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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 functioning 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 functioning in 1949.
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BCCI releases central contract list, former skipper M S Dhoni dropped
The BCCI announced the central contracts for the period of October 2019 to September 2020. Dhoni was in the A category, which fetches a player Rs 5 crore, until last year
 "BCCI releases central contract list, former skipper M S Dhoni dropped")
Sebi exonerates Ravi Narain, 8 other officials in NSE 'dark fibre' case
It was alleged that Sampark provided latency advantage to a few brokers, which resulted in a substantial increase in their turnover during the period from April-August 2015
 "Sebi exonerates Ravi Narain, 8 other officials in NSE 'dark fibre' case")
Nestle to invest $2.1 bn in 5 yrs to switch to food-grade recycled plastics
"No plastic should end up in landfill or as litter," Nestle chief executive Mark Schneider said in the statement.
 "Nestle to invest $2.1 bn in 5 yrs to switch to food-grade recycled plastics")
Qatar scraps mandatory exit permits for migrant domestic staff, others
Qatar has made a series of reforms to its employment regulations since being selected to host the 2022 World Cup.
 "Qatar scraps mandatory exit permits for migrant domestic staff, others")
Iran Prez says no limit to uranium enrichment after it exited nuclear deal
In a speech before the heads of banks, Rouhani said the nuclear program is in a better situation than it was before the nuclear agreement with world powers.
 "Iran Prez says no limit to uranium enrichment after it exited nuclear deal")
Major threat to oil supplies seems to have receded: IEA on US-Iran tensions
The IEA's forecasts see faster growth in demand for oil this year thanks to expectations that global growth will pick up as trade tensions diminish.
 "Major threat to oil supplies seems to have receded: IEA on US-Iran tensions")
China's Belt and Road projects lack transparency, say European firms
Only 20 out of 132 firms polled said they have bid for projects related to the BRI, a massive global network of ports, railways, roads and industrial parks spanning Asia, Africa, West Asia and Europe
 "China's Belt and Road projects lack transparency, say European firms")
US House delivers articles of impeachment against Trump to Senate
Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi signed the articles, which charge Trump with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress
 "US House delivers articles of impeachment against Trump to Senate")
Govt plans restrictions on imports of products categorised as 'others'
Piyush Goyal said India is facing 'big' problem in imports of a category called "others" and in that category, all sorts of stuff is being imported into the country
 "Govt plans restrictions on imports of products categorised as 'others'")
Huawei likely to conduct trial runs of 5G waves for Airtel, Vodafone
Sources said both Airtel and Vodafone have also joined ZTE, Nokia and Ericsson, apart from Huawei, for conducting the 5G trials
 "Huawei likely to conduct trial runs of 5G waves for Airtel, Vodafone")
More nations may face US travel bans as Trump renews focus on immigration
The most recent iteration of the ban includes restrictions on five majority-Muslim nations: Iran, Libya, Somalia, Syria and Yemen, as well as Venezuela and North Korea
 "More nations may face US travel bans as Trump renews focus on immigration")
Ukraine demands punishment, compensation for airliner downed by Iran
This came after Tehran admitted accidentally downing the plane and killing all 176 people on board
 "Ukraine demands punishment, compensation for airliner downed by Iran")
Huawei exec Meng Wanzhou can be extradited to US: Canada attorney general
The United States accuses Meng of lying to banks about violating Iran sanctions.
 "Huawei exec Meng Wanzhou can be extradited to US: Canada attorney general")
Ousted Boeing CEO to walk away with $62 mn, but lose some benefits
Muilenburg was fired in late December after failing to get the company's 737 Max jetliner back in the air.
 "Ousted Boeing CEO to walk away with $62 mn, but lose some benefits")
Taiwan's independence on the line as 19 mn voters to decide island's future
Tsai said at a final campaign rally Friday night that the election was a chance to protect Taiwan's democracy.
 "Taiwan's independence on the line as 19 mn voters to decide island's future")
Google legal chief Drummond leaving amid sexual misconduct allegations
Alphabet did not give a reason for David Drummond's departure in a short regulatory filing on Friday.
 "Google legal chief Drummond leaving amid sexual misconduct allegations")
Iran invites Boeing to investigate Ukrainian jetliner crash that killed 176
The evidence indicates that the plane was shot down by an Iranian surface-to-air missile
Shane Warne's baggy green fetches $1 mn in auction for bushfire victims
The spin legend wore the cap during his 145-Test career, in which he took more than 700 wickets, and said he was blown away after a late bidding war pushed the price
 "Shane Warne's baggy green fetches $1 mn in auction for bushfire victims")
Canada holds candle-light vigil in memory of Ukraine airline crash victims
At the vigil, people in Toronto, which has a large Iranian community, expressed anger and sadness over the tragedy
 "Canada holds candle-light vigil in memory of Ukraine airline crash victims")
US lawmakers pass resolution to limit Trump's powers as Iran crisis looms
"I don't have to," Trump said when asked whether he would seek congressional approval for more military action against Iran
 "US lawmakers pass resolution to limit Trump's powers as Iran crisis looms")