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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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Indian Army foils terrorists' infiltration bid along LoC in J-K's Rajouri

The suspected persons were observed trying to sneak into this side from the Turkandi forward area around 4.15 am, the officials said

Indian Army foils terrorists' infiltration bid along LoC in J-K's Rajouri
Updated On : 04 Mar 2026 | 11:47 AM IST

PM Modi extends Holi greetings to people, wishes 'spring of happiness'

The Prime Minister said Holi infuses atmosphere with new energy and this is its greatest specialty

PM Modi extends Holi greetings to people, wishes 'spring of happiness'
Updated On : 04 Mar 2026 | 10:15 AM IST

Someone from within Iranian regime may be best choice to take power: Trump

Trump said Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran's toppled Shah, is not someone that his administration has considered in depth to take over

Someone from within Iranian regime may be best choice to take power: Trump
Updated On : 04 Mar 2026 | 6:13 AM IST

Indian embassy shifts majority of Indian students out of Tehran

The students were taken to locations outside of Tehran

Indian embassy shifts majority of Indian students out of Tehran
Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 11:55 PM IST

India, Canada sign 5-year MoU to boost agri-food research cooperation

The partnership follows the announcement by the Prime Ministers of both countries of a jointly supported Centre of Excellence in Pulse Protein, to be led by NIFTEM-K and USask

India, Canada sign 5-year MoU to boost agri-food research cooperation
Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 11:37 PM IST

Telecom firms' gross revenue crosses ₹1 trillion in December quarter: Trai

The gross revenue of telecom service providers (TSPs) was ₹96,390 crore a year ago and ₹99,828 crore in the September 2025 quarter

Telecom firms' gross revenue crosses ₹1 trillion in December quarter: Trai
Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 9:50 PM IST

Delhi gets warmer at 31.5 degrees Celsius; mercury to go higher on Holi

The IMD has forecast a mainly clear sky for tomorrow, with sustained surface winds of 15-25 kmph, occasionally gusting to 35 kmph during the day

Delhi gets warmer at 31.5 degrees Celsius; mercury to go higher on Holi
Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 8:11 PM IST

Govt has set up inter-ministerial group to monitor West Asia crisis: Goyal

Exporters have expressed apprehensions that escalating tensions in the West Asian region due to joint attacks by the US and Israel on Iran may impact India's trade

Govt has set up inter-ministerial group to monitor West Asia crisis: Goyal
Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 8:11 PM IST

Putin in contact with Gulf leaders to facilitate de-escalation: Kremlin

According to the Kremlin, Putin spoke by telephone with leaders of Bahrain, Qatar, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia

Putin in contact with Gulf leaders to facilitate de-escalation: Kremlin
Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 8:01 PM IST

West Asia crisis: PM Modi speaks to Sultan of Oman, Crown Prince of Kuwait

The prime minister has also spoken to King Abdullah II of Jordan and conveyed deep concern over the evolving situation in the region

West Asia crisis: PM Modi speaks to Sultan of Oman, Crown Prince of Kuwait
Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 7:53 PM IST

Qatar declares force majeure, gas supplies to Indian industry cut

Petronet has long term contract to buy 8.5 million tonnes per annum of LNG from Qatar

Qatar declares force majeure, gas supplies to Indian industry cut
Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 7:50 PM IST

India has enough fuel stocks to meet demand for up to eight weeks

While immediate shortages are unlikely, rising crude prices and higher freight and insurance costs could impact India's import bill and inflation

India has enough fuel stocks to meet demand for up to eight weeks
Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 6:35 PM IST

Employer must pay penalty for delay in compensation: Supreme Court

The high court had fastened the liability of paying the penalty imposed under section 4A(3)(b) of the Act on the insurance firm

Employer must pay penalty for delay in compensation: Supreme Court
Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 5:10 PM IST

War risk insurance costs likely to climb amid West Asia crisis: Experts

After this cancellation, Agarwal said, the insurers may increase premiums on hull and cargo

War risk insurance costs likely to climb amid West Asia crisis: Experts
Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 5:10 PM IST

AAI seeks 7-day fuel stock data from int'l airports amid West Asia crisis

The communication comes against the backdrop of the escalating conflict in the Middle East involving the US, Israel and Iran that threatens to impact global oil supplies

AAI seeks 7-day fuel stock data from int'l airports amid West Asia crisis
Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 5:09 PM IST

Power ministry to set up selection committee to look for new NTPC chief

The incumbent, Gurdeep Singh, was to superannuate on July 31, 2025, but his service as NTPC's CMD was extended till August 1, 2026, in the absence of a successor

Power ministry to set up selection committee to look for new NTPC chief
Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 5:07 PM IST

HP govt mandates installation of EV charging stations in new buildings

The newly defined rates range from ₹3,000 per square metre for up to 0.25 premium FAR, scaling to ₹7,000 for ratios exceeding 0.50

HP govt mandates installation of EV charging stations in new buildings
Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 5:06 PM IST

Power Ministry extends deadline for Draft NEP 2026 feedback till Mar 19

The National Electricity Policy (NEP) 2026 aims to address high losses and debt of discoms, non-cost-reflective tariffs, and high cross-subsidisation

Power Ministry extends deadline for Draft NEP 2026 feedback till Mar 19
Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 5:03 PM IST

Defence ministry signs deal with HAL for purchase of 6 military helicopters

While the ALH Mk-II helicopters are being procured for the Indian Coast Guard, the Shtil missiles will be deployed onboard the Indian Navy's warships

Defence ministry signs deal with HAL for purchase of 6 military helicopters
Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 4:12 PM IST

NB Group to invest ₹350 crore on new luxury housing project in Ahmedabad

Nishith Shah, CMD of NB Group, said the total investment to develop this project is estimated at ₹350 crore

NB Group to invest ₹350 crore on new luxury housing project in Ahmedabad
Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 4:12 PM IST