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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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Wrestlers will file appeal against Brij Bhushan's acquittal: Vinesh Phogat

A Delhi court on Monday acquitted Singh and co-accused Vinod Tomar in the sexual harassment case filed by the women wrestlers

Wrestlers will file appeal against Brij Bhushan's acquittal: Vinesh Phogat
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 10:41 PM IST

Added flavour in your booze? FSSAI issues notices to Diageo, Inbrew

The regulator said that the notices have been issued as certain manufacturers are adding the flavour of the standardised alcoholic beverage itself

Added flavour in your booze? FSSAI issues notices to Diageo, Inbrew
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 4:06 PM IST

States can withdraw FIRs against students who joined Neet protests: SC

A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana also made it clear that the expression 'criminal antecedents' referred only to grave and heinous offences

States can withdraw FIRs against students who joined Neet protests: SC
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 3:53 PM IST

Govt introduces Bankers' Books Evidence Act to replace British era law

The bill proposes to expand the scope of the definition of 'bankers' books' to include all forms of records maintained by banks, whether in physical, electronic, digital, virtual, cloud-based

Govt introduces Bankers' Books Evidence Act to replace British era law
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 2:32 PM IST

RBI MPC meet begins amid expectations of status quo on interest rates

Most experts expect the six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to adopt a cautious approach despite resilient domestic economic growth

RBI MPC meet begins amid expectations of status quo on interest rates
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 2:23 PM IST

My US studies funded by scholarship, education loan: CJP's Abhijeet Dipke

Dipke also expressed hope that the Maharashtra government would drop pending police complaints against student agitators

My US studies funded by scholarship, education loan: CJP's Abhijeet Dipke
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 2:03 PM IST

India-Uzbekistan should look at doubling trade in next 3 yrs: Piyush Goyal

About 400 Indian companies are operational in Uzbekistan

India-Uzbekistan should look at doubling trade in next 3 yrs: Piyush Goyal
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 1:48 PM IST

Pensioners' body calls for protest on Aug 5, demands ₹7,500 monthly pension

Presently, the minimum monthly pension under the Employee Pension Scheme (EPS) is ₹1,000, which was enforced on September 1, 2014

Pensioners' body calls for protest on Aug 5, demands ₹7,500 monthly pension
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 1:44 PM IST

After Neet controversy, NTA moves to tighten security with ₹7.5 cr tender

The move aims to safeguard NTA's personnel, visitors, assets, premises, records, confidential examination material, server rooms, strong rooms and other critical infrastructure

After Neet controversy, NTA moves to tighten security with ₹7.5 cr tender
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 1:32 PM IST

Technocraft Ventures' ₹252 cr IPO to open on Aug 7 with ₹200-212 price band

The Noida-based company said it has fixed a price band of ₹200-212 per share for its maiden public offering, which will conclude on August 11

Technocraft Ventures' ₹252 cr IPO to open on Aug 7 with ₹200-212 price band
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 1:28 PM IST

NHAI orders probe after fresh surface damage on Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway

The nearly ₹4,200-crore expressway was inaugurated on July 13 by Union Ministers Rajnath Singh and Nitin Gadkari and opened to traffic the following day

NHAI orders probe after fresh surface damage on Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 1:24 PM IST

SC directs MEA to trace Indian seafarer missing after Black Sea attack

The 22-year-old seafarer went missing after a merchant vessel carrying Indian crew members came under attack near Ukraine's Odesa port

SC directs MEA to trace Indian seafarer missing after Black Sea attack
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 1:11 PM IST

Assam govt releases first tranche of ₹15k relief for flood-hit households

Around 75,000 families with severely damaged houses in Sivasagar, Chariadeo, Jorhat and Golaghat districts received ₹15,000 each

Assam govt releases first tranche of ₹15k relief for flood-hit households
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 1:06 PM IST

Bomb threat emails trigger searches, evacuations at multiple Delhi schools

Several schools in Delhi were evacuated after receiving bomb threat emails, prompting police, bomb disposal squads and fire services to conduct extensive searches

Bomb threat emails trigger searches, evacuations at multiple Delhi schools
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 12:28 PM IST

SC agrees to hear plea seeking alternative protest venue to Jantar Mantar

The petition seeks an alternative for holding demonstrations, saying protests at Jantar Mantar create difficulties for local residents and disrupt the supply of essential goods and medical services

SC agrees to hear plea seeking alternative protest venue to Jantar Mantar
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 12:21 PM IST

CJP supports students protesting alleged exam irregularities in Jharkhand

Student leader Devendra Nath Mahto launched hunger strike, demanding proper investigation by CBI and ED into the alleged irregularities in 14th JPSC examination, JSSC-CGL and other recruitment tests

CJP supports students protesting alleged exam irregularities in Jharkhand
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 12:09 PM IST

Centre must ensure every road has encroachment-free space for walking: SC

On June 19, in a significant verdict, the top court had held that the right to walk on a demarcated footpath is a fundamental right

Centre must ensure every road has encroachment-free space for walking: SC
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 11:44 AM IST

Battery Smart may file IPO papers in Sep-Oct, eyes 70-80% annual growth

The company has appointed SBI Capital Markets as the lead merchant banker for the proposed public issue

Battery Smart may file IPO papers in Sep-Oct, eyes 70-80% annual growth
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 11:42 AM IST

Delhi HC refuses bail to ex-MLA Naresh Balyan in MCOCA case

Balyan is accused of being a 'facilitator' in an organised crime syndicate

Delhi HC refuses bail to ex-MLA Naresh Balyan in MCOCA case
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 11:36 AM IST

Former IATA chief Willie Walsh takes charge as IndiGo's new CEO

The appointment of Walsh was announced on March 31, less than 3 weeks after the sudden exit of Pieter Elbers against the backdrop of massive operational disruptions at airline in December last year

Former IATA chief Willie Walsh takes charge as IndiGo's new CEO
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 11:31 AM IST