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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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AI will augment, not replace human judgment, says Cisco's Jeetu Patel

Citing the example of his mother being hospitalised for about eight weeks before she passed away three years ago, he said no AI is taking a nurse's job

AI will augment, not replace human judgment, says Cisco's Jeetu Patel
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 2:13 PM IST

Delhi likely to extend existing excise policy after expiry on March 31

In June last year, the Delhi government extended the duty-based excise policy, which has been in effect from the licensing year 2022-23, for the 2025-26 fiscal

Delhi likely to extend existing excise policy after expiry on March 31
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 1:03 PM IST

Court rejects bail to PFI national leader accused of links with ISIS

The NIA, which registered the case in 2022, has so far filed a charge sheet against 65 people and arrested 56 people, of whom 50 have been granted bail

Court rejects bail to PFI national leader accused of links with ISIS
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 1:01 PM IST

India faces reduced 10% US tariff after Trump announces new global levy

With the new 10% global tariff, Indian goods to the US will replace the earlier 18% tariff set under the interim trade agreement framework

India faces reduced 10% US tariff after Trump announces new global levy
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 11:45 AM IST

Delhi boosts security at religious, heritage sites amid terror threat alert

While the intelligence inputs are being verified and assessed, security has been stepped up in and around sensitive religious places and crowded public areas

Delhi boosts security at religious, heritage sites amid terror threat alert
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 11:27 AM IST

PM meets AI leaders, discusses harnessing AI for agriculture and education

At the India AI Impact Summit, PM Narendra Modi met AI startup leaders and foreign heads of state to explore AI use in agriculture, education and environmental protection

PM meets AI leaders, discusses harnessing AI for agriculture and education
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 11:35 PM IST

Current policy rate appropriate amid buoyant economic growth: RBI Guv

The governor and the other five members of the MPC had voted to keep the repo rate unchanged

Current policy rate appropriate amid buoyant economic growth: RBI Guv
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 6:38 PM IST

FTAs to play significant role in coming years by improving mkt access: RBI

"In the immediate term, it has led to a change in investor sentiments. Foreign portfolio investment into the equity and debt segment staged a comeback in February," it said

FTAs to play significant role in coming years by improving mkt access: RBI
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 5:50 PM IST

Netanyahu calls India 'gigantic power' ahead of PM Modi's Israel visit

"We will also act to tighten alliances with our allies. Next week, the Prime Minister of India will visit the country a gigantic power," Netanyahu said

Netanyahu calls India 'gigantic power' ahead of PM Modi's Israel visit
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 5:38 PM IST

Core infra sectors growth slows down to 4% in January: Govt data

Crude oil and natural gas output recorded negative growth in January

Core infra sectors growth slows down to 4% in January: Govt data
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 5:37 PM IST

SC orders deployment of judicial officers in Bengal's SIR exercise

The bench ordered deputation of judicial officers for adjudication of claims and objections of persons put under logical discrepancy list

SC orders deployment of judicial officers in Bengal's SIR exercise
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 4:56 PM IST

Pakistan govt revokes hockey captain Ammad Butt's two-year PHF ban

Just before resigning from his position as Pakistan Hockey Federation president on Thursday,

Pakistan govt revokes hockey captain Ammad Butt's two-year PHF ban
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 4:52 PM IST

UK deputy PM calls for safe, fair, and inclusive AI to benefit humanity

Lammy also mentioned certain projects related to AI, including the Asia AI Development Observatory that would be a new network to support responsible AI governance and other aspects

UK deputy PM calls for safe, fair, and inclusive AI to benefit humanity
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 2:55 PM IST

Govt disburses ₹28,748 crore under 14 PLI schemes till December 2025

In 2021, the government announced Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes for 14 sectors with an outlay of ₹1.97 trillion

Govt disburses ₹28,748 crore under 14 PLI schemes till December 2025
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 2:54 PM IST

India to focus on providing affordable compute capacity to all: MoSPI Secy

He was speaking at a session 'Building Public Interest AI: Catalytic Funding for Equitable Access to Compute Resources' at AI Impact Summit

India to focus on providing affordable compute capacity to all: MoSPI Secy
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 2:51 PM IST

PM to launch ₹22,000-cr Guwahati-Silchar expressway on March 14: Assam CM

The expressway will enable travel between Guwahati and Silchar in four-and-a-half hours from over eight hours at present, he told reporters on the sidelines of a programme in Silchar

PM to launch ₹22,000-cr Guwahati-Silchar expressway on March 14: Assam CM
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 2:50 PM IST

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw sees AI-biology convergence transforming healthcare

Highlighting the importance of generational learning embedded in DNA, she cited examples such as migratory birds with navigational intelligence

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw sees AI-biology convergence transforming healthcare
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 2:48 PM IST

India has incredible opportunity in AI-led transformation: Qualcomm CEO

He further said in terms of the potential, as AI is going to "change everything, create new devices, new experiences, new services" that become a massive opportunity

India has incredible opportunity in AI-led transformation: Qualcomm CEO
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 2:34 PM IST

Answer to 'abject surrender' lies in 'grips', 'chokes' placed on PM: Rahul

Gandhi, who has been attacking the BJP-led government and accusing it of a sell-out through the deal, posted a video on X in which he invoked his recent speech in Parliament

Answer to 'abject surrender' lies in 'grips', 'chokes' placed on PM: Rahul
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 2:33 PM IST

Open garbage next to house violates right to live with dignity: Delhi HC

Justice Amit Bansal stated that a hygienic environment was an integral aspect of a healthy life and the absence of a healthy environment frustrates the right to live with dignity

Open garbage next to house violates right to live with dignity: Delhi HC
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 2:29 PM IST