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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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Congress asks its CMs to draw up roadmap to overhaul education, exam system

Kharge asks Congress CMs to work with education experts on a roadmap to overhaul the education and examination system as the party prepares to intensify its grassroots campaign

Congress asks its CMs to draw up roadmap to overhaul education, exam system
Updated On : 19 Aug 2026 | 11:42 PM IST

No OMR tampering in NEET-UG retest: SG Tushar Mehta tells Delhi HC

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the Delhi High Court on Wednesday that there was no tampering with the OMR sheets of candidates of the NEET-UG re-test.

No OMR tampering in NEET-UG retest: SG Tushar Mehta tells Delhi HC
Updated On : 19 Aug 2026 | 11:32 PM IST

US to reconsider travel advisory for J&K: US Ambassador Sergio Gor

US envoy Sergio Gor said Washington may reconsider its travel advisory for Jammu and Kashmir, citing steps by the Centre and Omar Abdullah government to improve safety

US to reconsider travel advisory for J&K: US Ambassador Sergio Gor
Updated On : 19 Aug 2026 | 11:26 PM IST

Bangladeshis among 9 killed in Kolkata fire; WB orders hotel safety audit

Fire and Emergency Services Minister Kaushik Chowdhury said the fire brigade received the call at 2.07 am and began rescue operations a minute later.

Bangladeshis among 9 killed in Kolkata fire; WB orders hotel safety audit
Updated On : 19 Aug 2026 | 11:24 PM IST

Modi govt's Gen Z outreach: One minister to visit one university every day

In a major outreach to Gen Z, the Modi govt is planning to send one Union minister to one university every day to engage with the youth, discuss their concerns and better understand their perspectives

Modi govt's Gen Z outreach: One minister to visit one university every day
Updated On : 19 Aug 2026 | 11:22 PM IST

India can showcase AI-led 'autonomous enterprise' vision: SAP APAC Prez

India is among SAP's fastest-growing markets globally and has the potential to emerge as a "first mover" in the AI race, said APAC President Verena Siow

India can showcase AI-led 'autonomous enterprise' vision: SAP APAC Prez
Updated On : 19 Aug 2026 | 11:21 PM IST

Writing about my life did not come easily to me: Sonia on upcoming memoir

"Writing about my life did not come easily to me. It meant opening myself up, sharing moments and experiences I had always held deep inside," the senior Congress leader said.

Writing about my life did not come easily to me: Sonia on upcoming memoir
Updated On : 19 Aug 2026 | 11:19 PM IST

Nitin Gadkari warns of strict action against faulty project reports

Nitin Gadkari warned that defective DPRs and poor construction quality are contributing to highway accidents, while contractors and consultants face stricter audits and possible blacklisting

Nitin Gadkari warns of strict action against faulty project reports
Updated On : 19 Aug 2026 | 11:10 PM IST

Amazon India expands operations on Western Dedicated Freight Corridor

This makes Amazon the first e-commerce company to operate on the inaugural Joint Parcel Product-Rapid Cargo Service (JPP-RCS) train on the WDFC.

Amazon India expands operations on Western Dedicated Freight Corridor
Updated On : 19 Aug 2026 | 9:30 PM IST

Telecom dept starts process to disband Digital Communication Commission

"The process for seeking cabinet nod to dissolve the Digital Communication Commission has started," an official source told PTI.

Telecom dept starts process to disband Digital Communication Commission
Updated On : 19 Aug 2026 | 9:29 PM IST

WB may separate land, industry policies to boost investments: MoS Industry

The West Bengal government is likely to come out with separate policies for land and industry to attract investments in the state, a minister said on Wednesday.

WB may separate land, industry policies to boost investments: MoS Industry
Updated On : 19 Aug 2026 | 7:40 PM IST

Amway, Emami, 4 other firms withdraw '100%' claims on labels, ads: FSSAI

FSSAI said that Amway India, Emami, Bonn Biscuits and other companies have withdrawn misleading '100% ' claims from their product labelling and advertisements, following its enforcement actions

Amway, Emami, 4 other firms withdraw '100%' claims on labels, ads: FSSAI
Updated On : 19 Aug 2026 | 7:38 PM IST

SC asks Centre to link fuel sale with valid insurance, start pilot in Delhi

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre to implement its direction for a pilot project by which fuel for vehicles would be refused at petrol pumps unless they have valid insurance.

SC asks Centre to link fuel sale with valid insurance, start pilot in Delhi
Updated On : 19 Aug 2026 | 7:07 PM IST

Indian medical body questions NTA's anti-paper leak measures in SC

FAIMA has questioned before the Supreme Court the adequacy of measures enumerated by the National Testing Agency (NTA) to curb examination paper leaks

Indian medical body questions NTA's anti-paper leak measures in SC
Updated On : 19 Aug 2026 | 6:55 PM IST

China youth unemployment up to 17.9% as graduate numbers grow, growth slows

The 17.9 per cent official figure was the second highest after the 17.8 per cent rate recorded in June and 18.9 per cent in August last year.

China youth unemployment up to 17.9% as graduate numbers grow, growth slows
Updated On : 19 Aug 2026 | 6:39 PM IST

J'khand exam row: Students halt 26-day protest, give govt 2 months to act

Students protesting against alleged irregularities in Jharkhand recruitment exams on Wednesday suspended their 26-day agitation and gave a 2-month ultimatum to the state government to resolve issues.

J'khand exam row: Students halt 26-day protest, give govt 2 months to act
Updated On : 19 Aug 2026 | 6:01 PM IST

IDFC First Bank raises $500 million via maiden international bond issuance

The bank, through its IFSC Banking Unit at GIFT City, issued the bonds having a tenure of three years and a fixed coupon of 5.625 per cent

IDFC First Bank raises $500 million via maiden international bond issuance
Updated On : 19 Aug 2026 | 3:42 PM IST

Bangladesh seeks faster business visas, balanced economic ties with India

Dhaka urged New Delhi to speed up business visas and address non-tariff barriers, procedural delays and infrastructure constraints to deepen bilateral trade and investment

Bangladesh seeks faster business visas, balanced economic ties with India
Updated On : 19 Aug 2026 | 3:10 PM IST

IND vs SL 1st Test: Suthar-Pant shine as India thrash Sri Lanka by 165 runs

India now lead the two-match series 1-0 and it became all the more special as it was their 600th Test match

IND vs SL 1st Test: Suthar-Pant shine as India thrash Sri Lanka by 165 runs
Updated On : 19 Aug 2026 | 2:28 PM IST

Bangladesh seeks guarantee clause in renewed Ganges water treaty with India

Water-sharing has remained a key issue in bilateral ties between New Delhi and Dhaka

Bangladesh seeks guarantee clause in renewed Ganges water treaty with India
Updated On : 19 Aug 2026 | 2:27 PM IST