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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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Blueprint for multi-domain military reforms, capability upgrades unveiled

The vision document envisages the transformation of the military into an integrated, multi-domain and agile force capable of deterring adversaries and to effectively respond to any conflict

Blueprint for multi-domain military reforms, capability upgrades unveiled
Updated On : 11 Mar 2026 | 12:05 AM IST

Cabinet approves extension of Jal Jeevan Mission till December 2028

The project was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2019 to provide safe and adequate drinking water through tap connections to all households in rural India

Cabinet approves extension of Jal Jeevan Mission till December 2028
Updated On : 11 Mar 2026 | 12:02 AM IST

Cabinet clears proposal to declare Madurai airport as international airport

Madurai is a prominent city in Tamil Nadu, and Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the decision was taken keeping in view the aspirations of the people of Madurai

Cabinet clears proposal to declare Madurai airport as international airport
Updated On : 11 Mar 2026 | 12:00 AM IST

West Asia crisis: EAM Jaishankar speaks to Iranian counterpart Araghchi

It was the third time that Jaishankar spoke to Araghchi since the US and Israel launched the joint military strikes on Iran

West Asia crisis: EAM Jaishankar speaks to Iranian counterpart Araghchi
Updated On : 10 Mar 2026 | 11:45 PM IST

SC to hear Centre's plea against HC order striking down IT rules

HC struck down the rules amended in 2023 to empower the central government to establish a Fact-Check Unit to identify "fake, false, or misleading" information regarding "govt business" on social media

SC to hear Centre's plea against HC order striking down IT rules
Updated On : 10 Mar 2026 | 11:31 PM IST

Lok Sabha takes up Opposition's resolution to remove Speaker Om Birla

Opposition accuses Speaker Om Birla of partisan conduct as Lok Sabha debates on resolution seeking his removal

Lok Sabha takes up Opposition's resolution to remove Speaker Om Birla
Updated On : 10 Mar 2026 | 11:23 PM IST

Will work with India to further strengthen bilateral ties, says Balen Shah

The 35-year-old rapper-turned-politician is all set to become Nepal's first Madhesi prime minister and also the Himalayan nation's youngest elected executive head

Will work with India to further strengthen bilateral ties, says Balen Shah
Updated On : 10 Mar 2026 | 10:23 PM IST

UP to make registration mandatory for Ola, Uber, other ride-hailing apps

A decision in this regard was taken by the state Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath

UP to make registration mandatory for Ola, Uber, other ride-hailing apps
Updated On : 10 Mar 2026 | 9:22 PM IST

Govt revises fiscal deficit ratios for FY23-FY25 after GDP base year update

The fiscal deficit was earlier estimated at 4.8 per cent for FY'25, 5.63 per cent for FY'24 and 6.4 per cent for FY'23

Govt revises fiscal deficit ratios for FY23-FY25 after GDP base year update
Updated On : 10 Mar 2026 | 8:31 PM IST

25 flights cancelled at Hyderabad Airport amid West Asia crisis

"Thirteen flights from the West Asia to Hyderabad were cancelled today. Similarly, 12 flights that should have left for the West Asia were also cancelled," sources told PTI

25 flights cancelled at Hyderabad Airport amid West Asia crisis
Updated On : 10 Mar 2026 | 8:31 PM IST

Kerala allocates ₹1 crore each to districts for summer mitigation

The decision was taken at a meeting on summer disaster mitigation chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan

Kerala allocates ₹1 crore each to districts for summer mitigation
Updated On : 10 Mar 2026 | 7:24 PM IST

India wheat output seen increasing 2% to record 120.21 MT 2025-26

Wheat, a major rabi (summer) crop, is beginning to be harvested and is expected to pick up pace in key growing states in the coming weeks

India wheat output seen increasing 2% to record 120.21 MT 2025-26
Updated On : 10 Mar 2026 | 7:22 PM IST

India's hiring outlook hits record high for April-June quarter: Report

The Employment Outlook Survey was of more than 3,000 employers across India, conducted from January 1 to February 3, 2026

India's hiring outlook hits record high for April-June quarter: Report
Updated On : 10 Mar 2026 | 6:35 PM IST

Hike in Assam tea garden workers' daily wage by Rs 30 from Apr 1

The hike will be applicable for workers in estate gardens as well as in small tea gardens in the state, which is the country's largest tea-producing state

Hike in Assam tea garden workers' daily wage by Rs 30 from Apr 1
Updated On : 10 Mar 2026 | 4:43 PM IST

CBI summons TVK chief Vijay to appear on March 15 in Karur stampede probe

The CBI has asked actor and TVK chief Vijay to appear before it on March 15 here in the Karur stampede case, officials said Tuesday.

CBI summons TVK chief Vijay to appear on March 15 in Karur stampede probe
Updated On : 10 Mar 2026 | 3:45 PM IST

27% reservation for OBCs in central govt direct recruitment: Govt in LS

Minister says reservation policy implemented through DoPT rules and welfare schemes for OBC students

27% reservation for OBCs in central govt direct recruitment: Govt in LS
Updated On : 10 Mar 2026 | 3:08 PM IST

Govt relaxes FDI norms for China, other countries sharing land border

The decision was taken in a meeting of the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Govt relaxes FDI norms for China, other countries sharing land border
Updated On : 10 Mar 2026 | 3:06 PM IST

Sisodia alleges 'dictatorship', says critics of govt being jailed

During Jammu visit, Sisodia accuses Centre of jailing opposition voices and suppressing

Sisodia alleges 'dictatorship', says critics of govt being jailed
Updated On : 10 Mar 2026 | 2:49 PM IST

Govt seeks Lok Sabha nod for ₹2.81 trn gross additional expenditure in FY26

he second batch of Supplementary Demands for Grants was tabled in the Lok Sabha by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Govt seeks Lok Sabha nod for ₹2.81 trn gross additional expenditure in FY26
Updated On : 10 Mar 2026 | 2:09 PM IST

Commercial LPG shortage: Stocks can last only 1-2 days, say TN Hotels

Some of the hotels and restaurants have already cut the number of food items offered in order to reduce the LPG use, officials said

Commercial LPG shortage: Stocks can last only 1-2 days, say TN Hotels
Updated On : 10 Mar 2026 | 2:05 PM IST