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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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Imran Khan moves Bombay HC against notice to leave India by October 28

This notice should have been issued before Mumbai Police issued their "abrupt and arbitrary" 'Leave India Notice' to Khan, the actor's lawyer said

Imran Khan moves Bombay HC against notice to leave India by October 28
Updated On : 17 Oct 2026 | 8:20 PM IST

Children have fundamental right to access internet; no blanket ban: SC

The court said that its observation does not mean that there should be no age-based restrictions

Children have fundamental right to access internet; no blanket ban: SC
Updated On : 17 Oct 2026 | 7:56 PM IST

Drone-hit tanker reaches Romania port, all 9 Indian seafarers safe

On Friday, Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said YARA J was hit by a drone at Sulina Anchorage, Romania, on Wednesday

Drone-hit tanker reaches Romania port, all 9 Indian seafarers safe
Updated On : 17 Oct 2026 | 7:43 PM IST

South African Prez cites historic ties, seeks stronger India cooperation

The South African president said the two countries' partnership now encompassed trade, investment, technology, education and international cooperation

South African Prez cites historic ties, seeks stronger India cooperation
Updated On : 17 Oct 2026 | 7:24 PM IST

India's internal security landscape changed irrevocably: Home Secretary

Mohan urged the graduating IPS officers to prepare for new internal security challenges like narcotics, cybercrime and illegal immigration

India's internal security landscape changed irrevocably: Home Secretary
Updated On : 17 Oct 2026 | 7:02 PM IST

CJP's Abhijeet Dipke granted conditional bail, asked to sign peace bond

He was arrested on Saturday morning for allegedly violating a peace bond furnished by him on October 10

CJP's Abhijeet Dipke granted conditional bail, asked to sign peace bond
Updated On : 17 Oct 2026 | 6:10 PM IST

FSSAI proposes banning addition of fructose, sucrose in baby food products

The objective is to strengthen nutritional safeguards for infants, according to a statement from Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

FSSAI proposes banning addition of fructose, sucrose in baby food products
Updated On : 17 Oct 2026 | 5:50 PM IST

India to keep Russian oil imports near current levels after Trump waiver

India imported 1.82 million barrels per day of Russian crude in September, and Kpler expects October volumes at 1.8-1.9 million bpd after Trump waived sanctions and tariffs on major buyers

India to keep Russian oil imports near current levels after Trump waiver
Updated On : 17 Oct 2026 | 2:42 PM IST

Hybrids, CNG may contribute 50% of sales in 2-3 years: Renault India CEO

Renault India CEO Stephane Deblaise said hybrid and CNG could together account for half of the company's powertrain mix in 2-3 years, as the automaker expands beyond petrol vehicles

Hybrids, CNG may contribute 50% of sales in 2-3 years: Renault India CEO
Updated On : 17 Oct 2026 | 2:10 PM IST

CJI Surya Kant urges law graduates to uphold justice, remain true to values

Addressing NLSIU's 34th annual convocation, the Chief Justice of India said legal education must prepare graduates to engage with diverse perspectives and listen to voices often overlooked

CJI Surya Kant urges law graduates to uphold justice, remain true to values
Updated On : 17 Oct 2026 | 2:04 PM IST

Centre revises Ladakh hill council rules, allows 7-24 elected members

The amended regulation allows the Ladakh administration to determine elected seats in each council, nominate up to four members from women and unrepresented communities, and extend the 5-year term

Centre revises Ladakh hill council rules, allows 7-24 elected members
Updated On : 17 Oct 2026 | 1:52 PM IST

Delhi court issues bailable warrants against Dhruv Rathee in 2018 case

The case was filed by BJP IT Cell member Vikas Pandey over a YouTube video; the court issued the warrant after a process server reported that Rathee's Gurugram residence was locked

Delhi court issues bailable warrants against Dhruv Rathee in 2018 case
Updated On : 17 Oct 2026 | 1:37 PM IST

FSSAI initiates legal action against Priyagold maker over cattle feed bran

FSSAI said Surya Food & Agro used cattle feed bran in Priyagold biscuits, Dodla Dairy's full cream milk sample was substandard, and pesticide residues were found in raisins sold by UEIR Organic Foods

FSSAI initiates legal action against Priyagold maker over cattle feed bran
Updated On : 17 Oct 2026 | 1:35 PM IST

Delhi Police files multiple FIRs over CJP's 'Lehra Do Tiranga' protest

Police said a crowd gathered in and around Connaught Place despite repeated announcements to disperse, violating prohibitory orders imposed under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita

Delhi Police files multiple FIRs over CJP's 'Lehra Do Tiranga' protest
Updated On : 17 Oct 2026 | 12:11 PM IST

Trump's sanctions waiver offers India temporary relief, no certainty: GTRI

The think tank said the waiver offers temporary relief from threatened additional duties of up to 100% but leaves US free to revive the tariff threat, urging India to prioritise energy security

Trump's sanctions waiver offers India temporary relief, no certainty: GTRI
Updated On : 17 Oct 2026 | 11:31 AM IST

India rejects UN expert's report on youth freedom, asks to verify claims

New Delhi objected to UN Special Rapporteur Gina Romero's report, which cited claims that young people in India face retaliation or stigma for discussing mental health and gender justice

India rejects UN expert's report on youth freedom, asks to verify claims
Updated On : 17 Oct 2026 | 11:30 AM IST

IDBI Bank sale to Fairfax: FinMin cites 2003 law, Delhi HC judgment

The Cabinet has approved the sale of a 60.72% stake in IDBI Bank to Canada's Fairfax Financial Holdings for about ₹53,000 crore, citing the 2003 law and a 2018 Delhi High Court ruling

IDBI Bank sale to Fairfax: FinMin cites 2003 law, Delhi HC judgment
Updated On : 17 Oct 2026 | 11:07 AM IST

Gujarat chemical plant blast kills 5, injures 5 in Bharuch district

The explosion occurred during a hydrogenation process at SynZeal Pharmachem in Bharuch's Saykha GIDC area around 10 pm on Friday, rupturing a reactor tank, triggering a methylene dichloride gas leak

Gujarat chemical plant blast kills 5, injures 5 in Bharuch district
Updated On : 17 Oct 2026 | 11:04 AM IST

BJP veteran LK Advani admitted to Delhi hospital with pulmonary issues

The former deputy prime minister was admitted to Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in Jasola Vihar around 7.30 pm on Friday and is undergoing treatment, the hospital said

BJP veteran LK Advani admitted to Delhi hospital with pulmonary issues
Updated On : 17 Oct 2026 | 10:29 AM IST

Bengal Durga Puja business booms for big organisers, smaller committees lag

Advertising rates at prominent pujas rose at least 20% with the spread of LED displays, while around 30% of outdoor ad slots at smaller celebrations remained vacant amid tighter brand spending

Bengal Durga Puja business booms for big organisers, smaller committees lag
Updated On : 17 Oct 2026 | 10:25 AM IST