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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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India, UN officials discuss peacekeeping cooperation during meeting

Gorge and Khiari held a productive discussion on various topics, with particular focus on UN peacekeeping

India, UN officials discuss peacekeeping cooperation during meeting
Updated On : 21 Apr 2026 | 9:31 AM IST

Fake Mounjaro injection manufacturing racket busted in Gurugram; 2 arrested

The accused were importing raw drugs from China and manufacturing counterfeit injections of Mounjaro

Fake Mounjaro injection manufacturing racket busted in Gurugram; 2 arrested
Updated On : 21 Apr 2026 | 9:22 AM IST

23% candidates in West Bengal poll phase 2 have criminal cases: ADR report

Out of 142 constituencies, 63 (44 per cent) are "red alert" constituencies which have three or more candidates with criminal cases

23% candidates in West Bengal poll phase 2 have criminal cases: ADR report
Updated On : 21 Apr 2026 | 6:59 AM IST

Three pvt bank officials held in ₹2,500 cr cyber fraud case in Gujarat

Those arrested were identified as Maulik Kamani, a personal manager at Yes Bank in Padadhari; Kalpesh Dangariya, a manager at Axis Bank in Jamnagar; and Anurag Baldha, a personal banker with HDFC Bank

Three pvt bank officials held in ₹2,500 cr cyber fraud case in Gujarat
Updated On : 21 Apr 2026 | 6:49 AM IST

Domestic production of oil, gas ramped up amid West Asia crisis: RBI Guv

He highlighted that the Indian economy has demonstrated resilient growth over the past decade, supported by robust policy frameworks, financial stability, and sound fiscal policies

Domestic production of oil, gas ramped up amid West Asia crisis: RBI Guv
Updated On : 21 Apr 2026 | 6:42 AM IST

India in touch with Iran for safe exit of ships via Strait of Hormuz: MEA

In the past 48 hours, two Indian vessels, VLCC Samnar Herald and Bulk Carrier Jag Arnav, reported a firing incident while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, following which they returned back

India in touch with Iran for safe exit of ships via Strait of Hormuz: MEA
Updated On : 21 Apr 2026 | 6:37 AM IST

Bank of Maharashtra Q4 FY26 results: Profit jumps 35% to ₹2,014 crore

During the quarter, the bank's total income increased to ₹8,693 crore against ₹7,711 crore a year ago, the bank said in a regulatory filing

Bank of Maharashtra Q4 FY26 results: Profit jumps 35% to ₹2,014 crore
Updated On : 20 Apr 2026 | 11:23 PM IST

Centre allows extra 25 lakh tonnes wheat export amid strong harvest outlook

With this, a total of 50 lakh tonne of wheat and 10 lakh tonne of wheat products have now been permitted for exports

Centre allows extra 25 lakh tonnes wheat export amid strong harvest outlook
Updated On : 20 Apr 2026 | 11:21 PM IST

States' capex growth to slow to 8-10% in FY27 amid fiscal squeeze: Report

The moderation will primarily result from tighter fiscal headroom due to rising revenue expenditure commitments and a moderation in revenue growth, Careedge Ratings said

States' capex growth to slow to 8-10% in FY27 amid fiscal squeeze: Report
Updated On : 20 Apr 2026 | 11:19 PM IST

West Asia conflict: Govt reviews rural schemes, ₹17K cr for MGNREGA wages

On the rural housing, the ministry said it is implementing the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana Gramin to construct 4.95 crore houses by March 2029

West Asia conflict: Govt reviews rural schemes, ₹17K cr for MGNREGA wages
Updated On : 20 Apr 2026 | 11:02 PM IST

China calls Hormuz international waterway; Xi presses for reopening

This is the first statement by the Chinese leader on the closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran, followed by the US blockade of Iranian ports in their current conflict

China calls Hormuz international waterway; Xi presses for reopening
Updated On : 20 Apr 2026 | 10:57 PM IST

Groww Q4FY26 results: Net profit doubles to ₹686 crore as revenue surges

The company had posted a PAT of ₹309 crore in the same quarter preceding fiscal

Groww Q4FY26 results: Net profit doubles to ₹686 crore as revenue surges
Updated On : 20 Apr 2026 | 10:48 PM IST

Core sector contracts 0.4% in March amid fall in coal, power output

In February 2026, the eight core infrastructure sectors had expanded by 2.8 per cent

Core sector contracts 0.4% in March amid fall in coal, power output
Updated On : 20 Apr 2026 | 7:27 PM IST

SC dismisses Umar Khalid review plea in Delhi riots case, denies bail again

A bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and N V Anjaria also rejected the plea seeking an oral hearing of the review petition

SC dismisses Umar Khalid review plea in Delhi riots case, denies bail again
Updated On : 20 Apr 2026 | 7:13 PM IST

India seeks preferential market access in US for domestic goods: Goyal

About a dozen officers from India are in Washington for three-day trade talks with the US authorities

India seeks preferential market access in US for domestic goods: Goyal
Updated On : 20 Apr 2026 | 7:03 PM IST

IPL 2026: Connolly opens up on teamwork behind PBKS success run

Connolly made 87 off 46 balls and shared 182 runs for the second wicket with opener Priyansh Arya (93 off 37 balls) to set up a massive 254 for 7 for the Punjab side in their 54-run win against LSG

IPL 2026: Connolly opens up on teamwork behind PBKS success run
Updated On : 20 Apr 2026 | 6:28 PM IST

IPL 2026: Shreyas Iyer explains six-hitting game fueling PBKS run-fests

Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly smashed 93 and 87 respectively as PBKS posted 254/7, the highest total of this IPL season vs LSG

IPL 2026: Shreyas Iyer explains six-hitting game fueling PBKS run-fests
Updated On : 20 Apr 2026 | 6:27 PM IST

IPL 2026: RR coach Rathour backs Riyan Parag to revive form with the bat

In IPL 2026, RR skipper Parag has managed just 61 runs from six innings at a poor strike rate of 122, with a highest of 20

IPL 2026: RR coach Rathour backs Riyan Parag to revive form with the bat
Updated On : 20 Apr 2026 | 6:27 PM IST

IPL 2026: Varun Chakaravarthy says pitches hurt rhythm, not his form

On a sluggish Eden Gardens surface in an IPL afternoon match, Chakaravarthy returned to form with figures of 3/14, playing a key role in Kolkata Knight Riders' first win after six matches

IPL 2026: Varun Chakaravarthy says pitches hurt rhythm, not his form
Updated On : 20 Apr 2026 | 6:26 PM IST

TN polls: 18% candidates face criminal cases; 25% crorepatis, says report

Out of the candidates analysed, 981 (25 per cent) are crorepatis, while 22 (0.55%) are billionaires, meaning they have assets worth ₹100 crore

TN polls: 18% candidates face criminal cases; 25% crorepatis, says report
Updated On : 20 Apr 2026 | 4:05 PM IST