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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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Death toll in massive fire at Odisha's SCB Medical College rises to 12

The state government has constituted a judicial panel to probe the incident, and also formed a fact-finding team headed by Development Commissioner D K Singh that visited the hospital

Death toll in massive fire at Odisha's SCB Medical College rises to 12
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 2:41 PM IST

Lok Sabha revokes suspension of 8 opposition MPs with immediate effect

The decision was taken after Congress leader K Suresh requested the House to consider the matter

Lok Sabha revokes suspension of 8 opposition MPs with immediate effect
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 12:52 PM IST

India preferred tech partner amid global supply chain shifts: Nasscom chief

Outlining the factors that make India a preferred partner, Nambiar pointed to the country's status as a 'trusted democracy' and its massive scale, serving as a 'living laboratory for innovation'

India preferred tech partner amid global supply chain shifts: Nasscom chief
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 12:47 PM IST

Biz chamber seeks RBI relief for exporters hit by West Asia crisis

The BCC urged RBI to encourage banks to adopt a supportive credit approach

Biz chamber seeks RBI relief for exporters hit by West Asia crisis
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 12:33 PM IST

Kalpataru Projects secures ₹2,471 crore orders across metro, T&D segments

KPIL has been awarded projects in the power transmission & distribution (T&D) sector in domestic and overseas markets, as well as in the buildings and factories (B&F) business in India

Kalpataru Projects secures ₹2,471 crore orders across metro, T&D segments
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 11:41 AM IST

Senthil Balaji appears before CBI for questioning in Karur stampede case

The CBI took over the case from an SIT following a Supreme Court order

Senthil Balaji appears before CBI for questioning in Karur stampede case
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 11:34 AM IST

India slams Pak over Ahmadiyyas persecution, bombings against Afghanistan

India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish stressed that it is important for the UN to take note of the rising trend and dangers of weaponising religious identity

India slams Pak over Ahmadiyyas persecution, bombings against Afghanistan
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 9:47 AM IST

Call all-party meeting to discuss Women's Reservation Act: Kharge to Rijiju

The Women's Reservation Act was passed by Parliament in 2023

Call all-party meeting to discuss Women's Reservation Act: Kharge to Rijiju
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 9:13 AM IST

All MSRTC buses will be electric by 2037: Maharashtra transport minister

Speaking in the legislative council on Monday, Sarnaik said it is envisaged that all vehicles in Maharashtra will be EVs by 2047

All MSRTC buses will be electric by 2037: Maharashtra transport minister
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 8:59 AM IST

Cells can sense far beyond contact, may help arrest cancer spread: Study

The long-range sensing helps a cell decide where to move to, scientists said, adding that the understanding may help reveal new ways to slow and prevent cancer cells from spreading

Cells can sense far beyond contact, may help arrest cancer spread: Study
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 8:41 AM IST

BJP's Sanjay Bhatia, Congress' Karamvir Singh elected for RS from Haryana

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, in a late-night press conference, congratulated both the leaders on their win

BJP's Sanjay Bhatia, Congress' Karamvir Singh elected for RS from Haryana
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 7:10 AM IST

Delhi air quality improves to moderate after 157 days, AQI at 119

The 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 119, the lowest recorded since October 9, 2025, when the AQI had stood at 99 in the same category

Delhi air quality improves to moderate after 157 days, AQI at 119
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 9:41 PM IST

Govt allocates additional 87,587 tonnes of sugar export quota for 2025-26

The government had earlier permitted exports of 1.5 million tonnes for the season, and in February allocated an extra 500,000 tonnes to willing mills on a non-swappable basis

Govt allocates additional 87,587 tonnes of sugar export quota for 2025-26
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 9:09 PM IST

LPG supply crisis hits JNU canteens; students demand preventive steps

The call for the march by the student union -- planned for Tuesday -- comes as the food menus in the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) canteens continue to be hit

LPG supply crisis hits JNU canteens; students demand preventive steps
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 9:04 PM IST

Dubai airport closure affects flights from Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram

Apart from this, another Emirates flight bound for Dubai was cancelled, and both flights have been rescheduled for Tuesday, he said

Dubai airport closure affects flights from Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 8:57 PM IST

Delhi govt to build new flood monitoring centre before monsoon: Minister

He laid the foundation stone of the centre at the LM Bund Office Complex in Shastri Nagar and said that the work would be completed before this year's monsoon

Delhi govt to build new flood monitoring centre before monsoon: Minister
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 8:55 PM IST

BJP releases first list of 47 candidates for Kerala Assembly polls

Nemom is the only constituency in Kerala that has so far been won by the BJP, when O Rajagopal won the seat in the 2016 Assembly election

BJP releases first list of 47 candidates for Kerala Assembly polls
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 8:53 PM IST

Netanyahu posts fresh video amid social media rumours of his death

In the 90-second video shared on his personal X account, Netanyahu is seen interacting with people in the Jerusalem Hills

Netanyahu posts fresh video amid social media rumours of his death
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 8:08 PM IST

Israel ready to stop hostilities if Iran changes course: Envoy Azar

Asked about Israel's plans as the conflict entered its 17th day on Monday, Azar told reporters, "I don't think a full-fledged terrestrial invasion is on the cards"

Israel ready to stop hostilities if Iran changes course: Envoy Azar
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 8:00 PM IST

India has not discussed Hormuz ship transit with US bilaterally: MEA

The remarks by the Ministry of External Affairs came against the backdrop of US President Donald Trump calling on several countries to send warships to keep the strategically key shipping route open

India has not discussed Hormuz ship transit with US bilaterally: MEA
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 7:59 PM IST