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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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CCPA fines Snapdeal ₹5 lakh for selling toys violating BIS standards

A final order against Snapdeal (Ace Vector Limited) has been issued after taking suo-motu cognizance of the matter, CCPA Chief Commissioner Nidhi Khare told PTI

CCPA fines Snapdeal ₹5 lakh for selling toys violating BIS standards
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 5:22 PM IST

Mandatory for class 10 students to appear in first of two board exams: CBSE

CBSE clarified that Class 10 students cannot skip the first board exam, even if they requested to appear only in the second; non-attempt in three subjects leads to "essential repeat"

Mandatory for class 10 students to appear in first of two board exams: CBSE
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 10:37 PM IST

UPI emerges as the most preferred mode for transactions now: Report

The evaluation indicates a significant and sustained increase in the adoption of digital payments across diverse socio-economic segments

UPI emerges as the most preferred mode for transactions now: Report
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 4:10 PM IST

Bangladesh's Yunus thanks Army chief, staff in farewell meetings

BNP, led by its chairman Tarique Rahman, bagged a whopping 209 out of 297 seats in the crucial 13th Parliamentary elections held on February 12

Bangladesh's Yunus thanks Army chief, staff in farewell meetings
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 3:57 PM IST

NPCI offers wallet service to foreign visitors at AI Impact Summit

Through this pilot initiative, inbound foreign travellers will be able to make secure and real-time Person-to-Merchant (P2M) UPI payments during their visit to India

NPCI offers wallet service to foreign visitors at AI Impact Summit
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 3:39 PM IST

Denta Water and Infra Solutions order book crosses ₹841 crore in December

For the nine months of FY26, the company secured fresh orders worth ₹377.31 crore, including ₹161.12 crore in the October-December quarter

Denta Water and Infra Solutions order book crosses ₹841 crore in December
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 3:19 PM IST

India AI Impact Summit is 'Maha Kumbh' for AI, says Jitin Prasada

The Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology said the outcomes of the summit are being deeply watched not only in India but across the world

India AI Impact Summit is 'Maha Kumbh' for AI, says Jitin Prasada
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 3:00 PM IST

AI Impact Summit triggers traffic congestion, travel delays across Delhi

Several commuters reported being stuck in traffic for more than half an hour, with many raising concerns over fuel wastage and productivity loss

AI Impact Summit triggers traffic congestion, travel delays across Delhi
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 2:59 PM IST

Retail market expected to double to ₹210-215 trillion in 2035: Report

Explicit trade-offs and disciplined execution are critical to delivering a differentiated customer value proposition and sustaining profitable growth, the report added

Retail market expected to double to ₹210-215 trillion in 2035: Report
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 2:56 PM IST

IIT Delhi uses AI to improve streamflow predictions for India's rivers

Accurate information of river flow is critical for water resources management, including irrigation scheduling, reducing flood risk, and reservoir operations

IIT Delhi uses AI to improve streamflow predictions for India's rivers
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 2:50 PM IST

AI usage in disaster management needs legal framework: UNDRR official

Addressing a session at the AI Impact Summit, UNDRR official said India has done a lot of work in using AI predictive analysis in disaster management

AI usage in disaster management needs legal framework: UNDRR official
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 2:44 PM IST

Govt to provide AI resources access to medical students: MoHFW official

The panelists in the session focussed on how responsible AI can advance health equity by improving access to trusted medical knowledge, clinical decision support, and workforce capacity

Govt to provide AI resources access to medical students: MoHFW official
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 2:41 PM IST

UP govt cancels licences of 178 private hospitals over various complaints

FIRs have been registered against 281 hospitals, which were operating while allegedly violating the norms. Apart from this, 533 hospitals were "seized"

UP govt cancels licences of 178 private hospitals over various complaints
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 2:38 PM IST

Nearly one in four BMC winners face criminal cases, ADR analysis shows

Among parties, 76 per cent of BJP winners, 83 per cent from Shiv Sena (UBT), 93 per cent from Shiv Sena and 92 per cent from the Indian National Congress were crorepatis

Nearly one in four BMC winners face criminal cases, ADR analysis shows
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 2:26 PM IST

AI will augment human capabilities, not replace jobs: Blue Machines AI COO

Speaking on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit, Jain said that India has grown 'leaps and bounds' in adopting as well as building AI technologies

AI will augment human capabilities, not replace jobs: Blue Machines AI COO
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 2:22 PM IST

Shriram Properties buys land in Bengaluru to develop ₹600 cr project

The company said that it has acquired a land parcel of about 4 acre on Sarjapur Main Road, South-East Bengaluru, through an outright purchase transaction

Shriram Properties buys land in Bengaluru to develop ₹600 cr project
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 2:18 PM IST

WeWork India opens new centre in Gurugram with over 1,200 seating capacity

WeWork India has taken office spaces on lease from realty major DLF to set up this co-working facility and now it would sub-lease the desks to corporates

WeWork India opens new centre in Gurugram with over 1,200 seating capacity
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 2:02 PM IST

Doors of BJP open for Bhupen Borah after exit from Congress: Assam CM

Borah was the president of the Assam Congress unit from 2021 to 2025, and was replaced by Gaurav Gogoi last year; he has been a two-time legislator in Assam

Doors of BJP open for Bhupen Borah after exit from Congress: Assam CM
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 2:02 PM IST

NCLT sets up panel to assess progress of projects under Jaypee Infratech

A two-member Delhi-based principal bench of the NCLT has also taken note of the "anguish of homebuyers" and directed the committee to look into their grievances

NCLT sets up panel to assess progress of projects under Jaypee Infratech
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 1:52 PM IST

Keystone Realtors to redevelop 8 societies in Mumbai, eyes ₹1,775 cr

The company said that it has been appointed as the developer for a large society redevelopment project of Om Nagar Co-operative Housing Society Federation Limited

Keystone Realtors to redevelop 8 societies in Mumbai, eyes ₹1,775 cr
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 1:48 PM IST