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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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SL ready for ENG test in Super 8 clash: Sri Lanka fielding coach Sridhar

England whitewashed Sri Lanka in a three-match T20I series just seven days before the start of the ongoing T20 World Cup.

SL ready for ENG test in Super 8 clash: Sri Lanka fielding coach Sridhar
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 11:01 PM IST

Shashi Tharoor awarded honorary D.Litt by St Xavier's, his first in India

Tharoor said he was "incredibly honoured and humbled" to receive the Doctorate of Literature (Honoris Causa), recalling that he had been the university's first convocation speaker 7 years ago

Shashi Tharoor awarded honorary D.Litt by St Xavier's, his first in India
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 10:56 PM IST

India women create history, clinch 1st series win vs AUS in a decade

Mandhana smashed 82 off 55 balls (8x4, 3x6), while Jemimah Rodrigues struck 59 off 46 deliveries as the two senior batters stitched a commanding 121-run stand to propel India to 176 for six.

India women create history, clinch 1st series win vs AUS in a decade
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 10:51 PM IST

Jemimah's approach calmed me down: Smriti Mandhana on partnership vs AUS

Mandhana played a match-setting 82 and, alongside Jemimah who contributed 59, forged a 121-run partnership that propelled India to 176 for 6 before the bowlers stifled Australia for 159 for 9.

Jemimah's approach calmed me down: Smriti Mandhana on partnership vs AUS
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 10:44 PM IST

Stalin inaugurates Phase 2 of Pinnacle Infotech Centre in Madurai

The Chief Minister, on the occasion, also laid the foundation stone for a dedicated employee housing facility, Guidance, the state government-backed investment promotion agency, said

Stalin inaugurates Phase 2 of Pinnacle Infotech Centre in Madurai
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 10:40 PM IST

Adani Group working to get Formula 1 back to Greater Noida: Karan Adani

The Adani Group is working on strategies to restart the Formula 1 motor sport at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida, Karan Adani, the MD of Adani Cement said on Saturday.

Adani Group working to get Formula 1 back to Greater Noida: Karan Adani
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 10:36 PM IST

IndiGo appoints Rohit Rikhye as OCC head after Dec flight disruptions

In an internal communication on Friday, the airline said Rohit Rikhye has been appointed as the Head of OCC with immediate effect

IndiGo appoints Rohit Rikhye as OCC head after Dec flight disruptions
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 10:34 PM IST

Lutyens' Delhi stretch to remain shut yearlong for metro work from Feb 23

According to the advisory, the stretch will be shut to facilitate Delhi Metro construction work, and commuters should plan their journeys accordingly to avoid inconvenience

Lutyens' Delhi stretch to remain shut yearlong for metro work from Feb 23
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 10:33 PM IST

ESFI begins hunt for India's Esports Squad ahead of 2026 Asian Games

Esports will feature as a full-fledged medal event for only the second time, since the Hangzhou Asian Games held in China in 2023.

ESFI begins hunt for India's Esports Squad ahead of 2026 Asian Games
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 10:29 PM IST

IYC AI Summit protest was inspired by Nepal Gen Z movement: Delhi Police

Investigators are probing the financial trail behind the protest, including who funded the printing of t-shirts brandished during the demonstration, it said

IYC AI Summit protest was inspired by Nepal Gen Z movement: Delhi Police
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 10:22 PM IST

EC publishes final MP electoral roll: 5.39 cr voters, 3.4 mn dropped

According to the data released by the EC, Madhya Pradesh had 5,74,06,143 voters before SIR began in October last year

EC publishes final MP electoral roll: 5.39 cr voters, 3.4 mn dropped
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 9:45 PM IST

Adani Aerospace, Embraer eye final assembly line for E175 jets in India

The development follows the two companies announcing a strategic collaboration on January 27

Adani Aerospace, Embraer eye final assembly line for E175 jets in India
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 9:35 PM IST

Clear skies expected in Delhi on Sunday, air quality to remain poor: IMD

On Sunday, the maximum temperature is likely to hover around 28 degrees Celsius with a mainly cloudy sky, the weather office added

Clear skies expected in Delhi on Sunday, air quality to remain poor: IMD
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 9:06 PM IST

Trump's 10% tariff reset may lift India's labor-intensive exports

The US is a major export destination for these sectors and reduction of tariff will help boost exports, Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) Director General Ajay Sahai said

Trump's 10% tariff reset may lift India's labor-intensive exports
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 9:00 PM IST

Namo Bharat corridor to cut congestion, strengthen NCR transit: Delhi CM

Gupta said fewer vehicles on the roads would help reduce carbon emissions, benefiting both Delhi and the wider National Capital Region (NCR)

Namo Bharat corridor to cut congestion, strengthen NCR transit: Delhi CM
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 8:56 PM IST

India-made robots shine at AI Impact Summit 2026 after early controversy

The SVAN-M2, which has an aluminium alloy body and legs, uses its light detection and ranging (LiDAR) device to create accurate 3D representations of its environment

India-made robots shine at AI Impact Summit 2026 after early controversy
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 8:53 PM IST

Working to expand preferential trade agreement with Mercosur bloc: Goyal

Mercosur is a trade bloc in Latin America comprising Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay. The India-Mercosur PTA came into effect on June 1, 2009

Working to expand preferential trade agreement with Mercosur bloc: Goyal
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 8:53 PM IST

SC remands to Madhya Pradesh HC pleas concerning OBC reservation in state

In 2019, the state decided to increase the Other Backward Classes (OBC) quota in Madhya Pradesh from 14 per cent to 27 per cent in government jobs and education

SC remands to Madhya Pradesh HC pleas concerning OBC reservation in state
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 8:47 PM IST

SBI invests in startup-focused funds to boost India's MSME ecosystem: MD

At the same time, he emphasised that "compliance of prudential standards guidelines across governance and regulatory parameters remains a zero compromise in India

SBI invests in startup-focused funds to boost India's MSME ecosystem: MD
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 8:31 PM IST

Put India-US trade deal on hold, renegotiate terms: Congress

Ramesh questioned the silence of PM Modi on the entire deal and said he should clarify on whether he agrees with Trump's statement that nothing changes in the trade deal with India

Put India-US trade deal on hold, renegotiate terms: Congress
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 8:29 PM IST