 1:12 PM IST

'India, Australia must boost renewable energy ties via climate partnership'

Australian High Commission emphasised Australia's interest in helping India produce more effective and cheaper solar panels

'India, Australia must boost renewable energy ties via climate partnership'
Updated On : 22 Mar 2026 | 12:51 PM IST

Andhra milk adulteration: Death toll rises to 16, three under treatment

The incident dates back to mid-February when adulterated milk supplied in parts of Lalacheruvu allegedly caused severe health complications among consumers

Andhra milk adulteration: Death toll rises to 16, three under treatment
Updated On : 22 Mar 2026 | 12:30 PM IST

SC directs states, UTs to submit details on prisons, including overcrowding

A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta also asked the states and UTs to provide details about the number of women's prisons within their jurisdictions

SC directs states, UTs to submit details on prisons, including overcrowding
Updated On : 22 Mar 2026 | 12:15 PM IST

FPIs pull ₹88,180 cr in Mar, 2026 outflows cross ₹1 trn on West Asia war

The sharp sell-off follows a strong rebound in February, when foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) pumped in ₹22,615 crore, the highest monthly inflow in 17 months

FPIs pull ₹88,180 cr in Mar, 2026 outflows cross ₹1 trn on West Asia war
Updated On : 22 Mar 2026 | 11:40 AM IST

Dredging Corp aiming to more than double turnover to ₹3,000 cr: CEO

Visakhapatnam-based Dredging Corporation of India Ltd (DCIL) is the country's premier dredging company with around five decades of experience in dredging operations

Dredging Corp aiming to more than double turnover to ₹3,000 cr: CEO
Updated On : 22 Mar 2026 | 11:20 AM IST

'Skoda Auto India eyeing up to 12% sales growth in 2026 on product push'

Skoda Auto India, which has launched the facelift version of its mid-sized SUV Kushaq, has set its eyes on crossing the 1 lakh annual sales milestone in future, but not in 2026

'Skoda Auto India eyeing up to 12% sales growth in 2026 on product push'
Updated On : 22 Mar 2026 | 11:17 AM IST

Trump set to feature on gold coin to celebrate 250 years of US Independence

The 24-karat gold coin, portraying Trump leaning on the Resolute desk with clenched fists, will be only the second time a living president has featured on a coin

Trump set to feature on gold coin to celebrate 250 years of US Independence
Updated On : 22 Mar 2026 | 10:45 AM IST

Mcap of 5 most valued firms erodes by ₹1 trn, HDFC Bank biggest laggard

Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex dipped 30.96 points, or 0.04 per cent, and the NSE Nifty slipped 36.6 points, or 0.15 per cent

Mcap of 5 most valued firms erodes by ₹1 trn, HDFC Bank biggest laggard
Updated On : 22 Mar 2026 | 10:36 AM IST