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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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Ex-Union minister, veteran Congress leader Mohsina Kidwai passes away at 94

Kidwai passed away at Noida's Metro Hospital early in the morning. She was suffering from age-related ailments, her son-in-law Razi Ur Rehman Kidwai said

Ex-Union minister, veteran Congress leader Mohsina Kidwai passes away at 94
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 9:45 AM IST

PM Modi to inaugurate refinery in Rajasthan's Barmer on April 21: CM

CM Sharma said the refinery will play a key role in boosting the economy of the Marwar region as well as the entire state and will open new employment opportunities for the youth

PM Modi to inaugurate refinery in Rajasthan's Barmer on April 21: CM
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 9:34 AM IST

Bengal's new electoral map: SIR hits TMC bastions, jolts BJP's Matua belt

The state's electorate has shrunk from 76.6 million to 67.7 million

Bengal's new electoral map: SIR hits TMC bastions, jolts BJP's Matua belt
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 9:33 AM IST

Antwerp Court advises Belgian govt to clear Mehul Choksi's extradition

In its advice to the Belgian government, the court said that all the alleged crimes for which Choksi is wanted in India are also punishable by Belgian Law fulfilling the condition of reciprocity

Antwerp Court advises Belgian govt to clear Mehul Choksi's extradition
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 9:13 AM IST

Pakistan invites US, Iran for talks in Islamabad 'to settle all disputes'

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif invited delegations from both countries to Islamabad on April 10 for face-to-face talks aimed at reaching a conclusive agreement 'to settle all disputes'

Pakistan invites US, Iran for talks in Islamabad 'to settle all disputes'
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 7:45 AM IST

IndiGo aircraft hit by unmanned vehicle at Kolkata airport, plane grounded

The aircraft has been grounded and is undergoing thorough inspections and necessary maintenance before being cleared for operations

IndiGo aircraft hit by unmanned vehicle at Kolkata airport, plane grounded
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 7:17 AM IST

Draft IT rules amendments not linked to recent takedowns: MeitY Secy

Takedowns happen under existing provisions, MeitY Secy said, adding that the two -- the IT rule amendments being proposed and the takedowns -- are not linked

Draft IT rules amendments not linked to recent takedowns: MeitY Secy
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 7:04 AM IST

Sergio Gor meets US Comm Secy, discusses US-India commercial roadmap

Gor said he discussed with Lutnick a new MoU that seeks to connect India's AI scale with the American AI ecosystem and also strong participation from India in the upcoming SelectUSA Summit

Sergio Gor meets US Comm Secy, discusses US-India commercial roadmap
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 6:49 AM IST

Nepal's new govt recalls ambassadors to six nations, including India

According to the Foreign Ministry, letters have been issued on Monday directing the envoys to return within a month

Nepal's new govt recalls ambassadors to six nations, including India
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 11:27 PM IST

2 dead, 20 injured in firing after mob storms CRPF camp in Manipur

The protesters, it appears, were unhappy with the security forces for allegedly failing to take action against the militants

2 dead, 20 injured in firing after mob storms CRPF camp in Manipur
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 11:26 PM IST

CCI okays Torrent Power's proposal to acquire Nabha Power from L&T's arm

Nabha Power Ltd is a wholly-owned subsidiary of L&T Power Development Ltd (L&TPDL), and has been operating a 2x700 Megawatt supercritical thermal power plant at Rajpura, Punjab, since 201

CCI okays Torrent Power's proposal to acquire Nabha Power from L&T's arm
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 11:15 PM IST

25 firms join pre-bid meet for ₹7,280 crore rare earth magnet scheme

On March 20, the heavy industries ministry invited bids for setting up manufacturing facilities for 6,000 metric tonnes per annum (MTPA) of magnets under the scheme

25 firms join pre-bid meet for ₹7,280 crore rare earth magnet scheme
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 11:15 PM IST

IPL 2026: GT skipper Shubman Gill set to return in action against DC

Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill has recovered from the muscle spasm that forced him to miss the previous game and will take the field against Delhi Capitals in the IPL here on Wednesday.

IPL 2026: GT skipper Shubman Gill set to return in action against DC
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 9:36 PM IST

CCI clears Advent to acquire 14.3% stake in Aditya Birla Housing Finance

In another release, CCI approved the acquisition of a 100 per cent equity shareholding of KNR SPVs by Indus Infra Trust from KNR Constructions Ltd

CCI clears Advent to acquire 14.3% stake in Aditya Birla Housing Finance
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 9:26 PM IST

Govt to expand ₹10,683 crore PLI scheme for textiles, add more products

Singh told PTI that the government will "certainly expand" the coverage under PLI textiles for product categories

Govt to expand ₹10,683 crore PLI scheme for textiles, add more products
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 9:25 PM IST

IPL 2026: No bigger bowler than him in the IPL, says Munaf Patel on Starc

Starc is yet to get the NOC for IPL 2026 from Cricket Australia and is nursing a shoulder injury

IPL 2026: No bigger bowler than him in the IPL, says Munaf Patel on Starc
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 8:24 PM IST

Retail industry post 20% growth in Q4 on strong demand, store expansion

Trent has opened 22 Westside stores and 109 stores of its value retail format of Zudio

Retail industry post 20% growth in Q4 on strong demand, store expansion
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 7:30 PM IST

China hikes gasoline, diesel prices for second time in fortnight

China's top economic planner, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), announced that the new round of price hikes will take effect from Wednesday

China hikes gasoline, diesel prices for second time in fortnight
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 7:18 PM IST

Ola Electric launches LFP cell for EVs, rollout to begin next quarter

The Ola Gigafactory has a capacity of 2.5 GWh and is being scaled up to 6 GWh, reflecting the company's rapid progress in building large-scale cell manufacturing capabilities

Ola Electric launches LFP cell for EVs, rollout to begin next quarter
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 7:17 PM IST

India, New Zealand likely to sign FTA on April 24, says official

The two countries on December 22 last year announced the conclusion of negotiations for the trade deal which aims at doubling bilateral trade to $ 5 billion in the next five years

India, New Zealand likely to sign FTA on April 24, says official
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 5:07 PM IST