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Press Trust of India

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 apologises to SC over October 10 Delhi curbs, denies wilful defiance

Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan said the October 10 restrictions were intended to maintain public order, clarifying that the internet shutdown lasted 24 hours within a 4-km radius of Raisina Hill

Govt apologises to SC over October 10 Delhi curbs, denies wilful defiance
Updated On : 15 Oct 2026 | 12:13 PM IST

India asks UN human rights office to seek answers from Pakistan on PoK

At the UNGA, India cited the UN human rights office's calls for investigations into killings in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and due process for detained Joint Awami Action Committee leaders

India asks UN human rights office to seek answers from Pakistan on PoK
Updated On : 15 Oct 2026 | 8:50 AM IST

HDB Financial Services sees 34% profit jump to ₹780 crore in Q2FY27

HDB Financial Services reports a 34.2% rise in Q2 FY27 profit to ₹780 crore, supported by loan growth, lower provisions and improved asset quality

HDB Financial Services sees 34% profit jump to ₹780 crore in Q2FY27
Updated On : 14 Oct 2026 | 11:38 PM IST

Next AI phase about outcomes, not experiments, says OpenAI executive

OpenAI's Pragya Misra says the next phase of AI will focus on measurable business outcomes, as Indian firms increasingly use AI tools to improve efficiency, cut costs and solve operational challenges.

Next AI phase about outcomes, not experiments, says OpenAI executive
Updated On : 14 Oct 2026 | 10:45 PM IST

Sri Lankan court orders to seek Interpol Red Notice against Basil Rajapaksa

The Rajapaksa family is currently facing a spate of court cases for alleged illegal transactions while in government

Sri Lankan court orders to seek Interpol Red Notice against Basil Rajapaksa
Updated On : 14 Oct 2026 | 10:22 PM IST

UK study visa refusals affect university offers to foreign students: Report

This tightening of the previous 10 per cent threshold is aimed at what the UK government believes is the abuse of the student visa route by certain nationalities, led by Pakistanis and Nigerians

UK study visa refusals affect university offers to foreign students: Report
Updated On : 14 Oct 2026 | 10:17 PM IST

Tata Trusts row: Noel, son Neville Tata move Mumbai courts with caveats

The caveats filed in the Bombay High Court and also in the Mumbai City Civil Court will ensure that they are heard before the passing of any orders

Tata Trusts row: Noel, son Neville Tata move Mumbai courts with caveats
Updated On : 14 Oct 2026 | 9:33 PM IST

Gems and jewellery exports rise 9.43% to $2.95 billion in September

In the first half of FY27 (April-September) the overall gems and jewellery exports reached $ 14.30 billion, up 3.07 per cent year-on-year from $13.87 billion

Gems and jewellery exports rise 9.43% to $2.95 billion in September
Updated On : 14 Oct 2026 | 9:33 PM IST

Delhi protests: DMRC tells SC no metro services were curtailed or cancelled

The DMRC said over 85 per cent of metro network (258 stations) remained fully operational, accessible and functional for commuters

Delhi protests: DMRC tells SC no metro services were curtailed or cancelled
Updated On : 14 Oct 2026 | 4:51 PM IST

Delhi Police asks sacked JNU professor, Congress MP Akoijam to join probe

The notice comes after the university initiated action against the MP following its internal enquiry

Delhi Police asks sacked JNU professor, Congress MP Akoijam to join probe
Updated On : 14 Oct 2026 | 4:04 PM IST

Don't come in protesting students' way, they are India's voice: Rahul to PM

Gandhi made the remarks after meeting some students, including those from Congress youth wing NSUI, who were injured during recent protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Don't come in protesting students' way, they are India's voice: Rahul to PM
Updated On : 14 Oct 2026 | 3:13 PM IST

AI shouldn't be stifled, but unchecked use will be 'foolish': Sunil Mittal

Mittal said India is putting out a consultation paper on regulations, and guardrails around AI

AI shouldn't be stifled, but unchecked use will be 'foolish': Sunil Mittal
Updated On : 14 Oct 2026 | 2:54 PM IST

BHEL Q2FY27 results: Net profit jumps over two-fold to ₹821 crore

The company had clocked a net profit of ₹374.89 crore in the second quarter of the preceding financial year, BHEL said in an exchange filing

BHEL Q2FY27 results: Net profit jumps over two-fold to ₹821 crore
Updated On : 14 Oct 2026 | 2:54 PM IST

Volvo Buses India bags largest-ever order for 200 buses from MSRTC

The order is the single-largest for Volvo Buses in India and marks a significant commitment to strengthening premium intercity public transportation in the state

Volvo Buses India bags largest-ever order for 200 buses from MSRTC
Updated On : 14 Oct 2026 | 2:19 PM IST

Delhi HC seeks FSSAI stand on PIL against non-dairy, analogous 'paneer'

The petitioners contended that a person consuming a paneer-based product in a hotel or a restaurant has no means to know whether the dish is prepared using actual paneer or a dairy analogue

Delhi HC seeks FSSAI stand on PIL against non-dairy, analogous 'paneer'
Updated On : 14 Oct 2026 | 2:18 PM IST

Groww Q2 results: Net profit rises 54% to ₹725 crore, revenue up 44%

The company had posted a profit after tax of ₹471.34 crore in the year-ago period

Groww Q2 results: Net profit rises 54% to ₹725 crore, revenue up 44%
Updated On : 14 Oct 2026 | 2:17 PM IST

LAC must be stable for normalisation of ties with China: EAM Jaishankar

Jaishankar also linked expansion of trade and investment ties between the two countries to peace and tranquillity along the border

LAC must be stable for normalisation of ties with China: EAM Jaishankar
Updated On : 14 Oct 2026 | 2:17 PM IST

Nexon Geochem to set up ₹1,250 crore rare-earth magnet plant in Andhra

The development comes at a time when India is seeking to build a domestic ecosystem for critical minerals and reduce its dependence on imported rare-earth permanent magnets

Nexon Geochem to set up ₹1,250 crore rare-earth magnet plant in Andhra
Updated On : 14 Oct 2026 | 1:59 PM IST

Tata Power builds diversified energy pipeline to tap data centre growth

Tata Power is playing a key role in powering some of India's largest hyperscalers and AI-ready digital infrastructure projects

Tata Power builds diversified energy pipeline to tap data centre growth
Updated On : 14 Oct 2026 | 1:39 PM IST

Canara Bank Q2 results: Profit rises 8% to ₹5,175 cr, revenue at ₹40,931 cr

During the same quarter of the previous financial year, the bank had earned a net profit of ₹4,774 crore in the year-ago period

Canara Bank Q2 results: Profit rises 8% to ₹5,175 cr, revenue at ₹40,931 cr
Updated On : 14 Oct 2026 | 1:39 PM IST