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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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Sebi mulls allowing gift cards, prepaid instruments to invest in MFs

Sebi suggested a cap of Rs 50,000 per investor per financial year for investments made through gift PPIs

Sebi mulls allowing gift cards, prepaid instruments to invest in MFs
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 11:01 PM IST

Nikon India opens Experience Zone in Chennai to boost creator engagement

The Experience Zone at Kanchan Films in the city offers access to Nikon's latest imaging portfolio, including mirrorless Z-series cameras, DSLR cameras, COOLPIX range and accessories

Nikon India opens Experience Zone in Chennai to boost creator engagement
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 7:20 PM IST

No refund on train ticket cancellations up to 8 hours before departure

The new refund rule will take effect between April 1 and 15 this year

No refund on train ticket cancellations up to 8 hours before departure
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 7:04 PM IST

Delhi budget pushes semiconductor policy, AI hubs to boost industry

CM Rekha Gupta also announced the formulation of a drone policy, allocating ₹1 crore as a fund to attract investments and support startups and manufacturing.

Delhi budget pushes semiconductor policy, AI hubs to boost industry
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 7:00 PM IST

Harish Rana, first Indian to be allowed passive euthanasia, dies in AIIMS

SC had directed AIIMS-Delhi to ensure that life support is withdrawn with a tailored plan so that dignity is maintained

Harish Rana, first Indian to be allowed passive euthanasia, dies in AIIMS
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 6:55 PM IST

RBI developing AI-led digital payments platforms to boost user experience

Vasudevan said such systems can help institutions save time and resources by resolving issues without manual intervention, especially as payment volumes expand rapidly

RBI developing AI-led digital payments platforms to boost user experience
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 6:54 PM IST

Industry leaders stress trust, innovation as key for enduring institutions

ITC chairman Sanjeev Puri said long-term institutional success rests on three pillars -- vision, values and vitality

Industry leaders stress trust, innovation as key for enduring institutions
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 6:47 PM IST

Gold rebounds ₹1,200 to ₹1.44 lakh/10g in Delhi; silver stays flat

The precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had closed at Rs 1,43,600 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes) on Monday

Gold rebounds ₹1,200 to ₹1.44 lakh/10g in Delhi; silver stays flat
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 6:30 PM IST

Ex-Coal India top brass seek PM Modi's help to revise stagnant pensions

In the March 23 letter, the former top executives said the pension fixed at the time of retirement remains "constant forever without any adjustment for rise in prices"

Ex-Coal India top brass seek PM Modi's help to revise stagnant pensions
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 6:21 PM IST

After Zomato, Swiggy hikes platform fee by 17% to ₹17.58 per order

The company has now raised it to ₹17.58 per order inclusive of GST, whereas rival Zomato charges ₹14.90 on a pre-GST basis

After Zomato, Swiggy hikes platform fee by 17% to ₹17.58 per order
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 5:47 PM IST

Oil industry pushes ethanol as cooking fuel to cut dependency on LPG

Ravi's remarks came against the backdrop of India's successful rollout of 20 per cent ethanol blending (E20) in petrol

Oil industry pushes ethanol as cooking fuel to cut dependency on LPG
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 3:52 PM IST

No centralised data on racial bias against people from Northeast: Govt

MoS Nityanand Rai said states are responsible for prevention, detection, registration and investigation of crimes, and prosecution of offenders in such matters

No centralised data on racial bias against people from Northeast: Govt
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 2:46 PM IST

Govt trying to procure gas, crude oil from all possible sources: PM Modi

PM Modi said the war in West Asia is a cause of concern, and India wants peace in the region through dialogue and diplomacy

Govt trying to procure gas, crude oil from all possible sources: PM Modi
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 2:42 PM IST

Aluminium extrusion industry grappling with LPG, PNG crisis amid Iran war

Aluminium Extrusion Manufacturers Association of India has urged the government to implement urgent relief measures, including interest rate cuts and loan moratoriums

Aluminium extrusion industry grappling with LPG, PNG crisis amid Iran war
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 2:29 PM IST

EC convenes inter-state border meeting with officials of poll-bound states

West Bengal and Assam, which are going to the polls, share international borders with Bangladesh

EC convenes inter-state border meeting with officials of poll-bound states
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 2:27 PM IST

RBI injects ₹55,837 crore in banking system through 3-day VRR auction

The RBI injected the funds at cut-off and weighted average rates of 5.26 per cent, the central bank said

RBI injects ₹55,837 crore in banking system through 3-day VRR auction
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 2:24 PM IST

Women SSC officers in armed forces entitled to full pension benefits: SC

The judgment came on a batch of petitions, including those filed by Wing Commander Sucheta Edan and others, challenging the denial of Permanent Commission (PC) based on policy changes in 2019

Women SSC officers in armed forces entitled to full pension benefits: SC
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 2:20 PM IST

CM Rekha Gupta presents Delhi govt's ₹1.04 trillion 'green budget' for FY27

In the infrastructure sector, ₹5,921 crore has been earmarked for public works department (PWD), while urban development and shelter projects have been allocated ₹7,887 crore

CM Rekha Gupta presents Delhi govt's ₹1.04 trillion 'green budget' for FY27
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 1:39 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh raises ₹41,173 cr loans, repays ₹32,004 cr in FY26

As per the figures provided in the "Budget in Brief", the loan liability of the government stood at ₹1,03,994 crore in 2025-26 which is estimated to touch ₹1,12,319 crore in 2026-27

Himachal Pradesh raises ₹41,173 cr loans, repays ₹32,004 cr in FY26
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 1:36 PM IST

VinFast Auto India signs MoU with CSB Bank for auto financing solutions

The partnership aims to deliver a comprehensive and convenient suite of credit solutions for potential customers of electric SUVs

VinFast Auto India signs MoU with CSB Bank for auto financing solutions
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 1:05 PM IST