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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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India, France conduct comprehensive review of defence and nuclear ties

In their talks in Paris, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Secretary-General of the French Foreign Ministry Martin Briens also exchanged views on the evolving situation in West Asia

India, France conduct comprehensive review of defence and nuclear ties
Updated On : 14 Apr 2026 | 7:36 AM IST

West Asia war: EAM Jaishankar speaks to counterparts from Kuwait, Singapore

In his conversation with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Jaishankar also discussed the 'well-being of the Indian community' in the Gulf nation

West Asia war: EAM Jaishankar speaks to counterparts from Kuwait, Singapore
Updated On : 14 Apr 2026 | 7:18 AM IST

Trump marks 1st anniversary of 'no tax on tips' with McDonald's delivery

'This doesn't look staged, does it,' Trump joked as Sharon Simmons, a Door Dash Grandma, completed an unusual order, delivering the President's 'favourites' from the burger chain, at the Oval Office

Trump marks 1st anniversary of 'no tax on tips' with McDonald's delivery
Updated On : 14 Apr 2026 | 7:12 AM IST

Noida protests: Police say 'outsiders' tried to incite unrest, 7 FIRs filed

7 cases have been registered across various police stations within the Gautam Buddh Nagar Commissionerate, and several anti-social elements have been taken into custody following the unrest

Noida protests: Police say 'outsiders' tried to incite unrest, 7 FIRs filed
Updated On : 14 Apr 2026 | 7:01 AM IST

Air India's Boeing 787-8 lands in Delhi after refurbishment in California

Air India receives its first refurbished Boeing 787-8, marking progress in its $400 million fleet upgrade plan after delays

Air India's Boeing 787-8 lands in Delhi after refurbishment in California
Updated On : 13 Apr 2026 | 11:27 PM IST

Delhi's August Kranti Bhawan, Bhikaji Cama Place to be redeveloped

NBCC would do techno-economic feasibility study, construction and project management and monetization of built-up space

Delhi's August Kranti Bhawan, Bhikaji Cama Place to be redeveloped
Updated On : 13 Apr 2026 | 11:07 PM IST

SC issues notice to Centre on plea against digital data protection law

The petition challenges Section 44(3) of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, which substitutes Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act

SC issues notice to Centre on plea against digital data protection law
Updated On : 13 Apr 2026 | 10:22 PM IST

Women's Reservation Act will fulfil future resolutions, says PM Modi

Ahead of a special Parliament session, PM Modi termed amendments to fast-track Women's Reservation Act implementation by 2029 as a key reform and urged Opposition support

Women's Reservation Act will fulfil future resolutions, says PM Modi
Updated On : 13 Apr 2026 | 10:12 PM IST

Rajya Sabha to elect deputy chairman on April 17, NDA backs Harivansh

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh alleged that the government wants to "bulldoze" the appointment of the deputy chairman in the Rajya Sabha

Rajya Sabha to elect deputy chairman on April 17, NDA backs Harivansh
Updated On : 13 Apr 2026 | 9:33 PM IST

Centre appoints 48 officers as joint secretaries in major reshuffle

Senior bureaucrats Muthukumar Alagumuthu and Prabhakar have been named joint secretaries in the Department of Health and Family Welfare

Centre appoints 48 officers as joint secretaries in major reshuffle
Updated On : 13 Apr 2026 | 9:33 PM IST

Private firms' bond, debenture investments surge sharply in FY25: RBI

During this period, corporate bond issuances increased to ₹9.87 lakh crore in FY25, compared to ₹8.38 lakh crore in the previous fiscal year

Private firms' bond, debenture investments surge sharply in FY25: RBI
Updated On : 13 Apr 2026 | 9:32 PM IST

Star Air to launch 38 weekly flights linking Mundra with six cities

With over 17,000 additional seats now available each month, the move will boost air connectivity and economic growth in the region, Star Air said

Star Air to launch 38 weekly flights linking Mundra with six cities
Updated On : 13 Apr 2026 | 8:22 PM IST

OMCs say petrol, diesel, LPG supply adequate in Telangana, demand stable

OMCs have prioritised domestic LPG distribution, ensuring uninterrupted and timely delivery of cylinders, an official release said

OMCs say petrol, diesel, LPG supply adequate in Telangana, demand stable
Updated On : 13 Apr 2026 | 8:14 PM IST

JAKSON Group reports 13% increase in FY26 revenue to ₹9,000 crore

Following the product launches, Jakson DEB expects around 5 per cent incremental growth in the near term

JAKSON Group reports 13% increase in FY26 revenue to ₹9,000 crore
Updated On : 13 Apr 2026 | 8:09 PM IST

RBI rejects Ujjivan SFB's application for universal banking licence

In a regulatory filing, Ujjivan SFB said the Reserve Bank has taken note of the bank's recent efforts towards diversification of its loan portfolio

RBI rejects Ujjivan SFB's application for universal banking licence
Updated On : 13 Apr 2026 | 8:05 PM IST

RBI data shows slower sales growth for private firms at 11.4% in FY25

Sales growth in the manufacturing sector moderated marginally to 9.2 per cent in 2024-25 from 9.4 per cent in the previous year

RBI data shows slower sales growth for private firms at 11.4% in FY25
Updated On : 13 Apr 2026 | 7:57 PM IST

No serious LPG shortage for auto component makers so far, says govt

The government has also advised the industry to use cleaner fuels, such as electric furnaces and PNG, wherever available

No serious LPG shortage for auto component makers so far, says govt
Updated On : 13 Apr 2026 | 7:33 PM IST

ICICI Prudential AMC March qtr PAT rises 10.4% to ₹763 cr on higher income

The company had posted a PAT of ₹691.7 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year

ICICI Prudential AMC March qtr PAT rises 10.4% to ₹763 cr on higher income
Updated On : 13 Apr 2026 | 7:27 PM IST

India's ₹10,000 crore startup FoF 2.0 expands scope, targets deep tech

The FoF 2.0 has been designed to continue the momentum of investments in startups, with an expanded scope over Fund of Funds Scheme (FFS 1.0)

India's ₹10,000 crore startup FoF 2.0 expands scope, targets deep tech
Updated On : 13 Apr 2026 | 7:05 PM IST

AI transforming healthcare, but human empathy is irreplaceable: Murmu

She urged the young medical professionals to remain prepared to adopt these latest technologies to enhance their knowledge and skills, and to treat illnesses more effectively

AI transforming healthcare, but human empathy is irreplaceable: Murmu
Updated On : 13 Apr 2026 | 7:02 PM IST