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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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Bengal migrant workers can attend SIR hearings online: Election Commission

The announcement comes as the EC began issuing notices to 9.4 million people on Wednesday due to discrepancies in their records

Bengal migrant workers can attend SIR hearings online: Election Commission
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 6:18 PM IST

Sebi revamps stockbrokers' rules to ease compliance, push ease of doing biz

As part of the restructuring, Sebi has deleted certain schedules that are no longer required and integrated relevant ones directly into the regulations to improve readability and understanding

Sebi revamps stockbrokers' rules to ease compliance, push ease of doing biz
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 5:18 PM IST

Zero tolerance towards any threat to Pak's national security: Asim Munir

He also inspected sports and recreational facilities being provided to troops, highlighting their importance in maintaining physical fitness, morale, and overall well-being

Zero tolerance towards any threat to Pak's national security: Asim Munir
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 2:50 PM IST

ED tried to seize TMC's data during raid at I-PAC chief's home: CM Mamata

Banerjee made the allegations after emerging from Jain's Loudon Street residence here, where searches have been underway since Thursday morning

ED tried to seize TMC's data during raid at I-PAC chief's home: CM Mamata
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 2:42 PM IST

Retailers group urges govt to reassess excise duty on tobacco products

A sharp price shock will push consumers away from legal markets, reduce footfall at neighbourhood shops and accelerate the shift towards illicit and unregulated alternatives

Retailers group urges govt to reassess excise duty on tobacco products
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 2:29 PM IST

Practo expands to US after UAE debut, launches care navigation platform

The platform is also expanding its US team to strengthen its on-ground presence and accelerate onboarding of independent practices, clinics, hospitals, and large healthcare chains

Practo expands to US after UAE debut, launches care navigation platform
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 2:26 PM IST

SC defers hearing to Jan 13 on pleas challenging EC's SIR of voter list

Senior advocate Rakesh Dwivedi, appearing for the poll panel, was to resume advancing his arguments in the case

SC defers hearing to Jan 13 on pleas challenging EC's SIR of voter list
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 2:21 PM IST

New sugarcane variety 'Bismil' gets nod for cultivation in 4 more states

It is resistant to red rot disease, a major threat to sugarcane crops, and has an average yield potential of 86.35 tonnes per hectare with a sugar recovery (pol per cent in cane) of 13.97 per cent

New sugarcane variety 'Bismil' gets nod for cultivation in 4 more states
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 2:09 PM IST

Granules India gets USFDA tentative nod for generic ADHD treatment tablets

The product is indicated for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and has an estimated market size of $41 million

Granules India gets USFDA tentative nod for generic ADHD treatment tablets
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 1:58 PM IST

Air India takes delivery of its first line fit Dreamliner in over 8 years

The last line fit Dreamliner that was acquired by Air India was in October 2017 when the carrier was under the government ownership

Air India takes delivery of its first line fit Dreamliner in over 8 years
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 1:21 PM IST

Civic polls: Fadnavis pledges to ease traffic, fast-track metro projects

Fadnavis expressed his government's commitment to resolving the traffic congestion that plagues the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR)

Civic polls: Fadnavis pledges to ease traffic, fast-track metro projects
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 1:17 PM IST

Palaniswami meets Shah, discusses prevailing political situation in TN

Recalling that Amit Shah had said that he would not interfere in the internal affairs of the AIADMK, Palaniswami wondered why the media was raking up the issue of taking back the expelled leaders

Palaniswami meets Shah, discusses prevailing political situation in TN
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 12:36 PM IST

From 2017 to 2026: Assets of several BMC poll candidates see steep jump

The SEC has also uploaded the documents of those who have either withdrawn from the poll race or whose nomination has been rejected during the scrutiny process

From 2017 to 2026: Assets of several BMC poll candidates see steep jump
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 12:03 PM IST

National shooting coach suspended after minor accuses him of assault

NRAI (National Rifles Association of India) confirmed that an FIR has been filed against Bhardwaj in Faridabad. Bhardwaj, a resident of Mohali, has been booked under Section 6 of POCSO Act

National shooting coach suspended after minor accuses him of assault
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 11:54 AM IST

Kerala Guv to review Malayalam Language Bill amid Kannada minority concerns

A KBADA delegation met Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar, urging him to stall and reconsider a bill mandating Malayalam as the first language in Classes 1-10 in Kannada-medium schools

Kerala Guv to review Malayalam Language Bill amid Kannada minority concerns
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 10:47 AM IST

Assocham seeks incentives for hydrogen-based steelmaking in FY27 Budget

Assocham believes the upcoming Union Budget offers a vital opportunity to position India as a global manufacturing hub for steel and value-added products under the 'Make in India' initiative

Assocham seeks incentives for hydrogen-based steelmaking in FY27 Budget
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 10:33 AM IST

12 Congress councillors suspended after polls join BJP in Ambernath

Maharashtra Bharatiya Janata Party president Ravindra Chavan announced the development at the BJP office late Wednesday night

12 Congress councillors suspended after polls join BJP in Ambernath
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 10:32 AM IST

Day after stone pelting, security remains tight at Delhi's Turkman Gate

Adequate deployment of police personnel and paramilitary forces has been made to maintain law and order and prevent any untoward incident

Day after stone pelting, security remains tight at Delhi's Turkman Gate
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 10:04 AM IST

Op resumes in Kathua to track down terrorists; 1 security personnel injured

The gunfight broke out at Kahog village on Wednesday evening after security forces launched a search operation based on information about the presence of two to three terrorists in the area

Op resumes in Kathua to track down terrorists; 1 security personnel injured
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 9:35 AM IST

Renowned ecologist, Champions of Earth recipient Madhav Gadgil dies at 83

In 2024, the United Nations presented Gadgil with the annual Champions of the Earth award, the UN's highest environmental honour, for his seminal work on the Western Ghats

Renowned ecologist, Champions of Earth recipient Madhav Gadgil dies at 83
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 9:29 AM IST