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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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Govt to expand ₹10,683 crore PLI scheme for textiles, add more products

Singh told PTI that the government will "certainly expand" the coverage under PLI textiles for product categories

Govt to expand ₹10,683 crore PLI scheme for textiles, add more products
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 9:25 PM IST

IPL 2026: No bigger bowler than him in the IPL, says Munaf Patel on Starc

Starc is yet to get the NOC for IPL 2026 from Cricket Australia and is nursing a shoulder injury

IPL 2026: No bigger bowler than him in the IPL, says Munaf Patel on Starc
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 8:24 PM IST

Retail industry post 20% growth in Q4 on strong demand, store expansion

Trent has opened 22 Westside stores and 109 stores of its value retail format of Zudio

Retail industry post 20% growth in Q4 on strong demand, store expansion
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 7:30 PM IST

China hikes gasoline, diesel prices for second time in fortnight

China's top economic planner, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), announced that the new round of price hikes will take effect from Wednesday

China hikes gasoline, diesel prices for second time in fortnight
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 7:18 PM IST

Ola Electric launches LFP cell for EVs, rollout to begin next quarter

The Ola Gigafactory has a capacity of 2.5 GWh and is being scaled up to 6 GWh, reflecting the company's rapid progress in building large-scale cell manufacturing capabilities

Ola Electric launches LFP cell for EVs, rollout to begin next quarter
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 7:17 PM IST

IPL 2026: Karthik says Padikkal's form makes India comeback unavoidable

Padikkal starred in RCB's big win against Chennai Super Kings on Sunday, scoring a blistering 50 off 29 balls

IPL 2026: Karthik says Padikkal's form makes India comeback unavoidable
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 6:28 PM IST

IPL 2026: Klaasen says SRH need to improve across all departments

SRH lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 6 wickets in their opener and then were humbled by 5 wickets by Lucknow Super Giants in their last game

IPL 2026: Klaasen says SRH need to improve across all departments
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 6:28 PM IST

IPL 2026: Najafgarh's 'Prince' skips Delhi Police test to chase IPL dream

According to Ram Niwas, Prince's first and only coach till date, Amit Vashistha and former India U-19 World Cup winning pacer Pradeep Sangwan, played the biggest role in shaping Prince

IPL 2026: Najafgarh's 'Prince' skips Delhi Police test to chase IPL dream
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 6:27 PM IST

Bumrah, Samson among contenders for ICC Player of the Month award

South Africa batter Connor Esterhuizen completes the shortlist following an outstanding debut T20I series in New Zealand that saw one of the best statistics after five games by anyone from his country

Bumrah, Samson among contenders for ICC Player of the Month award
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 6:25 PM IST

India, New Zealand likely to sign FTA on April 24, says official

The two countries on December 22 last year announced the conclusion of negotiations for the trade deal which aims at doubling bilateral trade to $ 5 billion in the next five years

India, New Zealand likely to sign FTA on April 24, says official
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 5:07 PM IST

Govt mulling options to retain 51% stake in PFC post merger with REC

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had in FY27 Budget announced restructuring of PFC and REC to help achieve scale and improve efficiency in the public sector NBFC space

Govt mulling options to retain 51% stake in PFC post merger with REC
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 5:03 PM IST

EV retail sales in India rise 24.6% to 2.45 million units in FY26: Fada

While electric two-wheelers crossed 1.4 million units, electric passenger vehicle retail sales missed the 200,000 units by a whisker but surged 83.63% in FY26, Fada said in a statement.

EV retail sales in India rise 24.6% to 2.45 million units in FY26: Fada
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 5:02 PM IST

Aluminium extrusion industry cuts production amid West Asia crisis

The ongoing West Asia crisis has severely disrupted supply chains and energy sources for the aluminium extrusion industry, with 50% of raw materials sourced from the region now facing unloading halts

Aluminium extrusion industry cuts production amid West Asia crisis
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 5:01 PM IST

Manipur CM chairs high-level meeting after 2 children die in bomb attack

Singh, in an official release, also asserted said that the fresh bout of violence in the state was aimed at destabilising his two-month-old government

Manipur CM chairs high-level meeting after 2 children die in bomb attack
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 4:33 PM IST

Manipur govt suspends internet in five districts for 3 days after attack

Two children were killed, and their mother was injured in a bomb attack in Manipur's Bishnupur district on Tuesday, triggering protests by locals

Manipur govt suspends internet in five districts for 3 days after attack
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 4:33 PM IST

Jaishankar to host Bangladesh FM for talks on bilateral ties in Delhi

Rahman's three-day trip to New Delhi from Tuesday is the first high-level visit by a senior member of the new Bangladesh Nationalist Party government led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman

Jaishankar to host Bangladesh FM for talks on bilateral ties in Delhi
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 4:33 PM IST

Top 10% rural households control 44% of land in India, says report

The World Inequality Lab (WIL) is a research laboratory based primarily at the Paris School of Economics (PSE)

Top 10% rural households control 44% of land in India, says report
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 4:32 PM IST

Indian women's hockey team gears up for Argentina four-match series

India and Argentina have enjoyed competitive encounters in recent years, including a thrilling 2-2 draw decided by shootout in the FIH Pro League 202425 last June

Indian women's hockey team gears up for Argentina four-match series
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 3:50 PM IST

DGCA temporarily relaxes pilot duty time limits for long-haul long flights

The DGCA move is aimed at ensuring pilot availability for smooth operations, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Asangba Chuba Ao, told reporters during a media briefing

DGCA temporarily relaxes pilot duty time limits for long-haul long flights
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 3:40 PM IST

DoT extends AGR dues reassessment timeline for Vodafone Idea till June

The reassessment was earlier targeted for completion by March 31

DoT extends AGR dues reassessment timeline for Vodafone Idea till June
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 3:25 PM IST