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FSSAI said that Amway India, Emami, Bonn Biscuits and other companies have withdrawn misleading '100% ' claims from their product labelling and advertisements, following its enforcement actions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

ACB seeks 14-day judicial custody of former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain

In its submissions to Special Judge Dig Vinay Singh, the ACB sought the police custody of only one of the total six accused, Ankit Srivastava, a former contractual consultant with the DJB

ACB seeks 14-day judicial custody of former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain
Updated On : 19 Aug 2026 | 2:18 PM IST

Coal scam cases: SC asks Delhi HC to dispose of appeals in four weeks

A bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana passed the orders after it was pointed out that in some coal scam cases the accused have moved the high court for relief

Coal scam cases: SC asks Delhi HC to dispose of appeals in four weeks
Updated On : 19 Aug 2026 | 1:52 PM IST

Misinformation being spread over Vizag data centres' water needs: Minister

Addressing the Assembly, the IT Minister said Google's decision to invest in Visakhapatnam had triggered wider interest from other IT companies in the city

Misinformation being spread over Vizag data centres' water needs: Minister
Updated On : 19 Aug 2026 | 12:53 PM IST

3 months in Bengal opposition, TMC split tests Mamata: Rebuild or fade

3 competing centres now shape the crisis -- the Mamata Banerjee camp, the Ritabrata Banerjee-led rebel faction and 20 Lok Sabha MPs who have moved to the NCPI and extended support to the NDA

3 months in Bengal opposition, TMC split tests Mamata: Rebuild or fade
Updated On : 19 Aug 2026 | 12:53 PM IST

Tamil Nadu govt extends maternity leave for third child to 365 days

Under the standard eligibility framework, the 365-day benefit applies to regular female employees with fewer than two surviving children

Tamil Nadu govt extends maternity leave for third child to 365 days
Updated On : 19 Aug 2026 | 12:48 PM IST

Pakistan extends airspace ban for Indian aircraft till September 24

Pakistan and India imposed matching airspace restrictions on each other's airlines after the Pahalgam terrorist attack in April 2025

Pakistan extends airspace ban for Indian aircraft till September 24
Updated On : 19 Aug 2026 | 12:10 PM IST

Rupee rises 1 paisa to 95.73 against US dollar during early trade

At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 95.72 before slipping to 95.73, up 1 paisa from its previous close

Rupee rises 1 paisa to 95.73 against US dollar during early trade
Updated On : 19 Aug 2026 | 9:45 AM IST

At least 9 killed, six injured in massive fire at hotel in Kolkata

Five fire tenders were pressed into service to douse the blaze that erupted around 1.45 am. Police and Disaster Management Department personnel reached the spot for the rescue operation

At least 9 killed, six injured in massive fire at hotel in Kolkata
Updated On : 19 Aug 2026 | 9:27 AM IST