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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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GST Council to meet Commerce minister Nirmala Sitharaman today
To assess the implementation hurdles under the new goods and services tax regime
 "GST Council to meet Commerce minister Nirmala Sitharaman today")
Repeal 'Obamacare,' but don't hurt consumers, says Mike Pence
The Senate was expected to complete the budget by next week, with House approval to follow
 "Repeal 'Obamacare,' but don't hurt consumers, says Mike Pence")
Barack Obama calls for seamless transition for US military to Donald Trump
He also noted that the conflict in Afghanistan is still active
 "Barack Obama calls for seamless transition for US military to Donald Trump")
UN welcomes Congo agreement, calls for swift implementation
President Joseph Kabila was barred from seeking a new term after his mandate expired Dec 19
 "UN welcomes Congo agreement, calls for swift implementation")
Germany arrests Tunisian who dined with market attacker
Tunisian had known Anis Amri since the end of 2015
 "Germany arrests Tunisian who dined with market attacker")
Iraq PM Abadi says opponents spreading fake news of bombings
He said media outlets had been fed reports of bombings that never happened
 "Iraq PM Abadi says opponents spreading fake news of bombings")
Yemen troops attack al-Qaida, 26 dead on both sides
A Saudi-led coalition has been helping government forces battle the rebels for nearly two years
 "Yemen troops attack al-Qaida, 26 dead on both sides")
Paul Ryan re-elected as House of Representatives Speaker
Ryan, 46, will lead the 115th Congress, which gaveled into session
 "Paul Ryan re-elected as House of Representatives Speaker")
Turkmenistan restricts gas exports to Iran
In 2016, Russia stopped buying gas from Turkmenistan, and China is its sole customer
 "Turkmenistan restricts gas exports to Iran")
German police search locations linked to Berlin attacker
The attack killed 12 people and left dozens more injured
 "German police search locations linked to Berlin attacker")
Finland to pay unemployed basic income of $587 per month
The unemployment rate of Finland, a nation of 5.5 million, stood at 8.1% in Nov, 2016
 "Finland to pay unemployed basic income of $587 per month")
North Korea missile plan: US warns against 'provocative' actions
Pyongyang has never successfully test-fired an ICBM and analysts are divided on that
 "North Korea missile plan: US warns against 'provocative' actions")
Russian brokered Syria's cease-fire holding despite minor violations
Russia said the deal was signed by seven of Syria's major rebel factions
 "Russian brokered Syria's cease-fire holding despite minor violations")
Blast in Baghdad kills at least 28
Police at first said a pair of back-to-back roadside bombs exploded
 "Blast in Baghdad kills at least 28")
South Korea pension chief arrested in corruption probe
Choi has been formally indicted on charges of abuse of power and coercion
 "South Korea pension chief arrested in corruption probe")
Akhilesh rejects compromise; Mulayam shows him the door
Making announcement at a press conference, Mulayam said the new CM will be chosen by the party
 "Akhilesh rejects compromise; Mulayam shows him the door")
Ahead of UP polls, Mulayam sacks Akhilesh, Ram Gopal for six years from SP
Development came after Akhilesh declared his own candidates for 235 seats for UP polls
 "Ahead of UP polls, Mulayam sacks Akhilesh, Ram Gopal for six years from SP")
TMC MP Tapas Pal arrested by CBI in Rose Valley scam
The CBI arrested the TMC MP after interrogating him for four hours
 "TMC MP Tapas Pal arrested by CBI in Rose Valley scam")
Govt extends Direct Tax Dispute Resolution Scheme's window to Jan 31
Govt's efforts to reduce pending litigation under the scheme have received a lacklustre response
 "Govt extends Direct Tax Dispute Resolution Scheme's window to Jan 31")
Inter-ministerial group to assess incentives sought by Apple
The group is likely to meet in the first week of January to discuss the issue,
 "Inter-ministerial group to assess incentives sought by Apple")