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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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Ola Electric cuts Roadster 9.1 price by ₹60,000, cites cost efficiencies

Ola Electric said it will transition from open sales of Roadster X+ 9.1 kWh to a limited purchase window model, with vehicles made available in specific time-bound slots and limited quantities

Ola Electric cuts Roadster 9.1 price by ₹60,000, cites cost efficiencies
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 2:12 PM IST

AAP writes to RS secretariat to remove Raghav Chadha as deputy leader

Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Mittal from Punjab is likely to be appointed as the new deputy leader

AAP writes to RS secretariat to remove Raghav Chadha as deputy leader
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 2:05 PM IST

Shortcut to 'change' lies through Bhabanipur: Shah's challenge to Mamata

Shah said while the BJP would otherwise have to win 170 seats to form the government, a victory for Adhikari in Bhabanipur alone would automatically bring change to the state's politics

Shortcut to 'change' lies through Bhabanipur: Shah's challenge to Mamata
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 1:42 PM IST

TN polls: Udhayanidhi Stalin files nomination from Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni

Speaking to reporters after the filing, the Deputy CM exuded confidence in the 'Dravidian Model' of governance

TN polls: Udhayanidhi Stalin files nomination from Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 1:31 PM IST

86% Indian employees faced workplace disruption in 2025: Report

The findings suggest that while workplace disruption is accelerating, many professionals in India remain relatively confident about their ability to adapt and progress

86% Indian employees faced workplace disruption in 2025: Report
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 1:29 PM IST

Mamata blames EC for 'failing to protect' judicial officers engaged in SIR

Seven judicial officers engaged in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) were rescued by security forces after protesters gheraoed them for several hours on Wednesday

Mamata blames EC for 'failing to protect' judicial officers engaged in SIR
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 1:22 PM IST

Congress seeks clarity on RS adjournment; Nadda says govt will revert

Rising after papers were laid in the Upper House, Ramesh sought an explanation from Leader of the House J P Nadda and the Minister for Parliamentary Affairs

Congress seeks clarity on RS adjournment; Nadda says govt will revert
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 1:17 PM IST

Himanta 'most corrupt CM', running land ATM in Assam: Rahul Gandhi

He also said popular singer Zubeen Garg stood for Assam and its people, and the Congress party will deliver justice to him for his death within 100 days of coming to power

Himanta 'most corrupt CM', running land ATM in Assam: Rahul Gandhi
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 1:12 PM IST

West Bengal's existence at stake due to infiltration, says Amit Shah

He also accused the Mamata Banerjee regime of reducing West Bengal to a state of lawlessness when incidents of firing and bombing take place almost every day

West Bengal's existence at stake due to infiltration, says Amit Shah
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 1:08 PM IST

Rising yields amid Iran war trigger ₹17,689 cr FPI outflow from FAR G-Sec

Market participants said the outflows coincided with a sharp rise in domestic bond yields, particularly after geopolitical tensions in West Asia pushed global crude oil prices higher

Rising yields amid Iran war trigger ₹17,689 cr FPI outflow from FAR G-Sec
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 1:06 PM IST

No dearth of fuel or gas in country: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

The defence minister further said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was using his diplomatic skills to protect Indian interests in the Gulf region

No dearth of fuel or gas in country: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 12:57 PM IST

SC cancels bail of Satinder Singh Bhasin in Grand Venice Mall 'scam' case

The top court directed that Bhasin may apply for regular bail afresh after a period of twelve months, subject to fully complying with the orders passed in the insolvency proceedings

SC cancels bail of Satinder Singh Bhasin in Grand Venice Mall 'scam' case
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 12:56 PM IST

Need to update public services to achieve 'Viksit Bharat': PM Modi

Modi stated that the principle of governance in the country is based on the mantra "Nagrik Devo Bhavah" (citizens are like gods)

Need to update public services to achieve 'Viksit Bharat': PM Modi
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 12:38 PM IST

Foreign fund inflow in Indian real estate falls 75% in Jan-Mar: Colliers

Colliers data showed that the total institutional investments in real estate fell drastically by 61% to $1.6 bn in January-March from $4.2 bn in the preceding October-December quarter of 2025

Foreign fund inflow in Indian real estate falls 75% in Jan-Mar: Colliers
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 12:37 PM IST

SC slams Bengal govt over gherao of judicial officials, calls it calculated

Observing that the law and order machinery in the state has 'broken down', the CJI came down hard on state officials for their delayed action in the Malda 'hostage' issue

SC slams Bengal govt over gherao of judicial officials, calls it calculated
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 12:21 PM IST

Not mandatory to install pre-paid power meters: Govt in Lok Sabha

In response to a question on how poor farmers, who rely on daily earnings, would manage to pay for electricity, Power Minster explained that options for small recharges of 5 to 10 days are available

Not mandatory to install pre-paid power meters: Govt in Lok Sabha
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 12:18 PM IST

LDF pledges ₹3,000 pension; jobs, growth push in Kerala poll manifesto

In its current manifesto, the CPI(M)-led LDF says it plans to identify around five lakh of the poorest families and help them rise above poverty through targeted support

LDF pledges ₹3,000 pension; jobs, growth push in Kerala poll manifesto
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 12:13 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi flags deficiencies in health scheme for ex-servicemen

CAG recently observed that the ECHS is not receiving adequate funding; yet, the government refused to explain why necessary funds for ex-servicemen's healthcare are not being allocated, Gandhi said

Rahul Gandhi flags deficiencies in health scheme for ex-servicemen
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 11:35 AM IST

Isro invites Indian researchers to study data from Aditya-L1 mission

Proposals can be submitted by Indian scientists and researchers based at institutes, universities, or colleges in India

Isro invites Indian researchers to study data from Aditya-L1 mission
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 11:31 AM IST

Congress-led UDF releases manifesto for Kerala Assembly elections

Congress leader V D Satheesan said that ₹25 lakh insurance scheme will be provided to every family in Kerala, and small businesses will get an interest-free loan of ₹5 lakh

Congress-led UDF releases manifesto for Kerala Assembly elections
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 11:12 AM IST