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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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Assam govt declares public holiday on April 9 for assembly elections

The public holiday has been declared under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

Assam govt declares public holiday on April 9 for assembly elections
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 12:33 PM IST

Farmers' income doubled; govt taking initiatives for agri sector: Chouhan

Chouhan asserted that the income of farmers has doubled and in some cases, the income has even increased three to four times

Farmers' income doubled; govt taking initiatives for agri sector: Chouhan
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 12:30 PM IST

Kalpataru Projects secures orders worth ₹4,439 crore in T&D business

These include order of 400kV transmission line and associated substations in Africa, orders for transmission line projects in India and order for substation project in Sweden

Kalpataru Projects secures orders worth ₹4,439 crore in T&D business
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 11:48 AM IST

DCGI intensifies crackdown on unauthorised sale of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs

The launch of multiple generic GLP-1 weight-loss drugs in India has raised concerns over their availability via pharmacies, online platforms, wholesalers, and wellness clinics

DCGI intensifies crackdown on unauthorised sale of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 11:31 AM IST

Delhi Assembly receives bomb threat ahead of presentation of budget

The threat was received via an email to the assembly at 7:28 am, followed by another email sent to Speaker Vijender Gupta at 7:49 am

Delhi Assembly receives bomb threat ahead of presentation of budget
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 11:16 AM IST

3 arrested over suspected terror links in Andhra Pradesh's Vijayawada

As per preliminary investigation, the group is part of a network of around 10 members operating across the country and allegedly attempting to influence youth and divert them towards extremism

3 arrested over suspected terror links in Andhra Pradesh's Vijayawada
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 10:57 AM IST

Ayush Ministry introduces 5 min smart yoga routine for air travellers

This innovative initiative brings the timeless knowledge of yoga into the cabin, transforming seat into a space for rejuvenation

Ayush Ministry introduces 5 min smart yoga routine for air travellers
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 10:00 AM IST

Brain's memory centre response to chronic pain linked to depression: Study

People living with chronic pain but without depression tended to show a slightly larger volume of and an increased activity in the hippocampus

Brain's memory centre response to chronic pain linked to depression: Study
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 9:52 AM IST

Study finds new biomarker for cognitive symptoms of schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a mental health disorder marked by an impaired ability to perceive and interpret reality and can involve delusions and disorganised thinking, or cognitive symptoms

Study finds new biomarker for cognitive symptoms of schizophrenia
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 9:46 AM IST

Goa nightclub fire case: Court grants bail to co-owner Ajay Gupta

Gupta was arrested in New Delhi more than three months ago

Goa nightclub fire case: Court grants bail to co-owner Ajay Gupta
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 9:08 AM IST

Two more Indian LPG tankers cross Hormuz, set to reach India in two days

LPG tankers Pine Gas and Jag Vasant, sailing close to each other, started from the Persian Gulf on Monday morning before crossing the strait, ship tracking data showed

Two more Indian LPG tankers cross Hormuz, set to reach India in two days
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 11:03 PM IST

Jaishankar calls for removal of non-tariff barriers in Russia trade

Jaishankar also described Russia as India's "foremost partner" in the civil nuclear energy sector

Jaishankar calls for removal of non-tariff barriers in Russia trade
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 10:30 PM IST

West Asia crisis: Govt restores full Rodtep benefits to exporters

Refunds under the scheme range from 0.3 per cent to 3.9 per cent. The scheme is valid till March this year

West Asia crisis: Govt restores full Rodtep benefits to exporters
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 10:27 PM IST

AI now core to telecom networks design, management, says Trai chief

At the end of 2025, data subscribers in India crossed one billion mark, with 5G contributing around 400 million

AI now core to telecom networks design, management, says Trai chief
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 9:15 PM IST

Iranian oil purchases hinge on feasibility, payment route remains unclear

Over the weekend, the US waived sanctions on the purchase of Iranian oil at sea for 30 days in its latest attempt to ease oil prices that have been driven up by the US-Israeli war on Iran

Iranian oil purchases hinge on feasibility, payment route remains unclear
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 9:14 PM IST

Asgard Alcobev appoints Ronak Jain as Managing Director

Rohit Jain is a seasoned entrepreneur with diversified experience across breweries, distilleries, cement, steel, and allied industries, the company said

Asgard Alcobev appoints Ronak Jain as Managing Director
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 8:17 PM IST

IBA suggests blending of 20% biogas in CNG to boost clean mobility in Delhi

In a statement, the IBA pointed out that although EV adoption is increasing, EV penetration in the overall vehicle fleet remains limited

IBA suggests blending of 20% biogas in CNG to boost clean mobility in Delhi
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 7:42 PM IST

Centre asks states to curb coal profiteering amid West Asia crisis

The minister further said that if coal prices increase, it is the responsibility of the state governments to take action

Centre asks states to curb coal profiteering amid West Asia crisis
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 7:28 PM IST

Earthquake of 4.1 magnitude hits Nepal's Bajhang, no damages reported

According to the Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre, the tremor was recorded at 1:14 pm. The epicentre of the quake was located near the Rayal area of Bajhang

Earthquake of 4.1 magnitude hits Nepal's Bajhang, no damages reported
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 7:11 PM IST

HDFC Bank: Sebi chief says independent directors must act responsibly

It can be noted that the resignation had led to a sharp correction in the HDFC Bank scrip, as investors became concerned

HDFC Bank: Sebi chief says independent directors must act responsibly
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 6:55 PM IST