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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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No windfall tax on diesel, ATF exports from Reliance SEZ refinery

Judicial rulings shield SEZ refinery as govt reimposes export levies

No windfall tax on diesel, ATF exports from Reliance SEZ refinery
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 5:21 PM IST

Hormuz crisis has caused economic strain, energy instability: Navy Chief

The admiral said competition at sea is no longer confined to oil and energy. It is expanding to resources that will shape future growth, he asserted

Hormuz crisis has caused economic strain, energy instability: Navy Chief
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 5:19 PM IST

India looking at preferential mkt access in US, ties 'very robust': Goyal

The country, Goyal said, is sitting on a "very sweet spot" in promoting trade with the US

India looking at preferential mkt access in US, ties 'very robust': Goyal
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 5:10 PM IST

RS to be adjourned today, to meet soon for 'important bill': Rijiju

Rijiju said that the Upper House would take up the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill and the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill for passing on Thursday

RS to be adjourned today, to meet soon for 'important bill': Rijiju
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 4:40 PM IST

Parliament passes bill to recognise Amaravati as Andhra's permanent capital

Replying to the debate on the bill in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said Andhra Pradesh is getting a new capital in Amaravati and gave his best wishes to the state

Parliament passes bill to recognise Amaravati as Andhra's permanent capital
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 4:27 PM IST

SAIL chief Amarendu Prakash resigns; Krishna Kumar Singh gets interim role

In a filing to the BSE, SAIL said that Prakash tendered his resignation notice to the ministry on January 2

SAIL chief Amarendu Prakash resigns; Krishna Kumar Singh gets interim role
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 4:22 PM IST

Goa govt, Cochin Port Authority join DoT's 'SAMPANN' to streamline pensions

DoT (Department of Telecommunications) is now offering SAMPANN as a 'Platform as a Service' (PaaS) to other departments, state governments, and Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs)

Goa govt, Cochin Port Authority join DoT's 'SAMPANN' to streamline pensions
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 4:18 PM IST

It's a 50-50 thing still: Rishabh Pant on opening through entire IPL

In 23 games that he has opened across all T20s, Pant's strike-rate has been 159 with a century and five fifties.

It's a 50-50 thing still: Rishabh Pant on opening through entire IPL
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 3:40 PM IST

Argentina football team deceived Kerala by not coming to play: Abdurahiman

Kerala Sports Minister V Abdurahiman on Thursday said that the Argentina football team allegedly deceived the state by not coming to play a match even after receiving money for it.

Argentina football team deceived Kerala by not coming to play: Abdurahiman
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 3:33 PM IST

Batting at number four gave me confidence: Rizvi after winning knock vs LSG

Young Delhi Capitals batter Sameer Rizvi grabbed the the opportunity to bat at number four with both hands and said his only focus now is to maintain the consistency going forward in the IPL.

Batting at number four gave me confidence: Rizvi after winning knock vs LSG
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 3:30 PM IST

Mumbai metropolitan region to get massive 1 lakh seat cricket stadium soon

Mumbai cricket chief Ajinkya Naik has met officials of the the state government to expedite the development of a one lakh capacity stadium in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).

Mumbai metropolitan region to get massive 1 lakh seat cricket stadium soon
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 3:27 PM IST

SA batter Rassie Van der Dussen announces retirement from int'l cricket

The 37-year-old from Johannesburg, who hasn't turned up in national colours since March last year, payed 18 Tests, 71 ODIs and 57 T20 Internationals after making his debut in 2018 as a 29-year-old.

SA batter Rassie Van der Dussen announces retirement from int'l cricket
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 3:22 PM IST

IPL 2026: Sri Lanka's Thushara seeks court intervention to play for RCB

The 31-year-old, who is contracted to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, filed a case in the Colombo District Court, seeking an order directing Sri Lanka Cricket to issue the NOC.

IPL 2026: Sri Lanka's Thushara seeks court intervention to play for RCB
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 3:19 PM IST

IPL 2026: Kevin Pietersen doubtful over Rishabh Pant's opener role for LSG

After LSG lost the contest by six wickets, Pant said he plans to bat in the top order this season, a move which Pietersen says will not let him enjoy his cricket as much.

IPL 2026: Kevin Pietersen doubtful over Rishabh Pant's opener role for LSG
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 3:12 PM IST

Alkem Labs to increase investment to ₹1,036 crore for new unit in Ujjain

Earlier, the company had stated that it has received allotment letter from DMIC Vikram Udyogpuri, for allotment of 30 acres land for setting up of greenfield formulations manufacturing unit at Ujjain

Alkem Labs to increase investment to ₹1,036 crore for new unit in Ujjain
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 2:58 PM IST

Govt exceeds FY26 indirect tax collection estimates of ₹15.52 trillion

However, the collection from health and national security cess, which is levied on pan masala manufacturing has missed the target

Govt exceeds FY26 indirect tax collection estimates of ₹15.52 trillion
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 2:49 PM IST

HC gives Kejriwal, others last chance to reply to ED in excise policy case

Observing that none of the respondents, except one, filed their responses, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma said the court will hear arguments in the case on April 22

HC gives Kejriwal, others last chance to reply to ED in excise policy case
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 2:43 PM IST

Bombay HC seeks Maharashtra govt's response on Muslim quota plea

A bench of Justices R I Chagla and Advait Sethna asked the state government to file its response through an affidavit in three weeks and posted the matter for further hearing on May 4

Bombay HC seeks Maharashtra govt's response on Muslim quota plea
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 2:39 PM IST

Govt steps up efforts to involve private firms in Khelo India mission

Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Nikhil Khadse said providing employment for sportspersons in the private sector is entirely at the discretion of companies

Govt steps up efforts to involve private firms in Khelo India mission
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 2:36 PM IST

TVK chief Vijay files nomination for Tiruchirapalli East ahead of polls

Prior to the formal submission, Vijay led a massive roadshow from the city airport that brought several parts of Tiruchi to a standstill

TVK chief Vijay files nomination for Tiruchirapalli East ahead of polls
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 2:36 PM IST