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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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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

Campaigning ends for Jharkhand civic polls; voting on 23 February

The election will be held on February 23 and votes will be counted on February 27, a State Election Commission official said

Campaigning ends for Jharkhand civic polls; voting on 23 February
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 8:27 PM IST

Take Solutions adopts Anthropic's Claude to boost AI healthcare

The company, in an exchange filing, said that the strategic technology adoption marks a significant milestone in its ongoing mission to build scalable, intelligent, and preventive healthcare platforms

Take Solutions adopts Anthropic's Claude to boost AI healthcare
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 8:20 PM IST

US trade deal hurts India's farm sector, farmers to suffer: Kejriwal

Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann are in Gujarat to prepare groundwork for their Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) ahead of the Gujarat assembly elections expected to be held in December 2027

US trade deal hurts India's farm sector, farmers to suffer: Kejriwal
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 8:13 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh unveils data-driven road drainage policy to boost safety

It also seeks to improve network resilience and enhance public safety and serviceability, a government spokesperson said on Saturday

Himachal Pradesh unveils data-driven road drainage policy to boost safety
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 8:08 PM IST

India must innovate, not copy others' tech, says Sebi ED Sunil Kadam

Kadam said India has to funnel more money into research and development so that such instances are avoided, and exuded confidence that India has the capabilities to be a leader in innovation

India must innovate, not copy others' tech, says Sebi ED Sunil Kadam
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 8:01 PM IST

Pharma exports rise 9.4% in FY25; industry eyes double-digit growth

Issues pertaining to pharmaceuticals exports were discussed between the government officials and industry during Chintan Shivir in Ahmedabad

Pharma exports rise 9.4% in FY25; industry eyes double-digit growth
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 7:55 PM IST

India unveils 'Baku Evenings' to promote its heritage in Azerbaijan

The event saw the participation of several guests, including Dhruv Trivedi, lecturer of Sanskrit and Hindi at the Azerbaijan University of Languages, along with some of his students

India unveils 'Baku Evenings' to promote its heritage in Azerbaijan
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 7:50 PM IST

Rahul appears in court over RSS defamation case; Sapkal as surety

Gandhi, accompanied by Sapkal, party MP Varsha Gaikwad and his lawyers Narayan Iyer and Kushal Mor, reached the magistrate's court around 10:30 am

Rahul appears in court over RSS defamation case; Sapkal as surety
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 7:47 PM IST

Made in India chip very important for developed nation: PM Modi

The investment is expected to create over 3,500 direct and indirect jobs, build local supply chains, and attract ecosystem partners across the semiconductor value chain

Made in India chip very important for developed nation: PM Modi
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 7:10 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh to host energy 'Investment Bazar' in Vijayawada on Feb 24

Chief Secretary Vijayanand noted that the event is being organised under Energy Efficiency Financing Platform initiative of Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Government of India

Andhra Pradesh to host energy 'Investment Bazar' in Vijayawada on Feb 24
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 7:02 PM IST

India's 1st childhood cancer survivor registry shows 94.5% survival: Study

The Indian Childhood Cancer Survivorship (C2S) study, initiated in 2016, is among the world's first registry from a resource-limited setting, researchers said

India's 1st childhood cancer survivor registry shows 94.5% survival: Study
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 6:47 PM IST

Delhi govt likely to notify Transgender Welfare Rules in 15 days

An official said that the rules will provide legal recognition, access to livelihood support, healthcare, education, rehabilitation and protection against discrimination for transgender persons

Delhi govt likely to notify Transgender Welfare Rules in 15 days
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 6:32 PM IST

305 Punjab govt school students clear JEE Mains 2026 examination

This number reflects an increase of 63 per cent from last year's 187 successful candidates, Harjot Singh said describing the achievement as a defining moment for the state's school education system

305 Punjab govt school students clear JEE Mains 2026 examination
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 6:31 PM IST

Indian film nominees in spotlight ahead of BAFTA Awards in London

An Indian American director Geeta Gandbhir is shortlisted for a Best Documentary BAFTA for her film "The Perfect Neighbour", also nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the Oscars next month

Indian film nominees in spotlight ahead of BAFTA Awards in London
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 6:22 PM IST