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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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Centre plans MMDR Act overhaul, to draft comprehensive new mining law

The mines ministry administers the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (MMDR Act)

Centre plans MMDR Act overhaul, to draft comprehensive new mining law
Updated On : 18 Oct 2026 | 12:22 PM IST

Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia issues safety advisory amid Houthi attacks

The instructions ask people to remain calm, follow official directions and immediately move to the nearest safe place inside a building, preferably an interior room away from windows

Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia issues safety advisory amid Houthi attacks
Updated On : 18 Oct 2026 | 12:16 PM IST

Mcap of nine of top-10 most valued firms surges by ₹3.65 trn, TCS shines

Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex surged 2,256.94 points, or 3.11 per cent, and the NSE Nifty jumped 625.7 points, or 2.77 per cent

Mcap of nine of top-10 most valued firms surges by ₹3.65 trn, TCS shines
Updated On : 18 Oct 2026 | 12:11 PM IST

AdaniConneX's Vizag data centres to use air cooling, limit freshwater use

The campuses at Mudasarlova and Tarluvada are part of a proposed data centre development with a capacity of about 1 gigawatt, as Visakhapatnam seeks to emerge as a major hub for AI

AdaniConneX's Vizag data centres to use air cooling, limit freshwater use
Updated On : 18 Oct 2026 | 12:02 PM IST

NIA chargesheets four over grenade attack near Sirsa women's police station

The case, originally registered on November 26, 2025 at Civil Line police station in Sirsa, was re-registered by the NIA on December 30, last year

NIA chargesheets four over grenade attack near Sirsa women's police station
Updated On : 18 Oct 2026 | 11:53 AM IST

NTPC to begin feasibility studies in more states for nuclear programme

NTPC is targeting to set up 30 GW of nuclear projects in the country to contribute to the government's ambitious 100 GW nuclear capacity target by 2047

NTPC to begin feasibility studies in more states for nuclear programme
Updated On : 18 Oct 2026 | 11:44 AM IST

FPIs pull out ₹52,100 cr from equities in Oct so far amid global headwinds

The latest outflow follows a net withdrawal of ₹ 35,861 crore in September. FPIs had invested ₹ 20,200 crore in Indian equities in July and ₹ 29,631 crore in August

FPIs pull out ₹52,100 cr from equities in Oct so far amid global headwinds
Updated On : 18 Oct 2026 | 11:19 AM IST

Indian refiners' fuel exports to West rise 43% amid Russian crude use

Reliance Industries Ltd's Jamnagar refinery in Gujarat supplied six of the seven cargoes unloaded at EU ports that month, despite the bloc's ban on fuel made from Russian crude

Indian refiners' fuel exports to West rise 43% amid Russian crude use
Updated On : 18 Oct 2026 | 11:01 AM IST

Tata Trusts disbursed ₹1,556 crore in FY26, plans 40-50 nonprofit hospitals

The philanthropic group disbursed ₹1,556.31 crore in FY26, with rural upliftment receiving the largest share

Tata Trusts disbursed ₹1,556 crore in FY26, plans 40-50 nonprofit hospitals
Updated On : 18 Oct 2026 | 10:36 AM IST

Many don't know what my decision is: Trump on Russia sanctions waiver

On Friday, Trump signed an executive order exempting Russia from a new sanctions measure Graham Act that the US Congress passed last month

Many don't know what my decision is: Trump on Russia sanctions waiver
Updated On : 18 Oct 2026 | 10:09 AM IST

Soybean output may dip to 2%; MP, Rajasthan to cushion Maharashtra losses

Soybean is a key oilseed crop that provides domestic cooking oil and a protein base for the livestock and poultry industries

Soybean output may dip to 2%; MP, Rajasthan to cushion Maharashtra losses
Updated On : 18 Oct 2026 | 9:58 AM IST

Trump wants 60 days to analyse impact of Russia sanctions law: Rubio

Rubio was responding to questions on Saturday evening ahead of his departure for a week-long tour of Uzbekistan and India

Trump wants 60 days to analyse impact of Russia sanctions law: Rubio
Updated On : 18 Oct 2026 | 8:00 AM IST

Kolkata Durga Puja stampede: Eyewitnesses flag lapses, police probe begins

Several eyewitnesses alleged that announcements about entry, exit and crowd movement were inadequate, leaving visitors confused during the rush hours

Kolkata Durga Puja stampede: Eyewitnesses flag lapses, police probe begins
Updated On : 18 Oct 2026 | 7:41 AM IST

At least 19 dead, 25 injured in stampede at Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata

As it started raining, the crowd waiting outside the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal rushed forward, and some of them fell on the road, leading to the stampede, a police officer said

At least 19 dead, 25 injured in stampede at Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata
Updated On : 18 Oct 2026 | 7:28 AM IST

Puja pandal stampede: PM announces ₹2 lakh ex gratia, Shah to visit injured

The prime minister said the local administration is providing all possible assistance to those affected

Puja pandal stampede: PM announces ₹2 lakh ex gratia, Shah to visit injured
Updated On : 17 Oct 2026 | 11:52 PM IST

Delhi sets up DITI on lines of NITI Aayog, to act as premier advisory body

DITI will function as the Delhi government's premier advisory body for public policy, development strategy and institutional reforms, an official notification said

Delhi sets up DITI on lines of NITI Aayog, to act as premier advisory body
Updated On : 17 Oct 2026 | 11:15 PM IST

Arch collapses at Dandiya event in Hyderabad college; 1 killed, 14 injured

The arch fell due to wind resulting in serious injuries to the deceased. She was rushed to a nearby private hospital but died while undergoing treatment

Arch collapses at Dandiya event in Hyderabad college; 1 killed, 14 injured
Updated On : 17 Oct 2026 | 11:10 PM IST

FSSAI issues notices to Nestle, HUL over misleading food product claims

The claim 'healthy Muscles' was found to be in contravention of the provisions governing the use of the term "healthy" in food claims

FSSAI issues notices to Nestle, HUL over misleading food product claims
Updated On : 17 Oct 2026 | 9:43 PM IST

Delhi-bound Emirates flight hit by bird strike, delayed over 14 hours

The return flight was scheduled to depart at 4.25 pm on Saturday and is expected to depart at 7 am on Sunday, Emirates informed its passengers

Delhi-bound Emirates flight hit by bird strike, delayed over 14 hours
Updated On : 17 Oct 2026 | 8:46 PM IST

BMC demolishes part of Ajay Devgn's Juhu property over unauthorised work

The civic body also shared photographs of the demolition at Kapole Co-operative Housing Society on N S Road, and notices issued to the property owners

BMC demolishes part of Ajay Devgn's Juhu property over unauthorised work
Updated On : 17 Oct 2026 | 8:33 PM IST