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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.

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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'Samsung sees innovation, education as enabler of progress in India'

The company, which increased its CSR commitment in India to Rs 193.89 crore for 2025-26, from Rs 144.48 crore in 2024-25, has helped 15 lakh people benefit from Samsung India's citizenship programmes

'Samsung sees innovation, education as enabler of progress in India'
Updated On : 20 Apr 2026 | 12:45 PM IST

Bai Hirabai Trust to alter clauses on trustee eligibility: Tata Trusts

Move comes days after former trustee Mehli Mistry challenged the appointments of Venu Srinivasan and Vijay Singh to the Bai Hirabai Trust in a complaint to the Maharashtra Charity Commissioner

Bai Hirabai Trust to alter clauses on trustee eligibility: Tata Trusts
Updated On : 19 Apr 2026 | 11:32 PM IST

India, US chief negotiators to begin 3-day trade pact talks from April 20

As the tariff landscape has changed in the US, both sides may like to relook at the framework of the agreement, the text of which was released on February 7

India, US chief negotiators to begin 3-day trade pact talks from April 20
Updated On : 19 Apr 2026 | 4:28 PM IST

Banking sector resilient; 11-13% credit growth for Jan-June likely: Survey

In contrast, industrial credit growth is expected to expand at a more measured pace, reflecting a gradual recovery rather than a sharp acceleration

Banking sector resilient; 11-13% credit growth for Jan-June likely: Survey
Updated On : 19 Apr 2026 | 4:20 PM IST

Voters rationalisation: Lok Sabha seats with highest and lowest numbers

Amit Shah has called for rationalising voter numbers across constituencies, saying MPs from seats with very large electorates are unable to adequately address public aspirations

Voters rationalisation: Lok Sabha seats with highest and lowest numbers
Updated On : 19 Apr 2026 | 2:46 PM IST

Developments in US-Iran war, oil prices likely to drive markets this week

Besides, trading activity of foreign investors would also influence trading in the markets

Developments in US-Iran war, oil prices likely to drive markets this week
Updated On : 19 Apr 2026 | 2:43 PM IST

20% DME-LPG blend can cut imports by 6.3 MT, save nearly ₹34,200 cr: Report

Coal gasification converts coal into syngas, which is then transformed into DME's clean-burning fuel that serves as a homegrown substitute for imported LPG

20% DME-LPG blend can cut imports by 6.3 MT, save nearly ₹34,200 cr: Report
Updated On : 19 Apr 2026 | 2:25 PM IST

Security tightened across Kashmir ahead of Pahalgam attack anniversary

All security agencies have been asked to remain alert for any possible subversive activities on the eve of the Pahalgam terror attack anniversary, especially around tourist spots

Security tightened across Kashmir ahead of Pahalgam attack anniversary
Updated On : 19 Apr 2026 | 2:22 PM IST

Govt may hike FDI limit in pension sector, Bill likely in Monsoon session

Last year, Parliament approved a Bill to increase the FDI limit in the insurance sector from 74 per cent to 100 per cent

Govt may hike FDI limit in pension sector, Bill likely in Monsoon session
Updated On : 19 Apr 2026 | 1:52 PM IST

SC issues pan-India road safety directions, flags risks on expressways

A bench of Justices JK Maheshwari and AS Chandurkar pointed out that national highways constitute two percent of India's total road length but account for nearly 30 percent of all road fatalities

SC issues pan-India road safety directions, flags risks on expressways
Updated On : 19 Apr 2026 | 1:30 PM IST

Nipha Group to expand agri machinery business across 20 states, 10 nations

Its chairman Mahesh Chandra Shah said the Indian agricultural ecosystem was at an inflection point where mechanisation and entrepreneurship must come together

Nipha Group to expand agri machinery business across 20 states, 10 nations
Updated On : 19 Apr 2026 | 1:24 PM IST

Mcap of 8 top valued firms surges by ₹1.87 trn, Airtel biggest winner

Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 943.29 points or 1.21 per cent, and the NSE Nifty climbed 302.95 points or 1.25 per cent

Mcap of 8 top valued firms surges by ₹1.87 trn, Airtel biggest winner
Updated On : 19 Apr 2026 | 1:10 PM IST

Adani Enterprises arm sets up three hotels, real estate airport city units

The new entities will undertake real estate activities including construction, along with hotels featuring integrated restaurants, banquets and business centres

Adani Enterprises arm sets up three hotels, real estate airport city units
Updated On : 19 Apr 2026 | 1:05 PM IST

Beer industry in 'major trouble' as costs rise amid Iran war: UBL CEO

Urging for government intervention, he said the lack of regulatory support could stall growth and innovation in the sector and make it difficult to meet the promises

Beer industry in 'major trouble' as costs rise amid Iran war: UBL CEO
Updated On : 19 Apr 2026 | 12:56 PM IST

Domestic LPG consumption drops 13% in March amid West Asia conflict

LPG consumption was at 2.379 million tonne in March, 12.8 per cent lower than 2.729 million tonne consumed in the same period last year

Domestic LPG consumption drops 13% in March amid West Asia conflict
Updated On : 19 Apr 2026 | 11:51 AM IST

TVS Supply settles debt dispute with ZTE, withdraws plea in NCLAT

A two-member NCLAT bench comprising Chairperson Justice Ashok Bhushan and Member (Technical) Barun Mitra allowed the withdrawal for the plea

TVS Supply settles debt dispute with ZTE, withdraws plea in NCLAT
Updated On : 19 Apr 2026 | 11:47 AM IST

Key issues take back seat as SIR recasts Bengal polls as identity battle

The mood changed dramatically after the SIR deletions reduced the electorate by nearly 12 per cent

Key issues take back seat as SIR recasts Bengal polls as identity battle
Updated On : 19 Apr 2026 | 11:32 AM IST

Gujarat-based NGO seeks CDSCO oversight for nutraceuticals, flags concerns

The NGO argued that many nutraceuticals are routinely prescribed by doctors across specialties such as cardiology, orthopaedics and gynaecology as adjunct therapeutic interventions

Gujarat-based NGO seeks CDSCO oversight for nutraceuticals, flags concerns
Updated On : 19 Apr 2026 | 10:54 AM IST

Renault bets on two-platform strategy, multi-energy push to expand in India

With Renault looking at a 5 per cent market share in India, the RGMP will help the company expand into new and higher-value spaces

Renault bets on two-platform strategy, multi-energy push to expand in India
Updated On : 19 Apr 2026 | 10:53 AM IST

Govt issues FAQs to counter Opposition's claim on Women's reservation Bill

The FAQs came amid the Opposition's claim that in the name of women quota, the government was trying to carry out delimitation on its own will based on 2011 census

Govt issues FAQs to counter Opposition's claim on Women's reservation Bill
Updated On : 19 Apr 2026 | 10:45 AM IST