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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 functioning 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 functioning in 1949.

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Paratrooper succumbs to injuries as search ops continue in J&K's Kishtwar

One of the injured troopers, Havildar Gajendra Singh, breathed his last during treatment at a military hospital here during the intervening night of January 18 and 19

Paratrooper succumbs to injuries as search ops continue in J&K's Kishtwar
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 2:46 PM IST

Karur stampede: Vijay appears before CBI for second round of questioning

He will be questioned during the day by a team of officials led by a Deputy Superintendent rank officer drawn from the Anti Corruption unit of the agency

Karur stampede: Vijay appears before CBI for second round of questioning
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 12:39 PM IST

Suzlon appoints Paulo Fernando Soares as President of Europe business

The company said it is strengthening its global leadership structure to drive the next phase of international growth under its Suzlon 2.0 strategy

Suzlon appoints Paulo Fernando Soares as President of Europe business
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 12:34 PM IST

EU's non-tariff barriers blunt tariff cuts; FTA should address this: GTRI

The conclusion of the India-EU free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations is expected to be announced on January 27 during the visit of the EU team here

EU's non-tariff barriers blunt tariff cuts; FTA should address this: GTRI
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 12:10 PM IST

Clean energy platform LNK Energy launched with ₹10,000 cr investment

They said the company will focus on supporting sustainable growth, responsible industrial development, and long-term energy security for India

Clean energy platform LNK Energy launched with ₹10,000 cr investment
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 11:36 AM IST

Junior engineer sacked after techie killed as car plunges into pit in Noida

Additionally, show-cause notices have been issued to other relevant officers and employees responsible for traffic management in and around Sector 150

Junior engineer sacked after techie killed as car plunges into pit in Noida
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 10:38 AM IST

Nalco explores entry into rare earth mining amid critical minerals push

Nalco's Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) said the bid advisor will assess mine viability, optimal acquisition premiums and participation in upcoming auctions

Nalco explores entry into rare earth mining amid critical minerals push
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 10:19 AM IST

Billionaires 4,000 times more likely to hold political office: Oxfam

It cited a 'World Values Survey' of 66 countries that found that almost half of all people polled say that the rich often buy elections in their country

Billionaires 4,000 times more likely to hold political office: Oxfam
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 7:58 AM IST

Oxfam cites India's quota system as model for empowering ordinary people

Making a case for building 'the power of the many', Oxfam said people gain political strength when institutions and social conditions boost their ability to influence decisions despite inequality

Oxfam cites India's quota system as model for empowering ordinary people
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 7:28 AM IST

'PM Modi to launch NDA's TN campaign on Jan 23, alliance suspense to end'

rime Minister would address a massive public gathering in the afternoon to signal the start of the NDA's electoral battle against the incumbent DMK government

'PM Modi to launch NDA's TN campaign on Jan 23, alliance suspense to end'
Updated On : 18 Jan 2026 | 3:02 PM IST

Lodha Developers net debt rises 15% to ₹6,170 cr on land acquisitions

During the latest December quarter, the company acquired 5 land parcels in Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), Delhi-NCR and Bengaluru to develop projects

Lodha Developers net debt rises 15% to ₹6,170 cr on land acquisitions
Updated On : 18 Jan 2026 | 2:52 PM IST

CII's biz confidence index climbs to five-quarter high of of 66.5 in Q3FY26

Domestic demand remains the key driver, with two-thirds of firms reporting higher demand in Q2 FY26 and 72 per cent expecting further growth in Q3FY26

CII's biz confidence index climbs to five-quarter high of of 66.5 in Q3FY26
Updated On : 18 Jan 2026 | 2:48 PM IST

EXL to open 2 centres in Tier 2/3 cities, expects AI spend to surge in 2026

The firm, which employs nearly 45,000 of its 60,000-plus strong global workforce in India, is lining up client and infrastructure plans for the two new centres

EXL to open 2 centres in Tier 2/3 cities, expects AI spend to surge in 2026
Updated On : 18 Jan 2026 | 2:34 PM IST

Mcap of 3 top firms jumps by ₹75,855 cr; SBI, Infosys biggest winners

The combined erosion of these seven firms was less than the total m-cap addition of ₹75,855.43 crore of the three companies - ICICI Bank, State Bank of India and Infosys

Mcap of 3 top firms jumps by ₹75,855 cr; SBI, Infosys biggest winners
Updated On : 18 Jan 2026 | 2:28 PM IST

AI adoption outpaces training, 71% professionals expect role shifts: Report

There is a sharp gap between AI adoption and training, as employees brace for rapidly evolving job responsibilities, the report by Genius HRTech said

AI adoption outpaces training, 71% professionals expect role shifts: Report
Updated On : 18 Jan 2026 | 2:16 PM IST

Bomb threat forces Delhi-Bagdogra IndiGo flight to land in Lucknow

Bomb disposal squads, security agencies and airport authorities are carrying out thorough security check of the flight carrying 222 passengers, including eight infants, besides two pilots and crew

Bomb threat forces Delhi-Bagdogra IndiGo flight to land in Lucknow
Updated On : 18 Jan 2026 | 2:15 PM IST

BJP candidates in Amravati polls claim Navneet Rana campaigned against them

They claimed that former Amravati Lok Sabha MP Navneet Rana aggressively dubbed the saffron party nominees as "dummies"

BJP candidates in Amravati polls claim Navneet Rana campaigned against them
Updated On : 18 Jan 2026 | 1:55 PM IST

UP largest 'consumer market' in healthcare sector, says CM Adityanath

Adityanath said that the state has a long chain of primary health centres (PHCs), community health centres (CHCs), and wellness centres that provide healthcare facilities in remote areas

UP largest 'consumer market' in healthcare sector, says CM Adityanath
Updated On : 18 Jan 2026 | 1:52 PM IST

Board meet to appoint Neville on Sir Ratan Tata Trust as trustee cancelled

The cancellation of the meeting comes over two months after the failure of the first attempt to induct Neville Tata on the board of SRTT, which holds 23.6% in Tata Sons

Board meet to appoint Neville on Sir Ratan Tata Trust as trustee cancelled
Updated On : 18 Jan 2026 | 1:40 PM IST

Market participants seek equity tax relief ahead of upcoming Budget

Market stakeholders also demanded enhancement of the tax-free exemption limit on long-term capital gains (LTCG) from equity investments to provide greater relief to retail and long-term investors

Market participants seek equity tax relief ahead of upcoming Budget
Updated On : 18 Jan 2026 | 1:27 PM IST