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Press Trust of India

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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Odisha proposes 290 new EV charging stations under PM E-DRIVE scheme

The proposal has been submitted under the direction of Commerce and Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena as part of the state's efforts to strengthen EV infrastructure

Odisha proposes 290 new EV charging stations under PM E-DRIVE scheme
Updated On : 04 Nov 2026 | 3:43 PM IST

Govt approves strengthening of fast track courts to deal with child abuse

The courts, including exclusive POCSO courts, are meant to ensure time-bound trials and disposal of pending rape cases and crimes against children

Govt approves strengthening of fast track courts to deal with child abuse
Updated On : 04 Nov 2026 | 3:43 PM IST

Cabinet clears ₹14,500 cr funding scheme for battery energy storage systems

This development is significant given India's ambitious target of 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030

Cabinet clears ₹14,500 cr funding scheme for battery energy storage systems
Updated On : 04 Nov 2026 | 3:42 PM IST

Twin cyclone impact: Andhra govt seeks ₹4,500 crore 'immediate' relief

The chief Minister estimated that very severe cyclonic storm Arnab inflicted a loss of at least ₹4,563 crore and severe cyclonic storm Murasu immediately after that ₹343 crore

Twin cyclone impact: Andhra govt seeks ₹4,500 crore 'immediate' relief
Updated On : 04 Nov 2026 | 2:32 PM IST

Airlines seek to boost domestic MRO capabilities as aircraft fleets expand

Indian airlines are looking at ways to boost capabilities and be "self-reliant" to carry out maintenance, repair and overhaul activities within the country as they expand their aircraft fleet.

Airlines seek to boost domestic MRO capabilities as aircraft fleets expand
Updated On : 04 Nov 2026 | 2:31 PM IST

Zydus Lifesciences Q2 results: Net profit falls 26.6% to ₹925.5 crore

The company had posted a net profit of ₹1,260.9 crore in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year, it said in a regulatory filing to the exchanges

Zydus Lifesciences Q2 results: Net profit falls 26.6% to ₹925.5 crore
Updated On : 04 Nov 2026 | 2:25 PM IST

S&P affirms RIL's 'A-' credit rating, cites Jio listing, stronger earnings

S&P expects Reliance Industries to sustain above-industry growth in digital services while generating sufficient cash flow to fund elevated capital expenditure and emerging businesses

S&P affirms RIL's 'A-' credit rating, cites Jio listing, stronger earnings
Updated On : 04 Nov 2026 | 2:08 PM IST

US-based KKR gets CCI nod to acquire stake in Gentari Renewables

KKR is making the investment through its affiliate Sapphire US HoldCo (USA), LLC, which will subscribe to certain securities of Gentari Renewables India Pte Ltd

US-based KKR gets CCI nod to acquire stake in Gentari Renewables
Updated On : 04 Nov 2026 | 2:04 PM IST

EC separates new voter inclusion form, declaration in online version

In September, it had already withdrawn the declaration from its digital platforms in states where the special intensive revision of voters' (SIR) list has been completed

EC separates new voter inclusion form, declaration in online version
Updated On : 04 Nov 2026 | 2:04 PM IST

SC upholds states' power to levy additional sales tax under 1974 ruling

While declining to undertake a fresh adjudication on the reference, the court clarified that the five-judge Constitution Bench ruling in S Kodar vs State of Kerala (1974) continued to hold the field

SC upholds states' power to levy additional sales tax under 1974 ruling
Updated On : 04 Nov 2026 | 2:03 PM IST

Indian-American Ami Bera wins reelection to US House from California

Bera was born in Los Angeles in 1965 to Gujarati immigrant parents

Indian-American Ami Bera wins reelection to US House from California
Updated On : 04 Nov 2026 | 1:43 PM IST

Delhi HC to hear lawyers' plea seeking action against suspended ACP, cops

The controversy stems from an October 23 incident at Shahdara police station, where advocate Lalit Bansal allegedly sustained a serious head injury during a scuffle

Delhi HC to hear lawyers' plea seeking action against suspended ACP, cops
Updated On : 04 Nov 2026 | 12:17 PM IST

Transrail Q2 results: Net profit jumps 12% to ₹104 crore, income up 32%

It had clocked a profit after tax (PAT) of ₹92 crore in the second quarter of the preceding 2025-26 financial year, the company said in a statement on Tuesday

Transrail Q2 results: Net profit jumps 12% to ₹104 crore, income up 32%
Updated On : 04 Nov 2026 | 12:17 PM IST

Trump-backed Indian-American Saritha Komatireddy concedes New York AG race

Komatireddy, Republican, was in the race for New York Attorney General against Democrat incumbent Letitia James

Trump-backed Indian-American Saritha Komatireddy concedes New York AG race
Updated On : 04 Nov 2026 | 12:17 PM IST

Trump-backed Indian-American Vivek Ramaswamy loses Ohio governor's race

Ramaswamy, who made an unsuccessful bid against Trump for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024, pumped more than $36 million in loans from his personal fortune into the race

Trump-backed Indian-American Vivek Ramaswamy loses Ohio governor's race
Updated On : 04 Nov 2026 | 11:12 AM IST

Kolte-Patil Q2 results: Net profit at ₹5.7 cr, income jumps over 2-fold

Blackstone-backed company, which is based in Pune, had posted a net loss of ₹11.14 crore in the year-ago period

Kolte-Patil Q2 results: Net profit at ₹5.7 cr, income jumps over 2-fold
Updated On : 04 Nov 2026 | 10:37 AM IST

MCX Q2 profit more than doubles to ₹455 crore on higher trading volumes

The bourse had posted a net profit of ₹197.47 crore in the year-ago period, according to a regulatory filing

MCX Q2 profit more than doubles to ₹455 crore on higher trading volumes
Updated On : 04 Nov 2026 | 10:34 AM IST

DDCA seeks venue change for India-Sri Lanka ODI over pollution concerns

A sand-based outfield is being laid and the work will go on for the next three months

DDCA seeks venue change for India-Sri Lanka ODI over pollution concerns
Updated On : 04 Nov 2026 | 10:16 AM IST

Prasidh Krishna declared fit for India's Test series against New Zealand

India pacer Prasidh Krishna was on Tuesday declared fit for the two-match Test series against New Zealand starting on November 19.

Prasidh Krishna declared fit for India's Test series against New Zealand
Updated On : 04 Nov 2026 | 10:08 AM IST

PV Sindhu flags badminton funding gap, seeks continued support for players

A day after the funding issue came to light, the 31-year-old pointed to the disparity in prize money between tennis and badminton

PV Sindhu flags badminton funding gap, seeks continued support for players
Updated On : 04 Nov 2026 | 10:05 AM IST