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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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Ather Energy invests ₹500 crore to develop Konarc, new scooter platform

The company also said a 200 km version of Ather S and a feature-loaded Z version with a 125 km IDC (Indian Driving Cycle) range are also in the pipeline

Ather Energy invests ₹500 crore to develop Konarc, new scooter platform
Updated On : 30 Aug 2026 | 8:14 PM IST

Nepal flash flood death toll rises to 724, nearly 2,500 remain missing

Bodies have been recovered from all eight affected districts as rescuers race against time to search for those missing and rescue those stranded on the fifth day since the disaster

Nepal flash flood death toll rises to 724, nearly 2,500 remain missing
Updated On : 30 Aug 2026 | 10:15 AM IST

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat urges Indian diaspora in US to embrace diversity

Addressing over 6,000 members of the Indian-American community and interfaith leaders at a mega rally in Madison Square Garden, Bhagwat gave a clarion call to embrace diversity and support communities

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat urges Indian diaspora in US to embrace diversity
Updated On : 30 Aug 2026 | 8:18 AM IST

Over 275 Indians remain missing after Nepal-Tibet flash floods, 108 rescued

The Ministry of External Affairs said 128 persons of Indian origin have also been uncontactable

Over 275 Indians remain missing after Nepal-Tibet flash floods, 108 rescued
Updated On : 30 Aug 2026 | 7:23 AM IST

China offers emergency aid to flood-hit Nepal as death toll crosses 650

Wang told Khanal that this was the most serious cross-border disaster in recent years and the complexity and difficulty of the relief work was unprecedented, according to Chinese official media.

China offers emergency aid to flood-hit Nepal as death toll crosses 650
Updated On : 29 Aug 2026 | 11:11 PM IST

Sonia Gandhi electoral roll case: Delhi court defers plea order to Sept 21

Earlier, Sonia Gandhi's counsel had submitted a reply, saying that the complaint was politically motivated and filed for an extraneous reason

Sonia Gandhi electoral roll case: Delhi court defers plea order to Sept 21
Updated On : 29 Aug 2026 | 10:55 PM IST

Need to guard against internal strife and narrow interests: Rajnath Singh

Singh was speaking at the inauguration of the Fragrance Park and unveiling of the statues of Lala Lajpat Rai and Shaheed Bhagat Singh in Lucknow's Chowk area

Need to guard against internal strife and narrow interests: Rajnath Singh
Updated On : 29 Aug 2026 | 9:31 PM IST

Chidambaram calls exam law 'useless', alleges bills passed without debate

Although a list was released claiming that 12 bills were passed, not a single one was passed following discussion, he alleged

Chidambaram calls exam law 'useless', alleges bills passed without debate
Updated On : 29 Aug 2026 | 9:22 PM IST

Tata Chemicals acquires US soda ash contracts worth over 500,000 tonnes

TCNA has been declared the successful bidder in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings of SVM USA

Tata Chemicals acquires US soda ash contracts worth over 500,000 tonnes
Updated On : 29 Aug 2026 | 8:58 PM IST

Delhi's August: Above-normal rain, warm nights, and three-year high AQI

Delhi has recorded above-normal August rainfall, high temperatures and its highest average monthly AQI in three years, according to weather data

Delhi's August: Above-normal rain, warm nights, and three-year high AQI
Updated On : 29 Aug 2026 | 8:40 PM IST

Finance Ministry to commence exercise for Budget 2027-28 from Oct 12

The Finance Ministry will begin preparations for Union Budget 2027-28 from October 12, with pre-Budget meetings scheduled through mid-November.

Finance Ministry to commence exercise for Budget 2027-28 from Oct 12
Updated On : 29 Aug 2026 | 8:29 PM IST

Genrobotics signs MoU with Territorial Army for robotics research, training

The partnership will also include technology demonstrations, user trials and specialist training, it said in a statement

Genrobotics signs MoU with Territorial Army for robotics research, training
Updated On : 29 Aug 2026 | 8:13 PM IST

Haryana signs MoUs for 4 waste-to-energy plants with 5,000 TPD capacity

Haryana has signed MoUs for 4 integrated waste-to-energy plants in Hisar, Ambala, Faridabad and Gurugram to process 5,000 tonnes of waste daily

Haryana signs MoUs for 4 waste-to-energy plants with 5,000 TPD capacity
Updated On : 29 Aug 2026 | 7:49 PM IST

Delhi govt amends fire rules, mandates new safety standards for buildings

The government may also relax, modify or remove specific requirements for certain classes of occupancy or buildings in special areas, according to the amended rules

Delhi govt amends fire rules, mandates new safety standards for buildings
Updated On : 29 Aug 2026 | 7:23 PM IST

Pune to shift from MH-12 to MH-61 as vehicle registration series ends

Currently, the Pune RTO, which has jurisdiction over Pune city and parts of Pune district, has more than 44.88 lakh live registered vehicles

Pune to shift from MH-12 to MH-61 as vehicle registration series ends
Updated On : 29 Aug 2026 | 7:11 PM IST

NCRTC signs pact for solar plant to meet 60% of Namo Bharat's power needs

The arrangement aims to provide greater predictability in energy costs and reduce the corridor's dependence on conventionally generated power

NCRTC signs pact for solar plant to meet 60% of Namo Bharat's power needs
Updated On : 29 Aug 2026 | 7:10 PM IST

MCD looks to Tokyo, New York, Barcelona to tackle Delhi's waste woes

According to a statement, MCD commissioner Sanjeev Khirwar chaired the meeting attended by additional commissioners, the engineers-in-chief and deputy commissioners of all zones

MCD looks to Tokyo, New York, Barcelona to tackle Delhi's waste woes
Updated On : 29 Aug 2026 | 7:00 PM IST

FSSAI bans Everest Food Products, Laljee Godhoo from selling hing powder

In the case of Everest, FSSAI has prohibited the sale of compounded asafoetida (hing powder) variants with immediate effect

FSSAI bans Everest Food Products, Laljee Godhoo from selling hing powder
Updated On : 29 Aug 2026 | 6:27 PM IST

Nepal's private, public sectors pledge millions to disaster relief fund

Nepal's disaster relief fund has received over NPR 2.295 billion as companies, banks, insurers and individuals pledge millions after deadly floods.

Nepal's private, public sectors pledge millions to disaster relief fund
Updated On : 29 Aug 2026 | 5:49 PM IST

Foreign BFSI firms drive GCC office leasing to record 7.32 mn sq ft: Report

Foreign BFSI firms leased a record 7.32 million sq ft for GCCs in India in H1 2026, up 70% year-on-year, Knight Frank data showed

Foreign BFSI firms drive GCC office leasing to record 7.32 mn sq ft: Report
Updated On : 29 Aug 2026 | 5:44 PM IST