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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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Govt apologises to SC over October 10 Delhi curbs, denies wilful defiance

Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan said the October 10 restrictions were intended to maintain public order, clarifying that the internet shutdown lasted 24 hours within a 4-km radius of Raisina Hill

Govt apologises to SC over October 10 Delhi curbs, denies wilful defiance
Updated On : 15 Oct 2026 | 12:13 PM IST

ODI World Cup triumph not enough, India must work hard in T20Is: Mandhana

Mandhana is set to lead India in her first assignment as full-time captain when the hosts take on Zimbabwe in a three-match T20I series starting here on Friday

ODI World Cup triumph not enough, India must work hard in T20Is: Mandhana
Updated On : 15 Oct 2026 | 11:03 AM IST

US teen arrested in Illinois for plotting attack on Hindu place of worship

Investigators said a manifesto attributed to 19-year-old Alexandros Paporakis contained white supremacist ideology and references to violence against people of Indian descent

US teen arrested in Illinois for plotting attack on Hindu place of worship
Updated On : 15 Oct 2026 | 11:01 AM IST

Punjab bandh: Markets shut, schools closed over anti-drug activist's murder

The shutdown was called by Parvinder Singh Jhota's family and backed by political parties and farmers' unions after the anti-drug activist was shot dead in Mansa

Punjab bandh: Markets shut, schools closed over anti-drug activist's murder
Updated On : 15 Oct 2026 | 10:45 AM IST

IND vs WI 4th T20I: Hope and Paul shine as West Indies level series 2-2

Sanju Samson struck a 23-ball 56 at the top but India fell way short in the run chase, getting bowled out for 223 in reply to the West Indies' 247 for three

IND vs WI 4th T20I: Hope and Paul shine as West Indies level series 2-2
Updated On : 15 Oct 2026 | 10:31 AM IST

Rupee rises 31 paise to 94.86 against US dollar during early trade

RBI's forex interventions and the unwinding of long dollar positions supported the rupee, while analysts flagged external pressures and identified 94.80 as a key level to watch

Rupee rises 31 paise to 94.86 against US dollar during early trade
Updated On : 15 Oct 2026 | 10:16 AM IST

Jaishankar calls for urgent multilateral reform amid changing global order

Speaking at the Raisina Dialogue's Middle East edition in Abu Dhabi, the external affairs minister said countries must explore new partnerships and move beyond traditional comfort zones

Jaishankar calls for urgent multilateral reform amid changing global order
Updated On : 15 Oct 2026 | 9:47 AM IST

Delhi Police files FIR against journalist over alleged casteist remarks

Earlier, the independent journalist had alleged sexual assault charges against the ACP and an enquiry of her complaint is being investigated by the Crime Branch of Delhi Police

Delhi Police files FIR against journalist over alleged casteist remarks
Updated On : 15 Oct 2026 | 9:39 AM IST

India asks UN human rights office to seek answers from Pakistan on PoK

At the UNGA, India cited the UN human rights office's calls for investigations into killings in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and due process for detained Joint Awami Action Committee leaders

India asks UN human rights office to seek answers from Pakistan on PoK
Updated On : 15 Oct 2026 | 8:50 AM IST

HDB Financial Services sees 34% profit jump to ₹780 crore in Q2FY27

HDB Financial Services reports a 34.2% rise in Q2 FY27 profit to ₹780 crore, supported by loan growth, lower provisions and improved asset quality

HDB Financial Services sees 34% profit jump to ₹780 crore in Q2FY27
Updated On : 14 Oct 2026 | 11:38 PM IST

Next AI phase about outcomes, not experiments, says OpenAI executive

OpenAI's Pragya Misra says the next phase of AI will focus on measurable business outcomes, as Indian firms increasingly use AI tools to improve efficiency, cut costs and solve operational challenges.

Next AI phase about outcomes, not experiments, says OpenAI executive
Updated On : 14 Oct 2026 | 10:45 PM IST

Sri Lankan court orders to seek Interpol Red Notice against Basil Rajapaksa

The Rajapaksa family is currently facing a spate of court cases for alleged illegal transactions while in government

Sri Lankan court orders to seek Interpol Red Notice against Basil Rajapaksa
Updated On : 14 Oct 2026 | 10:22 PM IST

UK study visa refusals affect university offers to foreign students: Report

This tightening of the previous 10 per cent threshold is aimed at what the UK government believes is the abuse of the student visa route by certain nationalities, led by Pakistanis and Nigerians

UK study visa refusals affect university offers to foreign students: Report
Updated On : 14 Oct 2026 | 10:17 PM IST

Tata Trusts row: Noel, son Neville Tata move Mumbai courts with caveats

The caveats filed in the Bombay High Court and also in the Mumbai City Civil Court will ensure that they are heard before the passing of any orders

Tata Trusts row: Noel, son Neville Tata move Mumbai courts with caveats
Updated On : 14 Oct 2026 | 9:33 PM IST

Gems and jewellery exports rise 9.43% to $2.95 billion in September

In the first half of FY27 (April-September) the overall gems and jewellery exports reached $ 14.30 billion, up 3.07 per cent year-on-year from $13.87 billion

Gems and jewellery exports rise 9.43% to $2.95 billion in September
Updated On : 14 Oct 2026 | 9:33 PM IST

Delhi protests: DMRC tells SC no metro services were curtailed or cancelled

The DMRC said over 85 per cent of metro network (258 stations) remained fully operational, accessible and functional for commuters

Delhi protests: DMRC tells SC no metro services were curtailed or cancelled
Updated On : 14 Oct 2026 | 4:51 PM IST

Delhi Police asks sacked JNU professor, Congress MP Akoijam to join probe

The notice comes after the university initiated action against the MP following its internal enquiry

Delhi Police asks sacked JNU professor, Congress MP Akoijam to join probe
Updated On : 14 Oct 2026 | 4:04 PM IST

Don't come in protesting students' way, they are India's voice: Rahul to PM

Gandhi made the remarks after meeting some students, including those from Congress youth wing NSUI, who were injured during recent protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Don't come in protesting students' way, they are India's voice: Rahul to PM
Updated On : 14 Oct 2026 | 3:13 PM IST

AI shouldn't be stifled, but unchecked use will be 'foolish': Sunil Mittal

Mittal said India is putting out a consultation paper on regulations, and guardrails around AI

AI shouldn't be stifled, but unchecked use will be 'foolish': Sunil Mittal
Updated On : 14 Oct 2026 | 2:54 PM IST

BHEL Q2FY27 results: Net profit jumps over two-fold to ₹821 crore

The company had clocked a net profit of ₹374.89 crore in the second quarter of the preceding financial year, BHEL said in an exchange filing

BHEL Q2FY27 results: Net profit jumps over two-fold to ₹821 crore
Updated On : 14 Oct 2026 | 2:54 PM IST