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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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BPCL outperforms rival PSUs in Q1, records industry-best per-pump sales

Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) reported a combined profit of Rs 16,184 crore

BPCL outperforms rival PSUs in Q1, records industry-best per-pump sales
Updated On : 24 Aug 2025 | 1:29 PM IST

UGC bars distance, online courses in psychology, nutrition, healthcare

The ban applies to courses under the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) Act, 2021

UGC bars distance, online courses in psychology, nutrition, healthcare
Updated On : 24 Aug 2025 | 1:24 PM IST

Vegetable oils body IVPA urges govt to lift GST refund restrictions

Under the current system, edible oil attracts 5 per cent GST while input materials such as packaging, chemicals and processing materials are taxed at 12-18 per cent

Vegetable oils body IVPA urges govt to lift GST refund restrictions
Updated On : 24 Aug 2025 | 1:16 PM IST

Kerala HC orders devaswom boards to keep temple premises free of politics

The direction to the Travancore, Cochin and Malabar Devaswom Boards was issued by a bench of justices Raja Vijayaraghavan V and K V Jayakumar

Kerala HC orders devaswom boards to keep temple premises free of politics
Updated On : 24 Aug 2025 | 1:14 PM IST

Starlink permit bars copying, decryption of Indian data abroad: MoS Telecom

The minister said that security conditions mandate satellite communication providers to set up earth station gateways in India through which communications from satellite to users are routed

Starlink permit bars copying, decryption of Indian data abroad: MoS Telecom
Updated On : 24 Aug 2025 | 1:05 PM IST

Credit card business to get fresh push from November onwards: PNB MD

The bank is planning to reshape this entire activity and come up with new direction for growing the credit card business

Credit card business to get fresh push from November onwards: PNB MD
Updated On : 24 Aug 2025 | 12:59 PM IST

Grew up shy, didn't think will fly to space: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla

Shukla, who spoke at an IAF event, said he listened to stories of Rakesh Sharma's historic spaceflight, but the dream to travel to space didn't take root early in his life

Grew up shy, didn't think will fly to space: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla
Updated On : 24 Aug 2025 | 12:27 PM IST

QR code property checks, faster land titles in UP's Vision 2047 plan

Currently, it takes 35-40 days after registration for the buyer's name to reflect in revenue records

QR code property checks, faster land titles in UP's Vision 2047 plan
Updated On : 24 Aug 2025 | 12:05 PM IST

Rahul, Tejashwi ride bikes during 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in Bihar's Araria

The 1,300-km yatra was launched on August 17 from Sasaram. It will cover more than 20 districts over a period of 16 days, and conclude with a rally in Patna on September 1

Rahul, Tejashwi ride bikes during 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in Bihar's Araria
Updated On : 24 Aug 2025 | 12:02 PM IST

Govt mulls ₹25k cr support for exporters over six years under EPM scheme

The commerce ministry has sent the proposal to the expenditure finance committee (EFC) of the finance ministry

Govt mulls ₹25k cr support for exporters over six years under EPM scheme
Updated On : 24 Aug 2025 | 11:53 AM IST

Gaganyaan mission marks new chapter in Atmanirbhar Bharat journey: Rajnath

The Gaganyaan project, formally announced by Modi in 2018, aims to send a three-member crewed flight into the 400 km-orbit for a three-day mission in 2027

Gaganyaan mission marks new chapter in Atmanirbhar Bharat journey: Rajnath
Updated On : 24 Aug 2025 | 11:49 AM IST

CM Omar Abdullah puts all departments on high alert amid heavy rains in J-K

He has also advised people to remain cautious amid a weather forecast predicting moderate to intense rainfall with possibility of cloudbursts, flash floods and landslides

CM Omar Abdullah puts all departments on high alert amid heavy rains in J-K
Updated On : 24 Aug 2025 | 11:42 AM IST

Mcap of 8 top valued firms climbs ₹1.72 trn, Reliance biggest winner

Reliance Industries, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, Infosys, Hindustan Unilever Ltd, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) and Bajaj Finance were the gainers

Mcap of 8 top valued firms climbs ₹1.72 trn, Reliance biggest winner
Updated On : 24 Aug 2025 | 11:39 AM IST

Over ₹6.43 crore collected in fee for 75 naib-tehsildar posts in J-K

With each form priced at ₹600 for general and ₹500 for reserved category, the money collected shows that over one lakh aspirants had applied for the posts

Over ₹6.43 crore collected in fee for 75 naib-tehsildar posts in J-K
Updated On : 24 Aug 2025 | 11:31 AM IST

Tyre industry set for 7-8% growth in FY26 on strong replacement demand

JK Tyre & Industries MD Anshuman Singhania said the Indian tyre industry remains an export-heavy manufacturing sector

Tyre industry set for 7-8% growth in FY26 on strong replacement demand
Updated On : 24 Aug 2025 | 11:26 AM IST

IHCL eyes strategic acquisitions to expand presence in key markets: MD

As part of its 'Accelerate 2030' strategy unveiled earlier, IHCL has set a target of over 700 hotels in its portfolio by 2030.

IHCL eyes strategic acquisitions to expand presence in key markets: MD
Updated On : 24 Aug 2025 | 11:23 AM IST

'Fuel efficiency may decline by 2-5% due to 20% ethanol-blended petrol'

Earlier this month, the Oil Ministry clarified that the critiques suggest that E20 causes a drastic' reduction in fuel efficiency are misplaced

'Fuel efficiency may decline by 2-5% due to 20% ethanol-blended petrol'
Updated On : 24 Aug 2025 | 11:16 AM IST

US Fed rate cut hopes, tariff moves likely to drive markets this week

Moreover, trading activity of foreign investors, global trends and macroeconomic data announcements will also dictate trends during the week

US Fed rate cut hopes, tariff moves likely to drive markets this week
Updated On : 24 Aug 2025 | 11:10 AM IST

After SBI, Bank of India declares RCom, Anil Ambani's account fraudulent

State-owned Bank of India granted a ₹700 crore loan in August 2016 to Reliance Communications for its ongoing capital and operational expenditure and repayment of existing liabilities

After SBI, Bank of India declares RCom, Anil Ambani's account fraudulent
Updated On : 24 Aug 2025 | 11:05 AM IST

Mahindra scouts land for new plant, aims to expand service network

The Mumbai-based auto major has unveiled its all-new modular, multi-energy NU IQ platform that will support a new range of SUVs

Mahindra scouts land for new plant, aims to expand service network
Updated On : 24 Aug 2025 | 11:02 AM IST