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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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Nepal floods: 270 killed, nearly 288 Indians among thousands missing

The flash floods were caused after an avalanche blocked the flow of the Lhende tributary of the Bhotekoshi and first hit Timure, near Nepal's border with China at Rasuwagadhi

Nepal floods: 270 killed, nearly 288 Indians among thousands missing
Updated On : 27 Aug 2026 | 3:16 PM IST

Haryanvi singer, Youtuber Ankit Balyan shot dead outside gym in UP's Shamli

Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav termed Balyan's killing "highly condemnable", saying the "law and order" situation had been reduced to "zero" and demanded investigation

Haryanvi singer, Youtuber Ankit Balyan shot dead outside gym in UP's Shamli
Updated On : 27 Aug 2026 | 8:53 AM IST

Goyal proposes India-Japan 'Shark Tank' to boost investment, business ties

"India and Japan can develop a pitching series, something like the Shark Tank initiative, that can help young startups pitch," Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said.

Goyal proposes India-Japan 'Shark Tank' to boost investment, business ties
Updated On : 26 Aug 2026 | 11:47 PM IST

EC renews outreach plans for Gen Alpha, Gen Z ahead of 2029 polls

EC has initiated renewed efforts to reach out to Gen Alpha and Z ahead of the 2029 L polls to make them aware.

EC renews outreach plans for Gen Alpha, Gen Z ahead of 2029 polls
Updated On : 26 Aug 2026 | 11:44 PM IST

17 killed, nearly 750 missing as flash flood sweeps through Nepal districts

The flood surged through the Bhote Koshi River at around 9 am (local time) affecting Rasuwa and Dhading districts bordering Tibet

17 killed, nearly 750 missing as flash flood sweeps through Nepal districts
Updated On : 26 Aug 2026 | 10:25 PM IST

Sugar should be expensive, people above 40 should avoid it: Vijayvargiya

The Parliamentary Affairs Minister said, "I say that (sugar) should become very expensive. (Sugar) should only be available at cheap rates at government fair price shops for children."

Sugar should be expensive, people above 40 should avoid it: Vijayvargiya
Updated On : 26 Aug 2026 | 10:22 PM IST

Cong calls Fadnavis' APTEL bias charge against private firms 'hypocrisy'

Cong's Jairam Ramesh said the Maharashtra CM has apparently protested to the prime minister that the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) is heavily biased in favour of private power companies

Cong calls Fadnavis' APTEL bias charge against private firms 'hypocrisy'
Updated On : 26 Aug 2026 | 10:19 PM IST

LS Secretariat sends notices to 20 rebel TMC MPs over disqualification plea

The Secretariat has asked the MPs to furnish their comments on the petition within seven days of receipt of the notice

LS Secretariat sends notices to 20 rebel TMC MPs over disqualification plea
Updated On : 26 Aug 2026 | 10:03 PM IST

Centre asks states to integrate water, sanitation works in VB-G RAM G plans

The Centre has asked states and Union territories to integrate drinking water source sustainability, greywater management and sanitation works with the VB-G RAM G rural employment guarantee scheme.

Centre asks states to integrate water, sanitation works in VB-G RAM G plans
Updated On : 26 Aug 2026 | 10:02 PM IST

Nepal floods: PM Modi speaks to Balen Shah, offers humanitarian assistance

A sudden, massive flood swept through two central Nepal districts bordering Tibet killing four people, causing extensive devastation at settlements along the river

Nepal floods: PM Modi speaks to Balen Shah, offers humanitarian assistance
Updated On : 26 Aug 2026 | 7:29 PM IST

Meghalaya Assembly passes resolution against exploration, mining of uranium

The Meghalaya assembly on Wednesday passed a resolution against exploration and mining of uranium in the northeastern state.

Meghalaya Assembly passes resolution against exploration, mining of uranium
Updated On : 26 Aug 2026 | 6:55 PM IST

BSE, NSE impose over ₹59 cr penalty on NTPC, SJVN, REC for non-compliance

Stock exchanges BSE and NSE together imposed penalties totalling Rs 59.14 crore on public sector power companies NTPC, REC and SJVN for breach of norms.

BSE, NSE impose over ₹59 cr penalty on NTPC, SJVN, REC for non-compliance
Updated On : 26 Aug 2026 | 5:45 PM IST

Home loan portfolio to cross ₹10 trn milestone this quarter: SBI chairman

The country's largest lender had surpassed ₹9 trillion home loan portfolio during the last financial year

Home loan portfolio to cross ₹10 trn milestone this quarter: SBI chairman
Updated On : 26 Aug 2026 | 5:41 PM IST

India, China can help resolve West Asia conflict, says Hillary Clinton

Clinton said China, in particular, can put pressure on Tehran, as it is one of the biggest buyers of oil and gas from Iran

India, China can help resolve West Asia conflict, says Hillary Clinton
Updated On : 26 Aug 2026 | 5:41 PM IST

EAC-PM calls for bank consolidation without compromising market competition

India should make efforts to consolidate banks in such a manner that a few big banks of equal size would be created, without compromising market competition in the industry, the EAC-PM said

EAC-PM calls for bank consolidation without compromising market competition
Updated On : 26 Aug 2026 | 5:40 PM IST

2,500 women get approval letters under Delhi Lakshmi Yojna, aid from Sep 1

The approval letters were given at the Talkatora Stadium by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta

2,500 women get approval letters under Delhi Lakshmi Yojna, aid from Sep 1
Updated On : 26 Aug 2026 | 2:10 PM IST

India's rise among top 5 Nestle mkts on the horizon: CEO Philipp Navratil

When asked about the timeframe for India entering the top five list, he said the ambition was very much within near-term rather than a distant goal

India's rise among top 5 Nestle mkts on the horizon: CEO Philipp Navratil
Updated On : 26 Aug 2026 | 2:07 PM IST

Neet aspirant allegedly dies by suicide in Kota, eighth such case this year

The 20-year-old student from Madhya Pradesh was preparing for the medical entrance exam for the second time and was reportedly under stress after scoring around 450 marks in her previous attempt

Neet aspirant allegedly dies by suicide in Kota, eighth such case this year
Updated On : 26 Aug 2026 | 2:01 PM IST

Over 600,000 Indian travellers visited Singapore in first half of 2026

Indian visitors also topped spending, recording Singapore dollar 374 million in the first quarter of 2026, according to data

Over 600,000 Indian travellers visited Singapore in first half of 2026
Updated On : 26 Aug 2026 | 1:58 PM IST

Air India, Bhutan's Drukair to offer travel across each other's networks

The partnership with the Bhutanese carrier enables passengers to benefit from a single-ticket itinerary combining Air India and Drukair flights, ensuring a seamless end-to-end travel

Air India, Bhutan's Drukair to offer travel across each other's networks
Updated On : 26 Aug 2026 | 1:37 PM IST