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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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Govt issues draft guidelines to curb unsolicited business messages, calls
The draft guidelines classify any business communication as unsolicited and unwanted if it does not comply with the recipient's consent or registered preferences
 "Govt issues draft guidelines to curb unsolicited business messages, calls")
Indians' funds in Swiss banks plunge 70% to hit 4-year low of Rs 9,771 cr
The amount in customer deposit accounts and funds held through other bank branches in India also declined significantly, the data showed
 "Indians' funds in Swiss banks plunge 70% to hit 4-year low of Rs 9,771 cr")
110 heatwave deaths, over 40K cases of heatstroke reported in India
Uttar Pradesh is the worst-affected having reported 36 deaths followed by Bihar, Rajasthan and Odisha
 "110 heatwave deaths, over 40K cases of heatstroke reported in India")
Amid heatwave, Delhi govt orders rescue of homeless from footpaths, parks
An order on it was issued to Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) by Delhi Urban Development Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Wednesday
 "Amid heatwave, Delhi govt orders rescue of homeless from footpaths, parks")
SC stays criminal proceedings against IREO Group, Oberoi Realty MDs
The top court was hearing a plea filed by IREO and the Oberoi groups challenging the June 6 order of the Punjab and Haryana High Court that upheld registration of FIR
 "SC stays criminal proceedings against IREO Group, Oberoi Realty MDs")
Tech startup funding at $4.1 bn in H1 2024, 4% higher than H2 2023: Tracxn
At $4.1 billion, India still remains the fourth-highest funded country globally in the tech startup landscape, it said
 "Tech startup funding at $4.1 bn in H1 2024, 4% higher than H2 2023: Tracxn")
Swiggy launches recruitment support initiative for partner restaurants
Swiggy has teamed up with staff hiring experts like Apna, WorkIndia, Kaam, and Shiftz to help restaurants connect with qualified candidates across various roles
 "Swiggy launches recruitment support initiative for partner restaurants")
Housing sales likely to decline 2% in Apr-June across top 9 cities
As per the data, housing sales in April-June are estimated to fall at 119,901 units as against 121,856 units in the year-ago period
 "Housing sales likely to decline 2% in Apr-June across top 9 cities")
Uber launches EV service, Uber Green, in Kolkata to curb emissions
The company has committed to becoming a zero-emissions mobility platform by 2030 in Europe and North America, and globally by 2040
 "Uber launches EV service, Uber Green, in Kolkata to curb emissions")
Jaishankar, Sri Lanka Prez commission Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also called on Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena and reiterated India's strong support through development and connectivity initiatives
 "Jaishankar, Sri Lanka Prez commission Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre")
Two terrorists killed in Baramulla encounter were associated with LeT: Army
Two terrorists were killed and two security personnel injured in the encounter that broke out on Wednesday in Baramulla district of north Kashmir
 "Two terrorists killed in Baramulla encounter were associated with LeT: Army")
Zoomcar collabs A-I Express to allow booking cars from airport in 19 cities
The collaboration also caters to the customer with varying requirements, leveraging the extensive fleet options
 "Zoomcar collabs A-I Express to allow booking cars from airport in 19 cities")
BJP holds state-wide protest in K'taka over hike in fuel prices
However, the police stopped the protesters mid-way, detained Vijayendra and others and whisked them away in a bus
 "BJP holds state-wide protest in K'taka over hike in fuel prices")
Finance sector pitches for tax sops, removal of tax anomalies in Budget
This was the second Pre-Budget Consultation which was attended by leading experts of the financial and capital markets sector
 "Finance sector pitches for tax sops, removal of tax anomalies in Budget")
WB train accident: Probe blames lapses by goods train crew, operating dept
The collision occurred near Rangapani station, 30 km from New Jalpaiguri station
 "WB train accident: Probe blames lapses by goods train crew, operating dept")
No complaints against UGC-NET; cancelled to protect students: Officials
Education Ministry Joint Secretary Govind Jaiswal said the details of the inputs cannot be shared as the matter has been referred to the CBI and is currently under investigation
 "No complaints against UGC-NET; cancelled to protect students: Officials")
Tata Steel, ICAR-NRRI join Odisha govt to reclaim acidic soils in state
The collaboration aims to utilize industrial waste, such as basic oxygen furnace (LD) slag and fly ash, as soil amendments to reclaim acidic soils in Odisha
 "Tata Steel, ICAR-NRRI join Odisha govt to reclaim acidic soils in state")
Little faith in NTA, want retest for all candidates, say NEET aspirants
With reports of paper leak and other discrepancies continuing to pour in, many students say they have lost faith in the conduct of the exam
 "Little faith in NTA, want retest for all candidates, say NEET aspirants")
Vijayan urges Centre to address NTA's 'incompetence' in conducting exams
The Central Government must take immediate steps to resolve this crisis at NTA and ensure a fair, transparent, and reliable examination process, Vijayan said
 "Vijayan urges Centre to address NTA's 'incompetence' in conducting exams")
Not acting on unsecured lending could have created bigger problem: Das
He expressed satisfaction that the RBI's action has had the desired impact, as the growth in unsecured lending has indeed slowed down
 "Not acting on unsecured lending could have created bigger problem: Das")