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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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25 killed, several injured in blast at fireworks unit in TN's Virudhunagar

The accident occurred at the Vanaja firecracker unit, owned by one Muthumanickam, which functions under the Vachakarapatti police station limits

25 killed, several injured in blast at fireworks unit in TN's Virudhunagar
Updated On : 20 Apr 2026 | 1:30 PM IST

Bai Hirabai Trust to alter clauses on trustee eligibility: Tata Trusts

Move comes days after former trustee Mehli Mistry challenged the appointments of Venu Srinivasan and Vijay Singh to the Bai Hirabai Trust in a complaint to the Maharashtra Charity Commissioner

Bai Hirabai Trust to alter clauses on trustee eligibility: Tata Trusts
Updated On : 19 Apr 2026 | 11:32 PM IST

Establish 'GST-like' industrial land council for dispute resolution: CII

CII proposes a GST-like council and GIS land bank to streamline industrial land access, cut costs and boost investor confidence

Establish 'GST-like' industrial land council for dispute resolution: CII
Updated On : 19 Apr 2026 | 11:31 PM IST

CBI arrests senior DGCA official, corporate group VP in bribery case

The CBI has booked Mathur, Devula and Asteria Aerospace Ltd under the provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

CBI arrests senior DGCA official, corporate group VP in bribery case
Updated On : 19 Apr 2026 | 11:11 PM IST

Islamabad turns fortress as US envoy heads to Pakistan for Iran talks

The US and Iran held rare direct talks in Pakistan on April 11 and 12 in Islamabad aimed at ending their conflict, but the talks concluded without any agreement

Islamabad turns fortress as US envoy heads to Pakistan for Iran talks
Updated On : 19 Apr 2026 | 10:53 PM IST

Dinesh Trivedi expected to be India's next High Commissioner to Bangladesh

Pranay Verma, who has been serving as India's High Commissioner in Dhaka, was on Friday appointed as the next ambassador to Belgium and the European Union

Dinesh Trivedi expected to be India's next High Commissioner to Bangladesh
Updated On : 19 Apr 2026 | 9:02 PM IST

At least 18 killed in massive explosion at TN's firecracker unit: Police

According to police and fire rescue officials, four of the six injured are in critical condition and are undergoing treatment at the Virudhunagar Government Medical College Hospital

At least 18 killed in massive explosion at TN's firecracker unit: Police
Updated On : 19 Apr 2026 | 6:56 PM IST

Ericsson India revenue grows 29% to ₹4,228 crore in January-March

Ericsson India, the second largest market of the Swedish firm, contributed 8 per cent to the consolidated revenue of the firm in the March quarter and 7 per cent in the year-ago period

Ericsson India revenue grows 29% to ₹4,228 crore in January-March
Updated On : 19 Apr 2026 | 6:55 PM IST

Air India expects to complete retrofit of 7 more Boeing 787-8 planes

The Tata Group-owned airline has 33 Boeing 787s or Dreamliners in its fleet of over 190 planes

Air India expects to complete retrofit of 7 more Boeing 787-8 planes
Updated On : 19 Apr 2026 | 4:39 PM IST

India, US chief negotiators to begin 3-day trade pact talks from April 20

As the tariff landscape has changed in the US, both sides may like to relook at the framework of the agreement, the text of which was released on February 7

India, US chief negotiators to begin 3-day trade pact talks from April 20
Updated On : 19 Apr 2026 | 4:28 PM IST

Banking sector resilient; 11-13% credit growth for Jan-June likely: Survey

In contrast, industrial credit growth is expected to expand at a more measured pace, reflecting a gradual recovery rather than a sharp acceleration

Banking sector resilient; 11-13% credit growth for Jan-June likely: Survey
Updated On : 19 Apr 2026 | 4:20 PM IST

Voters rationalisation: Lok Sabha seats with highest and lowest numbers

Amit Shah has called for rationalising voter numbers across constituencies, saying MPs from seats with very large electorates are unable to adequately address public aspirations

Voters rationalisation: Lok Sabha seats with highest and lowest numbers
Updated On : 19 Apr 2026 | 2:46 PM IST

Developments in US-Iran war, oil prices likely to drive markets this week

Besides, trading activity of foreign investors would also influence trading in the markets

Developments in US-Iran war, oil prices likely to drive markets this week
Updated On : 19 Apr 2026 | 2:43 PM IST

20% DME-LPG blend can cut imports by 6.3 MT, save nearly ₹34,200 cr: Report

Coal gasification converts coal into syngas, which is then transformed into DME's clean-burning fuel that serves as a homegrown substitute for imported LPG

20% DME-LPG blend can cut imports by 6.3 MT, save nearly ₹34,200 cr: Report
Updated On : 19 Apr 2026 | 2:25 PM IST

Security tightened across Kashmir ahead of Pahalgam attack anniversary

All security agencies have been asked to remain alert for any possible subversive activities on the eve of the Pahalgam terror attack anniversary, especially around tourist spots

Security tightened across Kashmir ahead of Pahalgam attack anniversary
Updated On : 19 Apr 2026 | 2:22 PM IST

Govt may hike FDI limit in pension sector, Bill likely in Monsoon session

Last year, Parliament approved a Bill to increase the FDI limit in the insurance sector from 74 per cent to 100 per cent

Govt may hike FDI limit in pension sector, Bill likely in Monsoon session
Updated On : 19 Apr 2026 | 1:52 PM IST

SC issues pan-India road safety directions, flags risks on expressways

A bench of Justices JK Maheshwari and AS Chandurkar pointed out that national highways constitute two percent of India's total road length but account for nearly 30 percent of all road fatalities

SC issues pan-India road safety directions, flags risks on expressways
Updated On : 19 Apr 2026 | 1:30 PM IST

Nipha Group to expand agri machinery business across 20 states, 10 nations

Its chairman Mahesh Chandra Shah said the Indian agricultural ecosystem was at an inflection point where mechanisation and entrepreneurship must come together

Nipha Group to expand agri machinery business across 20 states, 10 nations
Updated On : 19 Apr 2026 | 1:24 PM IST

Mcap of 8 top valued firms surges by ₹1.87 trn, Airtel biggest winner

Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 943.29 points or 1.21 per cent, and the NSE Nifty climbed 302.95 points or 1.25 per cent

Mcap of 8 top valued firms surges by ₹1.87 trn, Airtel biggest winner
Updated On : 19 Apr 2026 | 1:10 PM IST

Adani Enterprises arm sets up three hotels, real estate airport city units

The new entities will undertake real estate activities including construction, along with hotels featuring integrated restaurants, banquets and business centres

Adani Enterprises arm sets up three hotels, real estate airport city units
Updated On : 19 Apr 2026 | 1:05 PM IST