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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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Kerala final electoral roll out following SIR; voter count at 26.9 million

The Election Commission of India (ECI) shared a link - http://electoralsearch.eci.gov.in - that enables the public to check their names on the updated list

Kerala final electoral roll out following SIR; voter count at 26.9 million
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 6:42 PM IST

Centre aims for 6 crore 'Lakhpati Didis' by 2029-30: Shivraj Chouhan

Explaining the term, Shivraj Singh Chouhan said 'Lakhpati Didi' refers to a woman whose net come per year is one lakh rupees or more

Centre aims for 6 crore 'Lakhpati Didis' by 2029-30: Shivraj Chouhan
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 6:41 PM IST

Nadda launches India-made tetanus and adult diphtheria vaccine

Nadda noted that the launch of the indigenously manufactured Td vaccine represents a concrete step towards the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat in health and medicine

Nadda launches India-made tetanus and adult diphtheria vaccine
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 6:16 PM IST

Delhi's Red Fort to stay open all week, no more closure on Mondays: ASI

The ASI official said since the issuance of the recent order, it has already come into force, and the fort site in old Delhi was open on February 16

Delhi's Red Fort to stay open all week, no more closure on Mondays: ASI
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 5:49 PM IST

Infiltrators to be removed from electoral rolls, country in 5 yrs: HM Shah

'If the Congress is committed to get rid of infiltrators, I challenge Rahul Gandhi to mention it in its manifesto,' Amit Shah said

Infiltrators to be removed from electoral rolls, country in 5 yrs: HM Shah
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 5:49 PM IST

Jharkhand's economy projected to grow 5.96% in FY27: Economic Survey

The survey claimed that the economic growth in the 2024-25 fiscal was 7.02 per cent, exceeding the national rate of 6.5 per cent

Jharkhand's economy projected to grow 5.96% in FY27: Economic Survey
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 5:25 PM IST

86 nations, two int'l organisations sign AI Summit declaration: Vaishnaw

The strong global backing for the declaration comes at the conclusion of the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi

86 nations, two int'l organisations sign AI Summit declaration: Vaishnaw
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 5:20 PM IST

Central forces to be deployed in poll-bound West Bengal from March 1

The official said that the first batch of around 240 companies will be inducted by March 1, while an equal number of companies will join them by March 10

Central forces to be deployed in poll-bound West Bengal from March 1
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 5:19 PM IST

Law must shift from 'fortress to forum' for wider access: CJI Surya Kant

The CJI invoked the Mehrangarh Fort as a powerful metaphor for the historical journey of law

Law must shift from 'fortress to forum' for wider access: CJI Surya Kant
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 5:19 PM IST

SC flags uneven compliance in solid waste management, issues directions

The bench said courts have repeatedly reminded that the State has a duty to protect the environment and ensure the well-being of citizens

SC flags uneven compliance in solid waste management, issues directions
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 4:48 PM IST

Calcutta High Court holds high-level meet on SIR after SC directive

Chief Secretary Nandini Chakraborty and Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Manoj Agarwal were among the officers attending the meeting

Calcutta High Court holds high-level meet on SIR after SC directive
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 4:38 PM IST

Delhi government launches 'CM Jansunwai Portal' for public complaints

The chief minister said that this portal will help in monitoring the complaints of the public and finding timely solutions to the problems is a priority of the government

Delhi government launches 'CM Jansunwai Portal' for public complaints
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 3:54 PM IST

IOR maritime mechanism to be consensus-based: Navy Chief Dinesh Tripathi

The Navy chief noted that the idea of closer operational cooperation was well accepted and said modalities of a joint task force would have to be worked out collectively

IOR maritime mechanism to be consensus-based: Navy Chief Dinesh Tripathi
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 3:34 PM IST

Court sends IYC workers to 5-day police custody over protest at AI Summit

Judicial Magistrate Ravi allowed the Delhi Police's plea seeking five days of custodial interrogation of the accused persons

Court sends IYC workers to 5-day police custody over protest at AI Summit
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 3:18 PM IST

Michael Carrick backs Man United culture following Ratcliffe comments

Carrick, who was hired as interim head coach, faced the media on Friday for the first time since Ratcliffe's remarks and he was asked for his response

Michael Carrick backs Man United culture following Ratcliffe comments
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 3:13 PM IST

Sri Lanka's new law scrapping pensions for parliamentarians takes effect

The main aim of the bill was to repeal the Parliamentary Pensions Law No 1 of 1977 which had established a non-contributory life time pension to persons who have ceased to be members of parliament

Sri Lanka's new law scrapping pensions for parliamentarians takes effect
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 3:00 PM IST

Congress calls US trade deal an 'ordeal', Rahul says PM 'compromised'

Congress alleged that the trade deal had become an 'ordeal' for the country subjected to by the prime minister's 'desperation and surrender'

Congress calls US trade deal an 'ordeal', Rahul says PM 'compromised'
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 2:59 PM IST

Bangladesh coach criticises Nazrul, cites lies in T20 World Cup fallout

Nazrul, who served under Bangladesh's former interim leader Muhammad Yunus, had initially maintained that the decision not to travel to India due to security concerns was taken by the government

Bangladesh coach criticises Nazrul, cites lies in T20 World Cup fallout
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 2:52 PM IST

Brook feels absence of Pakistan stars could hurt Hundred's global appeal

There have been reports that Indian-owned Hundred franchises -- Manchester Super Giants, MI London, Southern Brave and Sunrisers Leeds -- may refrain from picking Pakistan players at the auction

Brook feels absence of Pakistan stars could hurt Hundred's global appeal
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 2:45 PM IST

UP govt gives ₹285 crore compensation to 251k farmers: CM Adityanath

The chief minister said farmers with crop insurance under PMFBY and MKDKY are eligible for financial aid if disasters cause crop losses

UP govt gives ₹285 crore compensation to 251k farmers: CM Adityanath
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 2:19 PM IST