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Press Trust of India

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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Jio Platforms' anchor book draws record ₹2.5 trillion in bids ahead of IPO

Jio Platforms is set to raise up to $3.2 billion at a valuation of $108.3 billion in what will be ​India's biggest ever IPO

Jio Platforms' anchor book draws record ₹2.5 trillion in bids ahead of IPO
Updated On : 19 Oct 2026 | 10:43 PM IST

Auto tech cos raise $1.3 bn across 97 funding rounds in 2026 so far: Tracxn

The funding rounds were led by ride-hailing firm Rapido's $240 million, followed by electric two-wheeler manufacturer Simple Energy's $180 million and River's $102 million

Auto tech cos raise $1.3 bn across 97 funding rounds in 2026 so far: Tracxn
Updated On : 19 Oct 2026 | 4:14 PM IST

Alembic Pharma receives USFDA approval for generic ear infection drug

The product is indicated for the treatment of certain ear infections in paediatric patients aged six months and older, as well as adults and elderly patients

Alembic Pharma receives USFDA approval for generic ear infection drug
Updated On : 19 Oct 2026 | 3:43 PM IST

FSSAI issues notice to Zepto over complaint of delivering expired besan

FSSAI said it has issued a notice to Zepto Marketplace Pvt Ltd regarding a complaint about the delivery of expired besan

FSSAI issues notice to Zepto over complaint of delivering expired besan
Updated On : 19 Oct 2026 | 3:43 PM IST

Moody's sees limited impact on Fairfax leverage from IDBI Bank takeover

Fairfax's financial leverage stood at around 34 per cent, which declined to 27 per cent after excluding non-recourse debt at its non-insurance companies, Moody's said in a statement

Moody's sees limited impact on Fairfax leverage from IDBI Bank takeover
Updated On : 19 Oct 2026 | 3:34 PM IST

Engineering exports may hit record $150 billion in FY27: EEPC chairman

The Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC) Chairman said shipments are recording healthy growth in markets such as the US

Engineering exports may hit record $150 billion in FY27: EEPC chairman
Updated On : 19 Oct 2026 | 2:34 PM IST

ACME Solar signs 300 MW power supply pact with Seci at ₹6 per unit

The assured peak supply under Seci's FDRE-IX tranche was at a tariff of ₹6 per unit, with an effective date of October 6, 2026, a company statement said

ACME Solar signs 300 MW power supply pact with Seci at ₹6 per unit
Updated On : 19 Oct 2026 | 2:28 PM IST

Peaceful protest is a right, but protesters' credentials matter: Bombay HC

The court was hearing a PIL against alleged police brutality and detention of persons who are taking out peaceful demonstrations in solidarity with the protests in Delhi

Peaceful protest is a right, but protesters' credentials matter: Bombay HC
Updated On : 19 Oct 2026 | 2:01 PM IST

HFCL Q2 results: Profit surges to ₹394 crore as AI data centre demand rises

HFCL had posted net profit of around ₹72 crore in the same period a year ago

HFCL Q2 results: Profit surges to ₹394 crore as AI data centre demand rises
Updated On : 19 Oct 2026 | 1:53 PM IST

Govt asks Meta to avoid algorithmic bias towards limited set of narratives

The advisory asks Meta to review its recommendation systems to prevent misleading or out-of-context content from being disproportionately amplified, amid protests in Delhi

Govt asks Meta to avoid algorithmic bias towards limited set of narratives
Updated On : 19 Oct 2026 | 12:55 PM IST

Three suspects in Tiger Shroff firing detained at Kota railway station

Three unidentified assailants opened fire at Shroff's car in Mumbai's Juhu area on Sunday evening

Three suspects in Tiger Shroff firing detained at Kota railway station
Updated On : 19 Oct 2026 | 12:47 PM IST

PhonePe Invest aims to bring everyday savers into equities: Rahul Chari

PhonePe on Monday rebranded its investing and trading platform Share.Market as PhonePe Invest, bringing it into its broader financial ecosystem

PhonePe Invest aims to bring everyday savers into equities: Rahul Chari
Updated On : 19 Oct 2026 | 11:30 AM IST

Tiger Shroff firing: Maharashtra CM vows action against accused, handlers

The police have obtained important leads about the identification of the accused and will arrest them soon, Fadnavis told reporters in Nagpur

Tiger Shroff firing: Maharashtra CM vows action against accused, handlers
Updated On : 19 Oct 2026 | 11:23 AM IST

APL 2026: Mighty Marathas clinch title with 6-2 win over Kakatiya Knights

Led by a sensational performance by their recurve star Dhiraj Bommadevara, who finished the final by sending an arrow into the inner X-ring, the Marathas beat the Knights 6-2

APL 2026: Mighty Marathas clinch title with 6-2 win over Kakatiya Knights
Updated On : 19 Oct 2026 | 10:37 AM IST

NorthEast United beat Kerala Blasters 4-1 to claim emphatic home win

Ajaraie scored in the 15th and 70th minutes for the Highlanders. Antonio Moyano (45+4) and debutant Aman CK (82nd) were also on the scoresheet for the home side

NorthEast United beat Kerala Blasters 4-1 to claim emphatic home win
Updated On : 19 Oct 2026 | 10:35 AM IST

Shafali reveals focus on consistency after studying Australian batters

Shafali's 25-ball 55 led India to a series-clinching nine-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the second T20I

Shafali reveals focus on consistency after studying Australian batters
Updated On : 19 Oct 2026 | 10:21 AM IST

Shafali, Mandhana power India to 9-wicket win over Zimbabwe in 2nd WT20I

Shafali and skipper Smriti Mandhana (47 not out) unfurled their elite skills to decimate the tourists during their riveting opening stand, as India chased down the target of 103 in a mere 8.5 overs

Shafali, Mandhana power India to 9-wicket win over Zimbabwe in 2nd WT20I
Updated On : 19 Oct 2026 | 10:17 AM IST

Rupee rises 9 paise to 94.80 against US dollar during early trade

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 94.90 then touched 94.80 against the American currency, registering a gain of 9 paise from its previous close

Rupee rises 9 paise to 94.80 against US dollar during early trade
Updated On : 19 Oct 2026 | 10:15 AM IST

Rizwan gets PCB clearance for domestic cricket amid ongoing investigation

Rizwan has appeared before the NCCA twice for questioning, but the precise nature of the complaints being investigated by the government agency remains unclear

Rizwan gets PCB clearance for domestic cricket amid ongoing investigation
Updated On : 19 Oct 2026 | 10:14 AM IST

Netanyahu warns of hostile future US Prez, calls for alliances with India

Netanyahu called for stronger alliances with India and other countries, warning that a future US president could be hostile towards Israel as he unveiled his security doctrine ahead of the Oct polls

Netanyahu warns of hostile future US Prez, calls for alliances with India
Updated On : 19 Oct 2026 | 8:03 AM IST