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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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Transgender, queer groups oppose Amendment Bill, demand withdrawal

Addressing a press conference, community representatives alleged that the Bill proposes a restrictive redefinition of "transgender persons"

Transgender, queer groups oppose Amendment Bill, demand withdrawal
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 11:21 PM IST

Kerala approaches Centre to verify reports of native's death in Israel

According to local media reports, the deceased man was a Thiruvananthapuram native and his cause of death was yet to be ascertained

Kerala approaches Centre to verify reports of native's death in Israel
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 10:49 PM IST

Himachal CM Sukhu tables ₹54,928-crore Budget for FY27 in Assembly

The revenue receipts are estimated at ₹40,361 crore in 2026-27, while revenue expenditure is expected at ₹46,938 crore, and the total deficit is pegged at ₹6,755 crore

Himachal CM Sukhu tables ₹54,928-crore Budget for FY27 in Assembly
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 10:16 PM IST

CBI quizzes ex-Reliance ADA Group MDs in ₹2,929.05 crore fraud case

Officials alleged that financial institutions and banks suffered losses of over ₹9,000 crore in connection with Reliance Commercial Finance Ltd and Reliance Home Finance Ltd

CBI quizzes ex-Reliance ADA Group MDs in ₹2,929.05 crore fraud case
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 9:39 PM IST

Air India to introduce crew fitness policy; lapses may lead to pay loss

As per the policy, to be effective from May 1, a reading of 30 or above is 'obese' and not an acceptable range

Air India to introduce crew fitness policy; lapses may lead to pay loss
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 9:24 PM IST

Safety of Indians in UAE is 'priority' amid West Asia crisis: Envoy

On Iranian attacks, Alshaali said the UAE's integrated air defence systems have intercepted a vast majority of incoming threats and the country "remains safe, secure, and well-protected"

Safety of Indians in UAE is 'priority' amid West Asia crisis: Envoy
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 8:58 PM IST

Delhi govt to release ₹500 cr pending dues to NHAI for two expressways

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Saturday that the cabinet recently approved a proposal by the Public Works Department to clear the outstanding amount in a phased manner

Delhi govt to release ₹500 cr pending dues to NHAI for two expressways
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 8:47 PM IST

West Asia crisis must be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy: Rajnath

India has clearly stated its position, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that war will not bring a solution, he said while speaking at an event in Uttarakhand's Haldwani

West Asia crisis must be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy: Rajnath
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 8:35 PM IST

Shah to table CAPF bill on recruitment, promotion in Rajya Sabha on Monday

The posts in the ranks of Special Director General and Director General shall be filled by deputation only, it proposes

Shah to table CAPF bill on recruitment, promotion in Rajya Sabha on Monday
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 8:29 PM IST

IPL 2026: Kolkata's bowling lacks the fear factor this year - R Ashwin

Analysing the strength and weakness of KKR ahead of the IPL, Ashwin said India spinner Varun Chakravarthy will have a lot of responsibility on his shoulders.

IPL 2026: Kolkata's bowling lacks the fear factor this year - R Ashwin
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 7:24 PM IST

Govt raises commercial LPG allocation to 50% as domestic output improves

Later, a fifth of their supplies were restored, and the government offered an additional 10 per cent, subject to states expediting piped gas projects

Govt raises commercial LPG allocation to 50% as domestic output improves
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 7:12 PM IST

Kerala Assembly polls: LDF Ministers, Cong, BJP leaders file nominations

Former CPI(M) leader G Sudhakaran, who left the party and is now backed by the UDF, filed his nomination from the Ambalapuzha constituency

Kerala Assembly polls: LDF Ministers, Cong, BJP leaders file nominations
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 7:02 PM IST

Delhi CM meets PM Modi, discusses national capital's development

The BJP leader said that during the meeting, detailed discussions on Delhi's all-around development were held, including strengthening infrastructure

Delhi CM meets PM Modi, discusses national capital's development
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 6:52 PM IST

Congress, Rahul Gandhi are BJP's 'B-team': Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan

He also accused the Congress of appeasement politics and seeking the support of groups engaged in majority and minority communalism

Congress, Rahul Gandhi are BJP's 'B-team': Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 5:29 PM IST

PWD installs QR code boards on roads for public feedback, transparency

Each QR code will allow citizens to access detailed information about the project, including the name and length of the road, date of last strengthening, contractor or executing agency, etc

PWD installs QR code boards on roads for public feedback, transparency
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 5:11 PM IST

Navy set to commission frontline stealth frigate 'Taragiri' on Apr 3

Beyond its role as a "premier hunter of the seas", 'Taragiri' is built for the complexities of modern diplomacy and humanitarian crises

Navy set to commission frontline stealth frigate 'Taragiri' on Apr 3
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 4:09 PM IST

India's milk production up from 17 MT in 1950 to 247 MT in 2025: Official

Jat said India's milk production surged from 17 MT (1950) to 247 MT (2025), led by Uttar Pradesh, with Punjab-Haryana topping yields and NITI Aayog projecting 480-606 MT demand by 2047

India's milk production up from 17 MT in 1950 to 247 MT in 2025: Official
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 3:24 PM IST

Assam Assembly elections: BJP expands list, announces 2 more candidates

Congress leaders Pradyut Bordoloi and Bhupen Borah, who recently joined the BJP, will contest from Dispur and Bihpuria, respectively

Assam Assembly elections: BJP expands list, announces 2 more candidates
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 2:57 PM IST

West Asia crisis hits rice exports from MP's Raisen, Balaghat districts

Basmati rice from Raisen and boiled non-basmati rice from Balaghat have a distinct identity and are exported to many foreign countries, including the Gulf

West Asia crisis hits rice exports from MP's Raisen, Balaghat districts
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 2:48 PM IST

Food prices set to rise as hotels switch fuels; biryani hit during Eid

Muslim faithfuls rue the fact that family gatherings have shrunken during the Ramzan season, thanks to the LPG situation triggered by the conflict in West Asia

Food prices set to rise as hotels switch fuels; biryani hit during Eid
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 2:40 PM IST