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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.

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EVM, voters' list match-fixing on: Rahul after Cong Working Committee meet

Rahul Gandhi also said that revelations about the Election Commission were now coming out in the open because of the Congress.

EVM, voters' list match-fixing on: Rahul after Cong Working Committee meet
Updated On : 29 Sep 2026 | 11:48 PM IST

Jawan killed in attack on Assam Rifles close to India-Myanmar border

The incident took place around 6.30 am near Nampong Nallah under Nampong circle when personnel of the 21 Assam Rifles were patrolling an area where border fencing work is underway.

Jawan killed in attack on Assam Rifles close to India-Myanmar border
Updated On : 29 Sep 2026 | 11:43 PM IST

Number of women judges in Supreme Court likely to go up to three

At present, the Supreme Court has two women judges-- Justice B V Nagarathna, who has been a judge in the top court since August 31, 2021, and Justice Venkita Subramani Mohana

Number of women judges in Supreme Court likely to go up to three
Updated On : 29 Sep 2026 | 11:37 PM IST

Major food crisis coming for Global South, says EAM S Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister says trade negotiations created bumps in India-US ties, while Washington's approach to terrorism and mobility also affected the relationship

Major food crisis coming for Global South, says EAM S Jaishankar
Updated On : 29 Sep 2026 | 11:33 PM IST

CISF personnel shoots dead Asst. Commandant, 3 other colleagues in J-K

An argument took place between two jawans over some issue and later one of them opened indiscriminate firing causing the fatalities.

CISF personnel shoots dead Asst. Commandant, 3 other colleagues in J-K
Updated On : 29 Sep 2026 | 10:47 PM IST

Medanta acquires land in Ghaziabad for ₹ 166 cr, to build 350-bed hospital

Proposed 350-bed facility in UP to strengthen Global Health's footprint across Delhi-NCR healthcare market

Medanta acquires land in Ghaziabad for ₹ 166 cr, to build 350-bed hospital
Updated On : 29 Sep 2026 | 5:26 PM IST

India so far successfully navigated crude supply disruption, says Puri

"So far we have navigated that uncertainty. In fact, I would say we have insulated ourselves from the turbulence," Puri said while speaking about the country's energy security

India so far successfully navigated crude supply disruption, says Puri
Updated On : 28 Sep 2026 | 11:58 PM IST

Jio gains 2.4 million mobile users in August, Airtel 2.1 million: TRAI data

Overall, the number of wireless (mobile and Fixed Wireless Access together) subscribers increased to 1,312.25 million at the end of August 2026, a monthly growth rate of 0.46 per cent.

Jio gains 2.4 million mobile users in August, Airtel 2.1 million: TRAI data
Updated On : 28 Sep 2026 | 11:56 PM IST

CISF personnel on sensitive duties to undergo psychometric assessment

The central paramilitary force will also get its medical officers and unit commanders trained to "identify" early behavioral changes, signs of acute stress, and psychiatric emergencies among the staff

CISF personnel on sensitive duties to undergo psychometric assessment
Updated On : 25 Sep 2026 | 11:46 PM IST

Investment of ₹5,210 cr made under PLI scheme for bulk drugs till Jun: Govt

The government has made wide-ranging efforts to increase investment in the pharmaceutical sector for enhancing manufacturing capabilities, to prevent disruption in supply of critical APIs

Investment of ₹5,210 cr made under PLI scheme for bulk drugs till Jun: Govt
Updated On : 25 Sep 2026 | 10:35 PM IST

Infra projects see cost overrun of ₹2.88 trillion in August: Mospi

Infrastructure projects across 17 central ministries/departments were monitored, and it was found that the total revised cost was Rs 33,60,069 cr compared to their original cost of Rs 30,71,947 cr

Infra projects see cost overrun of ₹2.88 trillion in August: Mospi
Updated On : 25 Sep 2026 | 10:34 PM IST

Airbus detects surface coating issue in A321 neo fuselage, IndiGo impacted

"The source of the issue has been identified, contained and a remedy is available. All newly coated stringers conform to all requirements," Airbus spokesperson said

Airbus detects surface coating issue in A321 neo fuselage, IndiGo impacted
Updated On : 25 Sep 2026 | 10:33 PM IST

Decathlon sees strong growth, eyes ₹1,000 cr running sports biz in 4 yrs

Decathlon Sports India, which reported revenue of Rs 4,133.10 crore in FY25, is investing 100 million euros in building and strengthening its manufacturing ecosystem in India.

Decathlon sees strong growth, eyes ₹1,000 cr running sports biz in 4 yrs
Updated On : 25 Sep 2026 | 8:55 PM IST

PC Jeweller says it's debt-free, cleared dues of all 14 consortium banks

In a regulatory filing, PC Jeweller informed that the company has "successfully discharged the remaining outstanding debt of the banks and has achieved its financial objective of a debt-free status".

PC Jeweller says it's debt-free, cleared dues of all 14 consortium banks
Updated On : 25 Sep 2026 | 8:00 PM IST

Ather Energy plans aggressive push into overseas markets: CBO Phokela

However, the company will prioritise the domestic market amid the current demand-supply situation, CBO Ravneet S Phokela added.

Ather Energy plans aggressive push into overseas markets: CBO Phokela
Updated On : 25 Sep 2026 | 7:23 PM IST

Kian-M Export files IPO papers with Sebi to raise ₹500 cr via fresh issue

Apart from the fresh issue, there will be an offer for sale (OFS) of up to 15 lakh equity shares, according to the Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) filed on Thursday.

Kian-M Export files IPO papers with Sebi to raise ₹500 cr via fresh issue
Updated On : 25 Sep 2026 | 7:23 PM IST

Jaishankar talks regional and global developments with foreign counterparts

Jaishankar began his engagements on day four of the high-level week with a meeting with Prime Minister Gaston Browne of Antigua and Barbuda.

Jaishankar talks regional and global developments with foreign counterparts
Updated On : 24 Sep 2026 | 11:57 PM IST

There is no safe place in case of conflict: CDS Gen N S Raja Subramani

CDS also asserted that "speed of learning and adaptability" is a very important combat capability today, and whoever learns faster and adapts faster to the circumstances is going to win.

There is no safe place in case of conflict: CDS Gen N S Raja Subramani
Updated On : 24 Sep 2026 | 11:53 PM IST

DDA orders safety audit of all high-rise buildings constructed before 2001

The move comes against the backdrop of building collapses, including the one in Satya Niketan, which claimed the lives of seven people.

DDA orders safety audit of all high-rise buildings constructed before 2001
Updated On : 24 Sep 2026 | 8:18 PM IST

Rajya Sabha polls for 12 seats in UP, Uttarakhand, Bengal on October 16

Election Commission announces October 16 polling for 10 UP seats, one in Uttarakhand and a Bengal bypoll

Rajya Sabha polls for 12 seats in UP, Uttarakhand, Bengal on October 16
Updated On : 23 Sep 2026 | 12:35 AM IST