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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.

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Infosys partners with Anthropic for AI solutions with focus on agentic AI

At the core of the collaboration is the integration of Anthropic's Claude models, including Claude Code, with Infosys Topaz AI offerings

Infosys partners with Anthropic for AI solutions with focus on agentic AI
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 10:41 PM IST

AI can bridge information gap in agriculture: MeitY secretary S Krishnan

On access to credit, the Secretary pointed to a persistent paradox in rural India where small farmers are legally not required to furnish collateral to borrow, yet are routinely asked to do so

AI can bridge information gap in agriculture: MeitY secretary S Krishnan
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 2:40 PM IST

Two Iranians nabbed with over 200 kg chemical substance off Gujarat coast

In a joint operation with the Coast Guard lasting eight to 10 hours, two Iranian nationals were apprehended with 203 packets of suspected chemicals around 8 pm on Monday

Two Iranians nabbed with over 200 kg chemical substance off Gujarat coast
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 2:32 PM IST

UN Women calls for greater female participation in building AI tools

At the AI Impact Summit, UN Women Regional Director for Asia Pacific Christine Arab said the underrepresentation of women in AI development was creating systemic bias in the technology

UN Women calls for greater female participation in building AI tools
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 2:29 PM IST

AI regulations enough for innovations to thrive: MoS Jitin Prasada

Speaking at the Amazon Web Services (AWS) New Delhi Symposium 2026, the minister emphasised that everyone should be able to reap the benefits of technology transformation

AI regulations enough for innovations to thrive: MoS Jitin Prasada
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 2:09 PM IST

AI will play pivotal role in realising the vision of Viksit Bharat: Pradhan

Speaking at the AI Impact Summit, Pradhan called on the next generation to deepen their engagement with AI, strengthen teamwork, and explore the vast possibilities the technology unlocks

AI will play pivotal role in realising the vision of Viksit Bharat: Pradhan
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 1:45 PM IST

NGT clears Great Nicobar infra project, says adequate safeguards provided

Earlier, a batch of petitions challenged the clearances granted for the project, claiming violations of the Island Coastal Regulation Zone (ICRZ) notification

NGT clears Great Nicobar infra project, says adequate safeguards provided
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 1:42 PM IST

FM tables Interim Budget, accuses Centre of 'unfairly' treating Tamil Nadu

FM Thangam Thenarasu also accused Centre for attempting to create fiscal crisis in Tamil Nadu

FM tables Interim Budget, accuses Centre of 'unfairly' treating Tamil Nadu
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 1:36 PM IST

Schools in Mohali receive bomb threat, Fortis Hospital also mentioned

Mohali City SP Dilpreet Singh said there was also a mention of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann in the email

Schools in Mohali receive bomb threat, Fortis Hospital also mentioned
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 1:28 PM IST

Dasun Shanaka deems Sri Lanka's display vs Australia as 'one of the best'

Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka on Monday described his team's win over Australia in the T20 World Cup here as "one of the best performances in recent past".

Dasun Shanaka deems Sri Lanka's display vs Australia as 'one of the best'
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 1:17 PM IST

Exciting to see Andhra's AI, technology driven growth, says Bill Gates

Following his visit to Amaravati, Gates expressed his admiration for the southern state's innovations across health, agriculture and education

Exciting to see Andhra's AI, technology driven growth, says Bill Gates
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 12:30 PM IST

Fit-again Pratika Rawal added to Indian squad for Australia ODI series

Having recuperated from an ankle injury, batter Pratika Rawal was on Tuesday added to India's women's cricket squad for a three-match ODI series against Australia beginning February 24 in Brisbane.

Fit-again Pratika Rawal added to Indian squad for Australia ODI series
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 12:06 PM IST

Hardik to lead India in FIH Pro League's Hobart leg; Harmanpreet ruled out

The upcoming leg of the tournament will feature India alongside Spain and hosts Australia at the Tasmania Hockey Centre in Hobart.

Hardik to lead India in FIH Pro League's Hobart leg; Harmanpreet ruled out
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 12:03 PM IST

India AI Impact Expo powerful convergence of ideas, innovation: PM Modi

PM Modi on Monday inaugurated the Expo here featuring more than 600 high-potential startups and 13 country pavilions showcasing international collaboration in the AI ecosystem

India AI Impact Expo powerful convergence of ideas, innovation: PM Modi
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 11:51 AM IST

AI offers opportunity for Indian firms to drive job transformation: Nasscom

Nasscom AI Head Ankit Bose added that there is no major worry for Indian companies which are supplying services to domestic firms or global companies due to this fast-growing technology

AI offers opportunity for Indian firms to drive job transformation: Nasscom
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 11:49 AM IST

NHAI accepts NHIT's ₹6,221 cr offer to monetise two highway assets

Asset monetisation has emerged as a strategic tool in NHAI's efforts to unlock the value of existing assets and attract private sector investment

NHAI accepts NHIT's ₹6,221 cr offer to monetise two highway assets
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 11:16 AM IST

AI can help manage power sector complexity as renewables grow: IEA expert

During a panel discussion on Monday on AI for Power -- Accelerating the Clean Energy Transition -- the energy expert said, the end use of energy is more compared to other fuels

AI can help manage power sector complexity as renewables grow: IEA expert
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 10:45 AM IST

Meerut Metro to share Namo Bharat tracks, run at 120 kmph- fastest in India

In a first, the Meerut Metro will run on the same tracks and infra as the semi-high-speed Namo Bharat trains, creating an integrated transport model that combines regional rapid transit with metros

Meerut Metro to share Namo Bharat tracks, run at 120 kmph- fastest in India
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 9:24 AM IST

India's contribution to agenda of world community is vital for us: Guterres

These remarks were made by Secretary General Guterres, who will be heading to New Delhi to attend the India AI Impact Summit, the first-ever summit on AI hosted in the Global South

India's contribution to agenda of world community is vital for us: Guterres
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 9:07 AM IST

Bangladesh no longer a 'submissive country', says Yunus in farewell address

Yunus, who ran the country as the outgoing regime's chief adviser, effectively the PM, said Bangladesh's open sea was its great "strategic asset", creating huge economic opportunities in the region

Bangladesh no longer a 'submissive country', says Yunus in farewell address
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 7:52 AM IST