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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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Corbyn calls for election or referendum to get out of Brexit crisis
Labour has come under fire for sitting on the fence over Brexit and it remains unclear whether the party would back Leave or Remain in the next general election.
 "Corbyn calls for election or referendum to get out of Brexit crisis")
Nasa plans to send equipment to Moon from 2020 for a crewed mission in 2024
The US space agency has chosen American firms Astrobotic, Intuitive Machines and Orbit Beyond to send instruments and other scientific equipment to the Moon as part of the Artemis program
 "Nasa plans to send equipment to Moon from 2020 for a crewed mission in 2024")
Google to face antitrust probe by US justice dept for web practices: Report
A new investigation would come as backlash grows against major tech companies that dominate key segments of the online economy
 "Google to face antitrust probe by US justice dept for web practices: Report")
Will continue to use Huawei products as much as possible: Malaysia PM
A number of countries have blocked Huawei from working on their mobile networks
 "Will continue to use Huawei products as much as possible: Malaysia PM")
Huawei cuts meetings with US, sends US workers home: Report
The moves come amid growing US-China tensions over trade and technology in which Huawei has been a main target
China to probe FedEx after Huawei complains of 'diverted packages'
Four packages containing paperwork sent out by Huawei were found to have been diverted to FedEx headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, instead of being delivered to Huawei offices in Asia
 "China to probe FedEx after Huawei complains of 'diverted packages'")
China's Huawei signs deal with telecom firm MTS to develop 5G in Russia
The deal will see "the development of 5G technologies and the pilot launch of 5G networks in 2019-2020": MTS
 "China's Huawei signs deal with telecom firm MTS to develop 5G in Russia")
Gadkari promises Rs 15 trillion highway spending, revival of IL&FS projects
The minister said that the priority for him will be 'rolling out all stuck highway projects that include many of the IL&FS projects within 100 days'
 "Gadkari promises Rs 15 trillion highway spending, revival of IL&FS projects")
New research says humans are eating 'thousands' of plastic pieces each year
Microplastics - tiny plastic shards broken down from man-made products such as synthetic clothing, car tyres and contact lenses - are among the most ubiquitous materials on the planet
 "New research says humans are eating 'thousands' of plastic pieces each year")
Cristiano Ronaldo rape lawsuit dropped as accuser withdraws case: Report
Ronaldo, 34, the former Manchester United and Real Madrid player, had strongly denied the accusations
 "Cristiano Ronaldo rape lawsuit dropped as accuser withdraws case: Report")
White House blocks ex-Trump aide Hicks from cooperating with US Congress
It came after Donaldson's former boss, Don McGahn, ignored a subpoena from Nadler's committee to testify on Trump's order
 "White House blocks ex-Trump aide Hicks from cooperating with US Congress")
How Donald Trump's Mexico threat imperils his own economic agenda
Trump announced Thursday that he would impose a 5% tax on all Mexican imports on June 10 - and raise it to 25% by Oct 1 - unless Mexico stopped a surge of Central American migrants into the US
 "How Donald Trump's Mexico threat imperils his own economic agenda")
Judge bars ex-Nissan chief Ghosn from meeting his wife, lawyer cries foul
Carlos Ghosn, former chairman of Nissan motors is being tried for alleged financial misconduct
 "Judge bars ex-Nissan chief Ghosn from meeting his wife, lawyer cries foul")
Donald Trump to formally announce re-election bid on June 18 in Florida
Trump defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton in 2016 elections to win the White House
 "Donald Trump to formally announce re-election bid on June 18 in Florida")
Julian Assange subjected to 'psychological torture', says UN rights expert
UN special rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment also warned that if London agrees to an extradition request from Washington, Assange risked the death penalty
 "Julian Assange subjected to 'psychological torture', says UN rights expert")
Win for Wall St dads: Chase to pay $5 mn for parental leave discrimination
The leading US bank in terms of assets reached an agreement with plaintiffs in a class-action lawsuit accusing it of not granting them the same rights as mothers.
 "Win for Wall St dads: Chase to pay $5 mn for parental leave discrimination")
ICC CWC 2019: Cricket is more than just a sport for war-torn Afghanistan
Cricket frenzy has caught on with the conflict-riven nation and has been instrumental in spreading joy, hope and enthusiasm among the most ardent of its followers
 "ICC CWC 2019: Cricket is more than just a sport for war-torn Afghanistan")
Trump attacks Mueller, says he led a biased probe on Russian interference
Mueller made clear that his team never considered indicting Trump because the Justice Department prohibits the prosecution of a sitting president
Should Facebook delete fake Pelosi video? Debate continues
Some civil libertarians warn that Facebook deciding on such issues could turn the company into an unaccountable censor.
 "Should Facebook delete fake Pelosi video? Debate continues")
Boeing CEO acknowledges problems of 737 MAX, says 'we clearly fell short'
The design of the MCAS system has been criticized by aviation experts because it is tied to just one sensor at a time, making it susceptible to malfunction.