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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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34 killed in Pakistan coal mine blast as rescue operations continue

The incident occurred in the Sorange coalfield near Quetta when a methane gas explosion struck a coal mine during a shift change, also damaging a neighbouring mine and trapping over 50 workers

34 killed in Pakistan coal mine blast as rescue operations continue
Updated On : 31 Jul 2026 | 12:41 PM IST

Maharashtra FDA conducts inspection of canteens at Bombay High Court

Recently, the FDA suspended the food business licences of the Cricket Club of India, the MIG Cricket Club, and 3 other clubs in Mumbai for alleged violations of food safety and hygiene norms

Maharashtra FDA conducts inspection of canteens at Bombay High Court
Updated On : 31 Jul 2026 | 10:02 AM IST

Commonwealth TT Championships: India clinch men's and women's team titles

The women's squad thrashed Malaysia without breaking a sweat, wrapping up the final with a 3-0 verdict at the Thyagaraj Stadium

Commonwealth TT Championships: India clinch men's and women's team titles
Updated On : 31 Jul 2026 | 9:58 AM IST

India to host Brazil in historic football friendly in Kolkata on October 3

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) confirmed the fixture on Wednesday after days of speculation following reports in Brazilian media

India to host Brazil in historic football friendly in Kolkata on October 3
Updated On : 31 Jul 2026 | 9:55 AM IST

Rupee rises 20 paise to 95.30 against US dollar during early trade

At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 95.40 before rising further to 95.30, up 20 paise from its previous close

Rupee rises 20 paise to 95.30 against US dollar during early trade
Updated On : 31 Jul 2026 | 9:55 AM IST

2027 ODI World Cup: Eight South African venues among final 12 confirmed

The marquee 50-over competition returns to Africa after 24 years. Back in 2003, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Kenya hosted the eighth Men's Cricket World Cup

2027 ODI World Cup: Eight South African venues among final 12 confirmed
Updated On : 31 Jul 2026 | 9:50 AM IST

Toor, Samardeep unable to end India's CWG shot put medal drought in Glasgow

India had never won a Commonwealth Games medal in the event and the elusive podium finish remained out of reach despite fielding two finalists

Toor, Samardeep unable to end India's CWG shot put medal drought in Glasgow
Updated On : 31 Jul 2026 | 9:47 AM IST

CWG 2026: India men's lawn bowls pair prevail over Botswana in tie-break

In the only other match of the day, Nayanmoni Saikia of India lost to Malaysia's Emma Firyana Saroji 0.5-1.5 in the women's singles sectional-Section C

CWG 2026: India men's lawn bowls pair prevail over Botswana in tie-break
Updated On : 31 Jul 2026 | 9:44 AM IST

CWG 2026: Tejaswin Shankar climbs to second in decathlon after High Jump

After five completed events, Warner is leading the charts with 4353 points while the Indian is not far behind at 4339 points

CWG 2026: Tejaswin Shankar climbs to second in decathlon after High Jump
Updated On : 31 Jul 2026 | 9:40 AM IST

CWG 2026: India's Parul Chaudhary finishes 13th in women's 5000m final

The 31-year-old from Uttar Pradesh, whose season and personal best stands at 15:04.26, clocked 15:08.56 to finish outside the top 10

CWG 2026: India's Parul Chaudhary finishes 13th in women's 5000m final
Updated On : 31 Jul 2026 | 9:35 AM IST

16 Indians killed in West Asia conflict this year, govt tells Parliament

In a separate accident not related to attacks, 12 Indian nationals lost their lives in Ras Laffan gas facility in Qatar

16 Indians killed in West Asia conflict this year, govt tells Parliament
Updated On : 31 Jul 2026 | 8:23 AM IST

Illegal migration from Bangladesh a matter of 'serious concern': Par panel

The panel also noted that continued diligence is essential to 'ensure that Indian nationals are not deported to Bangladesh in error'

Illegal migration from Bangladesh a matter of 'serious concern': Par panel
Updated On : 31 Jul 2026 | 8:22 AM IST

Strong anti-paper leak bill passed, mafias won't be spared: PM Modi

In a late evening video message on Instagram, PM Modi said the it was part of the government's efforts to tackle the menace that has threatened the future of children

Strong anti-paper leak bill passed, mafias won't be spared: PM Modi
Updated On : 31 Jul 2026 | 8:22 AM IST

Pilot duty rules make aviation uncompetitive: IndiGo MD Rahul Bhatia

IndiGo's Rahul Bhatia urged the government to review pilot duty time rules, saying they raise airline costs and make Indian aviation less competitive

Pilot duty rules make aviation uncompetitive: IndiGo MD Rahul Bhatia
Updated On : 31 Jul 2026 | 12:05 AM IST

Stock markets end higher led by blue-chip buying, foreign fund inflows

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty ended higher on Thursday, driven by a rally in blue-chip stocks Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank and foreign fund inflows.

Stock markets end higher led by blue-chip buying, foreign fund inflows
Updated On : 31 Jul 2026 | 12:03 AM IST

Lenders less likely to extend credit to new borrower now than a decade back

Lenders are less likely to provide loans to borrowers who are new to credit, as they prefer to serve their existing customers, a leading credit information company said on Thursday.

Lenders less likely to extend credit to new borrower now than a decade back
Updated On : 30 Jul 2026 | 11:52 PM IST

Pellet guns can't be banned while rules permit their use: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court said pellet guns cannot be banned while existing rules permit their use in exceptional cases, but allegations of misuse can be examined individually

Pellet guns can't be banned while rules permit their use: Supreme Court
Updated On : 30 Jul 2026 | 11:41 PM IST

Reforms brought to make govt hiring time-bound, says Jitendra Singh

The Centre said reforms, including AI-based verification and face authentication, have made UPSC and SSC recruitment faster, more transparent and secure

Reforms brought to make govt hiring time-bound, says Jitendra Singh
Updated On : 30 Jul 2026 | 11:34 PM IST

Zepto pauses IPO, to raise Rs 1K cr in pre-IPO round at $4.5 bn valuation

The capital infusion is expected to be led primarily by domestic investors to raise Indian shareholding in the company, which currently stands at around 40 per cent

Zepto pauses IPO, to raise Rs 1K cr in pre-IPO round at $4.5 bn valuation
Updated On : 30 Jul 2026 | 11:07 PM IST

India, Germany to sign submarine deal 'very soon': Envoy Ackermann

India and Germany are expected to sign a deal for next-generation submarines "very soon", German Ambassador to India Philipp Ackermann said on Thursday.

India, Germany to sign submarine deal 'very soon': Envoy Ackermann
Updated On : 30 Jul 2026 | 10:43 PM IST