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Press Trust of India

Press Trust of India

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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India, China should see each other as partners: Chinese foreign minister

Chinese Foreign Minister said both countries should stick to the direction set by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping to improve relations without interference

India, China should see each other as partners: Chinese foreign minister
Updated On : 08 Mar 2026 | 10:25 PM IST

Punjab govt announces ₹1,000 monthly aid for women, ₹1,500 for SC women

Providing monthly assistance of ₹1,000 per woman was a key poll promise of the ruling party before the 2022 Punjab assembly polls

Punjab govt announces ₹1,000 monthly aid for women, ₹1,500 for SC women
Updated On : 08 Mar 2026 | 2:41 PM IST

'Will work to strengthen party': Nitish Kumar's son Nishant joins JD(U)

Speculation is rife that Nishant will be made deputy CM in the new government

'Will work to strengthen party': Nitish Kumar's son Nishant joins JD(U)
Updated On : 08 Mar 2026 | 2:20 PM IST

Nearly 4 mn beneficiaries to get ₹9,000 next week: Himanta on Women's Day

The single-day transfer to women beneficiaries comes as the state gears up for Assembly elections, when the BJP-led government will seek a third straight term

Nearly 4 mn beneficiaries to get ₹9,000 next week: Himanta on Women's Day
Updated On : 08 Mar 2026 | 1:53 PM IST

Odisha CM disburses ₹5,100 cr to over 10 mn women under Subhadra Yojana

An amount of ₹5,000 each was credited to the bank accounts of 10.2 million women, who have already received a similar amount in three instalments

Odisha CM disburses ₹5,100 cr to over 10 mn women under Subhadra Yojana
Updated On : 08 Mar 2026 | 1:48 PM IST

Australia storm past India by 10 wickets in women's one-off pink ball Test

Australia earlier did the ground work for their victory, bowling out India for 149 in their second innings, and then scaled down a nominal target of 25 without any ado

Australia storm past India by 10 wickets in women's one-off pink ball Test
Updated On : 08 Mar 2026 | 1:45 PM IST

From planning to safety, women take on key roles at upcoming Noida airport

The airport, which recently received its aerodrome licence from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), is expected to begin passenger services within the next one-and-a-half to two months

From planning to safety, women take on key roles at upcoming Noida airport
Updated On : 08 Mar 2026 | 1:07 PM IST

22 Iranian sailors of IRIS Dena discharged from Sri Lankan hospital

They were admitted on Wednesday after the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena sank after being torpedoed by a US submarine off Galle on the island's southern coast

22 Iranian sailors of IRIS Dena discharged from Sri Lankan hospital
Updated On : 08 Mar 2026 | 1:02 PM IST

'Every promise fulfilled': Punjab FM presents ₹2.60 trn budget for FY27

This is the last budget of the AAP government in Punjab before it goes to polls early 2027

'Every promise fulfilled': Punjab FM presents ₹2.60 trn budget for FY27
Updated On : 08 Mar 2026 | 12:18 PM IST

West Asia crisis, crude prices likely to steer stock markets this week

Besides, global market trends and trading activity of foreign investors would also drive investors' sentiment

West Asia crisis, crude prices likely to steer stock markets this week
Updated On : 08 Mar 2026 | 12:11 PM IST

PM inaugurates, lays foundation stone of projects worth ₹15,200 cr in Delhi

The prime minister visited GPRA Type-5 quarters in Sarojini Nagar and handed over the keys to female allottees

PM inaugurates, lays foundation stone of projects worth ₹15,200 cr in Delhi
Updated On : 08 Mar 2026 | 12:05 PM IST

Same-gender doctor matching may lower patient satisfaction: Study

Studies conducted in the past on in-person healthcare settings have shown that patients tend to report higher satisfaction when matched with doctors of the same gender

Same-gender doctor matching may lower patient satisfaction: Study
Updated On : 08 Mar 2026 | 12:00 PM IST

Over 100k mature trees chopped in Assam in 10 years, experts raise concern

The Assam government said that all these trees were cut in dire necessity to develop projects

Over 100k mature trees chopped in Assam in 10 years, experts raise concern
Updated On : 08 Mar 2026 | 11:59 AM IST

Congress slams govt over pollution, seeks review of air quality norms

Ramesh also said the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) itself needs a laser-like focus on PM2.5

Congress slams govt over pollution, seeks review of air quality norms
Updated On : 08 Mar 2026 | 11:54 AM IST

Tensions in West Asia to impact Indian, other steel markets: BigMint

BigMint analysts said crude oil, LNG, and freight costs are rising simultaneously, transmitting cost pressure directly into steel and steel-related commodity markets

Tensions in West Asia to impact Indian, other steel markets: BigMint
Updated On : 08 Mar 2026 | 11:45 AM IST

AC prices to rise 5-15% on expensive copper, weak rupee, new energy norms

The hikes, being rolled out between February and April, come just ahead of the peak summer season when demand typically surges

AC prices to rise 5-15% on expensive copper, weak rupee, new energy norms
Updated On : 08 Mar 2026 | 11:35 AM IST

Centre seeks response from WB govt on protocol lapses at President event

The MHA has asked WB chief secretary to furnish a response on the violations of the 'Blue Book' rules of protocol, venue and route arrangements

Centre seeks response from WB govt on protocol lapses at President event
Updated On : 08 Mar 2026 | 11:27 AM IST

FPIs pull ₹21,000 cr in last four trading sessions amid West Asia conflict

The latest sell-off comes after foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) infused ₹22,615 crore into Indian equities in February, the highest monthly inflow in 17 months

FPIs pull ₹21,000 cr in last four trading sessions amid West Asia conflict
Updated On : 08 Mar 2026 | 11:25 AM IST

Mcap of 8 top valued firms erodes by ₹2.81 trn, SBI biggest laggard

From the top-10 pack, Reliance Industries and Infosys were the only gainers

Mcap of 8 top valued firms erodes by ₹2.81 trn, SBI biggest laggard
Updated On : 08 Mar 2026 | 11:21 AM IST

Cipla's US unit recalls 400+ cartons of generic anti-cancer drug: USFDA

Warren (New Jersey) based Cipla USA, Inc is recalling Nilotinib Capsules in two strengths (150 mg and 200 mg), the US health regulator said

Cipla's US unit recalls 400+ cartons of generic anti-cancer drug: USFDA
Updated On : 08 Mar 2026 | 11:04 AM IST