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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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MCX gets Sebi nod for coal exchange arm to expand energy trading ecosystem

The new entity will provide a transparent, standardised digital platform for the physical delivery of coal at market-driven prices

MCX gets Sebi nod for coal exchange arm to expand energy trading ecosystem
Updated On : 20 Apr 2026 | 2:43 PM IST

PM to inaugurate 1st greenfield refinery-petrochem complex in Rajasthan

This landmark project, with an investment of more than ₹79,450 crore, represents a significant milestone in India's energy and petrochemical sector

PM to inaugurate 1st greenfield refinery-petrochem complex in Rajasthan
Updated On : 20 Apr 2026 | 2:30 PM IST

'BMW plans to double MINI sales in India in 2026, widen product portfolio'

The locally produced MINI Countryman is planned to be launched in the middle of the year and is "a pivotal enabler to scale volumes and improve accessibility

'BMW plans to double MINI sales in India in 2026, widen product portfolio'
Updated On : 20 Apr 2026 | 1:36 PM IST

25 killed, several injured in blast at fireworks unit in TN's Virudhunagar

The accident occurred at the Vanaja firecracker unit, owned by one Muthumanickam, which functions under the Vachakarapatti police station limits

25 killed, several injured in blast at fireworks unit in TN's Virudhunagar
Updated On : 20 Apr 2026 | 1:30 PM IST

Rajnath to undertake 3-day visit to Germany to finalise defence roadmap

Singh is also expected to interact with key representatives of the German defence industry, with a view to promoting joint development and co-production under the 'Make-in-India' initiative

Rajnath to undertake 3-day visit to Germany to finalise defence roadmap
Updated On : 20 Apr 2026 | 1:19 PM IST

Jindal Stainless enters retail, expands into construction value chain

The move will allow the company to directly reach end-consumers, builders and fabricators, moving beyond its traditional B2B model.

Jindal Stainless enters retail, expands into construction value chain
Updated On : 20 Apr 2026 | 1:15 PM IST

15 killed, several injured as bus falls into gorge in J-K's Udhampur

A total of 15 bodies were recovered from the wreckage of the vehicle, while 20 injured were evacuated to hospital and condition of many of them was stated to be serious, officials said

15 killed, several injured as bus falls into gorge in J-K's Udhampur
Updated On : 20 Apr 2026 | 12:36 PM IST

West Bengal SIR: SC seeks report on functioning of appellate tribunals

The CJI expressed displeasure that almost everyday, the matters related to SIR in West Bengal were being mentioned before it

West Bengal SIR: SC seeks report on functioning of appellate tribunals
Updated On : 20 Apr 2026 | 12:18 PM IST

Fly91 flight diverted to Bengaluru; airborne for 3 hrs amid bad weather

The incident caused panic among the passengers as the aircraft remained airborne for three hours on Sunday

Fly91 flight diverted to Bengaluru; airborne for 3 hrs amid bad weather
Updated On : 20 Apr 2026 | 12:09 PM IST

'Monumental setback': Congress slams govt over Pak's role in US-Iran talks

The opposition party claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is 'simply incapable' of the overhaul of India's diplomatic engagement strategy that is needed

'Monumental setback': Congress slams govt over Pak's role in US-Iran talks
Updated On : 20 Apr 2026 | 10:57 AM IST

Rupee rises 13 paise to 92.78 against US dollar during early trade

Forex traders, however, said the currency is likely to stay range-bound with the situation in West Asia remaining volatile after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz for shipping

Rupee rises 13 paise to 92.78 against US dollar during early trade
Updated On : 20 Apr 2026 | 10:11 AM IST

21 held for 'involvement' in violence during protest march in Manipur

The torch rally was organised in protest against a recent bomb attack in which two children were killed

21 held for 'involvement' in violence during protest march in Manipur
Updated On : 20 Apr 2026 | 9:57 AM IST

Committed to advancing regional peace, security: Pak PM to Iranian Prez

The two leaders engaged in detailed exchanges on the current regional situation, said Pakistan Prime Minister's Office in a statement

Committed to advancing regional peace, security: Pak PM to Iranian Prez
Updated On : 20 Apr 2026 | 9:00 AM IST

Establish 'GST-like' industrial land council for dispute resolution: CII

CII proposes a GST-like council and GIS land bank to streamline industrial land access, cut costs and boost investor confidence

Establish 'GST-like' industrial land council for dispute resolution: CII
Updated On : 19 Apr 2026 | 11:31 PM IST

CBI arrests senior DGCA official, corporate group VP in bribery case

The CBI has booked Mathur, Devula and Asteria Aerospace Ltd under the provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

CBI arrests senior DGCA official, corporate group VP in bribery case
Updated On : 19 Apr 2026 | 11:11 PM IST

Islamabad turns fortress as US envoy heads to Pakistan for Iran talks

The US and Iran held rare direct talks in Pakistan on April 11 and 12 in Islamabad aimed at ending their conflict, but the talks concluded without any agreement

Islamabad turns fortress as US envoy heads to Pakistan for Iran talks
Updated On : 19 Apr 2026 | 10:53 PM IST

Dinesh Trivedi expected to be India's next High Commissioner to Bangladesh

Pranay Verma, who has been serving as India's High Commissioner in Dhaka, was on Friday appointed as the next ambassador to Belgium and the European Union

Dinesh Trivedi expected to be India's next High Commissioner to Bangladesh
Updated On : 19 Apr 2026 | 9:02 PM IST

At least 18 killed in massive explosion at TN's firecracker unit: Police

According to police and fire rescue officials, four of the six injured are in critical condition and are undergoing treatment at the Virudhunagar Government Medical College Hospital

At least 18 killed in massive explosion at TN's firecracker unit: Police
Updated On : 19 Apr 2026 | 6:56 PM IST

Ericsson India revenue grows 29% to ₹4,228 crore in January-March

Ericsson India, the second largest market of the Swedish firm, contributed 8 per cent to the consolidated revenue of the firm in the March quarter and 7 per cent in the year-ago period

Ericsson India revenue grows 29% to ₹4,228 crore in January-March
Updated On : 19 Apr 2026 | 6:55 PM IST

Air India expects to complete retrofit of 7 more Boeing 787-8 planes

The Tata Group-owned airline has 33 Boeing 787s or Dreamliners in its fleet of over 190 planes

Air India expects to complete retrofit of 7 more Boeing 787-8 planes
Updated On : 19 Apr 2026 | 4:39 PM IST