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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.

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China probes top military officials, including CMC vice chairman Youxia

The other senior official under investigation is General Liu Zhenli, a CMC member who serves as its chief of staff of the Joint Staff Department

China probes top military officials, including CMC vice chairman Youxia
Updated On : 25 Jan 2026 | 11:21 PM IST

Kolkata Metro introduces return ticket facility with QR code for commuters

The Kolkata Metro Railway has introduced return ticket facility with QR code for commuters across all its corridors, an official said on Saturday.

Kolkata Metro introduces return ticket facility with QR code for commuters
Updated On : 24 Jan 2026 | 6:42 PM IST

MCD to launch two 'Shri' schools per zone for meritorious students

Civic body's Education Committee chairman Yogesh Verma said special emphasis was being placed on identifying meritorious students in MCD schools

MCD to launch two 'Shri' schools per zone for meritorious students
Updated On : 24 Jan 2026 | 6:42 PM IST

From 'Bimaru' tag to growth engine: PM lauds Yogi in letter on UP Day

Sharing the letter on social media platform X, Adityanath thanked the prime minister for his "affectionate and inspiring wishes" on Uttar Pradesh Day

From 'Bimaru' tag to growth engine: PM lauds Yogi in letter on UP Day
Updated On : 24 Jan 2026 | 6:41 PM IST

Priyanka Gandhi writes to PM, seeks loan waiver for landslide victims

The Congress MP has also urged the PM to convert the loans given to the state for disaster relief work as grants, it said in a statement

Priyanka Gandhi writes to PM, seeks loan waiver for landslide victims
Updated On : 24 Jan 2026 | 6:40 PM IST

President Murmu greets people on Uttar Pradesh Day, lauds state's progress

Uttar Pradesh was earlier known as United Provinces; on January 24, 1950, it was recognised as Uttar Pradesh

President Murmu greets people on Uttar Pradesh Day, lauds state's progress
Updated On : 24 Jan 2026 | 6:29 PM IST

Indian crew world's most abandoned seafarers in 2025, figures show

The ITF welcomed the Indian government's "blacklisting" measures to protect its seafarers from ships as a result of repeat abandonments and other bad practices

Indian crew world's most abandoned seafarers in 2025, figures show
Updated On : 24 Jan 2026 | 5:42 PM IST

Ahead of Budget Session, govt convenes all-party meeting on Jan 27

The Budget Session will begin on January 28, with President Draupadi Murmu's address to the joint sitting of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

Ahead of Budget Session, govt convenes all-party meeting on Jan 27
Updated On : 24 Jan 2026 | 4:34 PM IST

SIR in Bengal done in haste, may hurt democratic participation: Amartya Sen

He stressed that such an exercise must be conducted with care and adequate time, conditions he believes are "missing" in Bengal's case

SIR in Bengal done in haste, may hurt democratic participation: Amartya Sen
Updated On : 24 Jan 2026 | 4:15 PM IST

CBSE mandates mental health, career counsellors in all affiliated schools

The ruling was given by a bench headed by State Information Commissioner (SIC) Mohammad Nadeem, while hearing a plea under the RTI Act seeking CCTV footage from a hospital in the Bijnor district

CBSE mandates mental health, career counsellors in all affiliated schools
Updated On : 24 Jan 2026 | 4:13 PM IST

RTI can't be used to seek CCTV footage without probe, court order: UP SIC

The ruling was given by a bench headed by State Information Commissioner (SIC) Mohammad Nadeem, while hearing a plea under the RTI Act seeking CCTV footage from a hospital in the Bijnor district

RTI can't be used to seek CCTV footage without probe, court order: UP SIC
Updated On : 24 Jan 2026 | 4:10 PM IST

Delhi court allows Engineer Rashid to attend Budget Session in custody

Rashid's counsel Vikhyat Oberoi told the court that his client's appeal about travel costs is pending before the Delhi High Court

Delhi court allows Engineer Rashid to attend Budget Session in custody
Updated On : 24 Jan 2026 | 3:05 PM IST

Never violated party line, unapologetic over Op Sindoor stance: Tharoor

He said that while India is focused on development, it should not be dragged into a prolonged conflict with Pakistan, and that any action should be limited to targeting terrorist camps

Never violated party line, unapologetic over Op Sindoor stance: Tharoor
Updated On : 24 Jan 2026 | 3:03 PM IST

East Coast Railway earned ₹23,000 crore in freight charges in 294 days

Till December 2025, the ECoR's total originating earnings increased from Rs 21,543 crore in 202425 to Rs 23,959 crore in 202526, registering an overall growth of 11.21 per cent

East Coast Railway earned ₹23,000 crore in freight charges in 294 days
Updated On : 24 Jan 2026 | 3:01 PM IST

Adani Ports to invest ₹16,000 crore in Vizhinjam phase 2 development

The Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) expects the second phase of development to make Vizhinjam the largest transhipment hub in the Indian sub-continent

Adani Ports to invest ₹16,000 crore in Vizhinjam phase 2 development
Updated On : 24 Jan 2026 | 2:32 PM IST

Kishan on being dropped: I asked myself one question, can I do it or not

For Kishan, it was the mindset that mattered more than anything else and that is why he was able to dominate even when India were down at 6 for 2 having lost Abhishek Sharma

Kishan on being dropped: I asked myself one question, can I do it or not
Updated On : 24 Jan 2026 | 2:28 PM IST

Surya showed why he is rated the world's best T20 batter, says Shivam Dube

The Indian captain shared an unbeaten 81-run stand with Dube as India made short work of the 209-run target set by New Zealand

Surya showed why he is rated the world's best T20 batter, says Shivam Dube
Updated On : 24 Jan 2026 | 2:23 PM IST

India name Pratika Rawal, Vaishnavi Sharma, Kranti Gaud for Australia Tests

The 15-member squad will be led by Harmanpreet Kaur, and the Test will follow the white ball format matches (3 T20Is, 3 ODIs), beginning from February 15

India name Pratika Rawal, Vaishnavi Sharma, Kranti Gaud for Australia Tests
Updated On : 24 Jan 2026 | 2:20 PM IST

Trade, mobility pacts to open new opportunities for youth: PM Modi

Modi said India has the maximum number of youngsters in the world and his government was making efforts to create new opportunities for the youth within the country and abroad

Trade, mobility pacts to open new opportunities for youth: PM Modi
Updated On : 24 Jan 2026 | 2:19 PM IST

Indian national among 4 dead in shooting linked to family dispute in US

The Consulate General of India in Atlanta, expressing grief over the shooting, said the alleged shooter has been arrested and all possible assistance was being extended to the bereaved family

Indian national among 4 dead in shooting linked to family dispute in US
Updated On : 24 Jan 2026 | 2:16 PM IST