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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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Mcap of 8 top valued firms jumps ₹4.13 trn; HDFC, ICICI Bank top gainers

Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 4,230.7 points or 5.77 per cent, and the NSE Nifty surged 1,337.5 points or 5.88 per cent

Mcap of 8 top valued firms jumps ₹4.13 trn; HDFC, ICICI Bank top gainers
Updated On : 12 Apr 2026 | 12:59 PM IST

Shell steps up LNG supplies to India, wins major fertiliser tenders

Besides fertiliser, Shell India also supplied gas to other industrial users and retailers. In March, it became India's largest supplier of imported gas

Shell steps up LNG supplies to India, wins major fertiliser tenders
Updated On : 12 Apr 2026 | 12:53 PM IST

'India-UK free trade pact may come into force from second week of May'

While India has opened its market to various consumer goods, including chocolates, biscuits, and cosmetics, it will gain greater access to export products, such as textiles, footwear

'India-UK free trade pact may come into force from second week of May'
Updated On : 12 Apr 2026 | 12:40 PM IST

SC to hear on Monday pleas related to SIR of electoral rolls in Bengal

As per the apex court's cause list of April 13, the pleas would be heard by a bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi

SC to hear on Monday pleas related to SIR of electoral rolls in Bengal
Updated On : 12 Apr 2026 | 12:37 PM IST

TCS makes 25,000 fresher offers in FY27, more hiring depends on demand: CEO

The largest information technology services company had hired 44,000 freshers in FY26, one of the highest by any private sector employer in the country, despite the headwinds it faced

TCS makes 25,000 fresher offers in FY27, more hiring depends on demand: CEO
Updated On : 12 Apr 2026 | 12:29 PM IST

CM Vishnu Deo Sai unveils 'post-Naxal' blueprint for Chhattisgarh

The chief minister's ambitious plans also includes developing Bastar, once identified as a hotbed of Naxal violence, as a tourist destination

CM Vishnu Deo Sai unveils 'post-Naxal' blueprint for Chhattisgarh
Updated On : 12 Apr 2026 | 12:26 PM IST

Coal India absorbing input costs surge to shield consumers from price spike

The company said it has chosen not to pass on the increase, warning that doing so could trigger a cascading impact across sectors reliant on coal

Coal India absorbing input costs surge to shield consumers from price spike
Updated On : 12 Apr 2026 | 12:02 PM IST

Iran-US talks in Islamabad likely held via indirect, direct channels

Pakistan remained involved at every stage of the process, with the talks beginning with separate meetings of the US and Iranian delegations with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday

Iran-US talks in Islamabad likely held via indirect, direct channels
Updated On : 12 Apr 2026 | 12:01 PM IST

World Bank releases $340 mn for Amaravati, $150 mn more likely in April

The World Bank, along with the Asian Development Bank have committed $1,600 million ( $800 each) for the Amaravati Capital Phase-I development

World Bank releases $340 mn for Amaravati, $150 mn more likely in April
Updated On : 12 Apr 2026 | 11:59 AM IST

NCLAT backs project-specific insolvency proceedings against realty firms

The appellate tribunal highlighted that putting all other projects of the realty firms, which are unrelated to the default, is not in the interest of homebuyers and other stakeholders of other project

NCLAT backs project-specific insolvency proceedings against realty firms
Updated On : 12 Apr 2026 | 11:33 AM IST

India's growth journey huge opportunity for global partners: Envoy Kwatra

Highlighting the importance of bilateral ties, Kwatra said the India-US partnership is "among the most important and most consequential" in advancing shared priorities

India's growth journey huge opportunity for global partners: Envoy Kwatra
Updated On : 12 Apr 2026 | 11:23 AM IST

FPIs continue sell-off in April, pull out ₹48,213 crore in 10 days

With the latest withdrawals, total outflows by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have surged to Rs 1.8 trillion in 2026 so far

FPIs continue sell-off in April, pull out ₹48,213 crore in 10 days
Updated On : 12 Apr 2026 | 11:11 AM IST

From police stations to fast-food chains: IGL's PNG push in Delhi-NCR

Besides laying pipelines to household kitchens to provide them with a convenient cooking gas alternative, IGL is targeting fast-food chains that had faced the brunt of LPG supply disruptions

From police stations to fast-food chains: IGL's PNG push in Delhi-NCR
Updated On : 12 Apr 2026 | 11:00 AM IST

Time to implement Women's Reservation Act: PM Modi to LS, RS floor leaders

In a letter to the flood leaders of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, ahead of the three-day special sittings of Parliament, Modi also asked all members to come together in one voice to pass the amendments

Time to implement Women's Reservation Act: PM Modi to LS, RS floor leaders
Updated On : 12 Apr 2026 | 10:43 AM IST

Luxury carmakers hope West Asia ceasefire will lift consumer sentiments

Having resorted to stocking up of parts and kits, the luxury carmakers hope that the pressure on supply chain will be eased while looking forward to a return to normalcy at the earliest

Luxury carmakers hope West Asia ceasefire will lift consumer sentiments
Updated On : 12 Apr 2026 | 10:40 AM IST

West Bengal elections: PM Modi to address poll rally in Siliguri today

On Sunday, PM will address a rally at Kawakhali Ground in Siliguri in support of BJP candidate Shankar Ghosh and other party nominees in north Bengal

West Bengal elections: PM Modi to address poll rally in Siliguri today
Updated On : 12 Apr 2026 | 10:30 AM IST

TMC, BJP woo women, youth, and scheme beneficiaries with poll promises

With polling nearing, every promise is really a coded appeal to a particular voter bloc, every welfare scheme, identity pitch, and slogan carefully designed to shift the electoral arithmetic

TMC, BJP woo women, youth, and scheme beneficiaries with poll promises
Updated On : 12 Apr 2026 | 10:26 AM IST

Pakistan says it will keep backing US-Iran talks, urges ceasefire to hold

Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said Pakistan would continue to play its role in facilitating engagement and dialogue between Iran and the United States in the coming days

Pakistan says it will keep backing US-Iran talks, urges ceasefire to hold
Updated On : 12 Apr 2026 | 10:11 AM IST

Over 36 mn voters eligible for first phase of Assembly polls in Bengal: EC

The electoral rolls for the first phase comprise 18.4 million males, 17.5 million females and 465 persons of the third gender, the EC data showed

Over 36 mn voters eligible for first phase of Assembly polls in Bengal: EC
Updated On : 12 Apr 2026 | 6:34 AM IST

13 killed, 30 injured in multi-vehicle collision in Bihar's Katihar

The accident took place at 6:30 pm on NH-31 in Kodha block of Katihar, Superintendent of Police Shikhar Choudhary told reporters

13 killed, 30 injured in multi-vehicle collision in Bihar's Katihar
Updated On : 11 Apr 2026 | 10:39 PM IST