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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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Vedanta plans to raise up to ₹2,575 cr via NCDs to diversify funding

In October 2025, its $500 million bond issue was oversubscribed three times, while an NCD offering in June last year saw nearly 60 per cent oversubscription

Vedanta plans to raise up to ₹2,575 cr via NCDs to diversify funding
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 2:39 PM IST

Experts raise concerns over Centre's plan to fast-track environmental nods

A March 5 draft says new bodies will take over SEIAA and SEAC functions if state-level panels lapse or face delays in reconstitution

Experts raise concerns over Centre's plan to fast-track environmental nods
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 1:44 PM IST

Delhi-bound Air India plane diverted to Ireland due to technical snag

There were around 300 people onboard the plane which was airborne for nearly six hours before getting diverted to Shannon

Delhi-bound Air India plane diverted to Ireland due to technical snag
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 1:42 PM IST

PhonePe defers IPO listing amid geopolitical tensions, market volatility

The decision was taken due to the current geopolitical conflicts and market volatility

PhonePe defers IPO listing amid geopolitical tensions, market volatility
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 1:29 PM IST

HC gives Kejriwal, Sisodia time to reply to CBI plea, next hearing on Apr 6

Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma listed the CBI's petition assailing the trial court's decision for hearing on April 6

HC gives Kejriwal, Sisodia time to reply to CBI plea, next hearing on Apr 6
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 1:24 PM IST

Silver futures slide ₹4,232 to ₹2.55 lakh/kg on weak demand, strong dollar

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the white metal for the May delivery declined by ₹4,232, or 1.63 per cent, to ₹2,55,203 per kilogram in a business turnover of 5,787 lots

Silver futures slide ₹4,232 to ₹2.55 lakh/kg on weak demand, strong dollar
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 1:11 PM IST

SC refuses to interfere in plea on mercury leak risk from Bhopal gas waste

In December 1984, more than 40 tonnes of methyl isocyanate gas leaked from the Union Carbide pesticide plant in Bhopal, claiming over 15,000 lives and exposing millions to toxic gas

SC refuses to interfere in plea on mercury leak risk from Bhopal gas waste
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 1:08 PM IST

Iran war: SECL ready to meet India's coal demand amid energy disruptions

During FY26, the company has achieved around 165 million tonnes of coal production and over 169 million tonnes of coal dispatch up to mid-March, ensuring steady supply to power plants, other consumers

Iran war: SECL ready to meet India's coal demand amid energy disruptions
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 1:05 PM IST

We were so close in 2023, winning 2027 ODI WC is ultimate goal: Gill

Despite their incredible 10-match winning streak, India lost in the final against Australia in the 2023 ODI World Cup.

We were so close in 2023, winning 2027 ODI WC is ultimate goal: Gill
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 12:56 PM IST

1 dead in landslide, 235 rescued amid heavy snowfall in J-K's Kishtwar

A landslide, triggered by rain, struck a hydro-power project site near Dangduru in Kishtwar district on the intervening night of Sunday-Monday, trapping two workers

1 dead in landslide, 235 rescued amid heavy snowfall in J-K's Kishtwar
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 12:53 PM IST

ISL: Mumbai City hold off Inter Kashi fightback to secure 2-1 victory

Mumbai City FC held off a spirited Inter Kashi fightback to register a 2-1 victory in their Indian Super League match at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan here on Sunday.

ISL: Mumbai City hold off Inter Kashi fightback to secure 2-1 victory
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 12:45 PM IST

Wholesale inflation rises to 2.13% in February on higher food prices

Wholesale Price Index (WPI)-based inflation was 1.81 per cent in the previous month and 2.45 per cent in February last year

Wholesale inflation rises to 2.13% in February on higher food prices
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 12:36 PM IST

Ex cricketer Mithali Raj: Indian cricket is finally dominating world stage

Mithali Raj said her dream of seeing Indian cricket dominate the global stage is finally becoming a reality with the men's, women's and junior teams winning major world titles in recent years.

Ex cricketer Mithali Raj: Indian cricket is finally dominating world stage
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 12:19 PM IST

SC to hear next week suo motu case concerning victims of digital arrest

On February 9, the top court described the siphoning of more than Rs 54,000 crore by digital frauds as absolute "robbery or dacoity" and asked the Centre to draft a standard operating procedure (SoP)

SC to hear next week suo motu case concerning victims of digital arrest
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 12:12 PM IST

ED conducts raid at 10 places across Bengal in illegal call centre case

About 10 premises in Siliguri, Howrah, Bidhannagar and Durgapur were raided

ED conducts raid at 10 places across Bengal in illegal call centre case
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 12:02 PM IST

CCI to act against potential anti-competitive ways in AI space: Chairperson

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) keeps a tab on unfair business practices in the market place

CCI to act against potential anti-competitive ways in AI space: Chairperson
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 12:00 PM IST

Modi govt weakening Brics stand to appease Trump, Netanyahu: Congress

India is boasting of being the President of Brics+ in 2026, but has not summoned up the inclination or courage to put out a collective statement on the US-Israel air offensives, Jairam Ramesh wrote

Modi govt weakening Brics stand to appease Trump, Netanyahu: Congress
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 10:57 AM IST

EC removes chief secretary, home secretary in poll-bound West Bengal

The commission appointed Dushyant Nariala, an IAS officer of the 1993 batch, as the state's chief secretary, and said Chakravorty would be kept out of poll-related assignments

EC removes chief secretary, home secretary in poll-bound West Bengal
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 10:38 AM IST

10 dead, 11 injured in massive fire at Odisha's SCB Medical College

Fire erupted at the ICU of the Trauma Care department of the hospital, where critically ill patients were being treated, an official said, adding that the fire broke out at around 2.30 and 3 am

10 dead, 11 injured in massive fire at Odisha's SCB Medical College
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 10:02 AM IST

Emirates flight bound for Dubai returns to Kochi after security incident

En route, the aircraft was directed to turn back due to the sudden closure of Dubai International Airport

Emirates flight bound for Dubai returns to Kochi after security incident
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 9:37 AM IST