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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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Crude futures rise to ₹9,171/barrel on strong global cues; Brent hits $106

On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), crude oil for March delivery increased by ₹119, or 1.31 per cent, to ₹9,171 per barrel in a business turnover of 12,745 lots

Crude futures rise to ₹9,171/barrel on strong global cues; Brent hits $106
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 3:00 PM 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

Trump applauds FCC chief's warning to TV networks over Iran war coverage

Trump was all praise for Brendan Carr's actions and accused the news television networks of spreading lies about the Iran war by circulating AI-generated videos

Trump applauds FCC chief's warning to TV networks over Iran war coverage
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 8:31 AM IST

Par panel recommends IPO route for profitable RRBs to raise capital

RRBs have achieved a historic consolidated net profit of Rs 7,720 crore in just the first nine months of FY 2025-26, driving gross NPAs down to a 13-year low of 5.4 per cent

Par panel recommends IPO route for profitable RRBs to raise capital
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 11:48 PM IST

Gold, silver may see correction next week amid West Asia tensions: Analysts

Bullion may see further correction as investors track West Asia tensions and a busy week of global central bank policy decisions

Gold, silver may see correction next week amid West Asia tensions: Analysts
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 8:53 PM IST

AAP announces names of first 14 candidates for Assam assembly polls

AAP announces its first list of 14 candidates for the Assam Assembly elections, with state vice-president Anurupa Dekaraja to contest from Guwahati Central

AAP announces names of first 14 candidates for Assam assembly polls
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 8:33 PM IST

West Asia crisis: Jaishankar speaks to Saudi, UAE foreign ministers

The external affairs minister's conversation also came at a time India has been trying to forge a consensus position among the BRICS nations on the conflict

West Asia crisis: Jaishankar speaks to Saudi, UAE foreign ministers
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 8:16 PM IST

Confident that BJP will again form govt in Assam, says Amit Shah

In the current 126-member assembly, the ruling BJP's strength is 64, while its allies AGP has nine MLAs, UPPL has seven, and the BPF has three members

Confident that BJP will again form govt in Assam, says Amit Shah
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 8:13 PM IST

Samsung's Choi says AI revolution is unavoidable, urges preparation

This will be different from the previous revolution that happened through the internet and mobile, which impacted human life, said Choi in a media roundtable here recently, after the launch of S26

Samsung's Choi says AI revolution is unavoidable, urges preparation
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 7:40 PM IST

West Bengal 2026 Assembly polls: List of key BJP leaders in the battlefield

As the BJP gears up to challenge the TMC in the West Bengal assembly elections, leaders such as Suvendu Adhikari and Dilip Ghosh are set to play pivotal roles in the party's campaign

West Bengal 2026 Assembly polls: List of key BJP leaders in the battlefield
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 6:51 PM IST

DGCA gives flight duty time relaxations to Air India amid West Asia war

Sources say that Air India has been violating the relaxation by planning its Jeddah flight, which has an FDP of 11.45 hours

DGCA gives flight duty time relaxations to Air India amid West Asia war
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 6:43 PM IST

If Sanju gets going he can win you the game in the first 6 overs: Gambhir

Sanju Samson possesses the firepower to take the game away from the opposition in the Powerplay itself when at his explosive best, said India head coach Gautam Gambhir.

If Sanju gets going he can win you the game in the first 6 overs: Gambhir
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 6:18 PM IST

Govt moves NCLAT against NCLT nod to Ashdan's ₹900 crore Rolta plan

Centre moves NCLAT challenging the NCLT-approved ₹900 crore resolution plan for Rolta India, citing negligible recovery on statutory dues owed to the government

Govt moves NCLAT against NCLT nod to Ashdan's ₹900 crore Rolta plan
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 6:11 PM IST

Gen Z to command $1.3 trillion consumption in India by 2030: Report

Gen Z's emphasis on aesthetics is evident in their engagement with the BPC sector. By 2030, this group is projected to account for nearly $19 billion share of India's BPC market

Gen Z to command $1.3 trillion consumption in India by 2030: Report
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 5:36 PM IST

LPG bookings fall to 770k; online bookings rise after govt campaign

LPG refill bookings ease as government reassures adequate fuel supplies and steps up checks against hoarding amid the West Asia crisis

LPG bookings fall to 770k; online bookings rise after govt campaign
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 5:35 PM IST

New labour codes likely to drive wider adoption of fixed-term employment

Three-fourths of companies expect wider use of fixed-term contracts as new labour codes push firms toward greater workforce formalisation and compliance

New labour codes likely to drive wider adoption of fixed-term employment
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 5:24 PM IST

West Asia crisis: Indian crude tanker sails out of UAE's Fujairah safely

Jag Laadki is the fourth Indian-flagged vessel to have come out of the war zone unharmed

West Asia crisis: Indian crude tanker sails out of UAE's Fujairah safely
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 4:53 PM IST

Excise policy case: Delhi HC declines transfer of CBI plea on Kejriwal

Delhi High Court Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya declines Arvind Kejriwal's plea to transfer the CBI's challenge to the excise policy case discharge to another judge

Excise policy case: Delhi HC declines transfer of CBI plea on Kejriwal
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 4:41 PM IST

Adani Total Gas cuts natural gas price for certain industrial users

As the crisis in West Asia disrupted India's gas supplies, the government rejigged allotment by giving priority to CNG and piped cooking gas needs while pooling the price of imported LNG for users

Adani Total Gas cuts natural gas price for certain industrial users
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 4:40 PM IST

Aluminium Association of India seek RoDTEP relief to stay competitive

Aluminium industry seeks exemption from the recent RoDTEP rate cut, warning that reduced export incentives could hurt competitiveness amid rising global trade barriers

Aluminium Association of India seek RoDTEP relief to stay competitive
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 4:27 PM IST