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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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Banks can extend collateral-free loans up to ₹20 lakh to MSEs: RBI

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has amended the directions related to 'Lending to Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) Sector'

Banks can extend collateral-free loans up to ₹20 lakh to MSEs: RBI
Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 9:16 PM IST

Delhi Police files FIR over circulation of ex-Army chief's unpublished book

According to the police statement, it was also reported that the necessary clearance for publication of this book is yet to be received from the relevant authorities

Delhi Police files FIR over circulation of ex-Army chief's unpublished book
Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 7:41 PM IST

Petroleum reserves can sustain India for 74 days in crisis: Minister Puri

Replying to supplementaries during Question Hour, the minister said for any country like India, which is growing at a phenomenal pace, there must be a very viable and secure reserve

Petroleum reserves can sustain India for 74 days in crisis: Minister Puri
Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 7:36 PM IST

Flipkart appoints Vipin Kapooria, Yogita Shanbhag as VPs ahead of IPO

These appointments come shortly after a series of high-profile hires at the IPO-bound company in the past month

Flipkart appoints Vipin Kapooria, Yogita Shanbhag as VPs ahead of IPO
Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 7:23 PM IST

Trade unions expect 30 crore workers to join nationwide strike on Thursday

The strike notices have been served in most of the sectors/industries. The preparations are full-fledged

Trade unions expect 30 crore workers to join nationwide strike on Thursday
Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 7:19 PM IST

IOC, HPCL buy Venezuelan oil in second deal since imports resumed

India imported Venezuelan crude until 2019-20 before US sanctions on the South American country's state oil company PDVSA stopped that

IOC, HPCL buy Venezuelan oil in second deal since imports resumed
Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 7:15 PM IST

BoB slashes car loan rates by 30 bps to 7.6%, effective immediately

The bank also offers an attractive fixed rate of interest on Baroda car loans, starting at 8.5 per cent per annum

BoB slashes car loan rates by 30 bps to 7.6%, effective immediately
Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 6:31 PM IST

HC extends deadline for Delhi schools to form fee panel till Feb 20

According to the notification, every school was directed to constitute an SLFRC within 10 days of the publication of the order

HC extends deadline for Delhi schools to form fee panel till Feb 20
Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 6:21 PM IST

Sharad Pawar hospitalised in Pune with chest infection; condition stable

A CT scan was performed and there is chest infection, Ruby Hall Clinic chief cardiologist and managing trustee Dr Parvez Grant said

Sharad Pawar hospitalised in Pune with chest infection; condition stable
Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 6:20 PM IST

Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission signs 3 MoUs to strengthen drug safety

Mangla further highlighted that MoUs should not remain symbolic, but must translate into the achievement of objectives in their true sense

Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission signs 3 MoUs to strengthen drug safety
Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 6:19 PM IST

Govt imposes ₹55 cr penalties on 703 companies for Companies Act violations

For non-compliance, the Corporate Affairs Ministry penalised 703 companies during the nine-month period ended December 31, 2025

Govt imposes ₹55 cr penalties on 703 companies for Companies Act violations
Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 6:14 PM IST

Sky Gold and Diamonds posts over twofold jump in Q3 profit at ₹81 cr

Sky Gold and Diamonds Ltd on Monday reported more than twofold jump in consolidated profit to Rs 80.53 crore for the December quarter.

Sky Gold and Diamonds posts over twofold jump in Q3 profit at ₹81 cr
Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 6:14 PM IST

Public sector banks post 18% growth to record ₹52,603 cr profit in Q3 FY26

Market leader SBI alone contributed 40 per cent to the total earnings of ₹52,603 crore, as per the published numbers on stock exchanges

Public sector banks post 18% growth to record ₹52,603 cr profit in Q3 FY26
Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 6:07 PM IST

Takaichi landslide win shows structural, ideological shift in Japan: China

Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party won more than two-thirds majority in the House of Representatives in Sunday's election

Takaichi landslide win shows structural, ideological shift in Japan: China
Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 5:41 PM IST

Pollution needs year-round action, says CM as Delhi gets six new stations

Addressing an event at the Delhi Secretariat, Gupta said the government is working towards comprehensive citywide monitoring and long-term policy action to address pollution at its source

Pollution needs year-round action, says CM as Delhi gets six new stations
Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 5:26 PM IST

India's edible oil output seen covering just 40% demand in 2025-26: IVPA

In a statement on Monday, Desai, who is also the CEO of Emami Agrotech Ltd, said the geopolitical restructuring has altered global trade corridors

India's edible oil output seen covering just 40% demand in 2025-26: IVPA
Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 5:19 PM IST

Sonam Wangchuk 'perfectly good', getting best of treatment: Centre to SC

At the outset, Justice Kumar asked Nataraj whether any progress had been made at the court's request to review Wangchuk's detention in view of his deteriorating health

Sonam Wangchuk 'perfectly good', getting best of treatment: Centre to SC
Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 5:18 PM IST

Isro identifies south polar landing site on Moon for Chandrayaan-4 mission

According to ISRO officials, they had zeroed in on four sites of the Mons Mouton (MM) and found one of them suitable for landing on the lunar surface

Isro identifies south polar landing site on Moon for Chandrayaan-4 mission
Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 5:11 PM IST

LIC Mutual Fund launches India's first women-centric AMC branch in Delhi

As of December 31, 2025, LIC Mutual Fund's AUM in South Delhi stood at around ₹200 crore, including nearly ₹175 crore in equity assets

LIC Mutual Fund launches India's first women-centric AMC branch in Delhi
Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 4:49 PM IST

Decide on Sengar's plea in 3 months in custodial death case: SC to Delhi HC

The bench was hearing Sengar's plea challenging the high court's order that had refused to suspend his 10-year jail term in the case

Decide on Sengar's plea in 3 months in custodial death case: SC to Delhi HC
Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 4:42 PM IST