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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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President Murmu flies sortie in LCH 'Prachand' in Jaisalmer near Pak border

LCH 'Prachand' is India's first indigenously designed and developed combat helicopter, built by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

President Murmu flies sortie in LCH 'Prachand' in Jaisalmer near Pak border
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 1:27 PM IST

Delhi HC gives nod to disciplinary action against Sameer Wankhede

A bench of Justices Anil Kshetarpal and Amit Mahajan allowed the Centre's plea against an order of the Central Administrative Tribunal

Delhi HC gives nod to disciplinary action against Sameer Wankhede
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 12:54 PM IST

Sustainable practices can guide NE in renewable push: Shubhanshu Shukla

Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla commended Meghalaya's efforts to promote clean energy in rural and remote regions where conventional electricity supply remains a challenge

Sustainable practices can guide NE in renewable push: Shubhanshu Shukla
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 12:09 PM IST

Delhi Police arrests 14, including JNUSU chief in JNU protest case

Arrests came after JNUSU members gathered at Sabarmati T-Point and attempted a march to the education ministry over VC's remarks, UGC norms, rustications and the proposed Rohith Act

Delhi Police arrests 14, including JNUSU chief in JNU protest case
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 12:04 PM IST

Cricketer Rinku Singh's father, Khanchand, dies after prolonged illness

Dr. Sunil Kumar, spokesperson of Yatharth Hospital in Greater Noida, where the cricketer's father was admitted, said Khanchand Singh was battling advanced-stage liver cancer

Cricketer Rinku Singh's father, Khanchand, dies after prolonged illness
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 11:32 AM IST

Singapore's Thakral to manufacture drone components in India from May

The Group said it is well-positioned to capture growth in the agricultural drone segment through its subsidiary, Bharat Skytech, which manufactures and supplies drone components to domestic producers

Singapore's Thakral to manufacture drone components in India from May
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 10:44 AM IST

Expelled AIADMK leader, 3-time Tamil Nadu CM O Panneerselvam joins DMK

OPS, who had functioned as AIADMK Treasurer and also held the erstwhile top position of party coordinator, joined the DMK along with his son, P Ravindhranath Kumar and supporters

Expelled AIADMK leader, 3-time Tamil Nadu CM O Panneerselvam joins DMK
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 10:33 AM IST

Shivakumar loyalists make fresh pitch for leadership change in Karnataka

Siddaramaiah has been asserting that he would remain the CM for the full five year term

Shivakumar loyalists make fresh pitch for leadership change in Karnataka
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 9:48 AM IST

UP govt signs ₹200 crore investment MoU with German rail infra firm

The state government expects the agreement to provide Uttar Pradesh with access to advanced technology, high-quality standards and international expertise in rail infrastructure

UP govt signs ₹200 crore investment MoU with German rail infra firm
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 9:03 AM IST

Over 130 Afghan Taliban fighters killed in response to border attacks: Pak

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif confirmed that the operation was underway, saying that the armed forces are currently delivering a strong response to aggression from the Afghan Taliban

Over 130 Afghan Taliban fighters killed in response to border attacks: Pak
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 7:45 AM IST

Sikkim's Pakyong Airport to renamed after freedom fighter Trilochan Pokhrel

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Thursday announced that the Pakyong Airport, the lone such facility in the Himalayan state, will be renamed after freedom fighter Trilochan Pokhrel.

Sikkim's Pakyong Airport to renamed after freedom fighter Trilochan Pokhrel
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 12:20 AM IST

Pradhan vows accountability, action against those involved in NCERT row

Union Education Minister also underlined that the government has full respect for the judiciary and has no intent of disrespecting the institution

Pradhan vows accountability, action against those involved in NCERT row
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 12:19 AM IST

2020 Delhi riots: Court acquits three accused of rioting, arson

The court noted that the evidence certificate filed by the prosecution was defective and allowing it to be filed again at this stage of the trial would violate Section 65B of the Indian Evidence Act

2020 Delhi riots: Court acquits three accused of rioting, arson
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 12:19 AM IST

World order shaken, can't give up on multilateralism: Angela Merkel

Delivering the inaugural Dr Manmohan Singh lecture, she referred to the US-led protectionist trade policies and said the world order had been shaken.

World order shaken, can't give up on multilateralism: Angela Merkel
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 12:00 AM IST

PM Modi, Mark Carney to chart 'forward-looking' roadmap for bilateral ties

The Canadian leader will arrive in New Delhi on Sunday, and the two prime ministers will hold wide-ranging talks on Monday

PM Modi, Mark Carney to chart 'forward-looking' roadmap for bilateral ties
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 11:56 PM IST

States can tax high-income diversified agriculture: Montek Singh Ahluwalia

Ahluwalia further said that nothing in the Constitution prevents a state government from devolving resources downward if it chooses, though pressure is often directed at the central government

States can tax high-income diversified agriculture: Montek Singh Ahluwalia
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 11:04 PM IST

Emirates SkyCargo to deploy 2 more weekly freighters to India

Beyond aircraft capacity, Emirates SkyCargo said it has built a vast trucking network, to reach more offline destinations across India

Emirates SkyCargo to deploy 2 more weekly freighters to India
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 10:52 PM IST

Govt to soon launch grade-based driving licence system, says Gadkari

The government has already increased penalties for traffic violations, but the biggest issue is the enforcement, Gadkari said, adding that there is no fear or respect for the law

Govt to soon launch grade-based driving licence system, says Gadkari
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 10:38 PM IST

Online extortion centres in Myanmar, Cambodia completely dismantled: China

Thousands of people in India, China and several other countries were defrauded by these gangs operating in Thai-Myanmar borders and Cambodia

Online extortion centres in Myanmar, Cambodia completely dismantled: China
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 10:02 PM IST

Jio Financial Services infuses ₹2,000 crore into subsidiary Jio Credit Ltd

Last month, JFSL reported a 9 per cent drop in consolidated profit at ₹269 crore in the third quarter ended December 2025

Jio Financial Services infuses ₹2,000 crore into subsidiary Jio Credit Ltd
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 9:54 PM IST