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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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Ex-branch manager among 4 arrested in IDFC First Bank fraud case

Haryana's State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau has arrested four people, including the alleged masterminds behind the Rs 590-crore IDFC First Bank fraud, with a private firm owned by the wife of a former employee emerging at the centre of the financial irregularities.

Ex-branch manager among 4 arrested in IDFC First Bank fraud case
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 10:52 PM IST

Benchmarks pare gains in choppy trade as US duty move hits sentiment

The 50-share NSE Nifty went up by 57.85 points or 0.23 per cent to settle at 25,482.50. It hit a high of 25,652.60 during the day, up by around 228 points from the last close

Benchmarks pare gains in choppy trade as US duty move hits sentiment
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 10:45 PM IST

Anil Ambani's house worth ₹3.7K crore attached by ED under PMLA

The Enforcement Directorate attached Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani's Mumbai house, 'Abode', worth Rs 3,716 crore under the anti-money laundering law, official sources said on Wednesday.

Anil Ambani's house worth ₹3.7K crore attached by ED under PMLA
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 10:45 PM IST

Govt to roll out 3-month compliance relief scheme for firms from Apr 15

The scheme, which will be operational from April 15 to July 15, comes after representations from various stakeholders seeking more time for making the filings

Govt to roll out 3-month compliance relief scheme for firms from Apr 15
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 10:36 PM IST

India sustains 7-7.5% growth; Bengal should go maritime: EAC's Sanyal

Sanyal also said that West Bengal should reposition itself as a maritime state and consider setting up a large port

India sustains 7-7.5% growth; Bengal should go maritime: EAC's Sanyal
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 10:31 PM IST

Maharashtra GST Department initiates inspection, search at Lupin office

The company is extending its cooperation with the officials and providing necessary information and documents, it added

Maharashtra GST Department initiates inspection, search at Lupin office
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 10:20 PM IST

SC to hear suo motu case on NCERT book chapter on judiciary on Thursday

This assumes significance as the CJI on Wednesday strongly objected to a chapter on judicial corruption in NCERT's Class 8 curriculum

SC to hear suo motu case on NCERT book chapter on judiciary on Thursday
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 8:11 PM IST

India sugar output estimate for FY26 cut 5.57% on weak yields in top states

The third advance estimate, released after an executive committee meeting, follows a second projection of 34.35 million tonnes. Output last year was 29.62 million tonnes

India sugar output estimate for FY26 cut 5.57% on weak yields in top states
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 7:58 PM IST

Agri Minister Shivraj Chouhan pitches for DBT of fertiliser subsidy

Currently, fertiliser subsidies in India are primarily transferred to companies rather than directly to farmers

Agri Minister Shivraj Chouhan pitches for DBT of fertiliser subsidy
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 7:57 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi says PM Modi left for Israel after challenged on US deal

Gandhi on Tuesday had said the Indo-US interim trade deal was sealed under pressure and dared Prime Minister Modi to scrap the "anti-farmer" agreement, following the US Supreme Court ruling

Rahul Gandhi says PM Modi left for Israel after challenged on US deal
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 7:55 PM IST

PM Modi lands in Israel, Netanyahu accords ceremonial red carpet welcome

Modi was received by PM Netanyahu and his wife Sara at the airport. The two leaders hugged each other and exchanged pleasantries

PM Modi lands in Israel, Netanyahu accords ceremonial red carpet welcome
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 7:50 PM IST

SC resumes final hearing on pleas related to retrospective EC to projects

During the hearing, CJI Kant said that the court's intent was to provide a 'composite judgement on merits' rather than a cryptic order

SC resumes final hearing on pleas related to retrospective EC to projects
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 7:42 PM IST

India can be developed only if all get equal chance to progress: Prez Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu was speaking after launching the 'Golden Era of Maharashtra through Unity and Trust' campaign, organised by Brahma Kumaris in Nagpur

India can be developed only if all get equal chance to progress: Prez Murmu
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 7:42 PM IST

Action against private buses increased during Apr-Dec 2025: Rajasthan govt

According to the data, challans issued for violation of prescribed standards increased from 897 between April 1 and November 30, 2024, to 2,524 during the same period in 2025

Action against private buses increased during Apr-Dec 2025: Rajasthan govt
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 7:41 PM IST

Only 43% of ₹300 crore Delhi pollution budget utilised so far: RTI reply

According to the response, ₹23.37 crore was spent on installation of mist spray systems on electric poles and central verges along road stretches in Delhi

Only 43% of ₹300 crore Delhi pollution budget utilised so far: RTI reply
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 7:01 PM IST

Omnitech Engineering IPO subscribed 8% on the first day of bidding

Omnitech Engineering on Tuesday raised over Rs 174 crore from anchor investors

Omnitech Engineering IPO subscribed 8% on the first day of bidding
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 6:50 PM IST

NCERT may remove controversial portion on judiciary from class 8 textbook

The book pegs the approximate number of pending cases in the Supreme Court at 81,000, in high courts at 62.40 lakh, and district and subordinate courts at 4.70 crore

NCERT may remove controversial portion on judiciary from class 8 textbook
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 5:31 PM IST

Draft I-T forms seek tenant-landlord disclosure for claiming tax deduction

The draft forms also propose to entrust auditors with greater responsibility for checking PAN duplication and tax liability arising out of adverse audit observation

Draft I-T forms seek tenant-landlord disclosure for claiming tax deduction
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 4:58 PM IST

Smartphones became India's biggest export category in 2025: Vaishnaw

The photo post titled Smartphones India's No. 1 export category displayed that there were exports worth USD 30 billion in January-December 2025

Smartphones became India's biggest export category in 2025: Vaishnaw
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 4:51 PM IST

BSNL director's visit demands 'absurd, shocking'; notice issued: Scindia

Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Scindia said the episode was "unacceptable" and one that "flouts all rules and traditions"

BSNL director's visit demands 'absurd, shocking'; notice issued: Scindia
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 4:40 PM IST